Positioning mechanism
US9096387B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/00
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A positioning mechanism, used for positioning a material being transported, includes a loading assembly and a positioning assembly. The loading assembly includes a fixing member and a loading member movably fixed to the fixing member for loading the material. The positioning assembly includes a first engaging member mounted on the loading member, and a second engaging member engaged with the first engaging member. The second engaging member includes a mounting plate and a locking rod mounted on the mounting plate. The mounting plate is located beside a predetermined position. The first engaging member defines a connecting portion. The second engaging member includes a locking rod. The locking rod forms a latching end, and the latching end is tapered outwardly along the axis of the locking rod. The latching end engages with the connecting portion to position the loading member to the predetermined position.
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