Patent ID: 6666367
Filing Date: 2003-12-23
Classification: B27F

Abstract:
An apparatus for assembling finished wood workpieces, comprising:a) means for loading the workpieces into the apparatus whereby the workpieces are positioned for further processing, said means for loading comprising: a stationary compression member, said stationary member being substantially horizontal, said stationary member being elongated; a movable compression member, said movable member being substantially parallel to said stationary member to permit workpieces to be fixedly held between the stationary member and the movable member; at least a pair of compression member tracks disposed perpendicular to said movable compression member to permit the movable compression member to move on said compression member tracks toward and away from said stationary compression member to fixedly hold a workpiece therein between; means for moving said movable compression member along said pair of compression member tracks; means for moving a workpiece longitudinally along said stationary compression member and said movable compression member to permit the workpiece to be moved toward a means for nailing; b) means for nailing the workpieces together whereby the workpieces are nailed together and readied for further processing; c) means for stacking the workpieces whereby the finished workpieces are properly stacked; d) a horizontal support frame, said frame having a plurality of upright standing legs thereon to permit the means for loading, the means for nailing and means for stacking to be individually supported; and, e) means for controlling the means for loading, means for nailing and means for stacking the workpieces whereby the apparatus is properly controlled.