Reconfigurable flexible rail method
US10166640B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 24, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/51
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for performing operations on a work piece comprises a flexible rail system and a multi-axis carriage. The flexible rail system may be capable of being attached to a work surface. The multi-axis carriage may be coupled to the flexible rail system. The multi-axis carriage may be capable of moving along the flexible rail system and may be capable of moving a tool in axes relative to the work surface. The tool may be single use or multi use and may be removably coupled to the frame and or carriage.
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