Patent ID: 8376131
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: B23P,B65G

Abstract:
1. A reconfigurable assembly machine, said machine comprising: a) a light-weight module configured as a rectangular frame member having four generally open sides, each of said four generally open sides defining a surface area and having an opening extending entirely there through which occupies a significant portion of its said surface area, two opposing sides having pairs of spaced apart inverted T-shaped channels for permitting attachment using T-nut fasteners; b) two end walls each with an opening extending entirely through a center portion to permit electrical/hydraulic lines to pass there through; c) a supporting spine having a narrow support section underlying said light-weight module and having a maximum width which is less than a maximum width of said module; whereby said light-weight module weighs no more than 80 lbs and said assembly machine is readily assembled by one person.