Apparatus with replaceable trays on automatic packaging machines
US4829751A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 30, 1987 |
| Grant date | May 16, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An automobile packaging machine having a conveyor which travels over a fixed and closed path. A plurality of carriers are mounted at fixed intervals along the conveyor. A tray having a fixed physical dimensions, is mounted on the carrier to carry an object having the same dimensions. The tray is releasably locked onto the carrier by a detent and a set screw associated with interconnectors. A spring biased detent indexes the position of said tray on said carrier. Then, a set screw is tightened to lock the tray in place. This way trays may be changed quickly and easily.
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