Trim arm adjustment assembly automated setting

摘要

Techniques for automatically setting trim removal or stacking device arms. One point on a trim arm (such as an end) is attached to a transverse rail, along which that end moves, and provides an anchor point to which the trim arm can be angled. An automated device anchors that end of the trim arm, and locks it in place at a position designated by an operator. A skew adjustment pin couples to a second point on the trim arm, so that adjusting the position of the adjustment pin skews the trim arm's angle. An automated device anchors that second point of the trim arm, and locks it in place at a angle designated by an operator. A control system electronically measures the location of the first anchor point, and directs positioning devices to move trim arms, skew them, and lock or unlock those settings.

主权项

1. An apparatus, comprising
at least one trim arm disposed substantially in a linear direction; an arm spacing assembly configured to adjustably couple to the trim arm at a first point along the trim arm so as to anchor the first point of the trim arm at a fixed lateral position; and a skew lock configured to adjustably couple to the trim arm at second point along the trim arm so as to restrict angular movement of the trim arm at the second point with respect to the first point.