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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2004
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2002
David Beversdorf, Galesburg, IL (US);
Dale L. Brooks, Abingdon, IL (US);
Bob Dodge, Aledo, IL (US);
Donald D. Dowell, Jr., Kewanee, IL (US);
Dennis Easley, Cameron, IL (US);
David Fawer, Galesburg, IL (US);
Wayne Glisan, Galva, IL (US);
Michael E. Groff, Galesburg, IL (US);
Edwin C. Hunter, Galesburg, IL (US);
William H. Mast, Galesburg, IL (US);
Richard J. Miller, Galesburg, IL (US);
Deborah A. Morse, Maquon, IL (US);
Frances Piester, Lafayette, IL (US);
James E. Rounds, Galesburg, IL (US);
Joe R. Torrance, Oquawka, IL (US);
Maytag Corporation, Newton, IA (US);
Abstract
An articulating cabinet support assembly for a moving conveyor system includes a base assembly, fixed to the conveyor, and a movable support arm. A cabinet traveling down an assembly line is arranged on the support arm as the cabinet proceeds through various assembly stations. The support arm can articulate relative to the base assembly from a home, normally horizontal position to a position angled with respect to the direction of travel in order to enhance assembly procedures. An adjustable arm assembly including a cam roller and roller guide structure are provided to establish the home position and to counterbalance the weight of the cabinet. A tilt stop mechanism is employ to enable adjustments in the degree of pivoting of the support arm and provisions are made to automatically reposition the cabinet in the home position following various assembly stages.