Lift and carry mechanism and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5127787
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07528226

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A 'lift and carry' transfer apparatus is provided for transferring or 'indexing' a workpiece between successive work stations in a multi-operation process. The transfer apparatus includes a modular support structure from which a generally elongated shuttle assembly is horizontally supported. A first drive mechanism is provided for generating a predetermined amount of reciprocable rectilinear vertical movement of the shuttle assembly through a predetermined range of motion. The transfer apparatus further includes structure for selectively indexing the workpiece along a horizontal plane relative to the shuttle assembly. In particular, a second drive mechanism is provided for generating rectilinear horizontal motion of the workpiece. A programmable controller is provided for selectively controlling the actuation of the first and second drive mechanisms.

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  • BROTHER INDUSTRIES, LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Beck, Wilbert D Utica, MI 2 5
Scannell, James D Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 4 13
Stapels, David L Utica, MI 1 2
Stapels, Gregory A Clinton Township, Macomb County, MI 1 2
Stapels, Mark D New Baltimore, MI 1 2
Yocum, Michael G Lake Orion, MI 2 2

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