Apparatus for automatic insertion of balance weights for use in automobile-wheel balancing equipment

摘要

Delivery apparatus for carrying a plurality of balance weights for automobile wheels and delivering a suitable weight to an insertion device to fit the weight on the rim of a wheel in a predetermined circumferential position. The balance weights have parallel through bores and the insertion device includes a pair of spaced mandrels receivable in the through bores of the weights to carry the weights from a storage compartment to an automobile wheel and install the weight on the rim at the predetermined position. The apparatus includes a clip applying apparatus to force a retaining clip over the balance weight and the wheel rim to secure the weight to the rim.