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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 26, 2010
Filed:
Oct. 23, 2003
Scott J. Clifford, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Eric D. Buchanan, Oxford, MI (US);
James M. Kowalski, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Roy a Jerue, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Paul D. Copioli, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Mike G. Beem, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Scott J. Clifford, Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Eric D. Buchanan, Oxford, MI (US);
James M. Kowalski, Lake Orion, MI (US);
Roy A Jerue, Bloomfield Hills, MI (US);
Paul D. Copioli, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Mike G. Beem, Sterling Heights, MI (US);
Fanuc Robotics America, Inc., Rochester Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for processing objects includes an elevated tubular frame rail mounting a four axis robot arm with a tool such as a painting applicator. The robot is attached to a mounting base that moves along the rail permitting painting of the top and/or side of a vehicle body. Electrical power and fluid lines can be routed through the rail to the robot. Two such rails and multiple robots can be combined as a module for installation in a new or an existing painting booth.