Patents Assigned to Mid-West Automation, Inc.
  • Carrousel type assembly machine
    Patent number: 4669598
    Abstract: An assembly machine, carrousel in design, so as to provide a succession of work stations with each station serviced by an independent pallet. Each pallet, by synchronization, is clamped in a work station, released, and transferred linearly into a succeeding station where it is once again clamped into position by a cam operated pallet transferring and locking mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: Mid-West Automation, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Eitzinger, Kimber T. Vought
  • Reciprocating rectilinear motion apparatus
    Patent number: 4520682
    Abstract: A mechanism for converting rotary drive motion into reciprocal rectilinear motion including structure for varying the length of the rectilinear stroke.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1981
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1985
    Assignee: Mid-West Automation Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Eitzinger
  • Inspection, rejection and sorting machine
    Patent number: 4509646
    Abstract: A machine adapted to receive in a continuous order the finished manufactured parts for inspection as to completeness and operativeness, for rejection of part failures, and sorting by proper orientation the accepted, tested, finished work pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 1982
    Date of Patent: April 9, 1985
    Assignee: Mid-West Automation Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Eitzinger
  • Apparatus for inserting multiple terminals into a holder
    Patent number: 4271581
    Abstract: An apparatus including feeding and assembling mechanisms by which a strip of terminals will be fed into a work station where a plurality of such terminals are separated from the strip and are forcibly inserted into a terminal holder that has been properly indexed in a receiving position. The apparatus provides a single drive source consisting of a plurality of operational cams for sequentially completing the assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 1979
    Date of Patent: June 9, 1981
    Assignee: Mid-West Automation, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Eitzinger