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An Automatic Machine For Loading Of Raw Material And Unloading Of Finished From A Cnc Machine

Abstract: ABSTRACT: An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine is disclosed as shown in figure 1(a), wherein the problems associated with cnc machine operator"s loading of raw material and unloading of finished product like high cycle time, waiting of the operator at cnc machine for finishing of the machining cycle etc., are eliminated by providing an automatic machine (100). As a result, an automatic machine (100) which does automatic loading of raw material and unloading of finished product at end of every machining cycle without any human intervention is achieved.

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
06 January 2014
Publication Number
52/2016
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
ELECTRICAL
Status
Email
Parent Application

Applicants

TRIVENI TURBINE LIMITED
12A, PEENYA INDUSTRIAL AREA, BANGALORE - 560 058

Inventors

1. ABHIJEET NIGADE
12A, PEENYA INDUSTRIAL AREA, BANGALORE - 560 058

Specification

FIELD OF THE INVENTION:
The present invention relates to a machine for loading raw material and unloading finished product from a CNC machine. Particularly, the present invention relates to the machine to perform said function without any human intervention.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION:
Generally, the loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine happens manually by machine operator. The machine operator has to be attentive at the machine for all the time to replace the finished product with new raw material for the next cycle. The replacement of finished product with new raw material manually for every cycle involves a lot of cycle time.
Therefore, there is felt a need for development of an automatic machine for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
An object of the present invention is to develop a machine for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine without any human intervention.
Another object of the present invention is to develop a machine which can load raw material and unload finished product from a CNC machine in minimum cycle time.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:
The invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in
which:
Figure 1(a) illustrates an isometric view of automatic machine for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 1(b) & 1(c) illustrates an enlarged isometric view and top view of portion A of figure 1(a);

Figure 1(d) illustrates all sub systems of the automatic machine of figure 1(a) connected to the relay system;
Figure 2 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of aluminum frame of figure 1 without any sub systems mounted on said aluminum frame;
Figure 3 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of system for movement along y-axis of figure 1;
Figure 4 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of system for movement along z-axis of figure 1;
Figure 5(a) illustrates an enlarged isometric view of conveyor system of figure 1;
Figure 5(b) illustrates an enlarged view of portion B of figure 5(a) from one view angle;
Figure 5(c) illustrates an outer guides of first type, an outer guides of second type, an inner guides of first type and an inner guides of second type of the conveyor system of figure 5(a);
Figure 5(d) illustrates a motor of the conveyor system of figure 5(a) driving the roller chain;
Figure 5(e) illustrates an enlarged view of portion B of figure 5(a) from other view angle;
Figure 5(f) illustrates a plurality of raw material holders of the conveyor system of figure 5(a) inserted in to the roller chain;
Figure 5(g) illustrates an enlarged view of portion C of figure 5(a);
Figure 5(h) illustrates a left side view of conveyor system of figure 5(a);

Figure 6(a) illustrates an enlarged isometric view of raw material gripper system of figure l;
Figure 6(b) illustrates an isometric view of pneumatic actuator system of raw material gripper system of figure 6(a);
Figure 7(a) illustrates an enlarged isometric view of finished product gripper system of figure 1 respectively;
Figure 7(b) illustrates an isometric view of pneumatic actuator system of finished product gripper system of figure 7(a)
Figure 8(a), 8(b) and 8(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and left side view of hollow rectangular tube of figure 3;
Figure 9(a), 9(b) and 9(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of push plate of figure 3;
Figure 10(a), 10(b) and 10(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and side view of guide rods of figure 3;
Figure 11(a), 11(b) and 11(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of end supports of figure 3;
Figure 12(a), 12(b) and 12(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and side view of H shaped structure of figure 3;
Figure 13(a), 13(b) and 13(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of lock plate of figure 3;

Figure 14(a), 14(b) and 14(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of bush block of figure 3;
Figure 15(a), 15(b) and 15(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and left side view ofbushoffigure3;
Figure 16 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of L bracket of figure 3;
Figure 17 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of C clamp of figure 3;
Figure 18(a), 18(b) and 18(c) illustrates an isometric view, back view and top view of push plate of figure 4;
Figure 19(a), 19(b) and 19(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of pneumatic actuator support plate of figure 4;
Figure 20(a), 20(b) and 20(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and side view of gripper system support plate of figure 4;
Figure 21(a) and 21(b) illustrates a front view and bottom view of guide rods of figure 4;
Figure 22(a), 22(b) and 22(c) illustrates an isometric view, back view and top view of bushes of figure 4;
Figure 23 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of L bracket of figure 4;
Figure 24(a), 24(b) and 24(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of sprocket with keyway of figure 5;
Figure 25(a), 25(b) and 25(c) illustrates an isometric view, front sectional view and top view of sprockets of figure 5;

Figure 26(a) and 26(b) illustrates a top view of outer guides of first type after bending and right side view of outer guides of first type before bending of figure 5;
Figure 27(a) and 27(b) illustrates a top view of outer guides of second type after bending and right side view of outer guides of second type before bending of figure 5;
Figure 28(a) and 28(b) illustrates a top view of inner guides of first type after bending and right side view of inner guides of first type before bending of figure 5;
Figure 29(a) and 29(b) illustrates a top view of inner guides of second type after bending and right side view of inner guides of second type before bending of figure 5;
Figure 30(a) and 30(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type of figure 5;
Figure 31(a) and 31(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type of figure 5;
Figure 32(a) and 32(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of raw material holders of figure 5;
Figure 33(a) and 33(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of guide's supports of figure 5;
Figure 34(a) and 34(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type of figure 5;
Figure 35(a) and 35(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type of figure 5;

Figure 36(a) and 36(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of raw material front support of figure 5;
Figure 37(a) and 37(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of raw material back support of figure 5;
Figure 38(a) and 38(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of gear shaft of figure
5;
Figure 39(a) and 39(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of bearing shaft of figure 5;
Figure 40(a), 40(b) and 40(c) illustrates an isometric view, front sectional view and top view of bearing housing of figure 5;
Figure 41(a), 41(b) and 41(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and side view of bearing support plate of figure 5;
Figure 42(a), 42(b) and 42(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of inverse T support of figure 6;
Figure 43(a), 43(b) and 43(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and side view of puller of figure 6;
Figure 44(a) and 44(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of levers of figure 6;
Figure 45(a) and 45(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of connecting links of figure 6;
Figure 46(a) and 46(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of L brackets of figure 6;

Figure 47(a) and 47(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of guide plates of figure 6;
Figure 48(a), 48(b) and 48(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and left side view of rubber pad mounting blocks of figure 6;
Figure 49(a), 49(b) and 49(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and left side of actuator lever of figure 6;
Figure 50(a) and 50(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of stopper rods of figure 7(a);
Figure 51(a) and 51(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of convex finger guide supports of figure 7(a);
Figure 52(a), 52(b), 52(c) and 52(d) illustrates an isometric view, front view, side view and top view of stopper rod holding blocks of figure 7(a);
Figure 53(a), 53(b) and 53(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of support blocks of first type of figure 7(a);
Figure 54(a), 54(b) and 54(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and front view of support blocks of second type of figure 7(a);
Figure 55(a) and 55(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of front plate of figure 7(a);
Figure 56(a), 56(b) and 56(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and left side view of front plate locking block of figure 7(a);

