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Finger assembly for case loader

US4207722A · kind A · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 24, 1978
Grant dateJun 17, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 24, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65B39/006
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A finger assembly includes a finger holder supported in depending position on a horizontal rail for adjustable positioning therealong. Flexible fingers extend downwardly and outwardly from the holder and are clamped thereto by a retaining member, received within a downwardly opening cavity in the holder, and a single clamping screw, secured to and extending upwardly through the retaining member and engaging the holder. The fingers are releasably retained in depending position on the retaining member so that the fingers, the retaining member, and the clamping screw may be inserted into and removed from the holder as a unit. The clamping screw is accessible from and a position below the assembly.

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