Workpiece positioning apparatus, and method of using same
US9969077B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB25J9/0096
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A workpiece positioner is includes a main positioner body including first and second end plate members. The main positioner body also includes a pair of tubular structural members extending between and interconnecting the end plate members, a number of substantially co-planar panel sections disposed between the first and second end plate members, and a number of spaced-apart reinforcing ribs interspersed between the panel sections, the reinforcing ribs also disposed between and interconnecting the tubular structural members. Each of the reinforcing ribs has two opposite side edges, each formed with an arcuate outline shape. The workpiece positioner may also include two or four workpiece support arms attached to the main positioner body, where each of the support arms may have a workpiece-supporting turntable mounted thereon, and may further include first and second shield members attached to the respective tubular members.A method of operating a workpiece processing machine is also described.
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