STRIP FEEDING APPARATUS

摘要

Strip feeding apparatus comprises a feed screw ( 12,12a) having a feeding thread (26) on its surface (24). The thread (26) is received in notches (10) in one edge (4) of the strip (2) so that rotation of the screw (12,12a) advances the strip (2). Guides (44) are provided for guiding the strip (2) along the feed path and maintaining the strip in engagement with the thread (26). The thread (26) may have a portion (34) of each turn which causes no feeding during each revolution so that strip is fed intermittently. The feeding apparatus may be used under a wide variety of circumstances and is disclosed in conjunction with a stamping and forming or similar machine (70).