Trim press article handling apparatus

Details Trim press article handling apparatus Trim press article handling apparatus

2004-02-26

2008-08-26

Choi, Stephen (Department: 3724)

Cutting

Operation controlled by detector means responsive to work

With photo-electric work-sensing means

C083S371000, C083S945000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07415914

ABSTRACT:
An article handling apparatus for a trim press includes a die and a cooperating punch configured to sever articles from a web, a treadle configured to move relative to the die, and a drive wheel assembly configured to move the web and the articles. The drive wheel assembly includes a pair of roller feed assemblies. Each of the roller feed assemblies include a knock-lever mechanism having a lever arm and a follower wheel, the lever arm being configured to contact the die as the treadle is moved towards the die. The the follower wheel is configured to retract from the respective drive wheel in response to contact of the lever arm with the die.

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