Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Vehicle fixture with alignment target
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Application No.: US12264762Application Date: 2008-11-04
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Publication No.: US08402637B2Publication Date: 2013-03-26
- Inventor: Randy L. Gard
- Applicant: Randy L. Gard
- Applicant Address: US NE Grand Island
- Assignee: Chief Automotive Technologies, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Chief Automotive Technologies, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US NE Grand Island
- Agency: Frost Brown Todd LLC
- Main IPC: B23P25/00
- IPC: B23P25/00

Abstract:
A fixturing system (10) for use with a frame-straightening repair bench (30) that assists in properly positioning fixture bases and providing verification of repairs. The fixturing system includes fixture bases, support assemblies (14), locating members (16), designed to couple with specific control points, and securing mechanisms to secure the vehicle during repair. The alignment targets and verification system provide proof that the fixturing system and replacement parts are properly positioned. If a repair cannot be made by pulling, the damaged areas of the vehicle can be removed and the fixturing system can help position and hold replacement parts until the repair is made substantially permanent, and the alignment targets and verification system provide proof that the repair is accurately made.
Public/Granted literature
- US20100107394A1 VEHICLE FIXTURE WITH ALIGNMENT TARGET Public/Granted day:2010-05-06
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