Figure 57(a), 57(b) and 57(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and right side view of convex finger of figure 7(a);
Figure 58(a), 58(b) and 58(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of concave finger of figure 7(a);
Figure 59(a) and 59(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of convex finger rods of figure 7(a);
Figure 60(a) and 60(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of concave finger rods of figure 7(a);
Figure 61(a), 61(b) and 61(c) illustrates an isometric view, back view and top view of back plate of figure 7(a); and
Figure 62(a) and 62(b) illustrates an enlarged isometric view of stopper rings of first type and stopper rings of second type of figure 7(a).
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
A preferred embodiment will now be described in detail with reference to accompanying drawings. The preferred embodiment does not limit the scope and ambit of the invention. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
Figure 1(a) illustrates an isometric view of automatic machine for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine.
Figure 1(b) & 1(c) illustrates an enlarged isometric view and top view of portion A of figure 1(a).
Figure 1(d) illustrates all sub systems of the automatic machine of figure 1(a) connected to the relay system.

In accordance with the present invention, there is provided an automatic machine 100 for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine comprising an aluminum frame 12, a system for movement along y-axis 14, a system for movement along z-axis 16, a conveyor system 18, a raw material gripper system 22, a finished product gripper system 24 and a relay system 28.
Figure 2 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of aluminum frame.
The aluminum frame 12 comprises a plurality of extruded channels 122, a plurality of L clamps 124 and a plurality of alien screws 126. The extruded channels 122 are assembled in sections to form a square or rectangular shape at each section. The extruded channels 122 are held in position by means of locking the L clamps 124 to the extruded channels 122 through alien screws 126.
Figure 3 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of system for movement along y-axis.
The system for movement along y-axis 14 comprises a hollow rectangular tube 142, a pneumatic actuator 144, a push plate 146, two guide rods 148, two end supports 150, a H shaped structure 152, three sensors 153(not shown in the figure), a lock plate 154, a plurality of L brackets 155, a plurality of bushes 156, a plurality of bush blocks 157, three C clamps 158 and a plurality of alien screws 159.
The end supports 150 are mounted on extreme ends of top section T of aluminum frame 12 and locked by means of alien screws 159 as shown in figure 3. The H shaped structure 152 is attached to the end supports 150 by means of welding. The pneumatic actuator 144 is held in position by means of locking one side of the cylinder of pneumatic actuator 144 to end support 150 through L bracket 155 and alien screws 159 and other side of the cylinder of pneumatic actuator 144 to connecting tube C (not shown in the figure) of the H shaped structure 152 through L bracket 155 and alien screws 159. Two guide rods 148 passing through the bushes 156 and the bush blocks 157 are mounted on either ends of

both end supports 150 and locked by means of alien screws 159. The lock plate 154 is placed over the bush blocks 157 and locked by means of alien screws 159. The hollow rectangular tube 142 is placed over the lock plate 154 and held in position by means of three C clamps 158 encompassing the hollow rectangular tube 142 and locked to the lock plate 154 through alien screws 159. The push plate 146 is attached to piston of pneumatic actuator 144 at one end and attached to hollow rectangular tube 142 at other end by means of L brackets 155 and alien screws 159. The to and fro movement of hollow rectangular tube 142 along y-axis is indicated by a reference numeral Y.
Out of three sensors 153, two sensors are mounted at extreme ends of cylinder of the pneumatic actuator 144 to communicate the point of time, when piston of the pneumatic actuator 144 reaches its extreme positions to the relay system 28 and one sensor is mounted at the middle portion of the cylinder of the pneumatic actuator 144 to communicate the point of time, when piston of the pneumatic actuator 144 reaches its middle position while closing to the relay system 28. The stroke of the pneumatic actuator 144 is 600mm.
Figure 4 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of system for movement along z-axis.
The system for movement along z-axis 16 comprises a pneumatic actuator 162, a push plate 164, a pneumatic actuator support plate 166, a gripper system support plate 168, two guide rods 170, a plurality of bushes 172, a plurality of L brackets 174, a plurality of alien screws 176 and two sensors 178 (not shown in the figure).
The pneumatic actuator support plate 166 is attached to the hollow rectangular tube 142 by means of L brackets 174 and alien screws 176. The pneumatic actuator 162 is held in position by means of locking pneumatic actuator 162 to pneumatic actuator support plate 166 with the help of L brackets 174 and alien screws 176. The push plate 164 is locked to the piston of pneumatic actuator 162. The plurality of bushes 172 are locked to the pneumatic actuator support plate 166 by means of alien screws 176. Two guide rods 170

are made to pass through the bushes 172 and inserted in to the push plate 164 and locked by means of alien screws 176. The gripper system support plate 168 is locked to the push plate 164 at one end by means of alien screws 176. The to and fro movement of gripper system support plate 168 along z-axis is indicated by a reference numeral Z.
The two sensors 178 are mounted at extreme ends of cylinder of the pneumatic actuator 162 to communicate the point of time, when piston of the pneumatic actuator 162 reaches its extreme positions to the relay system 28. The stroke of the pneumatic actuator 162 is 100mm.
Figure 5(a) illustrates an enlarged isometric view of conveyor system of figure 1.
Figure 5(b) illustrates an enlarged view of portion B of figure 5(a) from one view angle.
Figure 5(c) illustrates outer guides of first type, outer guides of second type, inner guides of first type and inner guides of second type of the conveyor system of figure 5(a).
Figure 5(d) illustrates a motor of the conveyor system of figure 5(a) driving the roller chain.
Figure 5(e) illustrates an enlarged view of portion B of figure 5(a) from other view angle.
Figure 5(f) illustrates a plurality of raw material holders of the conveyor system of figure 5(a) inserted in to the roller chain.
Figure 5(g) illustrates an enlarged view of portion C of figure 5(a).
Figure 5(h) illustrates a left side view of conveyor system of figure 5(a).
The conveyor system 18 comprises a roller chain 180, a sprocket with key way 181, three sprockets 182, two outer guides of first type 183, two outer guides of second type 184,

two inner guides of first type 185, two inner guides of second type 186, an AC motor 187, four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type 188, four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type 189, a plurality of raw material holders 190, a proximity sensor 191(not shown in the figure), a sensor holding stand 192(not shown in the figure), a plurality of guides supports 193, a plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type 194, a raw material front support 195, a raw material back support 196, a coupling 197, a pinion 198, a gear 199, a gear shaft 200, a plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type 201, three bearing support plates 202, three bearing shafts 203, a bearing housing 204, a raw material front support positioning stand 205, a stand holding base 206, a plurality of L clamps 207, a plurality of hexagonal bolts 208, a plurality of hexagonal nuts 209, a plurality of alien screws 210 (not shown in the figure) and a plurality of dowel screws 211.
The conveyor system 18 is assembled at mid section M of the aluminum frame 12. A plurality of extruded channels 122 are attached at mid section M, at front end of the aluminum frame 12 by means of locking a plurality of L clamps 207 to the aluminum frame 12 through alien screws 210 to facilitate in mounting of various components of the conveyor system 18. A plurality of extruded channels 122 are attached to bottom section B of the aluminum frame 12 to facilitate in locking of the AC motor 187 to the aluminum frame 12. Three bearing support plates 202 are positioned at three corners, at mid section M of the aluminum frame 12 and locked to the aluminum frame 12 by means of alien screws 210. Three sprockets 182 are placed over the respective three bearing support plates 202 and three bearing shafts 203 are inserted in to respective sprockets 182 and bearing support plates 202. The three sprockets 182 are locked in position by means of hexagonal nuts 209 passing through the bearing shafts 203. The bearing housing 204 is mounted at one corner of mid section of aluminum frame 12 and locked by means of alien screws 210. The gear shaft 200 is adapted to pass through the bearing housing 204. The sprocket with key way 181 is inserted at top end of the gear shaft 200 and locked by means of a key. The gear 199 is inserted at bottom end of the gear shaft 200 and locked by means of a key. The AC motor 187 is a 230V single phase motor provided with gear

box and brakes. The coupling 197 is inserted over the shaft of the AC motor 187. The pinion 198 is inserted over the coupling 197 and teeth of the pinion 198 are adapted to mate with the teeth of the gear 199. The roller chain 180 is adapted to encompass the four sprockets 181 and 182. A raw material movement track is formed around the roller chain 180 with the help of two outer guides of first type 183, two outer guides of second type 184, two inner guides of first type 185 and two inner guides of second type 186 except at front end of the roller chain 180. The raw material movement track is discontinuous and assembled in sections such that width and height adjustment of the track can be done depending on the size of the raw material. The raw material movement track facilitates in arresting the raw material being fall down from the roller chain 180. The plurality of guide supports 193 attached to the aluminum frame 12 by means of plurality of L clamps 207 and plurality of alien screws 210 facilitates in holding two outer guides of first type 183, two outer guides of second type 184, two inner guides of first type 185 and two inner guides of second type 186 in position with help of plurality of hexagonal bolts 208, and plurality of hexagonal nuts 211. Four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type 188 and Four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type 189 helps in maintaining the linearity of the roller chain 180 and prevents the sag of the roller chain 180. The back side of the roller chain 180 is placed between two roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type 188 and the two roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type 188 are held in position by means of plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type 194, plurality of dowel screws 211 and plurality of hexagonal nuts 209. The right side and left side of the roller chain 180 is placed between two roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type 189 and the four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type 189 are held in position by means of plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type 194, plurality of dowel screws 211 and plurality of hexagonal nuts 209. The front side of the roller chain 180 is placed between two roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type 188 and the two roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type 188 are held in position by means of plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type 201, plurality of dowel screws 211 and plurality of hexagonal nuts 209. The plurality of roller chain linearity

maintaining guide rods supports of first type 194 are attached to plurality of L clamps 207 mounted on the aluminum frame 12 through alien screws 210. The plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type 201 are attached to the extruded channels 122 of the aluminum frame 12 by means of alien screws 210. The plurality of dowel screws 211 are attached to four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type 188 and four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type 189 by means of brazing. The raw material back support 196 is held in position above the roller chain 180 by means of plurality of hexagonal bolts 208 passing through the raw material back support 196 and plurality of L clamps 207 attached to the aluminum frame 12 and locked by means of plurality of hexagonal nuts 209. The raw material front support 195 is held in tapered position complementary to shape of the raw material by means of the raw material front support positioning stand 205 mounted on the stand holding base 206 attached to the extruded channels 122 of the aluminum frame 12. The distance between raw material front support 195 and raw material back support 196 and angle of taper of raw material front support 195 can be adjusted with the help of raw material front support positioning stand 205.
The plurality of raw material holders 190 comprises a platform portion P, two cylindrical pins CI and a U shaped element U. The two cylindrical pins CI are attached at bottom of platform portion P by means of brazing. The U shaped element U is attached to top of platform portion P by means of brazing. The two cylindrical pins CI are inserted in to the holes of the roller chain 180 and the U shaped element U carries the raw material along the movement of the roller chain 180.
The sensor holding stand 192 is attached to the extruded channels 122 of the aluminum frame 12 by means of alien screws 212. The proximity sensor 191 is inserted in to the sensor holding stand 192 and connected to the relay system 28.
Figure 6(a) illustrates an enlarged isometric view of raw material gripper system.

Figure 6(b) illustrates an isometric view of pneumatic actuator system of raw material gripper system.
The raw material gripper system 22 comprises an inverse T support 221, two guide plates 222, an adjustable nut 223, a spring 224, a puller 225, two levers 226, two connecting links 227, two L brackets 228, two rubber pad mounting blocks 229, two rubber pads 230, a pneumatic actuator 231, an actuator lever 232, a pulling wire 233 (not shown in the figure), a plurality of alien screws 234, a plurality of locking screws 235, a plurality of hexagonal nuts 236 (not shown in the figure), a plurality of L clamps 237, a connecting fork 238 and two sensors 239 (not shown in the figure).
The inverse T support 221 is attached to the gripper system support plate 168 by means of a locking screw 235. One end of two connecting links 227 is attached to the inverse T support 221 by means of locking screws 235. Two levers 226 are placed one over the other at slot position and locked to the inverse T support 221 by means of locking screws 235. Each of two guide plates 222 is positioned on top and bottom of the inverse T support 221 and locked by means of alien screws 234. The puller 225 placed over the slot position of the two levers 226, passes through the guide plate 222 positioned on top of the inverse T support 221 and locked by means of locking screw 235 and hexagonal nut 236. The spring 224 passes through the puller 225 and mounts on the guide plate 222 positioned on the top of the inverse T support 221. The adjustable nut 223 passes through the puller 225 and presses against the spring 224. The two L brackets 228 are attached on either side of the levers 226 by means of locking screws 235. The other end of two connecting links 227 is attached to the two L brackets 228 by means of locking screws 235. The two rubber pad mounting blocks 229 are attached to the two L brackets 228 by means of alien screws 234. The two rubber pads 230 are fastened on to the two rubber pad mounting blocks 229 with the help of adhesive. The pneumatic actuator 231 is attached to the L clamp 237 mounted on the aluminum frame 12 by means of alien screws 234. The piston of pneumatic actuator 231 is attached to the actuator lever 232 through the connecting fork 238 by means of alien screw 234 and hexagonal nut 236. The

