Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A device for orienting workpieces such as brush bodies, comprising: a feed box for workpieces; a transport drum arranged to receive workpieces from said feed box and convey them past orientation detecting and orienting devices, said orienting device comprising a support and a bridge movable thereon in a direction radial to said drum, said bridge having a first stop member at one end of said drum and a second stop member at the other end of said drum, said second stop member being on an axially movable and rotatable spindle whereby said stops may engage opposite ends of a workpiece on said drum, lift the same radially from said drum to permit rotation of said spindle and workpiece when necessary to reorient the same.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
A device for orienting workpieces such as brush bodies, comprising: a feed box for workpieces; a transport drum arranged to receive workpieces from said feed box and convey them past orientation detecting and orienting devices, said orienting device comprising a support and a bridge movable thereon in a direction radial to said drum, said bridge having a first stop member at one end of said drum and a second stop member at the other end of said drum, said second stop member being on an axially movable and rotatable spindle whereby said stops may engage opposite ends of a workpiece on said drum, lift the same radially from said drum to permit rotation of said spindle and workpiece when necessary to reorient the same.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said support is provided with guide passages and rods slidable in said passages, said bridge being carried by said rods, and a first pressure cylinder on said support and connected to said bridge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
71 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said first stop member is mounted on a further spindle which is axially slidable on said bridge, said first stop being a head on said spindle configured to engage an end of a workpiece, spring means urging said further spindle and head toward said second stop member, and limiting means for limiting the movement of said further spindle toward said second stop member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
44 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein an end of said spindle defines said second stop member, and the piston rod of a second pressure cylinder being connected to the other end of said spindle for moving the same axially of said drum.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as defined in claim 1 or 4 wherein said second stop member is provided with a radial groove, configured to receive an end of a workpiece.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
45 words
A device as defined in claim 1 wherein said orientation detecting device comprises means defining a pin directed radially toward said drum and movable in that radial direction, and a switch responsive to radially outward movement of said pin for initiating rotation of said spindle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device as defined in claim 6 wherein said pin is carried by a part slidable radially guided on said support for movement radially of said drum, said slidable part having an adjustable portion for actuating said switch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device as defined in claim 1 including a pinion on said spindle, a rack bar meshing with said pinion and a third pressure cylinder having a piston rod connected to said rack bar for oscillating the same and thereby rotating said spindle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A device as defined in claim 8 wherein the axial length of said pinion is such as to remain in mesh with said rack bar irrespective of axial movements of said spindle.