Patent ID: 6772932
Filing Date: 2004-08-10
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
An apparatus for welding, comprising:a self-contained, portable enclosure defining a work space which further comprises one or more side walls, a bottom frame, a top frame and one or more side frames; a table frame affixed to said bottom frame, said one or more side frames with or both; at least one work surface selectively positionable on said table frame between a loading position and an operating position; at least one robot positioned above said work surface; at least one window disposed in at least one side wall; at least one shutter disposed on said at least one side wall and selectively positionable to cover and uncover said at least one window; drive means mounted within said work space for positioning said at least one robot and said at least one work surface; sensor means mounted within said work space for determining the positions of said at least one robot and said at least one work surface; computer means affixed to said enclosure for controlling said drive means and said sensor means; and a welding head mounted to said at least one robot.