Patent · US Expired

Roll conveyor for a machine tool

US4114749A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 25, 1977
Grant dateSep 19, 1978
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 25, 1997

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B5/38
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus for conducting a cylindrical work element towards and away from a machine tool such as a centerless grinder capable of imparting a spiral motion to the work element, the apparatus including a roll conveyor having positionable rolls that are adjustable to produce a relatively deep trough for securely supporting the work element against the action of the tool and to provide a means for coordinating the surface speed of the rolls with that of the work whereby the work is precluded from slipping or sliding over the rolls as it is fed towards or away from the work station of the machine tool.

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