System and method for assembling a vehicle body structure

Details System and method for assembling a vehicle body structure System and method for assembling a vehicle body structure

2008-01-21

2011-11-01

Banks, Derris (Department: 3729)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Assembling or joining

C029S281100, C029S281100, C029S281500

Reexamination Certificate

active

08046895

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for assembling a vehicle body structure. The system includes first and second end effectors for positioning first and second body structure components. The second end effector engages the first end effector to position the second body structure component relative to the first body structure component.

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