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US3906607A
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Device for relative orientation of parts
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-09-05
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Granted: 1975-09-23
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Expires: 1994-09-05
Abstract
Abstract A device has a composite mandrel assembled of separate independently movable members, such as of telescopically joined tubes. Each tube is spring-loaded in the direction of contact of the mandrel with parts to be oriented. During the successive contact of the composite mandrel with the parts being oriented each part, while cooperating with one of the tubes of the mandrel depending on its size (diameter of the part), is positioned strictly coaxially with the common axis of the mandrel which represents the axis of orientation of a group of parts. The device is suitable both for the assembly and for oriented feeding of parts of different diameter and shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexei Alexeevich Gusev
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:30
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P19/00; B23P19/10; B23P19/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53978; Y10T29/53991
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A device for relative orientation of parts to be concentrically positioned relative to each other and each having at least one element coaxial with respect to a common orientation center comprising: a reference surface for placing thereon the first part of a group of parts being oriented; a mandrel defining the position of the parts with respect to said reference surface and relative to each other, said mandrel comprising independent component members adjoining each other, each member being capable of independently moving along the axis of orientation of the parts which extends along the axis of the mandrel, each of said component members of the mandrel being biased in the directon towards the zone of contact with the parts being oriented and having at its leading end a portion inclined with respect to the axis of orientation, said portion being capable of cooperating with said coaxial element of the part being oriented so as to displace this part along the inclined portion until it reaches the position in which the part is oriented coaxially with the common axis of the mandrel.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
181 words
A device for relative orientation of parts to be concentrically positioned relative to each other and each having at least one element coaxial with respect to a common orientation center comprising: a reference surface for placing thereon the first part of a group of parts being oriented; a mandrel defining the position of the parts with respect to said reference surface and relative to each other, said mandrel comprising independent component members adjoining each other, each member being capable of independently moving along the axis of orientation of the parts which extends along the axis of the mandrel, each of said component members of the mandrel being biased in the directon towards the zone of contact with the parts being oriented and having at its leading end a portion inclined with respect to the axis of orientation, said portion being capable of cooperating with said coaxial element of the part being oriented so as to displace this part along the inclined portion until it reaches the position in which the part is oriented coaxially with the common axis of the mandrel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mandrel comprises an assembly composed of telescopically joined tubes having at their leading ends contacting the coaxial elements of the parts tapers which slide over the parts concurrently with the positioning of the parts along the common axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein each member of the mandrel is independently spring-loaded in the direction of contact with the part being oriented.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein, in orienting parts with reference to the inner coaxial elements thereof, the diameter of the largest member of the mandrel is greater than the diameter of the largest hole of the parts being oriented, the diameter of the central member of the mandrel is smaller then the diameter of the smallest hole of the parts being oriented, and the projection of the mandrel from the reference surface is greater than the total height of the two largest parts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
89 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the mandrel is assembled in such a manner that upon the leading portion thereof contacting the first part of the group of parts being oriented, at least one member of the mandrel, which is spring-loaded, advances into the mating with one coaxial element of the part, and upon feeding the next part, another independent tube of the mandrel will come into the mating engagement with the coaxial element thereof so as to ensure the relative orientation of the parts being fed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the telescopically joined tubes of the mandrel embrace the parts over the outer surface thereof upon contacting them, the walls of each tube being provided with radially spring-loaded stops for preliminary alignment of the part being oriented.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of said component members of the mandrel is spring loaded in the direction towards the zone of contact with the parts being oriented.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3604700A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-09-22 | 1979-03-24 | 1979-09-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-22 | 1983-03-24 | 1983-09-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-22 | 1987-03-24 | 1987-09-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |