Metal working – Method of mechanical manufacture – Converting
Patent
1992-04-27
1993-02-16
Eley, Timothy V.
Metal working
Method of mechanical manufacture
Converting
83473, 834771, B21K 2116, B23P 1904, B26B 524
Patent
active
051859114
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for converting side operated controls of a machine to be front operated. A front control panel or apron is vertically mounted on the machine, preferably using preexisting mounting hardware. Any preexisting front operated controls and front indicators are translated forward to the front of the control panel by extending their control linkages through respective holes defined by the panel. The linkage of each side operated control is articulated and bent through an angle sufficient to redirect the linkage for frontal operation, and the control end of the redirected linkage is translated forward to the front of the panel by protruding through and just beyond the panel. The articulation and redirection is preferably accomplished by a plurality of universal joints and the translation can be accomplished by estension shafts or extension arms. The controls can also be modified to increase or create a mechanical advantage for an operator. The apparatus can be designed as a kit for retrofitting preexisting machines.
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Eley Timothy V.
Tighe Thomas J.
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