Patent ID: 6905062
Filing Date: 2005-06-14
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
1. An automated soldering system, comprising: a robotic soldering machine including a moveable soldering arm supporting a soldering tool; and a plurality of feed lines, each for transporting workpieces from an input end to a respective soldering area within a range of motion of the soldering arm, and from said soldering area to an outlet end, wherein the robotic soldering machine is programmed to reciprocate among soldering of workpieces at each of the respective soldering areas, wherein each of the feed lines suspends its transportation of workpieces when a workpiece is delivered to its respective soldering area until that workpiece has been soldered by the soldering machine; and wherein the robotic soldering machine and the soldering areas are arranged to form an approximately bilateral triangle having a pivotal axis of the soldering arm at the apex of the triangle and any two adjacent soldering areas at the base of the triangle.