Apparatus having replaceable shoes for positioning and gripping

Details Apparatus having replaceable shoes for positioning and gripping Apparatus having replaceable shoes for positioning and gripping

1994-11-10

1996-07-09

Darling, John P.

Advancing material of indeterminate length

By orbitally traveling material-engaging surface

On endless belt or chain

226176, B65H 5104

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055336582

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for positioning and gripping tubing and/or bar stock for various applications. The apparatus comprises a frame; a pair of juxtaposed, inwardly facing guides, adjustably mounted on the frame; a pulley rotatably mounted on the frame at each end of the each guide; an endless, flexible guide belt surrounding each guide and being mounted on the pulley; a removable shoe removably mounted on each guide; a motor for driving the pulley so that the guide belts are rotated; wherein the tubing or bar stock inserted into one end of the apparatus is positioned and gripped by frictional engagement with the guide belts, and both the guides and the removable shoes are adjustable to accommodate tubing or bar stock having different outside diameters.

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