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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 1980
Filed:
Feb. 21, 1979
Roger L Bredeweg, Stevensville, MI (US);
Edward P Povilaitis, Coloma, MI (US);
Ramsey G Reed, St. Joseph, MI (US);
Leco Corporation, , US;
Abstract
A system for stepwise advancing a row of crucibles individually through a loading station of an induction furnace includes a plurality of articulated fingers for gripping each of the crucibles. The fingers are mounted to a first slide for movement along the direction of advancement of the crucibles. The first slide is mounted to a second slide for advancing and retracting the fingers into crucible engaging and disengaging positions, respectively. Control means are provided for controlling the movement of the slides and the articulated fingers sequentially to stepwise advance the crucibles through the loading station.