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Dowel basket assembly machine

US11292091B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Inventors

Thomas Mills Brown · Coweta, US
Myron Grubowski · Claremore, US
Robert D. Smith · Coweta, US
Micah Duane Smith · Coweta, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 21, 2018
Grant date	Apr 5, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 30, 2040

Classification

Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
CPC primaryE01C11/14
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dowel basket assembly apparatus includes a jig table rotationally supported on a bearing assembly, which supports a table top assembly having arms extending radially outwardly and supporting first, second and third jig table bases. The bases move through first, second and third stations by rotating the assembly. First jig table is positioned at first station, second jig table at second station, and third jig table at third station. Rods are located in receptacles on first jig table base at first station. Simultaneously, rods are welded to form a dowel basket on second jig table base at second station. Simultaneously, a welded dowel basket is unloaded from third jig table base at third station. After completion of the steps of locating, welding and retrieving, the apparatus is rotated to advance the jig tables to the next station.

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