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A holding fixture is operated by vacuum and consists of a plurality of suction assemblies mounted on a carrier. Each suction assembly forms an independent unit and operates as an automatic valve to disconnect itself from a common vacuum source when the vacuum is broken. To this end each suction assembly is mounted on a common carrier and disposed in a hollow chamber. It includes a flexible member capable of being sucked into the chamber by a pressure differential thereacross to disconnect the particular assembly from the vacuum. The sealing means may consist of a suction cup or O-rings. The movable member may consist of a flexible plastic or a movable disk.
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