Patent ID: 6591476
Filing Date: 2003-07-15
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A method for registering a pallet, comprising the steps of:indexing a pallet; lifting said pallet into contact with a datum unit surface, said datum unit surface defining a mount axis; during said lifting, precluding translational repositioning of said pallet relative to a first pin along orthogonal travel and cross-track axes perpendicular to said mount axis; during said lifting, precluding translational repositioning of said pallet relative to a second pin along said cross-track axis; during said lifting, permitting repositioning of said pallet relative to said second pin along said travel axis; during said lifting, permitting translational repositioning of said pallet relative to a third pin along said travel and cross-track axes; during said lifting, precluding rotational repositioning of said pallet about said mount axis; following said lifting, clamping said pallet against said datum unit surface.