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Reconfigurable fixture device and methods of use

  • US 20060156785A1
  • Filed: 01/19/2006
  • Published: 07/20/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A reconfigurable fixture device system, comprising:

  • a base member;

    a reconfigurable pad disposed on the base member, wherein the reconfigurable pad comprises a shape memory material configured to selectively conform to a surface contour of a workpiece;

    an activation device in operative communication with the shape memory material;

    a controller in operable communication with at least one of the reconfigurable pad, the activation device, and the base member;

    a plurality of sensors for sensing a parameter associated with at least one of the reconfigurable pad, the base member, the fixture device, and the workpiece, wherein the plurality of sensors is in operable communication with the controller; and

    an actuator in operable communication with the controller and the at least one of the reconfigurable pad, the base member, the fixture device, and the workpiece.

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