actuator lever 232 is mounted on the L clamp 237 attached to the aluminum frame 12 and locked by means of alien screw 234 and hexagonal nut 236 to form a pivot point. One end of the pulling wire 233 is adapted to pass through the L clamp 237 and the actuator lever 232 and locked with the help of alien screw 234 and hexagonal nut 236. The other end of the pulling wire 233 is adapted to pass through the guide plate 222 positioned on the bottom of the inverse T support 221, surrounds the alien screw 234 passing through the puller 225 and hold tightly in position by means of the hexagonal nut 236.
The two sensors 239 are mounted at extreme ends of cylinder of the pneumatic actuator 231 to communicate the point of time, when piston of the pneumatic actuator 231 reaches its extreme positions to the relay system 28. The stroke of the pneumatic actuator 231 is 80mm.
Figure 7(a) illustrates an enlarged isometric view of finished product gripper system.
Figure 7(b) illustrates an isometric view of pneumatic actuator system of finished product gripper system.
The finished product gripper system 24 comprises two stopper rods 241, two convex finger guide supports 242, two stopper rod holding blocks 243, two support blocks of first type 244, two support blocks of second type 245, four stopper rings of first type 246, four stopper rings of second type 247, a pivot pin 248, a front plate 249, a front plate locking block 250, two convex finger rods 251, a convex finger 252, a concave finger 253, two concave finger rods 254, a back plate 255, a pneumatic actuator 256, a pulling wire 257, two springs 258, an actuator push plate 259, an actuator clamp plate 260, a plurality of alien screws 261, a plurality of bearings 262, a plurality of hexagonal nuts 263, two L brackets 264 and two sensors 265 (not shown in the figure).
The two support blocks of first type 244 are attached on either side of the inverse T support 221 by means of alien screws 261. The two support blocks of second type 245

are attached at inner side of the two support blocks of first type 244 by means of alien screws 261. Bearings 262 are placed inside the two support blocks of second type 245 and held in position by means of grub screws. The two stopper rod holding blocks 243 are attached at inner side of the two support blocks of first type 244 by means of alien screws 261. One end of the two convex finger guide supports 242 is attached to the convex finger 252 by means of alien screws 261. The two stopper rods 241 are adapted to pass through the four stopper rings of first type 246, other end of the two convex finger guide supports 242 and the two stopper rod holding blocks 243. The stopper rings of first type 246 are positioned on either side of convex finger guide supports 242 by means of alien screws 261. The two stopper rods 241 are held in position by means of tightening hexagonal nuts 263 placed on either side of the stopper rod holding blocks 243 along the stopper rods 241. The front plate 249 is locked to the front plate locking block 250 by means of alien screws 261. The two convex finger rods 251 passing through the bearings 262 inside the front plate locking block 250 and two springs 258 are inserted in to the convex finger 252. The two concave finger rods 254 are adapted to pass through the slots of the front plate 249, the four stopper rings of second type 247, the bearings 262 inside the two support blocks of second type 245 and the slots of the back plate 255. The stopper rings of second type 247 are positioned on either side of the support blocks of second type 245 by means of alien screws 261. The two concave finger rods 254 are held in position by means of tightening hexagonal nuts 263 placed on either side of the front plate 249 and the back plate 255 along the concave finger rods 254. The pivot pin 248 is passed through the concave finger 253, the back plate 255 and locked by means of hexagonal nut 263. The pneumatic actuator 256 is mounted on the aluminum frame 12 by means of two L brackets 264. The actuator push plate 259 is attached to the piston of the pneumatic actuator 256. The actuator clamp plate 260 is attached to the cylinder of the pneumatic actuator 256. One end of the pulling wire 257 is adapted to pass through the the actuator clamp plate 260 and actuator push plate 259 and locked in the actuator push plate 259 by means of the alien screw 261. The other end of the pulling wire 257 is adapted to pass through the front plate locking block 250 and the convex finger 252 and locked in the convex finger by means of a grub screw.

The two sensors 265 are mounted at extreme ends of cylinder of the pneumatic actuator 256 to communicate the point of time, when piston of the pneumatic actuator 256 reaches its extreme positions to the relay system 28. The stroke of the pneumatic actuator 256 is 50mm.
Figure 8(a), 8(b) and 8(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and left side view of hollow rectangular tube of figure 3.
The hollow rectangular tube 142 has length of 980mm, breadth of 63.5mm and height of 38.3mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X0, Y0 and Z0 respectively.
Figure 9(a), 9(b) and 9(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and front view of push plate of figure 3.
The push plate 146 is of rectangular shape having length, breadth and thickness of 60mm, 73mm and 10mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals XI, Yl and Zl respectively. A through hole HI of 17mm diameter is provided at a horizontal distance of 30mm and a vertical distance of 15mm from the edges of the push plate 146 and is generally indicated by reference numerals Dl, X2 and Y2 respectively. Two through holes H2 of 6.5mm diameter are provided at a horizontal distance of 10mm and a vertical distance of 10mm from the edges of the push plate 146 and is generally indicated by reference numerals D2, X3 and Y3 respectively. The hole HI accommodates the piston of the pneumatic actuator 144. The holes H2 facilitates in locking of the push plate 146 to hollow rectangular tube 142 through L brackets 155.
Figure 10(a), 10(b) and 10(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and side view of guide rods of figure 3.
The two guide rods 148 are of cylindrical shape forged to a rectangular shaped element Rl at the ends with elliptical holes H3 provided therein. The rectangular shaped element Rl facilitates in mounting of guide rods 148 on end supports 150. The holes H3 facilitates in locking of the guide rods 148 to end supports 150. The length of the guide rods 148 is 960mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral X4. The forged rectangular shaped element Rl is provided to a length of 20mm and is generally indicated

by a reference numeral X5. The width of the rectangular shaped element Rl is 18mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral Y4. The diameter of the guide rods 148 is 20mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral D3.
Figure 11(a), 11(b) and 11(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of end supports of figure 3.
The end supports 150 are of rectangular blocks formed in steps. The length, width and height of the end supports 150 is 250mm, 40mm and 70mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X6, Y5 and Zl respectively. The first step SI is formed at a height of 10mm from base and is generally indicated by a reference numeral 72. The second step S2 is formed at a height of 32mm from base and is generally indicated by a reference numeral Z3. Two rectangular blocks R2 are integrally formed on the second step S2. Two through holes H4 of 10mm diameter are provided on the first step SI and is generally indicated by a reference numeral D4. The holes H4 facilitates in locking of end supports 150 to the aluminum frame 12. Two threaded holes H5 of 8mm diameter are provided on the second step S2 to a depth of 18mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral D5. The holes H5 facilitates in mounting of one end of cylinder of pneumatic actuator 144. Two threaded holes H6 of 8mm diameter are provided on rectangular blocks R2 to a depth of 18mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral D6. The holes H6 facilitates in locking of guide rods 148 to end supports 150.
Figure 12(a), 12(b) and 12(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and side view of H shaped structure of figure 3.
The H shaped structure 152 is made of hollow tubes of 30mmx30mm square cross-section and is indicated by a reference numeral Y6. The length and width of H shaped structure 152 is of 900mm and 190mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X7 and Y7 respectively. The connecting tube C of H shaped structure is integrally formed at a distance of 148mm from one end of H shaped structure and is generally indicated by a reference numeral X8. Two threaded holes H7 of are drilled on the connecting tube C to facilitate in mounting of other end of cylinder of pneumatic actuator 144.

Figure 13(a), 13(b) and 13(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and front view of lock plate of figure 3.
The lock plate 154 is of 224mm length, 300mm breadth and 10mm thickness and is generally indicated by reference numerals X9, Y8 and Z4 respectively. A set of four holes H8 are provided at four corners of the lock plate 154 to facilitate in locking of bush blocks 157. A set of two holes H9 is provided at three places on the lock plate 154 to facilitate in holding of hollow rectangular tube 142 in position by means of C clamps 158.
Figure 14(a), 14(b) and 14(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and left side view of bush block of figure 3.
The bush block 157 is of 42mm length, 65mm breadth and 71mm height and is generally indicated by reference numerals X10, Y9 and Z5 respectively. Four holes H10 are provided on the top of the bush block 157 to facilitate in locking to lock plate 154. A through hole Hll is provided from one side of the bush block 157 to other side to accommodate the bush 156. Four holes H12 are provided around the hole Hll to facilitate in holding the bush 156 in position inside the bush block 157.
Figure 15(a), 15(b) and 15(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and left side view
of bush of figure 3.
The bush 156 is of cylindrical tube with a cylindrical head. The length and diameter of
the bush 156 is of 70mm and 30mm respectively and is indicated by reference numerals
XI1 and D7 respectively. Four holes H13 complementary to the holes H12 are provided
on the cylindrical head of bush 156 to facilitate in locking of the bush 156 to bush block
157.
Figure 16 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of L bracket of figure 3.
The L brackets 155 are filleted at bending edge and holes H14 are provided to facilitate
in joining of one component to other.

Figure 17 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of C clamp of figure 3.
The C clamps 158 resemble U shaped element with palms provided thereto. Holes H15
are provided on the C clamps for locking purposes.
Figure 18(a), 18(b) and 18(c) illustrates an isometric view, back view and top view of push plate of figure 4.
The push plate 164 is of 180mm length, 60mm breadth and 15mm thickness and is generally indicated by reference numerals X12, Y10 and Z6 respectively. A counter bore hole H16 is provided from top to bottom of the push plate 164. The outer diameter and inner diameter of the hole H16 is 25mm and 13mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals D8 and D9 respectively. Two counter bore holes HI 7 are provided from bottom to top of push plate 164 having outer diameter and inner diameter of 15mm and 8.5mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals D10 and Dll respectively. The hole H16 accommodates piston of the pneumatic actuator 162. The holes H17 accommodates guide rods 170.
Figure 19(a), 19(b) and 19(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of pneumatic actuator support plate of figure 4.
The pneumatic actuator support plate 166 is of T shape having 165mm length, 308mm breadth and 10mm thickness and is generally indicated by reference numerals X13, Yll and Z7 respectively. A set of four holes H18 are provided at four corners of the pneumatic actuator support plate 166 to facilitate in locking of the bushes 172 to the pneumatic actuator support plate 166. A set of four holes H19a are provided on the pneumatic actuator support plate 166 to facilitate in mounting of the pneumatic actuator 162 through the L brackets 174. A set of four holes H19b are provided on the pneumatic actuator support plate 166 to facilitate in locking of the hollow rectangular tube 142 to the pneumatic actuator support plate 166.
Figure 20(a), 20(b) and 20(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and side view of gripper system support plate of figure 4.

The gripper system support plate 168 is of 37mm length, 165mm breadth and 10mm thickness and is generally indicated by reference numerals X14, Y12 and Z8 respectively. Two holes H20 are provided near top end of the gripper system support plate 168 to facilitate in locking of the gripper system support plate 168 to the push plate 164. Three holes H21 are provided linearly near bottom end of the gripper system support plate 168 to facilitate in locking of the gripper system support plate 168 to the inverse T support 221 of the raw material gripper system 22.
Figure 21(a) and 21(b) illustrates a front view and bottom view of guide rods of figure 4. The guide rods 170 are of 270mm length and 15mm diameter and is generally indicated by reference numerals X15 and D12 respectively. A threaded hole H22 is provided at bottom face of the guide rods 170 to facilitate in locking of the guide rods to the push plate 164.
Figure 22(a), 22(b) and 22(c) illustrates an isometric view, back view and top view of bushes of figure 4.
The bushes 172 are of rectangular blocks having length 25mm, breadth 43mm and height 25mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X16, Y13 and Z9 respectively. A through hole H23 of diameter complementary to diameter D12 of the guide rods 170 is provided on the top of the bushes 172 to accommodate the guide rods 170. A set of four holes H24 are provided on the back face of the bushes 172 to facilitate in locking of the bushes 172 to the pneumatic actuator support plate 166.
Figure 23 illustrates an enlarged isometric view of L bracket of figure 4.
The L brackets 174 are filleted at bending edge and holes H25 are provided to facilitate
in joining of one component to other.
Figure 24(a), 24(b) and 24(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of sprocket with keyway of figure 5.
The sprocket with key way 181 having teeth formed around its circumference mates with gaps provided between the links of the roller chain 180. The outer diameter and inner

diameter of the sprocket with keyway 181 is 100mm and 20mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals D13 and D14 respectively. A keyway of 2mm depth and 5mm width is provided on the inner circumference of the sprocket 181 and is generally indicated by reference numerals X17 and Y14 respectively.
Figure 25(a), 25(b) and 25(c) illustrates an isometric view, front sectional view and top view of sprockets of figure 5.
The sprockets 182 with teeth formed around its circumference mates with gaps provided between the links of the roller chain 180. The outer diameter of the sprockets 182 is 100mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral D15. The inner diameter of the sprockets 182 is provided in steps as shown in figure 25(b). The inner diameter of the sprockets 182 at top face is 37mm and the inner diameter of the sprockets at bottom face is 47mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals D16 and D17 respectively.
Figure 26(a) and 26(b) illustrates a top view of outer guides of first type after bending and right side view of outer guides.of first type before bending of figure 5. The two outer guides of first type 183 are bent at right angles to form a filleted edge at the portion of bending. The length and breadth of the outer guides of first type 183 is of 160mm and 282mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X18 and Y15 respectively. The radius of the outer edge and the inner edge of the fillet is 80mm and 70mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals Rl and R2 respectively. Two elliptical holes H26 are provided on the outer guides of first type 183 to facilitate in mounting of the outer guides of first type 183 over the roller chain 180 to form a track for the movement of raw material.
Figure 27(a) and 27(b) illustrates a top view of outer guides of second type after bending and right side view of outer guides of second type before bending of figure 5. The two outer guides of second type 184 are bent at right angles to form a filleted edge at the portion of bending. The length and breadth of the outer guides of second type 184 is of 498mm and 314mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X19 and Y16 respectively. The radius of the outer edge and the inner edge of the fillet is

80mm and 70mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals R3 and R4 respectively. Three elliptical holes H27 are provided on the outer guides of second type 184 to facilitate in mounting of the outer guides of second type 184 over the roller chain 180 to form a track for the movement of raw material.
Figure 28(a) and 28(b) illustrates a top view of inner guides of first type after bending and right side view of inner guides of first type before bending of figure 5. The two inner guides of first type 185 are bent at right angles to form a filleted edge at the portion of bending. The length and breadth of the inner guides of first type 185 is of 125mm and 248mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X20 and Y17 respectively. The radius of the outer edge and the inner edge of the fillet is 45mm and 35mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals R5 and R6 respectively. Two elliptical holes H28 are provided on the inner guides of first type 185 to facilitate in mounting of the inner guides of first type 185 over the roller chain 180 to form a track for the movement of raw material.
Figure 29(a) and 29(b) illustrates a top view of inner guides of second type after bending and right side view of inner guides of second type before bending of figure 5. The two inner guides of second type 186 are bent at right angles to form a filleted edge at the portion of bending. The length and breadth of the inner guides of second type 186 is of 463mm and 278mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X21 and Y18 respectively. The radius of the outer edge and the inner edge of the fillet is 45mm and 35mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals R7 and R8 respectively. Three elliptical holes H29 are provided on the inner guides of second type 186 to facilitate in mounting of the inner guides of second type 186 over the roller chain 180 to form a track for the movement of raw material.
Figure 30(a) and 30(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type of figure 5.
The four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type 188 rests against the roller chain 180 and prevent the sag in the roller chain 180. The four roller chain linearity

maintaining guide rods of first type 188 are of 300mm length and 6mm diameter and is generally indicated by reference numerals X22 and D18 respectively.
Figure 31(a) and 31(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type of figure 5.
The four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type 189 rests against the roller chain 180 and prevent the sag in the roller chain 180. The four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type 189 are of 650mm length and 6mm diameter and is generally indicated by reference numerals X23 and D19 respectively.
Figure 32(a) and 32(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of raw material holders of figure 5.
The plurality of raw material holders 190 comprises a platform portion P, two cylindrical pins CI and a U shaped element U. The two cylindrical pins CI are attached at bottom of platform portion P by means of brazing. The U shaped element U is attached to top of platform portion P by means of brazing. The distance X24 between cylindrical pins CI of the raw material holders 190 depends on the distance between the links of the roller chain 180. The width X25 of the U shaped element U depends on the width of the raw material. Typically, the distance X24 is 20mm and the width X25 is 25mm.
Figure 33(a) and 33(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of guide's supports of figure 5.
The guide's supports 193 resemble U shaped elements integrally formed with rectangular blocks. The length and height of the guide's supports 193 is of 118mm and 98mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X26 and Z10 respectively. Two through holes H30 are provided on either side of guide's supports 193 for passing of hexagonal bolts 210. Two through holes H31 are provided on front face of guide's supports 193 to facilitate in locking of guide's supports 193 to the L clamps 209 fitted on the aluminum frame 12.

Figure 34(a) and 34(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type of figure 5. The roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type 194 resemble H shaped elements. The length and height of the roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type 194 is of 52mm and 95mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X27 and Zll respectively. Two through holes H32 are provided on either side the roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type 194 for passing of the dowel screws 213. A slot S3 is provided on the roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type 194 to facilitate in locking of the roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type 194 to the L clamps 209 fitted on the aluminum frame 12.
Figure 35(a) and 35(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type of figure 5. The roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type 201 resemble U shaped elements. The length and height of the roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type 201 is of 58mm and 100mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X28 and Z12 respectively. Two through holes H33 are provided on either side the roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type 201 for passing of the dowel screws 213. Two slots S4 are provided on either side the roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type 201 to facilitate in locking of the roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type 201 to the extruded channels 122 of the aluminum frame 12.
Figure 36(a) and 36(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of raw material front support of figure 5.
The raw material front support 195 is of rectangular plate with integral rods attached on either ends, on its side face. The raw material front support 195 is positioned below the outer guides of first type 183 and above the roller chain 180. Three holes H34 are provided on the raw material front support 195 to facilitate in passing of bolts of the raw material front support positioning stand 205 and thereby helps in maintaining tapered

position of the raw material front support 195 complementary to the shape of the raw material. The length and width of the raw material front support 195 is of 800mm and 24mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X29 and Y19 respectively.
Figure 37(a) and 37(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of raw material back support of figure 5.
The raw material back support 196 is of rectangular plate with integral rods attached on either ends, on its side face. The raw material back support 196 is positioned below the inner guides of first type 185 and above the roller chain 180. Two holes H35 are provided on the raw material back support 196 to facilitate in holding of the raw material back support 196 in position by means of locking to L clamps 209 fitted on aluminum frame 12.. The length and width of the raw material back support 196 is of 875mm and 28mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X30 and Y20 respectively.
Figure 38(a) and 38(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of gear shaft of figure
5.
The gear shaft 200 has 150mm height, 28mm diameter at one end and 20mm diameter at
other end and is generally indicated by reference numerals Y21, D20 and D21
respectively. Two key ways K are provided at both ends of the gear shaft 200 for
interlocking purposes.
Figure 39(a) and 39(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of bearing shaft of figure 5.
The bearing shaft 203 is of 60mm height and 17mm diameter and is generally indicated by reference numerals Y22 and D22 respectively. Threads of 16mm diameter are provided to a distance of 25mm from top end and to a distance of 15mm from bottom end and are generally indicated by reference numerals D23, Y23 and Y24 respectively. A cylinder of 24mm diameter and 8mm height is integrally formed encompassing the bearing shaft 203 and is generally indicated by reference numerals D24 and Y25 respectively.

Figure 40(a), 40(b) and 40(c) illustrates an isometric view, front sectional view and top view of bearing housing of figure 5.
The bearing housing 204 is a hollow block of T shaped cross-section. The length, width and height of the bearing housing 204 is 207mm, 70mm and 70mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X31, Y26 and Z13 respectively. Holes H36 are provided on either side of the bearing housing 204 for locking the bearing housing 204 to the extruded channels 122 of the aluminum frame 12. A through hole H37 of varying diameter is provided at the center of the bearing housing 204. The diameter of the hole H37 at top end of the bearing housing 204 is 52mm and at the bottom end of the bearing housing is 48mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals D25 and D26 respectively.
Figure 41(a), 41(b) and 41(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of bearing support plate of figure 5.
The bearing support plate 202 is a rectangular block of 45mm length, 120mm breadth and 18mm height and is generally indicated by reference numerals X32, Y27 and Z14 respectively. Two counter bore holes H38 of 20mm bigger diameter and 10mm smaller diameter are provided on either side of the bearing support plate 202 and is generally indicated by reference numerals D27 and D28 respectively. A threaded hole H39 of 16mm diameter is provided at the center of the bearing support plate 202 to accommodate the bearing shaft 203 and is generally indicated by a reference numeral D29.
Figure 42(a), 42(b) and 42(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of inverse T support of figure 6.
The inverse T support 221 is of inverse T shaped cross-section having 138mm length, 15mm breadth and 57mm height and is generally indicated by reference numerals X33, Y28 and Z15 respectively. Holes H40 are provided on top and bottom of the inverse T support 221 to facilitate in locking of guide plates 222. Through holes H41 are provided on either side of the inverse T support 221 to facilitate in locking of the levers 226. Holes H42 are provided on either side of the inverse T support 221 to facilitate in locking of the

