Patent ID: 6317994
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: B23K,G01B

Abstract:
A robot aligning apparatus comprising:a stationary alignment tool mounted in a predetermined stationary position at an alignment station;said alignment tool comprising a fixed member and a movable member, said movable member being movably mounted to said fixed member for movement relative thereto along a straight line alignment axis from a first position to a second position;a robot having a robot member, said robot being programmed to move said robot member to an alignment position adjacent said alignment station;an alignment pointer detachably connected to said robot member for movement with said robot member to said alignment station;said movable member maintaining a fixed clearance distance from said alignment pointer during movement of said movable member from said first to said second position to indicate desirable alignment of said robot in said alignment position;said movable member moving a variable distance from said alignment pointer during movement of said movable member from said first to said second positions to indicate undesirable alignment of said robot in said alignment position.