Work piece presentment
US9999949B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23P19/003
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus and associated method are provided for an automated presentment assembly that sequentially feeds fasteners to an outlet and an escapement apparatus comprising a chuck that has a transport feature for selectively removing a fastener from the outlet and transporting the fastener to a tool station, the chuck being moveable between a first position and a second position, wherein at the first position the transport feature is operably aligned with the outlet and at the second position the transport feature is displaced both linearly and rotationally from the first position.
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