Abstract: A device (10) for centering and guiding strip material (12) into a punch press (16) which device (10) is adjustable to accept different widths of strip material (12) and which grasps the strip material (12) during the punching operation. The device (10) includes a pair of parallel guide members (24, 26) mounted to a pair of slide members (28, 30) which are coupled to move in opposite directions. The slide members (28, 30) are adjustable to vary the space between the guide members (24, 26) and are actuated by an actuating rod on the press (16) to close down the space between the guide members (24, 26) when the press (16) is down during the punching operation to grasp the strip material (12) between the guide members (24, 26).

Abstract: There is disclosed a motorized reclining chair. All motions are controlled by a single reversible motor, the cost of the motor being offset by the relatively low cost of the linkages which are employed. The chair offers numerous advantages, including: (1) leg-rest motion takes place without set/back motion until the leg rest is raised to an intermediate position, following which the leg rest and seat move together, (2) three-way operation, in which the back tilts relative to the seat, can be provided at minimum additional cost, simply by pivoting the back to the seat and adding a single link on each side of the chair, and (3) in moving to the fully reclined position, the entire seat rises, with the front edge rising more than the rear edge, as contrasted with prior art reclining chairs in which the rear of the seat drops down. The motive force is provided by an upwardly thrusting shaft controlled by the motor.