Patent · US Expired

Laying-up workpieces of flexible sheet material

US4708334A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 3, 1986
Grant dateNov 24, 1987
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S271/90
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A workpiece is placed on a retractable tray above a desired location and covered with a flexible sheet. As the tray is retracted, the flexible sheet prevents the workpiece from following the tray and allows the workpiece to move down into the desired location.

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