Marking machine for hull block sections
US9610683B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB63B71/00
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A marking machine for sections of vessels, including: a marking device and a gantry. The gantry includes rail wheels, horizontal beams, and upright columns. The horizontal beams include an upper beam, middle beams, and lower beams. The marking device is disposed on the upper beam of the gantry. The marking device includes a trolley and a marking arm. The trolley hangs on the upper beam. The marking arm includes a plumbing arm, a swing arm, a first universal joint, a second universal joint, a first Z-shaped steering knuckle, a second Z-shaped steering knuckle, a telescopic arm, and a penholder. The plumbing arm is fixedly connected to the lower part of the trolley. The first universal joint is disposed on the plumbing arm. The first Z-shaped steering knuckle is connected to the first universal joint.
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