Brian A Rowe

US Patent:

7562443, Jul 21, 2009

Filed:

May 13, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/128689

Inventors:

Brian A. Rowe - Barboursville WV, US

International Classification:

B23P 19/00
B68G 7/00

US Classification:

29798, 29 911, 29432, 29700, 227 2, 227 5, 227 30, 227110, 227152, 227153

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for assembling box springs for use in bedding applications. The apparatus comprises a base for supporting a frame and a spring unit, a framework with a plurality of tools coupled thereto. Each tool has an associated module adjuster coupled thereto. A vertical drive mechanism provides relative movement between the tools and the base where the tools may be disposed between a first vertical position and a second vertical position. A horizontal drive mechanism provides relative horizontal movement between the tools and the base. Each tool is configured to secure a respective module of a row of the spring unit to a corresponding target location on the frame when disposed in the second vertical position and each module adjuster is configured to align a respective module with a corresponding fastening location when the tool is disposed in the second vertical position.