Automatic truss jig setting system

Details Automatic truss jig setting system Automatic truss jig setting system

2006-12-29

2011-12-20

Wilson, Lee D (Department: 3727)

Work holders

Plural holders to hold workpieces relative to each other

C269S910000, C029S281300

Reexamination Certificate

active

08079579

ABSTRACT:
A automatic truss jig setting system is disclosed that includes a table including a plurality of segments with a side edge of adjacent segments defining a slot. At least one pin assembly, and optionally a pair of pin assemblies, is movable independently of each other along the slot. Movement apparatus is provided for independently moving the pin assemblies along the slot. Each of the side edges of the segments associated with the slot defines a substantially vertical plane with a zone being defined between the substantially vertical planes of the side edges, and the movement apparatus is located substantially outside of the zone of the slot. The invention may optionally include a system for handling the obstruction of pin assembly movement, and a system for keeping track of the position of the pin assembly when the pin assembly has encountered an obstruction.

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