Patents Assigned to Giddings & Lewis GmbH
  • Transfer line for machining workpieces especially for machining differential housings
    Patent number: 5361485
    Abstract: A transfer line for machining differential housings, in which the outer surface of the workpiece is clamped against angled locating surfaces in each work rest. The workpiece is rotated through 90.degree. and located against a work rest in a successive machining station which is oriented 90.degree. to the first mentioned work rest locating surfaces so that the same locating points on the workpiece are used for locating in the successive machining station despite the workpiece having been rotated to enable machining from a different angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 1992
    Date of Patent: November 8, 1994
    Assignee: Giddings & Lewis GmbH
    Inventor: Adolf Baudermann
  • Workpiece mounting pallet
    Patent number: 5242043
    Abstract: A workpiece pallet is disclosed with which it is possible to machine a number of different workpieces in a transfer line with a minimum of equipment. The workpiece pallet has several faces each having at least one clamping place to receive a workpiece. The main body is rotated to present a selected side in the stations to allow operations on workpieces clamped on that side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1992
    Date of Patent: September 7, 1993
    Assignee: Giddings & Lewis GmbH
    Inventor: Anton Sturm