US 6,637,997 B2 · Capstan for handling slitting tools

Abstract

A capstan for handling slitting tools comprises a base, a pivoting frame, an outer frame and a plurality of shafts. The pivoting frame is supported by the base for pivotal movement about an axis. The outer frame is supported by the rotating frame for translational movement along the axis. The plurality of shafts extends from the outer frame transversely to the axis. The capstan preferably further includes an axial actuator for translating the outer frame relative to the pivoting frame along the axis. This permits an attendant to raise or lower the outer frame, and, hence, raise or lower the shafts. By thus raising or lowering the shafts, the attendant can adjust the height of the shafts to a comfortable level for loading or unloading knives and spacers without excessive lifting or bending. An optional pusher serves to automatically slide the tools between the capstan and the slitter machine.

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Dependent claims

A capstan for handling slitting tools comprising:

(a) a base;
(b) a pivoting frame supported by said base for pivotal movement about an axis;
(c) an outer frame supported by said pivoting frame for translational movement along said axis;
(d) at least one axial actuator for translating said outer frame relative to said pivoting frame along said axis;
and
(e) a plurality of shafts extending from said outer frame transversely to said axis, each said shaft having one end supported by said outer frame and an unobstructed free end remote from said outer frame during translation of said outer frame along said axis.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Capstan for handling slitting tools

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Capstan for handling slitting tools

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Abstract

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