Link separator
US4584740A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 1984 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 1986 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2004 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T83/543
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A link cutter including a support frame and a series of conveyor assemblies for sequentially conveying links to the cutting zone of a knife assembly for severing the twisted casing section between adjacent links. A sensor is positioned upstream from the cutting zone and operates to actuate the knife assembly in response to sensing the twisted casing section. The sensor includes a plurality of roller members rotatably mounted upon a rotatable frame for the successive engagement of the links to the twisted casing sections. A light source on the sensor emits a beam of light which is sensed by a photocell when one of the roller member engages the twisted casing section thereby actuating the knife assembly for cutting the twisted casing section.
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