Article transfer mechanism
US4127023A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 19, 1977 |
| Grant date | Nov 28, 1978 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 19, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB21D43/055
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article transfer mechanism is provided comprising parallel spaced apart feed plates reciprocable in the direction between the opposite ends thereof and carrying a plurality of laterally opposed article engaging feed finger members. Each feed finger member is supported for reciprocation laterally relative to the corresponding feed plate, and the feed plates support corresponding cam rods displaceable therewith and relative thereto in the direction of reciprocation of the feed plates. A cam and lever arrangement reciprocates the feed plates to displace the feed finger members longitudinally, and a second cam and lever arrangement reciprocates the cam rods to displace the feed finger members laterally inwardly and outwardly relative to the feed plates.
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