Declipper/feeder
US4572052A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 5, 1983 |
| Grant date | Feb 25, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF42B39/10
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A declipper/feeder that removes the clip holding several cartridges and fs the cartridges into a linking machine to provide belted ammunition. A reciprocating push plate pushes the cartridges from the clip into a feed tray, permitting the clip to fall into a disposal container. From the feed tray the cartridges are gravity fed to a linking machine for the next operation in providing belted ammunition. The push plate reciprocating mechanism has a "breakover" arm that will pivot over upon itself to prevent damaging a jammed cartridge or stalling the motor and allowing automatic reset on the next rotation of the motor drive.
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