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Modularly expandable integrated process machine system and rotary indexing mechanism therefor

US4787128A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 18, 1987
Grant dateNov 29, 1988
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/1494
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modularly expandable integrated process machine system incorporating a rotary indexing mechanism therefor. The machine system is made up of a support platform with predefined work station positions which each have the same dimension tool mounting configuration. Pallets are advanced between workstations by an endless chain incremented by a precision rotary indexing mechanism capable of precise end-of-movement positioning and variable force advancing.

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