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US 5,854,747 AGranted
Truss jigging system
AssigneeMitek Holdings, Inc.
InventorJohn Fairlie
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AssigneeMitek Holdings, Inc.
InventorJohn Fairlie
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A jig system is disclosed which includes an assembly table which has a plurality of slots which extend across the width of the table. Pucks are arranged for movement along the openings on carriages which are mounted for sliding movement on rails. The carriages are connected to endless belts which travel around pulleys under the control of a motor for in turn moving the carriages to position the pucks. The motor is controlled by a computer and controller. The carriage has springs which support a plate so that the plate is biased upwardly above the table. Connectors may be located beneath a workpiece supported on the support surface so that when a force is applied to the plates, the plates and workpiece move downwardly against the bias of the springs so that the connector is forced into the workpiece. Cylinders and arms are provided for clamping the workpiece against the pucks. The pucks, cylinders and arms are provided on the support plate.
A jig system for use in arranging components to form an assembly such as a truss, the jig system comprising:
A jig system for use in arranging components to form assemblies such as trusses of different configurations, the jig system comprising:
A jig system for use in association with reaction surface means to arrange components to form an assembly such as a truss, and to support the components as connectors are driven into the components to connect the components together, the jig system comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.