US 12,746,705 B2 · Automated wall frame assembly system

Abstract

An automated wall frame assembly system for use in assembling a wall frame includes an advancer assembly including a conveyor system configured to transport first frame members along an assembly axis to an output of the conveyor system. A frame unit is disposed generally at the output of the conveyor system and is configured to receive the first frame members from the conveyor system and attach a second frame member to the first frame members. A gantry assembly is disposed above the advancer assembly. The gantry assembly includes a gantry frame and at least one gantry tool movably attached to the gantry frame. The gantry tool is operable to deliver the second frame member to the advancer assembly from a location above the advancer assembly for being attached to the first frame members.

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Dependent claims

A method of assembling a wall frame using an automated wall frame assembly system comprising:

transporting first frame members along an assembly axis using an advancer assembly of the automated wall frame assembly system to an engagement position;
delivering a second frame member to the advancer assembly and to the engagement position from a location above the advancer assembly using a gantry assembly of the automated wall frame assembly system disposed above the advancer assembly, the gantry assembly being distinct from the advancer assembly that moves the first frame members to the engagement position;
engaging the second frame member with at least one of the first frame members at the engagement position;
and
attaching the second frame member engaged with the at least one of the first frame members using the advancer assembly.

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Automated wall frame assembly system

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Abstract

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