Assembly station
AssigneeKoetter-Rax, LLC
InventorAnthony Ferrera
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Abstract
The present invention relates to an assembly station for assembling modules used in a modular storage system for barrels. The modular storage system includes a base rick module, an aisle rick module, and an end rick module, whereby a plurality of each module type may be assembled to construct a rickhouse. The assembly station can include a vertical post assembly station, transfer rollers, a main module assembly area, dunnage supports, and a dunnage feeder conveyor system.
Claims18
An assembly station for assembling a modular storage system for barrels, comprising:
- at least one vertical post assembly station having a fixture base with a rotatable fixture operably attached thereto;
- the rotatable fixture having first, second, third, and fourth ends, the first and third ends being opposite each other and the second and fourth ends being opposite each other;
- the rotatable fixture having a plurality of arm pairs, each arm pair having a first arm and a second arm, the first arms being in alignment and equally spaced from the rotatable fixture first end, the second arms being in alignment and equally spaced from the rotatable fixture third end, the arms movable between a storage position and a use position;
- a rotary actuator attached to the fixture base with a rotatable shaft operably engaging the rotatable fixture so that the rotatable fixture can be rotated;
- and, a lift cylinder which can adjust a height of the rotatable fixture with respect to the fixture base;
- where the first end of the rotatable fixture of the at least one vertical post assembly station includes a roller assembly therealong, the roller assembly extending beyond the first end.
An assembly station for assembling a modular storage system for barrels, comprising:
- at least one vertical post assembly station having a fixture base with a rotatable fixture operably attached thereto:
- the rotatable fixture having first, second, third, and fourth ends, the first and third ends being opposite each other and the second and fourth ends being opposite each other;
- the rotatable fixture having a plurality of arm pairs, each arm pair having a first arm and a second arm, the first arms being in alignment and equally spaced from the rotatable fixture first end, the second arms being in alignment and equally spaced from the rotatable fixture third end, the arms movable between a storage position and a use position;
- a rotary actuator attached to the fixture base with a rotatable shaft operably engaging the rotatable fixture so that the rotatable fixture can be rotated;
- and, a lift cylinder which can adjust a height of the rotatable fixture with respect to the fixture base;
- where an end of the lift cylinder is attached to the fixture base and where a lift cylinder piston is operably connected to a moving plate, the moving plate having at least one linear bearing on a reverse side of the moving plate, the at least one linear bearing having a shaft extending therethrough, the shaft secured at both ends to the fixture base, the lift cylinder adjusting the height of the rotating fixture with respect to the fixture base by movement of the moving plate.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.