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Mechanism for positioning a material working machine

US5243893A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 1992
Grant dateSep 14, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T83/95
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism for positioning a cutting and punching machine relative to a fixed conveyor for feeding material to be processed in a fixed horizontal route into the machine. The positioning mechanism comprises a carriage which supports the machine for back and forth movement laterally of the horizontal feeding route, which carriage is supported in turn on a support providing tracks for lateral movement of the carriage, with the support mounted within a lined pit. A drive unit is mounted on the machine for effecting lateral movement of the carriage, and a second drive unit is mounted within the lined pit below the support for moving the support vertically within the pit.

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