Reconfigurable interface assembly, adaptable assembly line work-piece processor, and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10780537
APP PUB NO 20180029180A1
SERIAL NO

15729968

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An adaptable assembly line work-piece processor for use at a work station includes, but is not limited to, a work-piece supporter. The adaptable assembly line work-piece processor further includes, but is not limited to, a reconfigurable interface assembly attached to the work-piece supporter. The adaptable assembly line work-piece processor still further includes, but is not limited to, a work-piece manipulator attached to the reconfigurable interface assembly. The work-piece supporter, the reconfigurable interface assembly, and the work-piece manipulator are configured to cooperate to sequentially support and manipulate a plurality of differently configured work-pieces.

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GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLCP O BOX 300 M/C 482-C24-A65 DETROIT MI 48265-3000

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Gao, Dalong Rochester, US 43 417
Janis, Richard C Grosse Pointe Woods, US 18 28
Ransom, Lance T Essex, CA 13 201
Smith, Rodney L Clinton Township, US 4 22

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