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Systems and methods for supporting a workpiece in a manufacturing environment

US12296437B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2022
Grant dateMay 13, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB64F5/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A system includes a support beam elongated along a longitudinal axis. The support beam includes a first end portion longitudinally opposed from a second end portion, a first beam-side indexing feature proximate the first end portion, and a second beam-side indexing feature proximate the second end portion. The system further includes a first frame assembly having a first base portion, a first riser portion defining a first vertical axis, and a first carriage connected to the first riser portion and moveable relative to the first riser portion along the first vertical axis. The system further includes a second frame assembly having a second base portion, a second riser portion defining a second vertical axis, and a second carriage to the second riser portion and moveable relative to the second riser portion along the second vertical axis.

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