Ford Motor Company
Tool system including non-contact positioning device
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Abstract:
A tool system includes a rail, a trolley, a tool, a detent, and a target. The trolley is translatable between first and second positions along the rail. The tool is secured to the trolley. The detent includes a magnet. One of the target and the magnet is located at a third position along the rail, between the first and second positions. The other one of the target and the magnet is coupled to the trolley. The magnet and target cooperate to resist trolley movement away from the third position.
Status:
Grant
Type:
Utility
Filling date:
27 Mar 2018
Issue date:
12 Nov 2019