Workpiece support system
US10478966B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62D65/026
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A workpiece support system includes: a workpiece support device that supports a workpiece by a support body having a support that comes in contact with the workpiece; and a robot that is separately provided outside the workpiece support device and moves the support, wherein the support is configured to be movable within a predetermined range and lockable at an arbitrary position, and wherein, by grasping a part of the locked support body, the robot unlocks the support and moves the unlocked support according to the shape of the workpiece.
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