Automated apparatus for constructing assemblies of building components

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10189176
APP PUB NO 20160263767A1
SERIAL NO

15164564

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A system for constructing wall panels comprising a plurality of structural members includes: a source of structural members of predetermined size; a horizontal table configured to support planks as they are being formed into a wall panel, the table including a stationary section and a movable carriage that is configured to move in a longitudinal direction toward and away from the stationary section; an articulated arm unit having a gripper, the articulating arm unit positioned to retrieve boards from the source with the gripper and place them on the table; at least one first clamping unit mounted to the stationary section for clamping structural members thereto; at least one second clamping unit mounted to the movable carriage for clamping structural members thereto; and a controller that controls the movement of the articulating arm unit and the movable carriage.

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WILLIAMS ROBOTICS LLC1622 MAPLE AVE BURLINGTON NC 27215

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Williams, Jeffrey P Hillsborough, US 28 1657

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