connecting links 227. A through hole H43 is provided at the center of the inverse T support 221 to facilitate in locking of the gripper system support plate 168.
Figure 43(a), 43(b) and 43(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and side view of puller of figure 6.
The puller 225 resembles a fork shaped element integrally attached to a cylindrical rod. Two holes H44 parallel to each other are provided on both the prongs of the fork shaped element of the puller 225. The width and height of the fork shaped element of the puller 225 is 15mm and 35mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals Y29 and Z16 respectively. The height and diameter of the cylindrical rod of the puller
225 is 85mm and 6mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals Z17
and D30 respectively. Threading is provided on the cylindrical rod of the puller 225 to a
distance of 50mm from the top and is generally indicated by a reference numeral Z18.
Figure 44(a) and 44(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of levers of figure 6. The lever 226 is made with an included angle of 110 degrees at the filleted bending portion and is generally indicated by a reference numeral 8. Half of the total thickness of the lever 226 is removed from one end to a distance of 37mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral X34. A through hole H45 with semi circular arch shape at both ends is provided at material removed portion of the lever 226. A through hole H46 at one end of the lever 226 and a through hole H47 at the filleted bending portion of the lever
226 are provided. The hole H46 of the lever 226 facilitates in locking of the L brackets
228. The hole H47 of the lever 226 facilitates in locking to the inverse T support 221.
The distance from the hole H45 to the hole H47 is 60mm and the distance from the hole
H46 to the hole H47 is 35mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X35 and
X36 respectively.
Figure 45(a) and 45(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of connecting links of figure 6.
The connecting link 227 is provided with semicircular edges at both ends. The length and width of the connecting link 227 is 47mm and 12mm respectively and is generally

indicated by reference numerals X37 and Y30 respectively. Two holes H48 are provided on either ends of the connecting link 227 to facilitate in locking of the connecting link 227 to the inverse T support 221 and the L brackets 228.
Figure 46(a) and 46(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of L brackets of figure 6.
The length and breadth of the L brackets 228 is of 30mm and 35mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X38 and Y31 respectively. Two holes H49 are provided on the L brackets 228 to facilitate in locking of the rubber pad mounting blocks 229. Threaded hole H50 is provided on the L brackets 228 to facilitate in locking to the connecting links 227. Threaded hole H51 is provided on the L brackets 228 to facilitate in locking to the levers 226.
Figure 47(a) and 47(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of guide plates of figure
6.
The guide plate 222 is of 25mm length and 40mm breadth and is generally indicated by
reference numerals X39 and Y32 respectively. Two holes H52 are provided on the guide
plate 222 to facilitate in locking to the inverse T support 221. A hole H53 is provided on
the guide plate 222 to facilitate in passing of the puller 225 or the pulling wire 233
through the guide plate 222.
Figure 48(a) and 48(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of rubber pad mounting blocks of figure 6.
The rubber pad mounting blocks 229 resembles T shaped blocks. The length and width of the rubber pad mounting blocks 229 is of 40mm and 30mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X40 and Y33 respectively. Two threaded holes H54 are provided on the rubber pad mounting blocks 229 to facilitate in bolting to L brackets 228.
Figure 49(a), 49(b) and 49(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and left side of actuator lever of figure 6.

The actuator lever 232 is provided with semicircular edges at both ends. The length and thickness of the actuator lever 232 is of 204mm and 11mm respectively and is generally indicated by reference numerals X41 and Z19 respectively. Material of thickness 5mm is removed from one end of the actuator lever 232 to a distance of 32mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals Z20 and X42 respectively. A hole H55 is provided on the actuator lever 232 to facilitate in locking of one end of the pulling wire 233 to the actuator lever 232. A hole H56 is provided on the actuator lever 232 for bolting to the L clamp 237 to form a pivot point. A hole H57 is provided on the actuator lever 232 to facilitate in bolting to the connecting fork 238.
Figure 50(a) and 50(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of stopper rods of figure 7(a).
The stopper rods 241 has length of 130mm and diameter of 5mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X43 and D31 respectively. Threading is provided from one end of stopper rods 241 to a distance of 25mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral X44. Threading facilitates in locking the stopper rods 241 in position.
Figure 51(a) and 51(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of convex finger guide supports of figure 7(a).
The convex finger guide supports 242 resemble L shaped elements. The length of the convex finger guide supports 242 is of 64mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral X45. Two holes H58 are provided on base B of the convex finger guide supports 242 to facilitate in locking of the convex finger guide supports 242 to the convex finger 252. A hole H59 is provided on riser R of the convex finger guide supports 242 for passing of the stopper rods 241.
Figure 52(a), 52(b), 52(c) and 52(d) illustrates an isometric view, front view, side view and top view of stopper rod holding blocks of figure 7(a).
The stopper rod holding blocks 243 are rectangular blocks with square cross-section. The height of the stopper rod holding block 243 is 44mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral Z21. The edge length of square cross-section of the stopper rod

holding blocks 243 is 10mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral X46. Two holes H60 are provided on side face of the stopper rod holding blocks 243 to facilitate in locking of the stopper rod holding blocks 243 to the support blocks of first type 244. A hole H61 is provided on front face of the stopper rod holding blocks 243 for passing of the stopper rods 241.
Figure 53(a), 53(b) and 53(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of support blocks of first type of figure 7(a).
The support blocks of first type 244 are rectangular blocks having length of 125mm, breadth of 20mm and thickness of 10mm and are generally indicated by reference numerals X47, Y33 and Z22 respectively. Four holes H62 are provided inline on front face of the support blocks of first type 244 to facilitate in locking of the support blocks of second type 245 to the support blocks of first type 244. Two holes H63 are provided on front face of the support blocks of first type 244 complementary to the holes H60 of the stopper rod holding blocks 243 to facilitate in locking of the stopper rod holding blocks 243 to the support blocks of first type 244. Two holes H64 are provided on front face of the support blocks of first type 244 to facilitate in locking to the inverse T support 221.
Figure 54(a), 54(b) and 54(c) illustrates an isometric view, top view and front view of support blocks of second type of figure 7(a).
The support blocks of second type 245 are rectangular blocks having length of 46mm, breadth of 33mm and thickness of 20mm and are generally indicated by reference numerals X48, Y34 and Z23 respectively. Two holes H65 are provided on side face of the support blocks of second type 245 complementary to the holes H62 of the support blocks of first type 244. A counter bore hole H66 is provided from one face of the support blocks of second type 245 to the other face having a diameter of 16mm at one face and 10mm at other face and is generally indicated by reference numerals D32 and D33 respectively. The counter bore hole H66 facilitates in accommodating the bearings 262 inside the support blocks of second type 245. A hole H67 is provided on top face of the support blocks of second type 245 to facilitate in locking of the bearings 262 in position inside the support blocks of second type 245.

