Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing continuous power to a fixture in a manufacturing process

This invention describes a system for keeping a manufacturing part holder, called a fixture, continuously powered. The fixture can receive electricity from either a robot or a workstation. A control unit automatically switches the power source depending on whether the fixture is connected to the robot or the workstation, ensuring uninterrupted operation, particularly in vehicle or appliance assembly lines.

Why it matters: Filed before the widespread adoption of advanced industrial automation and collaborative robotics. The increased sophistication and integration capabilities of modern robots and control systems make seamless power transfer for moving fixtures more practical and efficient now.

Status: Not in forceListed as no longer active. The specific reason is not in the record we hold.
How hard to build: ModerateCustom fixture mounts, electrical connections, control logic.

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