摘要 |
An apparatus for transferring workpieces to and from a machine adapted to perform a manufacturing operation thereon, the apparatus including means defining a workpiece transfer path to and from the machine, shuttle means for moving workpieces longitudinally along the path into registry with the machine, with longitudinal movement of workpieces along the path in response to movement of the shuttle means causing preceding workpieces to be moved out of registry with the machine and toward a discharge area, and means for removing workpieces from the discharge area in a manner so as to prevent interference with the transfer of successive workpieces into registry with the machine.
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