US4626160A
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Unmanned transfer system for transferring works to machining tools
Assignee: Murata Machinery Ltd
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Filing: 1985-04-22
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Granted: 1986-12-02
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Expires: 2005-04-22
Abstract
Abstract An unmanned transfer system for transferring necessary materials such as works or tools between the racks of an automatic warehouse and machining tools. The unmanned transfer system includes a plurality of machining tools which are arranged along the racks stored with the works to be supplied to the machining tools. Further included is a stacker crane which is adapted to run between the racks and the machining tools. A plurality of auto-pallet changers are interposed between the stacker crane and the machining tools for automatically transferring the works between the stacker crane and the machining tools.
Inventors
- 👤 Tadataka Shiomi
- 👤 Kouichi Nabika
- 👤 Takashi Kawagoe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:04
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G37/00; B65G37/02; B23; B23Q; B23Q7/00; B23Q7/14; B23Q7/1426; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/0407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
An apparatus for positioning a carriage-supported pallet with respect to a pallet station comprising: positioning means for establishing the relative positions of said pallet and said carriage; first alignment means associated with said carriage; second alignment means associated with said pallet station; said first and second alignment means being mechanically engageable to thereby establish the relative positions of said carriage and said pallet station, wherein; said first alignment means comprises a rotatable semicircular cam having a tapered surface; said second alignment means comprises a pair of rollers between which said cam may be introduced; whereby rotation of said cam through said rollers causes said tapered surface to become wedged between said rollers, thereby fixing the position of said carriage with respect to said pallet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
An apparatus for positioning a carriage-supported pallet with respect to a pallet station comprising: positioning means for establishing the relative positions of said pallet and said carriage; first alignment means associated with said carriage; second alignment means associated with said pallet station; said first and second alignment means being mechanically engageable to thereby establish the relative positions of said carriage and said pallet station, wherein; said first alignment means comprises a rotatable semicircular cam having a tapered surface; said second alignment means comprises a pair of rollers between which said cam may be introduced; whereby rotation of said cam through said rollers causes said tapered surface to become wedged between said rollers, thereby fixing the position of said carriage with respect to said pallet.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4035904A
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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) | 1989-12-01 | 1990-06-02 | 1990-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-12-01 | 1994-06-02 | 1994-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-12-01 | 1998-06-02 | 1998-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |