Abstract: A facsimile transceiver unit utilizing a drum wherein a drum gripper bar grips an edge of a sheet to be scanned during system operation. On termination of operation, the drum direction is reversed allowing the beam strength of the scanned sheet to lift the free edge of the sheet off the drum. The sheet is then picked off by a suitable member and directed out of the facsimile transceiver unit. At the same time, the gripper bar is opened releasing the sheet for easy operator removal. In a preferred method, the sheet is bumped by the raised gripper bar to ensure release of the sheet from the facsimile transceiver unit.

Abstract: A track splice having finger members fixed to the spaced ends of two track sections. The finger members include adjoining, contacting surfaces which are configured to positively align the finger members and wheel support surfaces of the finger members and associated track sections, while enabling the ends of the track sections to be adjustably spaced. The track splice further includes a clamping device for firmly clamping the finger members together, once the desired spacing between the track ends is selected.

Abstract: A system for automatically transporting workpieces between a magazine and a machine tool, includes a pair of grabs each movable vertically and also horizontally on a trolley, and arranged to shift workpieces in succession to and from one of a series of drawers in the magazine. The drawers are mounted on guide rails, and are removed in succession by a handling device including a conveyor, raised to the height of a loading station at the top of the magazine, where the grabs operate, shifted horizontally to combine with the movement of the grabs, and then returned to the magazine.