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Transfer unit for transferring glass articles

  • US 7,264,108 B2
  • Filed: 08/18/2005
  • Issued: 09/04/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2004
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A transfer unit for transferring glass articles from a supporting surface to a carry-off conveyor, the transfer unit comprising:

  • a fixed support;

    a pickup member for engaging the articles for transfer;

    an actuating arm for activating said pickup member, said actuating arm being pivotably attached to the fixed support, said pickup member being positioned at a free end of the actuating arm hinged to said actuating arm to rotate with respect to the actuating arm about a movable hinge axis, the movable hinge axis being perpendicular to the supporting surface; and

    a control unit provided to adjust the position of said pickup member about said movable hinge axis independently of the position of said actuating arm, and to control the actuating arm.

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