18482092. VACUUM SUPPORT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS (The Boeing Company)
VACUUM SUPPORT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Michael G. Brown of House Springs MO US
Michael S. Heuschober of Mesa AZ US
Kevin Thomas Ostrega of Wentzville MO US
VACUUM SUPPORT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18482092 titled 'VACUUM SUPPORT SYSTEM AND APPARATUS
Original Abstract Submitted
A vacuum support system and vacuum support apparatus to support and maintain one or more workpieces via application of negative pressure. The vacuum support system includes a vacuum source and a vacuum support apparatus to support one or more workpieces thereon. The vacuum support apparatus includes a base frame and a cover member supported on the base frame. The base frame has a recessed region for fluidic communication with the vacuum source, and one or more support members arranged in the recessed region. The cover member has a gripping support surface to anchor one or more workpieces thereon via negative air pressure induced in the recessed region by the vacuum source.