Abstract: An extrusion forming apparatus (1) has an extruder (2) which has a head main body part (6) with an extruder main body (5A, 5B) and a pair of movable heads (7) coupled to the head main body part (6), and a clamping machine (3) which clamps the head main body part (6) and the movable heads (7). The head main body part (6) is provided with a first stopping piece (41) projecting on the side surface thereof and having a first stopping surface (43) extending obliquely backward toward the side surface of the head main body part (6). The movable head (7) is also provided with a second stopping piece (42) projecting on the side surface thereof and having a second stopping surface (44).

Abstract: A band winding apparatus for forming a bead core comprises a winding device which is composed of a drum and holding means. The drum is rotatably supported by a support shaft and has a peripheral surface on which a band for forming a bead core is wound. The holding means are installed in the drum and has a holding surface capable of detachably adsorbing a start end of the band outside in the drum's radial direction. The holding surface is arranged approximately flush with the peripheral surface of the drum.

Abstract: An apparatus for taking out and storing articles includes a stocking device having a plurality of compartments for storing articles, a carrier for moving articles which is movable with respect to the stocking device in multi directions, and a control device for memorizing the position of a compartment in which an article is stored and for controlling movement of the carrier by means of the identification code on the article. The storing and taking out articles can be carried out automatically, thereby reducing operation time required for storing and taking out articles.