Patent ID: 7568575
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: F01D

Abstract:
1. A production apparatus comprising: a track that enables trolleys to be operably engaged thereto, the track located in a generally overhead position; a link assembly supported from the track by one or more trolleys attached thereto, the link assembly being adjustable in length in a vertical dimension; a build beam attached to the link assembly opposite the track, the build beam having a substantially horizontal orientation; a set of first and second cross beams extending from opposite sides of the build beam and each being generally perpendicular to the build beam; a set of third and fourth cross beams extending from opposite sides of the build beam and each being generally perpendicular to the build beam; a set of first and second connectors attached to the set of first and second cross beams, respectively, and configured for attachment to a workpiece positioned below the build beam, wherein the set of first and second connectors extend generally vertically; a set of third and fourth connectors attached to the set of third and fourth cross beams, respectively, and configured for attachment to a workpiece positioned below the build beam, wherein the set of third and fourth connectors extend generally vertically; and an auxiliary support beam positioned to extend though the build beam in a horizontal direction, the auxiliary support beam supported relative the build beam by a roller and track assembly to permit horizontal adjustment with respect to the build beam, and wherein the auxiliary support beam defines a first and a second end.