Ceramic shaped body-positioning system
US6659261B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 8, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/50382
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A ceramic shaped body-positioning system which can accurately position even a thin-walled ceramic honeycomb shaped body without occurring deformations, cracks and breakages of the ceramic shaped bodies and which is particularly suitable for positioning odd-shaped products is provided. A positioning system 1 for a ceramic shaped body 2 is used for positioning the ceramic shaped body 2 to accurately convey the ceramic shaped body 2 to the next step. The positioning system 1 comprises a centering table 3 for placing the ceramic shaped body 2, a plurality of chucking unit 4-1 each consisting of a chucking body 5-1 and a pair of ceramic shaped body-pushing members 5-1a and 5-1b provided in the chucking body, and a drive unit 6 for moving the chucking unit 4-1 toward/away from the ceramic shaped body 2 on the centering table 3. The plurality of chucking units 4-1 and 4-2 are simultaneously moved toward the ceramic shaped body 2 on the centering table 3 while controlling positions and speeds of the chucking units 4-1 and 4-2, thereby adjusting the position of the ceramic shaped body 2 on the centering table without giving a shock on the ceramic shaped body.
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