Abstract: A control system operates an automatic ladling apparatus for conveying molten metal from a furnace to a die casting machine or the like. The control system includes a plurality of adjustable speed control settings so that the speed of the apparatus can be varied according to operating conditions. The rate at which molten metal is poured into the die casting machine may also be varied. The position of the apparatus is monitored so that speed is automatically varied according to the position, and these positions are programmable. The control system includes an abort sequence to pour molten metal back into the furnace automatically if the die casting machine is not ready to accept the pour.

Abstract: An automatic ladling apparatus for conveying molten metal from a furnace to a die casting machine or the like. The ladle dipper is carried through its ladling cycles by means of cooperating link assemblies mounted on an upright base or pedestal. The assemblies include a motion generating link assembly having a generating arm with an outer end adapted to move through a generally horizontal path with a downwardly curved vertical portion at one end. The other end of the generating arm is connected to a crank arm mounted on a crankshaft that is turned by an appropriate drive through a Geneva motion mechanism. The motion of the generator arm is further controlled by a rocking link connected between the arm and the base. The outer end of the generator arm is connected to a second link assembly that includes a main link connected at one end to the base and a carrier link connected to the main link at one end and adapted to carry the ladle dipper at its other end. The attitude (i.e.