Truss assembly systems and methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8136804
APP PUB NO 20080300713A1
SERIAL NO

11757070

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An automated assembly system for assembling a truss from a plurality of truss members and connection plates includes a plurality of rail assemblies, a plurality of trolleys, a plurality of press assemblies, and a control system. The rail assemblies include stationary rail assemblies and moveable rail assemblies. The trolleys are supported by the rail assemblies. The press assemblies are supported by the trolleys. The press assemblies are configured to embed the connection plates into the truss members. The control system is programmed to control the operation of the automated assembly system. An ejector system is configured to remove assembled trusses from the automated assembly system.

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MENARD INC4777 MENARD DRIVE EAU CLAIRE WI 54703

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Leith, Brett Eleva, US 1 16

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