Patent ID: 8210418

Claim:
An automated welding system, which includes: a gantry including first and second ends with rollers mounted thereon and an elevated platform extending between said ends; said platform including first and second sides and upper and lower decks; a welder mounted on said platform and depending downwardly from said lower deck; a welder guide mounted on said platform lower deck and movably mounting said welder for longitudinal movement along said platform; a control system adapted for positioning said welder relative to said platform and positioning said gantry relative to a workpiece; a primary mobile power and data distribution system connected to said controller and to said gantry; a secondary mobile power and data distribution system connected to said gantry and to said welder; one or more adjustable workstations located below said gantry, each said adjustable workstation being adapted for receiving a workpiece for welding by said welder; said controller being adapted for adjustably positioning said workpiece in said one or more adjustable workstations; said primary mobile power and data distribution system connected to said controller and to said gantry including electrical power and data lines; said secondary mobile power and data distribution system connected to said controller and to said gantry including electrical power and data lines; said primary power and data distribution system including a primary flexible cable/hose carrier and a primary guide located alongside a path of movement of said gantry and receiving said primary flexible cable/hose carrier; and said secondary power and data distribution system including a secondary flexible cable/hose carrier and a secondary guide mounted on top of said gantry platform and located alongside a path of movement of said welder and receiving said secondary flexible cable/hose carrier.