Centering and fixing apparatus

Details Centering and fixing apparatus Centering and fixing apparatus

1991-10-15

1993-01-12

Luong, Vinh T.

Machine element or mechanism

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Cams

82170, 384151, 464173, 74526, F16H 5306, B23B 2302, G05G 104

Patent

active

051780372

ABSTRACT:
A centering and fixing apparatus for a movable element includes a swing arm that is pivoted on a fixed base member for movement in a vertical plane. A fixing arrangement is mounted on the swing arm. The movable element includes a centering arrangement adapted to engage the fixing arrangement. The centering arrangement includes a pair of centering rollers spaced apart a predetermined distance in a direction perpendicular to the swinging plane of the swing arm. The fixing arrangement includes a single roller with a diameter larger than the distance between the centering rollers. The single roller is supported on the swing arm via a spherical bearing arrangement, and is positioned to simultaneously contact the centering rollers.

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