Patents Assigned to Methods, Inc.
  • Load/unload apparatus for disc-like workpieces
    Patent number: 4648774
    Abstract: Horizontally and vertically actuable apparatus for loading/unloading workpieces from a work station. The workpiece holder is contained on a driven workpiece holding tower having in one embodiment a laterally floating bearing coupled to an endless drive assembly whereby up/down motion is imparted relative to a controlled rotary motion in one direction. Horizontal motion is controlled via a driven endless notched belt and associated magnetic transducing and counting apparatus for determining relative horizontal position. Alternative embodiments of a driven pivoting roller arm and a driven lead screw are also disclosed for imparting respective vertical and horizontal motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Methods, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Dorumsgaard, Roger H. Amerson
  • Load/unload apparatus for disc-like workpieces
    Patent number: 4569625
    Abstract: Horizontally and vertically actuable apparatus for loading/unloading workpieces from a work station. The workpiece holder is contained on a driven workpiece holding tower having in one embodiment a laterally floating bearing coupled to an endless drive assembly whereby up/down motion is imparted relative to a controlled rotary motion in one direction. Horizontal motion is controlled via a driven endless notched belt and associated magnetic transducing and counting apparatus for determining relative horizontal position. Alternative embodiments of a driven pivoting roller arm and a driven lead screw are also disclosed for imparting respective vertical and horizontal motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 1985
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Methods, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Dorumsgaard, Roger H. Amerson