Abstract: In a shearing device for cutting plates, such as sheet metal plates, a pl feeding apparatus includes a carriage mounted for movement above and between a plate feeder and the shearing device. A rotatable carrier is mounted on the carriage for lifting and holding plates. The rotatable carrier can be turned through 360.degree.. A plurality of vacuum suction members are positioned on the carrier for holding the plates.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 10, 1981
Date of Patent:
November 30, 1982
Assignee:
Karl Mengele & Sohne Maschinenfabruk und Eisengiesserei GmbH & Co.