Motor vehicle body assembly apparatus
US8302281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 11, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/53548
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for providing motor vehicle sub-assemblies with unrestricted model mix and quick changeover between models. The apparatus includes a track; a carriage mounted for longitudinal movement along the track between first and second positions; and first and second turrets rotatably mounted on the carriage at longitudinally spaced locations and each including a plurality of circumferentially spaced individual faces and unique tooling fixtures on the respective faces for receiving unique work piece components corresponding to a plurality of motor vehicle body styles.
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