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AssigneeAdvanced Technologies, Inc.
InventorGaetano Di Rosa
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A plant for assembly of bodies (15) with work stations (16) and means (12) for conveying bodies between work stations comprises reference members (17) assembled transitorily on the conveyance means to support the body on the conveyance means during transfer between work stations and grasping devices (27) assembled in the work stations for grasping the reference members (17) and positioning them accurately while temporarily disengaging them from the conveyance means to accurately position the body supported on the reference members in the station space. The reference members (17) comprise means (39,40) for grasping the body and holding it steadily against them when operated by actuators (44) assembled in the station.
Body or car processing plant with work stations and means for conveying bodies between work stations comprising reference members assembled on the conveyance means to support the body on the conveyance means during transfer between work stations characterized in that the reference members comprise means for grasping the body or car being completed and holding it steadily against them when operated by actuators mounted in the station.
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