Josef T Mang

US Patent:

42024358, May 13, 1980

Filed:

Aug 30, 1978

Appl. No.:

5/938085

Inventors:

Josef Mang - Palos Hills IL
Robert W. Waters - Waukegan IL

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - Chicago IL

International Classification:

B23Q 702

US Classification:

198339

Abstract:

An automatic, multiple station, reciprocating, indexing and picking assembly apparatus wherein a motor-driven reducer mechanism is drivably connected to an indexer mechanism for providing indexed rotation of an assembly dial plate, and to a first cam-actuated oscillator for providing reciprocation through a first shaft to a first plate carrying retractable slide pick-up units, and through an adjustable positive drive and a second reducer mechanism to a second cam-actuated oscillator for providing reciprocation through a second shaft to a second plate, the latter being connected through pivotal linkages to the pick-up units on the first plate. Relative vertical displacement between the reciprocating first and second plates effects horizontal extension and retraction of the pick-up units, while overall displacement of the first and second plates relative to the indexed assembly dial plate allows for uninterrupted, indexed rotation of the dial plate and for vertical pick-up and placement of component parts. Adjustment of the positive drive means provides for synchronization of the reciprocation of the first and second plates. Stop-block and lost motion mechanisms are used to control the travel of the pick-up units so as to eliminate the effects of any non-parallel travel of the first and second plates due to normal manufacturing tolerance variations in the oscillators.

US Patent:

44538820, Jun 12, 1984

Filed:

Apr 27, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/372319

Inventors:

Josef Mang - Lindenhurst IL

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

B65G 6500
F16H 2512

US Classification:

414728

Abstract:

An assembly apparatus of the pick-and-place type having an elongated reach and including an intermittent motion drive mechanism having an output crank arm operable to stop at selected locations. A pivot plate assembly is rotatably journalled to the intermittent motion drive mechanism about the output thereof and capable of being drivably oscillated thereabout. A linkage slide assembly is carried by the pivot plate and comprises slide rods which are pivotally connected to the output crank arm of the intermittent motion drive mechanism for transmitting rotational oscillation into linear sliding movement. A cam member driven by the input of the intermittent motion drive mechanism and engages cam followers carried by the pivot plate assembly. Rotation of the cam member drivably oscillates the pivot plate thereby providing rotatable oscillation to the linearly reciprocating slide rods.

US Patent:

57248613, Mar 10, 1998

Filed:

Mar 27, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/618564

Inventors:

Josef Mang - Lake Villa IL

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Company - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

F16H 5306

US Classification:

74569

Abstract:

A cam follower mounting assembly includes a mounting member, such as a rotary indexer output mounting plate, having first and second cam follower mounting surfaces and a bore between the mounting surfaces, and a cam follower mounted on the mounting member wherein the cam follower includes a mounting shaft received in the bore of the mounting member and having a cam follower member rotatably disposed on a first shaft end proximate the first cam follower mounting surface in a manner to be engaged by a cooperating cam track and a second shaft end proximate the second cam follower mounting surface. The second end of the mounting shaft includes a threaded bore extending from an second end surface substantially coaxial with the longitudinal axis of the mounting shaft. The mounting assembly further comprises a screw having an enlarged head and a threaded shaft threadably received in the threaded bore of the cam follower mounting shaft and a washer disposed between the enlarged head of screw and the second cam follower mounting surface. When the screw is threaded into the threaded bore of the cam follower mounting shaft to secure the cam follower on the mounting member, bending forces on the mounting shaft are substantially reduced to thereby improve perpendicular alignment of the mounting shaft with respect to the cam follower mounting surfaces and thus the cooperating cam track, thereby improving service lifespan of the cam follower and cam track.

US Patent:

42603242, Apr 7, 1981

Filed:

Apr 11, 1979

Appl. No.:

6/029064

Inventors:

Max V. Graaf - Glenview IL
Josef Mang - Palos Hills IL

Assignee:

Emerson Electric Co. - St. Louis MO

International Classification:

B65G 4786

US Classification:

414735

Abstract:

An automatic, cam-actuated precision transfer apparatus operable to transfer and simultaneously invert workpieces between adjacent work stations. The transfer apparatus utilizes a common input shaft to provide input rotation to both a stationary oscillator device as well as an indexer device rotatably mounted atop the oscillator. The output of the oscillator device horizontally oscillates the rotatable indexer device through a desired number of degrees of rotation, and the indexer's output vertically indexes a turret-type transfer arm assembly which has associated pick and place units. The combined indexing and oscillating movements produced by the transfer apparatus allow a workpiece to be picked up at a first work station, vertically inverted while being horizontally transferred, and finally deposited at a second work station. The transfer apparatus is adjustable to accommodate any variations in manufacturing setups.