Patent ID: 6398101
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
A bi-directional compliant precision linear slide for positioning a first component that is to be welded to a second component in to the optimal position for welding, comprising:a base; an air cylinder positioned within and connected to said base; at least two side rail mounting blocks connected to said base; at least two side rails in communication with said side rail mounting blocks, said side rail mounting blocks are movable relative to said side rails; a slide plate in communication with said side rails; a top rail mounting bracket attached to said slide plate; a top rail in communication with said top rail mounting bracket, said top rail is movable relative to said top rail mounting bracket and said top rail provides a support to which the first component is attached prior to being welded to the second component; and a set of plungers connected to said slide plate and in communication with said top rail, said plungers center said top rail, wherein said side rails allow for the position of the first component, attached to said top rail, to be changed in a first direction, said top rail allows for the position of the first component to be changed in a second direction, and said plungers allow for the automatic positioning of the first component to be precisely positioned relative to the second component.