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Transfer apparatus transferring body side of automotive vehicle and transfer method thereof

US6193046A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 24, 1997
Grant dateFeb 27, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K2101/006
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transfer apparatus for transferring a body side of an automotive vehicle is disclosed. A moving body is provided on a transfer line. A clamp member is provided on the moving body to fix and position a lower end of a side sill of the body side in an upright position. As a result, the roof rail end of the body side is an upper portion and the side sill end of the body side outer is a lower portion.

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