Part transfer apparatus

Details Part transfer apparatus Part transfer apparatus

1998-05-18

1999-07-27

Bucci, David A.

Material or article handling

Load carried along a horizontal linear path

Having gripper means

414222, 384 55, 1984682, B25J 1804

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059279354

ABSTRACT:
A part transfer apparatus having a first element with a longitudinal slot extending along one side and a second element having a similar longitudinal slot. The slots are disposed adjacent to each other. An actuator is connected to the first element and has a movable rod connected to the second element. A first guide block is mounted to one end of the second element and has a key disposed within the slot of the first element. A second guide block is mounted to an end of the first element and has a key disposed in the slot of the second element. The keys and slots function to guide the second element with respect to the first element. A part support is mounted on the second element for receiving a part.

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