US Patent:
20170165762, Jun 15, 2017
Inventors:
- Chicago IL, US
Paul R. Gehlsen - Bothell WA, US
Assignee:
The Boeing Company - Chicago IL
International Classification:
B23B 39/14
B23B 49/02
Abstract:
A multi-axis adjustment apparatus configured to machine a workpiece includes a yoke member having a boring guide, which defines a boring axis and receives a boring element therethrough. The yoke member includes a spine cavity extending parallel to the boring axis. A spine member is partially disposed within the spine cavity, and a fixed member disposed under the spine member which extends along a lateral plane and defines a longitudinal axis. An orthogonal adjustment element operably engages the spine member and is configured to displace the yoke member, relative to the spine member and fixed member, along an orthogonal axis extending orthogonally from the lateral plane. A lateral adjustment element operably engages the fixed member and is configured to displace the spine member and yoke member, relative to the fixed member, along a direction parallel to the lateral plane. An associated method is also provided.