Screw gun apparatus for semi-automated sheetrock system
US12365064B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Grant date | Jul 22, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F11/042
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In particular embodiments, a sheetrock robot may be an autonomous (or semi-autonomous) system comprising a drive base, lift assembly, load Manipulator, and screw gun assembly. In particular embodiments, the sheetrock robot's functions may include, for example: (1) taking a piece of sheetrock off of a stack; (2) picking it up and transporting it to a desired location; (3) lifting and manipulating it into position using the load manipulator; (4) detecting studs; and (5) attaching it to a studded wall with sheetrock screws.
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