Bar stock loading table and apparatus
US7198452B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T82/2521
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bar stock loader for an elongate member and a method for use is includes a support apparatus with a support surface for supporting the elongate member and a translation apparatus proximate to the support apparatus. The translation apparatus is moveable and has an arm and a lifting mechanism for raising and lowering the arm. The translation apparatus is moveable between a first and second position whereby, when the translation apparatus is in the first position, the arm is positioned overlapping the support surface for receiving the elongate member, and when in the second position the arm is horizontally displaced from the support surface.
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