Indexing apparatus and method of indexing
US11986917B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B19/41895
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An indexing apparatus includes a fixture tool, movable relative to an operation cell, and an indexing feature, fixed relative to the fixture tool. The indexing apparatus also includes a sensor, configured to detect the indexing feature. The indexing apparatus further includes a controller, in communication with the sensor. The controller is configured to locate the fixture tool relative to the operation cell from an indexing-feature location of the indexing feature, identified by the sensor.
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