Back to results
US 10,562,192 B2Granted
Window cleaning system and method
AssigneeGED Integrated Solutions, Inc.
InventorsScott M. Azzarello, Timothy B. McGlinchy, Dave Lewis
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
A window processing system and method for use in fabricating window frames or sashes. The system includes an articulating arm having a plurality of members and arms to allow movement about multiple axes defined by the articulating arm. The system further includes a tool support fixture assembly coupled to an outermost member of the plurality of members, the tool support fixture assembly includes a plurality of tools for performing cleaning operations on a window frame or sash during use.
Claims16
A window processing system for use in fabricating window frames or sashes comprising:
- a window frame support or sash support;
- an articulating arm coupled to a base positioned with respect to the window frame support or sash support, said articulating arm having a plurality of members and arms to allow movement of a tool support fixture assembly about multiple axes defined by the articulating arm;
- the tool support fixture assembly coupled to a member of said plurality of members that is an outermost member relative to the base, the tool support fixture assembly having a plurality of tools for performing cleaning operations on a window frame or sash during the cleaning operations, the window processing system further comprising a tool fixture arrangement having a body and a plurality of removable legs, each removable leg of the plurality of removable legs for coupling to a tool of the plurality of tools, the plurality of removable legs each having an arcuate recess for facilitating attachment to and removal from an arcuate guide attached to said body, wherein each of said plurality of removable legs of said tool support fixture arrangement further comprises at least one tightening slit for facilitating removal of said plurality of removable legs from said body, said at least one tightening slit extending into communication with each of the at least one arcuate recess formed in each respective removable leg.
An apparatus for cleaning a window frame or sash, the apparatus comprising:
- a frame member for supporting the window frame or sash during cleaning;
- an articulating arm coupled to a base and having a plurality of members and arms to allow selective movement of a tool support fixture about multiple axes, wherein the multiple axes are defined by at least one program;
- said at least one program being stored in a programmable controller in communication with said articulating arm, said controller further being in communication with at least one sensor for identifying characteristics of a window frame or sash during use of the apparatus;
- and
- the tool support fixture comprising a tool support body coupled to one member of the plurality of members, said one member comprising an outermost member relative to the base, the tool support fixture having a plurality of tools for performing cleaning operations on a window frame or sash during use of the apparatus, the tool support fixture further comprising a tool fixture arrangement having a body and a plurality of removable legs, each removable leg of the plurality of removable legs for coupling to a tool of the plurality of tools, the plurality of removable legs each having an arcuate recess for facilitating attachment to and removal from an arcuate guide attached to said body, wherein each of said plurality of removable legs of said tool fixture arrangement further comprises at least one tightening slit for facilitating removal of said plurality of removable legs from said body, said at least one tightening slit extending into communication with each of the at least one arcuate recess formed in each respective removable leg.
2 more elements
A method for use in fabricating window frames or sashes, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing an articulating arm assembly coupled to a base and rotating and translating a plurality of members and arms to move a tool support fixture assembly;
- coupling the tool support fixture assembly to a member of the plurality of members that is an outermost member relative to the base, the tool support fixture assembly supporting a plurality of tools, the tool support fixture assembly further comprising a tool fixture arrangement having a body and a plurality of removable legs, each removable leg of the plurality of removable legs for coupling to a tool of the plurality of tools, the plurality of removable legs each having an arcuate recess for facilitating attachment to and removal from an arcuate guide attached to said body, wherein each of said plurality of removable legs of said tool support fixture arrangement further comprises at least one tightening slit for facilitating removal of said plurality of removable legs from said body, said at least one tightening slit extending into communication with each of the at least one arcuate recess formed in each respective removable leg;
- and
- performing cleaning operations on a window frame or a sash by manipulating said tool support fixture assembly and supported plurality of tools by the articulating of said articulating arm assembly.
1 more element
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.