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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 03, 2018
Filed:
Feb. 23, 2017
GM Global Technology Operations Llc, Detroit, MI (US);
Yhu-tin Lin, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Dooil Hwang, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Maurice Perlman, Oak Park, MI (US);
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, MI (US);
Abstract
An end-effector assembly includes a master boom, a frame rail coupled to the master boom, at least one branch rail movably coupled to the frame rail by a branch lock, and a swing arm movably coupled to the at least one branch rail by a swing lock. The swing lock includes a clamp configured to movably secure the swing arm to the branch rail. A pivot shaft extends through the clamp and the swing arm and is configured to rotationally secure the swing arm to the clamp. A swing plate is secured to the pivot shaft and is configured for engagement with a configuration tool. Further, a locking fastener extends through the swing plate and into the pivot shaft. The locking fastener is configured to lock and unlock the swing lock in position along the branch rail.