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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 1999
Filed:
May. 18, 1998
Joseph Dale Cresgy, Terre Haute, IN (US);
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Digital Audio Disc Corporation, Terre Haute, IN (US);
Abstract
A part transfer apparatus having a first element with a longitudinal slot extending along one side and a second element having a similar longitudinal slot. The slots are disposed adjacent to each other. An actuator is connected to the first element and has a movable rod connected to the second element. A first guide block is mounted to one end of the second element and has a key disposed within the slot of the first element. A second guide block is mounted to an end of the first element and has a key disposed in the slot of the second element. The keys and slots function to guide the second element with respect to the first element. A part support is mounted on the second element for receiving a part.