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Adjustable span ferris wheel positioner

US8338751B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 2009
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB23K37/0452
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ferris wheel workpiece positioner may include a base and a workpiece holder operatively connected to the base and configured to be rotated about a central axis. The ferris wheel workpiece positioner may also include a first-side set of rails operatively connected to a first side of the workpiece holder and a second-side set of rails operatively connected to a second side of the workpiece holder. The ferris wheel workpiece positioner may further include a first-side set of workpiece supports including at least one first-side support operatively connected to the first-side set of rails, and a second-side set of workpiece supports including at least one second-side support operatively connected to the second-side set of rails.

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