US Patent:
20130283617, Oct 31, 2013
Inventors:
Corey D. Privett - Norfolk NE, US
Danny R. Buckendahl - Norfolk NE, US
Michael T. Chikos - Norfolk NE, US
Frederick J. Dederman - Norfolk NE, US
Shane P. Finkral - Battle Creek NE, US
Jeffrey S. Gallop - Norfolk NE, US
Daniel W. Johnson - Norfolk NE, US
Terrence L. Jueden - Hartington NE, US
James P. Laudenklos - Newman Grove NE, US
Jordan S. Otjen - Battle Creek NE, US
James L. Pofahl - Norfolk NE, US
Brian L. Richter - Battle Creek NE, US
Russell L. Sila - Madison NE, US
Gerald J. Wieser - Norfolk NE, US
Kyle J. Zautke - Pierce NE, US
Assignee:
NUCOR CORPORATION - Charlotte NC
International Classification:
B65G 37/00
B23P 15/00
B23P 11/00
B65G 43/00
US Classification:
2989731, 198610, 198571, 41422201
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention relate to a rigging table system that delivers the members from the cutting station to a location behind the workers at the rigging table, transports the members vertically below the surface of the floor on which the workers stand, horizontally transports the members underneath the floor on which the workers stand, and delivers the members vertically above the surface of the floor in front of the workers for assembly on the rigging table. The members are delivered through the use of systems that drop, slide, lift, and extend the members of the truss to the desired locations using automatic sensors or call buttons.