Drop center positioner with multiple rotate modules
US9844841B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 2015 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S901/42
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A welding assembly for welding a plurality of workpieces includes a positioner assembly including a base assembly and a workpiece holding assembly that is mounted to the base assembly. The workpiece holding assembly includes a beam having a longitudinal axis and a plurality of holding elements that are each mounted to the beam and adapted for holding and positioning a workpiece for welding. The beam is rotatable about a primary axis that is substantially horizontal. The plurality of holding elements are each rotatable about an auxiliary axis that is transverse to the longitudinal axis of the beam.
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