Data processing: generic control systems or specific application – Specific application – apparatus or process – Robot control
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Black, Thomas G. (Department: 3661)
Data processing: generic control systems or specific application
Specific application, apparatus or process
Robot control
C700S247000, C700S248000, C700S258000, C700S261000, C700S264000, C318S041000, C318S042000, C318S568190, C318S668000, C219S110000, C701S023000, C074S490010
Reexamination Certificate
active
06907318
ABSTRACT:
A multi-station robotic welding assembly includes a mounting platform, and a plurality of robots attached to the mounting platform and located in respective weld stations. Each of the robots includes an elongated movable arm and wrist. A welding torch is attached to each of the robots, and is adapted for being manipulated by the movable arm and wrist. A rotatable fixture base is located on the mounting platform, and is adapted for supporting a plurality of fixtures. Each of the fixtures is adapted for holding and positioning a workpiece for welding in respective weld stations. A base indexer is adapted for repeatedly rotating the fixture base by a predetermined degree, such that the fixtures are positioned within respective weld stations for an index interval sufficient to complete welding of the workpieces.
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Passmore Michael L.
Smyth Douglas E.
Advanced Tubing Technology, Inc.
Black Thomas G.
Marc McDieunel
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