US3591913A
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Reciprocating and oscillating toolplate machine
Assignee: Swanson Systems Inc
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Filing: 1968-11-14
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1988-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A machine for handling articles of manufacture such as small components at high rates of speed. The machine has an indexing plate, a fixed plate, and a moving plate that oscillates horizontally and reciprocates vertically. The several plates are supported on a cabinet housing which contains the index mechanism and the oscillating-reciprocating mechanism, placement heads, probes and other devices may be supported on the oscillating plate. The fixed plate may carry receptacles to receive articles from suitable feeders. The articles may move from the receptacles by the placement heads or other devices to fixtures supported on the indexing plate. Parts are fed into the machine to stationary tracks supported on the fixed plate, picked up by placement heads, oscillated to position over the fixtures and loaded vertically. The several plates are supported on a column. A raceway supported on the column in which electrical power, air and vacuum may be supplied to the machine.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 01:55
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P19/00; B23P19/04; B23P21/00; B23P21/004; B23P21/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53365; Y10T29/53383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A machine for assembling articles of manufacture comprising, a base, a vertical column on said base, a mounting means on said column for assembling articles of manufacture, cam means supported below said mounting means, means supporting said column on said mounting means for rotation and reciprocation thereon, said mounting means comprising a first member, a second member and a third member supported on said column to be oscillated and rotated relative to each other, a moving means fixed to said column and disposed above said mounting means, said cam means being adapted to move said column in a direction perpendicular to said mounting means and to rotate said column whereby said moving means is rotated and oscillated and said articles of manufacture are assembled.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A machine for assembling articles of manufacture comprising, a base, a vertical column on said base, a mounting means on said column for assembling articles of manufacture, cam means supported below said mounting means, means supporting said column on said mounting means for rotation and reciprocation thereon, said mounting means comprising a first member, a second member and a third member supported on said column to be oscillated and rotated relative to each other, a moving means fixed to said column and disposed above said mounting means, said cam means being adapted to move said column in a direction perpendicular to said mounting means and to rotate said column whereby said moving means is rotated and oscillated and said articles of manufacture are assembled.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The machine recited in claim 1 wherein said cam means comprises, a shaft, means to rotate said shaft, a plurality of cams fixed to said shaft, and follower members engaging the cams, said followers being attached to lever means connected to said vertical column.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
164 words
A machine for assembling articles of manufacture comprising, a base, a column fixed to said base and extending upwardly therefrom, an index table supported above said base and generally concentric to said column, means to rotate said index table to move it intermittently, a shaft disposed generally concentric to said column, a mounting plate fixed to said shaft disposed generally concentric to said shaft and to said column, placement heads attached to said plate, fixtures on said table, first feeding means for feeding first parts of articles to said fixtures, Second feeding means for feeding second parts of said articles to said placement heads, second feeding means for feeding second parts of said articles to said placement heads, and means to oscillate said shaft and said plate attached thereto in a path concentric to said shaft and to reciprocate said shaft whereby said first parts are moved from said placement heads to said fixtures and said first parts are assembled to said second parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
164 words
A machine for assembling articles of manufacture comprising, a base, a column fixed to said base and extending upwardly therefrom, an index table supported above said base and generally concentric to said column, means to rotate said index table to move it intermittently, a shaft disposed generally concentric to said column, a mounting plate fixed to said shaft disposed generally concentric to said shaft and to said column, placement heads attached to said plate, fixtures on said table, first feeding means for feeding first parts of articles to said fixtures, Second feeding means for feeding second parts of said articles to said placement heads, second feeding means for feeding second parts of said articles to said placement heads, and means to oscillate said shaft and said plate attached thereto in a path concentric to said shaft and to reciprocate said shaft whereby said first parts are moved from said placement heads to said fixtures and said first parts are assembled to said second parts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The machine recited in claim 3 wherein said means to oscillate said shaft comprises a cam driven at a constant rate, and follower means on said shaft, said follower means engaging said cam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
The machine recited in claim 4 wherein a second cam on said machine is connected to means to drive said second cam in synchronism with said first mentioned cam, a link means fixed to said shaft and means engaging said second cam for oscillating said shaft in a rotary path in synchronism with said reciprocation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The machine recited in claim 5 wherein said means to index said table is connected to said cams whereby said table indexes in synchronism with the movement of said cams.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
59 words
A machine comprising a rotary plate, an index table, and a fixed member, means on said plate to receive a first part of an article, means on said index plate to receive a second part, and means to oscillate and reciprocate said plate whereby said first part is moved to said second part for assembling with said second part.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
A machine comprising a rotary plate, an index table, and a fixed member, means on said plate to receive a first part of an article, means on said index plate to receive a second part, and means to oscillate and reciprocate said plate whereby said first part is moved to said second part for assembling with said second part.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
The machine recited in claim 5 wherein said cams are supported on a cam shaft, and said index means is driven by a sprocket on said camshaft and a chain connected to a sprocket on said index means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The machine recited in claim 6 wherein said column is a tubular member and said shaft extends through said tubular member, said shaft has said followers on its lower end and is connected to said rotary table at its upper end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
The machine recited in claim 9 wherein said index mechanism comprises a crossover cam means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The machine recited in any of the preceding claims wherein locating means is provided to precisely locate the position of said plate and said table.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
174 words
A machine comprising a cabinet top, spaced supports extending downward from said top, a pivot shaft having its ends supported on said supports, a camshaft, bearing means rotatably supporting said camshaft on said supports, spaced cam wheels on said camshaft, a hollow vertical column supported on said cabinet top and extending upwardly therefrom, a fixed plate fixed to said column and disposed generally parallel to said top, a vertical shaft extending through said column, a rotating plate attached to said vertical shaft above said fixed plate, said rotating plate being generally parallel to said fixed plate, an index plate disposed concentric to said vertical shaft and parallel to said rotating plate, index means on said machine connected to said index plate and driven by said cam shaft, follower means on said vertical shaft engaging one of said cams for reciprocating said vertical shaft up and down, a link fixed to said vertical shaft and extending perpendicularly thereto, follower means engaging said link and engaging one said cam for oscillating said vertical shaft in rotation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
174 words
A machine comprising a cabinet top, spaced supports extending downward from said top, a pivot shaft having its ends supported on said supports, a camshaft, bearing means rotatably supporting said camshaft on said supports, spaced cam wheels on said camshaft, a hollow vertical column supported on said cabinet top and extending upwardly therefrom, a fixed plate fixed to said column and disposed generally parallel to said top, a vertical shaft extending through said column, a rotating plate attached to said vertical shaft above said fixed plate, said rotating plate being generally parallel to said fixed plate, an index plate disposed concentric to said vertical shaft and parallel to said rotating plate, index means on said machine connected to said index plate and driven by said cam shaft, follower means on said vertical shaft engaging one of said cams for reciprocating said vertical shaft up and down, a link fixed to said vertical shaft and extending perpendicularly thereto, follower means engaging said link and engaging one said cam for oscillating said vertical shaft in rotation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The machine recited in claim 12 wherein a raceway is supported on said column above said rotating plate, said raceway being adapted to receive electrical wires and air lines.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
53 words
The machine recited in claim 12 wherein means is supported on said index plate to carry a product, spaced feeder means are supported on said top, placement heads are supported on said rotating plate, said placement heads being adapted to move parts fed from said feeders to said product on said index plate.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |