Adjustable span ferris wheel positioner
US8338751B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 8, 2009 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 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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