Press loading apparatus
US4580964A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1984 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB29C43/34
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for loading an array of articles into a front loading molding press. Two pairs of rails and two carriages are utilized to facilitate the various loading movements. The first or lower pair of rails is fixed and slidably mounts the first or lower carriage. The second or upper pair of rails is defined on the lower carriage and slidably mounts the upper carriage. A loading board is carried on the upper carriage and is mounted for up and down movement relative to the upper carriage. A predetermined array of loading heads are positioned on the underside of the loading board and a predetermined array of article holders are positioned between the forward portions of the lower pair of rails.
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