Patent ID: 6305678
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: B23K,B25J

Abstract:
An apparatus for positioning a workpiece in a desired orientation for welding, the apparatus comprising:a turntable having a top plate and a bottom plate;a support column having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end of the column being connected to the top plate of the turntable;a boom having a first end and a second end, the boom being pivotally connected to the top end of the column;an arm member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the arm member being pivotally connected to the second end of the boom;a boom cylinder coupling the column to the boom, whereby the boom cylinder pivots the boom about the column;an arm member cylinder coupling the boom to the arm member, whereby the arm member cylinder pivots the arm member about the boom; anda support shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the shaft being coupled with the arm member adjacent the proximal end of the shaft and the distal end of the shaft being capable of receiving the workpiece.