Work rack for conveying apparatus
US4331230A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 25, 1979 |
| Grant date | May 25, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 1999 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S414/14
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A work conveying apparatus for transporting work pieces through a plurality of treating stations including a work rack for supporting the work pieces which is tiltable, according to one embodiment of the invention, in one direction when in a raised position to facilitate drainage of solution from the work pieces and is tiltable in an opposite direction to facilitate escape of gases from the work pieces when the work rack is immersed in a treating solution. The work rack further includes pivotally mounted work holders thereon which are movable to and from a work piece supporting position to a work piece discharge or unloading position to facilitate automatic loading and unloading of work pieces therefrom. The conveying apparatus further includes an unload station including a guide for retaining the work rack in a fixed position and includes a device for aligning the rack with the guide during its descending movement. An actuator associated with the guide for pivoting the work holders to the unload position to effect automatic unloading of the work pieces therefrom.
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