US Patent: 3,522,645 - Automatic Insert Assembling Machine


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US Patent: 3,522,645

Automatic Insert Assembling Machine

Patentee:

Thomas C. Kennicott (exact or similar names) - Janesville, Rock County, WI

USPTO Classifications:

29/714, 29/717, 29/789, 29/809

Tool Categories:

specialty machines : assembling machines

Assignees:

Giddings & Lewis, Inc. - Fond Du Lac, Fond Du Lac County, WI

Manufacturer:

Not known to have been produced

Witnesses:

Unknown

Patent Dates:
Applied:	Mar. 08, 1968
Granted:	Aug. 04, 1970

Patent Pictures:

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Description:

Abstract:

An assembly machine is described for automatically locating and fixing inserted parts in corresponding openings in a workpiece receptacle. The assembly mechanism includes individual means for stripping an insert from a feeding device and positioning it within the receptacle, for seating the insert in position, for inserting an index key into the next receptacle opening, for indexing the receptacle to bring the next opening into position, and for withdrawing the index key preparatory to positioning the next insert.