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Ergonomic work operation method and apparatus

  • US 9,033,088 B2
  • Filed: 02/14/2013
  • Issued: 05/19/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/14/2013
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus for supporting a worker in an ergonomic working position with respect to a workpiece during a work operation comprising:

  • an automatic guided vehicle having a powered drive wheel and a base supported by the powered drive wheel, the powered drive wheel movable in a programmed path of movement along a guidepath;

    a seat mounted on the base of the automatic guided vehicle for supporting a worker in an ergonomic work position when the automatic guided vehicle is in a work position; and

    a controller configured to integrate the automatic guided vehicle for operation within an assembly line.

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