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US 4,224,729 AGranted
Continuous rotary and work process apparatus
AssigneeChicago Automatic Machine, Inc.
InventorGeorge M. Tarzian
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Abstract
This invention relates to a new and useful continuous rotary and work process apparatus. The apparatus comprises one or more annular turrets arranged on a common axis coacting mechanically in unison and performing a variety of assembly, packaging, or other processes or mechanical functions. The apparatus incorporates an internal cam system incorporating means for performing a multiplicity of mechanical actions within the outer perimeter fo the annular turret or annulus.
Claims35
A continuous rotary and work process apparatus comprising:
- an upper annular turret;
- a lower annular turret coaxial with and coupled to said upper annular turret;
- a plurality of spindles circumferentially positioned about the upper annular turret;
- a plurality of spindles circumferentially positioned about the lower annular turret and coaxial with the plurality of the upper annular turret spindles;
- cam means removably mounted within the annulus of said turrets coupled to said spindles and positioned to enable access thereto from either the upper or lower turret;
- said means defining a movement for said spindles;
- a plurality of upper support rods coupled to the upper and lower annular turrets enabling the spindle positions in said upper and lower annular turrets to be in an accurate relationship to each other defining a definite registration between the upper and lower spindles;
- a support structure to which the lower annular turret is coupled thereto;
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- drive means coupled to the periphery of the support structure for imparting rotary motion to the upper and lower annular turrets.
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