Patent ID: 6151772
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: B23K,B23P,E04H,Y10T

Abstract:
Automated machinery for fabricating components of a wrought-iron fence from a plurality of horizontal runners and vertical pickets, the machinery comprising:(a) automated programmable means for welding the vertical pickets to the horizontal runners to form a fence panel;(b) automated programmable means for straightening the fence panel;(c) automated programmable means for washing the fence panel;(d) automated programmable means for drying the fence panel;(e) automated programmable means for painting the fence panel;(f) automated programmable conveyor means for conveying the fence panel from the welding means to the fence-straightening means;(g) automated programmable conveyor means for conveying the fence panel from the fence-straightening means to the washing means;(h) automated programmable conveyor means for conveying the fence panel from the washing means to the drying means; and(i) automated programmable conveyor means for conveying the fence panel from the drying means to the painting means.