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Breakage prevention mechanism of transfer apparatus and transfer apparatus using thereof

US9339861B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2014
Grant dateMay 17, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB25J11/00
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A breakage prevention mechanism is configured to prevent deformation or breakage of a crossbar and transfer the work even in the condition where a pair of left and right arm supporting the both end of the cross bar is displaced beyond assumption. The breakage prevention mechanism is equipped with a pair of arms which is synchronized and moves approximately parallel, and a crossbar bridged between the top end of the arms. Both end of the crossbar and the arm are connected pivotably around two axis. Both end of the crossbar are configured to be slidable against the arm in X axis direction. The plunger is placed between both end of the crossbar and arm, in which protects the crossbar by restraining the pivoting and the sliding of both in the normal condition and releasing the restraint when the unintended force is given.

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