A modular harvesting bench is provided. The bench comprises a frame for contacting the ground surface, a platform supported by the frame at an elevation above the ground surface, the platform defining a work plane area for receiving harvesting equipment. A portion of the frame and of the platform define parts of a first bench section movable relative to a second bench section between a retracted position and an extended position to extend or retract a footprint of the bench and/or extend or reduce the work plane area.

The invention relates to a method for and a flatbed applicator, comprising a table (2) and a roll (1) movably guided vertically and horizontally along the table (2) by means of post members (3), a horizontal guiding structure comprising fixed parallel profiles (40) attached to the table (2) and guide members (41) fixedly attached to a support structure (4) carrying each of said post members (3), each of said post members (3) including a vertically moveable support structure (34) and a vertical guiding arrangement (30) arranged to guide said vertically moveable support structure (34), a power unit (5) and transmission (6A, 6B, 7) arranged to enable vertical movement of said vertically moveable support structure (34), said roll (1) comprises shaft ends (10A, 10C) that are connected to said vertically moveable support structure (34), wherein, said power unit (5) is in the form of a motor attached to said support structure (4) and arranged under said table (2) that said transmission (6A, 6B, 7) is in the form of a single reduction gear mechanism (7) attached to said transversal support member (42) and that said single reduction gear mechanism (7) is arranged to synchronously transmit torque to one or a pair of drive shaft (6A, 6B), which via a mechanical transmission (31, 33) drives said vertically movable support structure (34).

The invention relates to a method for and a flatbed applicator, comprising a table (2) and a roll (1) movably guided vertically and horizontally along the table (2) by means of post members (3), a horizontal guiding structure comprising fixed parallel profiles (40) attached to the table (2) and guide members (41) fixedly attached to a support structure (4) carrying each of said post members (3), each of said post members (3) including a vertically moveable support structure (34) and a vertical guiding arrangement (30) arranged to guide said vertically moveable support structure (34), a power unit (5) and transmission (6A, 6B, 7) arranged to enable vertical movement of said vertically moveable support structure (34), said roll (1) comprises shaft ends (10A, 10C) that are connected to said vertically moveable support structure (34), wherein, said power unit (5) is in the form of a motor attached to said support structure (4) and arranged under said table (2) that said transmission (6A, 6B, 7) is in the form of a single reduction gear mechanism (7) attached to said transversal support member (42) and that said single reduction gear mechanism (7) is arranged to synchronously transmit torque to one or a pair of drive shaft (6A, 6B), which via a mechanical transmission (31, 33) drives said vertically movable support structure (34).

The present device is a cutting table for supporting a workpiece above a support surface while cutting the workpiece with a tool. The cutting table is comprised of at least one foam table piece that includes a top side, a bottom side, and at least one peripheral edge. Two or more foam standoffs project upwardly from the top side of the foam table piece a common height and each terminate at a top surface adapted for contacting and supporting the workpiece. The two or more standoffs allow the workpiece, when supported by the foam table piece, to be cut with the tool even if some of the standoffs are damaged by the tool. Preferably a portion of the area of the top surfaces of the standoffs to an area of the top side of the foam table pieces is less than 50%, preferably being between either 20-30% or 45-50%.

The present device is a cutting table for supporting a workpiece above a support surface while cutting the workpiece with a tool. The cutting table is comprised of at least one foam table piece that includes a top side, a bottom side, and at least one peripheral edge. Two or more foam standoffs project upwardly from the top side of the foam table piece a common height and each terminate at a top surface adapted for contacting and supporting the workpiece. The two or more standoffs allow the workpiece, when supported by the foam table piece, to be cut with the tool even if some of the standoffs are damaged by the tool. Preferably a portion of the area of the top surfaces of the standoffs to an area of the top side of the foam table pieces is less than 50%, preferably being between either 20-30% or 45-50%.

Workpiece securement systems for securing a workpiece in a desired position with a clamp. The workpiece securement systems include a worktable, an anchor, a shelf, and a block. A tabletop of the worktable defines a plurality of shaped openings. The anchor is disposed in a selected shaped opening and is configured to engage a bolt. The shelf is configured to support the anchor from below the tabletop in a position where the anchor extends through the selected shaped opening. The block is supported on the tabletop and selectively couples with the anchor. The block defines a mount bore and a clamp receiver bore. The bolt passing through the mount bore and engaging with the anchor secures the position of the block on the tabletop. The clamp receiver bore is configured to receive the clamp to fix the position of the workpiece.

Workpiece securement systems for securing a workpiece in a desired position with a clamp. The workpiece securement systems include a worktable, an anchor, a shelf, and a block. A tabletop of the worktable defines a plurality of shaped openings. The anchor is disposed in a selected shaped opening and is configured to engage a bolt. The shelf is configured to support the anchor from below the tabletop in a position where the anchor extends through the selected shaped opening. The block is supported on the tabletop and selectively couples with the anchor. The block defines a mount bore and a clamp receiver bore. The bolt passing through the mount bore and engaging with the anchor secures the position of the block on the tabletop. The clamp receiver bore is configured to receive the clamp to fix the position of the workpiece.

A table includes a frame, a rotatable component, and a rotation mechanism. The frame has a pair of rotation bearings. The rotatable component has a first rotation position and a second rotation position. The rotatable component includes a pair of pivot portions supported by the pair of rotation bearings. The rotatable component further includes a first work surface configured to support preparation of a first wiring harness in the first rotation position. The rotatable component further includes a second work surface configured to support preparation of a second wiring harness in the second rotation position. The rotation mechanism is coupled with the rotatable component and is configured to rotate the rotatable component between at least the first rotation position and the second rotation position.

A table includes a frame, a rotatable component, and a rotation mechanism. The frame has a pair of rotation bearings. The rotatable component has a first rotation position and a second rotation position. The rotatable component includes a pair of pivot portions supported by the pair of rotation bearings. The rotatable component further includes a first work surface configured to support preparation of a first wiring harness in the first rotation position. The rotatable component further includes a second work surface configured to support preparation of a second wiring harness in the second rotation position. The rotation mechanism is coupled with the rotatable component and is configured to rotate the rotatable component between at least the first rotation position and the second rotation position.

A workbench system comprising: a workbench; a multi-axis robot; a visible light projector; and a controller; wherein the workbench and the robot are located in a common workspace; the controller is configured to: determine a movement operation for the robot; and, using the determined movement operation, control the visible light projector to project a visible light indication onto at least one of a surface of the workbench and a surface of the workspace; the visible light indication indicates a limited area of the workbench and/or workspace, the limited area corresponding to a limited volume of space; and the movement operation is such that, if the robot performs the movement operation, the robot moves entirely within only the limited volume of space.