Anthony M Jablonski

US Patent:

20080164389, Jul 10, 2008

Filed:

Jan 5, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/620060

Inventors:

Daniel G. Tolan - Ortonville MI, US
Krishna P. Suryanarayan - Warren MI, US
Anthony W. Jablonski - Grand Blanc MI, US

Assignee:

GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - DETROIT MI

International Classification:

F16B 47/00
A47F 7/00

US Classification:

2482055, 248317, 2482051

Abstract:

A tool is provided for loading a component to a desired position relative to a body. The tool has a base adapted to removably hang on the body and a support that is mounted on the base by first track assemblies so that the support may translate in a first direction relative to the body. A carriage is mounted on the support by second track assemblies so that the carriage may travel in a second direction relative to the body. A turntable is mounted on the carriage by a pivot so that the turntable may rotate on the carriage. A component holding fixture is mounted on the turntable for supporting the component. A guide path mechanism acts between the carriage and the base and defines a path of movement of the carriage toward the body so that the component is carried to a desired location on the body for attachment thereto.