Robotic positioner

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2005-08-30

2005-08-30

Stoner, Kiley S. (Department: 1725)

Metal fusion bonding

With means to handle work or product

Including means to orient work or position work portion...

C269S057000, C269S058000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06935550

ABSTRACT:
A robotic positioner for use with an automated processing system, such as an automated welding system, for example, includes a base, a support structure rotatably supported on the base, and at least one work surface supported on the support structure suitable for supportably engaging a workpiece. The support structure extends from the base at an angle relative to vertical, and the work surface extends at an angle relative to the support structure. In operation, a workpiece is secured onto a work surface while in a generally horizontal load/unload position. The support structure and work surface thereon is then rotated into an inclined work position relative to horizontal that is adjacent the automated processing system. Thereafter, the work surface is rotated with the support structure back to the generally horizontal load/unload position so that the workpiece can be removed and another loaded. A robotic positioner having two or more work surfaces can have one work surface in the load/unload position while another is in the work position. Additionally, the work surfaces can be rotatably supported on the support structure, such as by a rotatable platform.

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