Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Disassembling
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-14
2009-02-24
Hong, John C (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Disassembling
Reexamination Certificate
active
07493683
ABSTRACT:
A suspended automobile disassembly line that does not utilize any hydraulically operated equipment is provided. The disassembly line utilizes a plurality of electrically operated lift system to stabilize and suspend an automobile while at various stages of disassembly. Since the automobile is suspended throughout the disassembly line, human handling is reduced and efficiency of the disassembly process is improved. The lift system includes a plurality of grabber arms that provide a wide range of motion adapted to move and tilt a vehicle into various positions during disassembly.
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Hong John C
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
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