APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TRUSS ASSEMBLY

The disclosure generally relates to a locating assembly as a component of a locating table segment for positioning truss segments in a truss assembly system. The system generally includes a plurality of table segments aligned in parallel and adapted to position a series of locating blocks on a top surface of the system/table， where each block is a component of one of a plurality of locating assemblies in the system. The block positions collectively define an outer boundary of a support truss (e.g.， as a roofing truss). Once the blocks are moved to their desired position， appropriately sized truss segments are placed within the block-defined boundary and fastened together.

本公开大体涉及一种定位组件（locating assembly），该组件作为定位台分段（locating table segment）的组成部分，用于桁架组装系统内的桁架段定位工作。该系统通常包含多组平行对齐的台分段，可在系统（或工作台）的顶面布设一系列定位块（locating block）；每个定位块均为系统内某一定位组件的组成部件。各定位块的位置共同划定了支撑桁架（support truss，例如屋面桁架（roofing truss））的外轮廓边界。待定位块移动至预设工位后，将尺寸匹配的桁架段放置于该定位块界定的边界内，并将各桁架段紧固连接为整体。