Material or article handling – Load carried along a horizontal linear path – Having gripper means
Patent
1999-07-13
2000-11-07
Underwood, Donald W.
Material or article handling
Load carried along a horizontal linear path
Having gripper means
198379, 212316, 414758, B65G 6500
Patent
active
06142725&
ABSTRACT:
A rotatable shuttle transfer unit for transferring a workpiece from a first work station to a second work station along a predetermined path of travel wherein a pair of spaced carriages carry the workpiece along the predetermined path of travel and rotate the workpiece from a first angular orientation to a second angular orientation with respect to an axis of rotation. Preferably, the carriages rotate the workpiece while carrying the workpiece along the predetermined path of travel. The carriages are transported along a guiderail which extends between the first and second work stations. A continuous drive belt reciprocally drives the carriages along the guiderail wherein the continuous drive belt extends from one end of the guiderail to the opposite end of the guiderail. A vertical lift portion reciprocally moves the workpiece in a direction substantially normal to the predetermined path of travel. In addition, the carriages provide releasable power clamps for engaging and securing the workpiece.
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Norgren Automotive, Inc.
Underwood Donald W.
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