Material or article handling – Horizontally swinging load support – Swinging about pivot
Patent
1996-07-15
1999-09-21
Underwood, Donald W.
Material or article handling
Horizontally swinging load support
Swinging about pivot
7449004, 901 21, 414937, B66C 2300
Patent
active
059544724
ABSTRACT:
The invention resides in an improved transport mechanism which utilizes a linkage having a plurality of end effectors disposed at one end thereof. Movement of a drive linkage in a first rotational direction causes opposite rotation at the end effectors so that the center of the articles carried by the end effectors are moved in a straight line path as between first and second locations.
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Hofmeister Christopher A.
Kiley Christopher C.
Brooks Automation Inc.
Underwood Donald W.
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