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Automated exchangeable parts feeding system

  • US 5,454,775 A
  • Filed: 09/13/1994
  • Issued: 10/03/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/13/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In a parts feeding system, the combination comprising:

  • a base exchange unit;

    a parts presentation device having a tool exchange unit attached thereto;

    said exchange units being mutually adapted to be coupled and decoupled to and from one another and at least one of the units being controllably operable for such coupling and decoupling;

    controllable transfer means separate from the base exchange unit for (1) grasping and placing the presentation device on the base exchange unit so that the exchange units are positioned for coupling and (2) grasping and removing the presentation device from the base exchange unit when the units are decoupled; and

    control means for coordinating the operation of the at least one exchange unit and the transfer means so as to provide for placement and coupling of the presentation device to the base exchange unit and for decoupling and removal of the presentation device.

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