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Apparatus for assembling small numbers of a large variety of different goods

US5079833A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 27, 1989
Grant dateJan 14, 1992
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Expiry dateMar 27, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53522
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for and a method of assembling small numbers of a large variety of different products are disclosed. In order to eliminate stock of parts and prevent error in assembling inappropriate part, a straight pipe or rod is subjected to bending to a desired curved shape, and set to a predetermined position to assemble with the other parts, and then assembled.

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