Welding fixture for robotic welding systems
US9114484B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 31, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K37/0461
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding fixture holds a first workpiece and a second workpiece in a plurality of configurations. The welding fixture includes a fixture base plate, a first toggle clamp configured to apply a clamping force substantially perpendicular to the fixture base plate, a second toggle clamp configured to apply a clamping force substantially parallel to the fixture base plate, and a workpiece support plate. The plurality of configurations for the first workpiece and the second workpiece include at least a horizontal lap configuration in which the first workpiece and the second workpiece are oriented substantially parallel to each other and to the fixture base plate, a vertical lap configuration in which the first workpiece and the second workpiece are oriented substantially parallel to each other and substantially perpendicular to the fixture base plate, and a T configuration in which the first workpiece is oriented substantially perpendicular to the second workpiece.
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