Apparatus and method for orienting a curved workpiece

Details Apparatus and method for orienting a curved workpiece Apparatus and method for orienting a curved workpiece

1992-10-09

1994-06-28

Crane, Daniel C.

Metal deforming

By tool-couple embodying nonplanar tool-face

Similar tool-faces

72428, 72420, 163 1, 163 5, 414 18, 414224, B21D 4300, B21G 328, B21G 332

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053236335

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for presenting a curved workpiece to a workstation, includes a frame member and a guide channel associated with the frame member for receiving a curved workpiece in a generally upright position. A first pusher mechanism is reciprocally movable in a transverse direction relative to the guide channel for engaging and positioning the workpiece against a bearing surface of the guide channel. A second pusher mechanism is advanceable within the guide channel to engage the workpiece and to advance the workpiece to the workstation. The apparatus has particular application in the manufacture of curved surgical needles.

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patent: 4501063 (1985-02-01), McNeely
patent: 4534202 (1985-08-01), Snyder
patent: 4801234 (1989-01-01), Cedrone

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