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Transfer apparatus
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Budd Co
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Filing: 1981-04-23
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Granted: 1983-06-07
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Expires: 2001-04-23
Abstract
Abstract Transfer apparatus is adapted to receive a mechanical part from a die and transfer it to a subsequent die. The apparatus may be movably aligned in place and includes means for aligning the part received from the first die and position it to permit transfer to the subsequent die.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack L. Bachman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:34
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D43/00; B21D43/02; B21D43/04; B21D43/10; B21D43/105; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/90; B65G47/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
Transfer apparatus for transferring a part longitudinally from a first station to a second station comprising: (a) receiving apparatus for receiving said part from said first station; (b) said receiving apparatus including a pair of spaced adjustable plates disposed to be spaced to receive said part therebetween; (c) adjustable means to laterally align said receiving apparatus with respect to said first and second stations; (d) conveyor means disposed to receive said part from said receiver apparatus and transport it towards said second station; (e) means for actuating said receiving apparatus to transfer said part to said conveyor means; (f) lifting means for lifting said part from said conveyor means; (g) gripping means to remove and hold said part away from said lifting means; and (h) longitudinally movable means for holding said gripping means to move a part held by said gripping means to said second station.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
Transfer apparatus for transferring a part longitudinally from a first station to a second station comprising: (a) receiving apparatus for receiving said part from said first station; (b) said receiving apparatus including a pair of spaced adjustable plates disposed to be spaced to receive said part therebetween; (c) adjustable means to laterally align said receiving apparatus with respect to said first and second stations; (d) conveyor means disposed to receive said part from said receiver apparatus and transport it towards said second station; (e) means for actuating said receiving apparatus to transfer said part to said conveyor means; (f) lifting means for lifting said part from said conveyor means; (g) gripping means to remove and hold said part away from said lifting means; and (h) longitudinally movable means for holding said gripping means to move a part held by said gripping means to said second station.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Transfer apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein means are provided to selectively rotate said lifting means prior to the removal of said part therefrom.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Transfer apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said lifting means includes a plurality of manually operative clamps for holding removable plates dimensionsed to hold said part being lifted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
Transfer apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein lateral adjustment means are provided to laterally move said gripping means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
Transfer apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein said gripping means are connected through a connecting member to a pair of laterally extending beams and ball screw adjustment means are provided to move said gripping means on said beams.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
Transfer apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein said longitudinally movable means further includes a lowering mechanism for holding a shaft connected to said gripping means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
Transfer apparatus as set forth in claim 6 wherein said shaft is secured to said lowering mechanism by means for second manually operative clamps to provide means for removal of said shaft and to permit different shafts with different gripping means to be connected to said lowering mechanism.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
Transfer apparatus as set forth in claim 7 wherein means are attached to said transfer apparatus to permit the entire transfer apparatus to be moved to different positions between or away from said first and second stations.
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) | 1986-06-06 | 1986-12-06 | 1987-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-06 | 1990-12-06 | 1991-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-06 | 1994-12-06 | 1995-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |