1974-11-25
1976-03-02
Spar, Robert J.
214130R, B65G 4724
Patent
active
039412555
ABSTRACT:
A device is disclosed for turning a metal billet from a horizontal to a vertical position. The device includes a table having inlet and discharge ends and supported for pivotal movement about a horizontal axis transverse to the direction between the ends. The table is provided with rollers supporting the billet for movement relative thereto, and a pivotal stop member is disposed at the discharge end of the table. A billet is received on the table in a horizontal disposition, and the table is pivoted about the horizontal axis to turn the billet to a vertical disposition. The stop arm pivots with the table and a linkage arrangement is provided by which the stop member is simultaneously pivoted relative to the table to release the billet when the table approaches the vertical disposition.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2999605 (1961-09-01), Jarnett
patent: 3302768 (1967-02-01), Cooper
patent: 3390789 (1968-07-01), Hill
Abraham George F.
Gulf & Western Manufacturing Company
Spar Robert J.
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