DRIVE MECHANISM FOR A TRANSFER RAIL IN A PRESS TRANSFER SYSTEM

摘要

A drive mechanism for a transfer rail in a press transfer system having a drive frame for imparting reciprocating movement to the transfer rail. The drive mechanism comprises a drive housing securable to a transfer rail in the press transfer system, a drive bushing received and secured within the drive housing, and a drive member slidably received within the drive bushing and securable to the drive frame of the press transfer system such that movement of the drive frame causes movement of the drive member in a direction generally corresponding to the direction of the movement of the drive frame. The movement of the drive member is transmitted through the drive bushing to the drive housing and the transfer rail causing movement of the transfer rail in a direction generally parallel to the movement of the drive frame.