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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 1987
Filed:
Sep. 06, 1984
John Kimbell, Gellingen, CH;
Werner Uehlinger, Arlesheim, CH;
KM-Engineering AG, Basel, CH;
Abstract
A transfer mechanism and a circular transfer press combination has plurality of tools for performing operation on components. The tools are arranged in a tool circle. The transfer mechanism has a device for transferring components between stations arranged at equal angles on a first circular path with at least one carried member. A plurality of pocket members is arranged at equal angles on a second circular path is carrier by the carrier member. Each pocket member receives a component and for transporting the component between two of the stations. A drive arrangement is connected to the carrier member for moving the carrier member in a such manner that a center of each pocket member moves along a curved path and passes consecutively through two work stations. The drive arrangement is arranged for conveying to the carrier member a uniform unidirectional rotary motion. A tool actuating device is provided for operating the tools consecutively one after the other.