Abstract:
A device for separating battery or accumulator plates has a supply conveyor (20) for plate stack (10), and a lifting device with two lifting tables (30 and 50) that can be actuated independently of one another to lift a plate stack (10) in the area of an unloading position. In the unloading position, a plate layer (40) is provided, which is equipped with a continuously rotating conveyor belt (41) equipped with suction heads (43). Another conveyor belt (70) is associated with the release-side end of the conveyor belt (41) of the plate layer (40), whereby the uptake-side end of the conveyor belt (70) overlaps with the release-side end of the conveyor belt (41) of the plate layer (40). The conveyor belt (41) of the plate layer (40) can pivot around an axis that is located in the area of the uptake-side end of the other conveyor belt (70) in such a way that its uptake-side end can be lifted from the plate stack (10) and brought closer to the latter.
Abstract:
A device for carrying out a repitching operation, i.e., for changing the pitch between articles (A) comprised in a flow of moving articles, includes one or more conveying elements (12) for the articles (A) that are to follow a path of orbital movement about a principal axis (X10) between a position of picking-up (T) and a position of release (G) of the articles (A) themselves. The speed of said orbital movement is selectively variable (39, 37, 36) in the passage between the aforesaid positions of picking-up (T) and of release (G) so as to modify the pitch between the articles (A) carried by the conveying elements (12). Said conveying elements (12) are likewise orientable about a respective axis (X12) oriented in a radial direction with respect to the principal axis (X10) so as to modify the orientation of the articles (A) in the passage between the position of picking-up (T) and the position of release (G). There is present at least one cam formation (160), the cam profile of which follows the path of orbital movement of the conveying elements (12) about the principal axis (X10). The conveying element or each conveying element (12) is provided with a cam-follower element (158a, 158b) that can co-operate in a relationship of following with the aforesaid cam formation (160) for determining the orientation assumed by the respective conveying element (12) in the position of picking-up (T) and of release (G), irrespective of the speed of the aforesaid orbital movement.
Abstract:
A bottom board separator can remove the bottom board from a stack of lumber moving at process speed. The bottom board separator carries stacks of lumber on a first set of stack conveyors that are spaced apart along a path. Abutment surfaces push the bottom board transversely out from under the stack. A second set of stack conveyors follow the abutment surface and support the remaining part of the stack. Movable guides keep the remaining part of the stack traveling in the process direction.
Abstract:
The apparatus for transmitting a workpiece along a press line includes a support frame; a support frame driving unit; a plurality of air pipes; an air flow forming unit; a plurality of rollers; and a roller driving unit. The plurality of suction cups are provided at a perimeter of each of the rollers A plurality of air exhaust passages extends from an inner surface of each suction cup to a respective air passage are formed in each of the rollers, such that air within a closed space formed between the suction cup and the workpiece is exhausted to the air passage by a difference between a pressure within the closed space and a pressure in the air passage.
Abstract:
An automatic handling device for flexible flat products, in particular catamenials, comprises: conveying means (2) on the infeed side for the serial guidance of the supplied products (1) in a main infeed direction (3), conveying means (4) on the outfeed side for the intermediate stacker units (5), the compartments (9) of which are charged with products (1), to be led off in a main outfeed direction (7) which is substantially perpendicular to the main infeed direction (3), and a feed head (8) for the products (1) between the conveying means (2, 4) on the infeed side and on the outfeed side, which oscillates about a pivoting axis (18) in the plane spanned by the main infeed direction (3) and outfeed direction (7) such that, during the oscillating motion in the main outfeed direction (7), the end (16) of the feed head (8) that is turned towards the respective intermediate stacker unit (5) is synchronous with the respective 4 compartment (9) of the intermediate stacker unit (5) for a product (1) to be transferred into this compartment (9), and that, during the oscillating motion in the opposite direction, it orients itself toward the next compartment (9).
Abstract:
In previous netting systems using disposable netting frames, the wooden frame may become jammed in the diverter frame. The present invention provides a rigid frame for installing and holding the wooden netting frame in the diverter frame and which releases the wooden frame for disposal.
Abstract:
An improved conveyor system for transporting die-cut blanks from a rotary die cutter to a blank stacking device includes a blank take-up section comprising a spring biased take-up guide which insures that blanks are positively engaged by the conveyor system before they are released by the die cutter. The conveyor system includes a vacuum belt which serves to suspend and transport die-cut blanks while maintaining them in precise registry to a blank stacking device. An improved snubbing device is disclosed which decelerates blanks without damage to the blanks themselves and then causes the decelerated blanks to rebound back toward the die cutter for improved stacking. A ramp structure is disclosed which flexes blanks near the blank release section of the conveyor system such that the trailing edge of transported blanks snap away from the conveyor system, thereby positively disengaging the blanks from the conveyor.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for depositing discrete elements on a support element. The discrete elements may be separated from each other or joined to form a continuous web. The discrete elements are fed into a pick-up station defined at a rotor which includes circumferentially adjacent pick-up members. Each discrete element is associated with a respective pick-up member having a first orientation with respect to a respective second axis of rotation. Each pick-up member is moved along the rotation direction towards a release position downstream with an at least partially accelerated or decelerated motion. Each pick-up member is rotated about the respective second axis of rotation until it takes, at the release position, a second orientation. Each discrete element is released on a support element at the release position. Each pick-up member is subsequently moved towards the pick-up station with an at least partially decelerated or accelerated motion.
Abstract:
A process and apparatus for handling a rigid sheet is disclosed. The process comprises engaging opposing faces of a sheet at its periphery with engagement means providing a second engagement means, movable relative to the first and engaging the sheet with the second engagement means. The sheet is then moved relative to the second engagement means whilst the sheet is engaged with the first engagement means and is then clamped. The sheet is then moved to a desired orientation or location whilst maintaining the first and second engagement means in fixed relative position. The process is useful in handling glass sheeting and in the production of multiple glazed units and on an insulating glass production line.
Abstract:
A collapsible rack assembly for transport and storage of flat object(s) has been disclosed. The collapsible rack assembly includes a base subassembly, a rotational shaft subassembly, and a rack subassembly. The base subassembly includes an L track system connected to spacers to define the overall shape of the base subassembly. The rotational shaft subassembly includes multiple side rotational shafts, an intermediate rotational shaft, multiple clamps, and a lever clamp. The rack assembly further includes side racks and an intermediate rack. Each of the side racks is fixedly connected to the side rotational shaft. The intermediate rack is fixedly connected to the intermediate rotational shaft. Each of the side racks and intermediate rack includes elongated rods spaced from one another to receive the flat object(s) such as door panels between two consecutive elongated rods.