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Variable contour securing systemA variable contour securing system has a retaining structure for a member whose surface contains a variable contour. The retaining mechanism includes a spaced array of adjustable spindles mounted on a housing. Each spindle has a base member support cup at one end. A vacuum source is applied to the cups for seating the member adjacent to the cups. A locking mechanism sets the spindles in a predetermined position once the member has been secured to the spindle support cups.
Document ID
19780019480
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Zebus, P. P. (Rockwell International Downey, Calif., United States)
Packer, P. N. (Rockwell International Downey, Calif., United States)
Haynie, C. C. (Rockwell International Downey, Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
May 9, 1978
Subject Category
Mechanical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
Patent Number: US-PATENT-4,088,312
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-837260
Patent Number: NASA-CASE-MSC-16270-1
Accession Number
78N27423
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-PATENT-4,088,312|NASA-CASE-MSC-16270-1
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-837260

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