Vehicle part hole patch applicator arrangement
US10723498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60R2013/0287
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A patch applicator arrangement for securing a patch over a hole in a vehicle part. The arrangement provides a robotic arm having at least one movable joint that allows the robotic arm to move about several axes. At the end of the robotic arm is a spindle that has several spring loaded patch applicators connected. The arrangement also includes a patch dispensing apparatus that the arrangements uses along with the robotic arm to place patches over holes in a vehicle part. The arrangement also provides a verification method to make sure the holes have been properly covered.
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