Method and apparatus for simultaneous transfer of workpieces between multiple stations

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5133444
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07525452

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Multiple workpieces at various stages of manufacture are simultaneously transported, aligned, and processed along the assembly line. Separate workpiece transports are provided for a corresponding number of workstations that perform manufacturing operations on the workpieces. The workpiece transports are capable of movement in the X,Y and Z coordinate directions and can provide rotation in the X-Y plane. The workpiece transports are capable of movement in the X,Y and Z coordinate directions and can provide rotation in the X-Y plane. A workpiece removal component removes a finished workpiece to a storage or stacking area. The device may be used to manufacture either all left, all right, or both left and right version of the workpiece.

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JUKI AMERICA2500 A MEADOWBROOK PARKWAY DULUTH GA 30136

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Thomason, David G Kennesaw, GA 3 19

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