APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PLACEMENT OF ANGLE PLATES IN TRANSVERSE DUCT FLANGES

摘要

An apparatus and method are described for inserting angle plates in transverse duct flanges. The apparatus is especially useful in inserting angle plates into transverse duct flanges of duct fittings. Packages for holding angle plates are also described.

主权项

1. An apparatus for automatically assembling an angle plate in channel shaped flanges at ends of duct panels joined in a corner to form a duct section, said apparatus comprising:
a platen adapted for engaging an end of a duct in a preselected position relative to said platen and said platen includes a substantially unobstructed work area adapted to receive a duct fitting; clamping members adapted for locking a duct in a preselected position relative to said platen; a supply hopper for angle plates located underneath said platen adapted for advancing upwardly an angle plate for insertion into said duct; an angle plate advancing member adapted for advancing an angle plate into engagement with a corner of a clamped duct section; and pressing members adapted for pressing an angle plate into said corners of said duct.