Patent ID: 9377152
Filing Date: 2016-06-28
CPC Classification: B25J,F16M

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for positioning an automated processing system, the automated processing system having a track engageable with a surface, the apparatus comprising: a chassis that selectively carries the automated processing system and the track; at least three wheels, connected to the chassis and adapted to movably engage the surface, that selectively support the chassis on the surface and selectively permit movement of the chassis about the surface; a drive component operably connected to the wheels that selectively propels the wheels to move the chassis about the surface; an extensible lift component, connected to the at least three wheels and the chassis, that selectively moves the chassis between a lowered position, generally proximate the surface, and a raised position, generally spaced away from the surface, wherein the raised position is further from the surface than the lowered position; and a gripping component connected to the chassis that selectively moves with respect to the track between a first position engaging the track and a second position substantially disengaged from the track.