Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Structural member making
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-08
2008-01-08
Hong, John C. (Department: 3726)
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Structural member making
Reexamination Certificate
active
07316068
ABSTRACT:
A truss assembly apparatus and a method for assembling a truss utilizing the apparatus, the apparatus comprising a truss table having a work surface divided into a first and second assembly zone. The apparatus further includes first and second clamping assemblies for clamping the truss in the first and second assembly zones. The apparatus includes a flip-over assembly having a flip-over arm movable relative to the truss table for moving the truss from a first truss position in the first assembly zone, wherein a first truss face contacts the work surface, to a second truss position in the second assembly zone, wherein a second truss face contacts the work surface.The flip-over arm is movable between a home position adjacent said work surface and an extended position, wherein the flip-over arm may be perpendicular to the work surface. In another alternative, at least a portion of the flip-over arm may extend over the second assembly zone when the flip-over arm is in the extended position. The flip-over assembly may comprise a plurality of movable flip-over arms for moving the truss from the first truss position to the second truss position. The invention preferably includes a lift-out assembly having at least one lift-out arm movable relative to the truss table for moving the truss from the second truss position in the second assembly zone to a finished position spaced from the work surface. The finished position may be above and preferably extends beyond the work surface. The lift-out arm may comprise a plurality of lift-out arm rollers mounted thereon.
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McAdoo David L.
Rosser Michael C.
Crutsinger & Booth, LLC
Hong John C.
Illinois Tool Works Inc.
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