Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Assembling or joining
Patent
1988-06-20
1989-10-31
Bell, Paul A.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Assembling or joining
29432, 29716, 227 2, 227 76, 227103, 227152, B27F 700
Patent
active
048767875
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus is provided for fabricating frame walls from end plates and studs. The apparatus includes a mechanism for the length-wise feeding of the end plates into registration position. An additional mechanism is provided for feeding a stud into registration position between the end plates. A nailer tacks the end plates and stud together in proper registration while maintaining clearance between the end plates for subsequent positioning of another stud in registration. After the positioning and tacking of an additional stud or studs, a staking and anchoring mechanism presses the plates and first stud fully together so as to rigidify the frame walls. As an additional feature of the present invention, the operations of the apparatus are controlled by a microprocessor controller. This controller is programmed to produce wall frames corresponding to each individual wall to be constructed throughout a building. In accordance with another aspect of the present invention a method for the fabrication of frame walls is also provided.
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Burka Eric S.
Ditty Jeffrey L.
Rives Robert L.
Schanding James T.
Bell Paul A.
Ditty Jeffrey L.
Versa Tech Engineering
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