Figure 55(a) and 55(b) illustrates an isometric view and front view of front plate of figure
7(a).
The front plate 249 is provided with semi circular arch shaped provisions Plat either
ends. The length of the front plate 249 is 90mm and is generally indicated by a reference
numeral X49. Two threaded holes H68 are provided at the middle of the front plate 249
to facilitate in locking of the front plate 249 to the front plate locking block 250.
Figure 56(a), 56(b) and 56(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and left side view of front plate locking block of figure 7(a).
The front plate locking block 250 has length of 18mm, breadth of 27mm and height of 55mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X50, Y35 and Z24 respectively. A L shaped provision is provided at one end of the front plate locking block 250 for placing of the front plate 249. Two holes H69 complementary to the threaded holes H68 of the front plate 249 are provided on the front plate locking block 250. Two counter bore holes H70 having a diameter of 13mm at one face and 8mm at other face are provided on the front plate locking block 250 and is generally indicated by reference numerals D34 and D35 respectively. The counter bore holes H70 facilitates in accommodating the bearings 262 inside the front plate locking block 250. Two holes H71 are provided on left side face of the front plate locking block 250 to facilitate in locking of bearings 262 in position inside the front plate locking block 250. A hole H72 is provided on the front plate locking block 250 between the counter bore holes H70 for passing of the pulling wire 257.
Figure 57(a), 57(b) and 57(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and right side view of convex finger of figure 7(a).
The convex finger 252 has a semi circular face at one end. The convex finger 252 has length of 20mm, breadth of 10mm and height of 30mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X51, Y36 and Z25 respectively. Two threaded holes H73 are provided on right side face of the convex finger 252 to a depth of 10mm and are generally by a reference numeral Y37. The threaded holes H73 of the convex finger 252

facilitates in accommodating the convex finger rods 251. A threaded hole H74 provided on right side face of the convex finger 252 in between the threaded holes H73 facilitates in accommodating the pulling wire 257. Two holes H75 are provided on either side faces of the convex finger 252 complementary to the holes H58 of the convex finger guide supports 242 to facilitate in locking of the convex finger guide supports 242 to the convex finger 252. A hole H76 is provided on either side faces of the convex finger 252 in between the holes H75 perpendicular to the hole H74 to facilitate in locking of the pulling wire 257 in the convex finger 252.
Figure 58(a), 58(b) and 58(c) illustrates an isometric view, front view and top view of concave finger of figure 7(a).
The concave finger 253 resembles U shaped element. The concave finger 253 has length of 22mm, breadth of 16mm and height of 30mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X52, Y38 and Z26 respectively. A hole H77 is provided at the center of the concave finger 253 from top face to bottom face for accommodating the pivot pin 248.
Figure 59(a) and 59(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of convex finger rods of figure 7(a).
The convex finger rod 251 has length of 140mm and diameter of 5mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X53 and D36 respectively. Threading is provided from one end of the convex finger rod 251 to a distance of 15mm and is generally indicated by a reference numeral X54.
Figure 60(a) and 60(b) illustrates an isometric view and top view of concave finger rods of figure 7(a).
The concave finger rods 254 has length of 140mm and diameter of 8mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X55 and D37 respectively. Threading is provided from one end of the convex finger rod 254 to a distance of 15mm and from other end of the convex finger rod 254 to a distance of 50mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X56 and X57 respectively.

Figure 61(a), 61(b) and 61(c) illustrates an isometric view, back view and top view of back plate of figure 7(a).
The back plate 255 is provided with semi circular arch shaped provisions at either ends. The back plate 255 has length of 90mm, width of 7mm and height of 15mm and is generally indicated by reference numerals X58, Y39 and Z27 respectively. Material is removed on either ends to form step like portions at back side. A hole H78 is provided at the center of the back plate 255 complementary to the hole H77 of the concave finger 253 for accommodating the pivot pin 248.
Figure 62(a) and 62(b) illustrates an enlarged isometric view of stopper rings of first type and stopper rings of second type of figure 7(a).
The stopper rings of first type 246 facilitate in arresting the movement of the convex finger guide supports 242. A hole H79 is provided from outer surface to inner surface of the stopper rings of first type 246 to facilitate in locking the stopper rings of first type 246 in position over the stopper rods 241. The stopper rings of second type 247 facilitate in arresting the movement of the concave finger rods 254. A hole H80 is provided from outer surface to inner surface of the stopper rings of second type 247 to facilitate in locking the stopper rings of second type 247 in position over the concave finger rods 254.
The steps of operation of the automatic machine 100 in sequence operated by the relay system 28 are as follows:

The method of working of the raw material gripper system 22 and the finished product gripper system 24 of the automatic machine 100 is as follows:
At the position of picking of raw material, the raw material will be exactly below the raw material gripper system 22. The pneumatic actuator 231 opens the piston which in turn pulls the pulling wire 233 through the actuator lever 232. The pulling of the pulling wire 233 results in the pulling down of the puller 225 which in turn results in the opening of the levers 226 and thereby raw material will be in between the two levers 226. The compression of the spring 224 happens during the pulling down of the puller 225. Now, the pneumatic actuator 231 closes the piston which results in the release of tension in the pulling wire 233 and due to counter action of the spring 224, the levers 226 closes and holds the raw material by means of two rubber pads 230. The two connecting links 227 facilitates in parallel movement of the two levers 226.

At the position of placing of raw material, the pneumatic actuator 231 opens the piston which in turn pulls the pulling wire 233 through the actuator lever 232. The pulling of the pulling wire 233 results in the pulling down of the puller 225 which in turn results in the opening of the levers 226 and thereby placing of the raw material inside CNC machine fixture.
At the position of picking of finished product, the pneumatic actuator 256 opens the piston which results in the pulling of the pulling wire 257. The pulling of the pulling wire 257 results in the pulling back of the convex finger 252 and thereby results in compression of the two springs 258. The backward movement of the convex finger 252 results in the backward movement of the two convex finger guide supports 242 attached to the convex finger 252 until the two convex finger guide supports 242 are obstructed by stopper rings of first type 246 located on their backside. At this position, the finished product will be in between the convex finger 252 and the concave finger 253 and the piston of pneumatic actuator 256 continues to open still further but due to restriction of stopper rings of first type 246, the convex finger 252 cannot move backward any further. This results in the creation of counterforce resulting in the forward movement of the two concave finger rods 254 until their movement is restricted by stopper rings of second type 247 at two support blocks of second type 245. Now, the piston of the pneumatic actuator 256 closes which results in the release of tension in the pulling wire 257 and due to the counter action of the two springs 258, the convex finger 252 moves forward until the finished product restricts the movement of the convex finger 252. This results in the creation of counterforce resulting in the backward movement of the two concave finger rods 254 until their movement is restricted by the finished product. At this position, the finished product is tightly held between the convex finger 252 and the concave finger 253. The pivot pin 248 facilitates the concave finger 253 to adapt to surface of finished product while holding the finished product.
When the piston of the pneumatic actuator 144 reaches its middle position while the hollow rectangular tube 142 is coming out from the CNC machine after the finished product gripper system 24 picks the finished product, the sensor 153 located at the middle

of the cylinder of the pneumatic actuator 144 sends a signal to the relay system 28 which in turn communicates and results in opening of the piston of the pneumatic actuator 256 ultimately resulting in pulling back of the convex finger 252 and thereby results in dropping of the finished product in to a pan positioned below.
Typically, at the position of picking of the raw material and at the position of picking of the finished product, the two levers of the raw material gripper system 22 and the convex finger 252 and the concave finger 253 of the finished product gripper system 24 remains opened.
Typically, in failure cases, when the finished product is not in between the convex finger 252 and the concave finger 253, the piston of the pneumatic actuator 256 closes which results in the release of tension in the pulling wire 257 and due to the counter action of the two springs 258, the convex finger 252 moves forward until the stopper rings of first type 246 restricts the movement of the two convex finger guide supports 242. This results in the creation of counterforce resulting in the backward movement of the two concave finger rods 254 until their movement is restricted by the stopper rings of second type 247 at two support blocks of second type 245. Ultimately, a clearance gap is created between the convex finger 252 and the concave finger 253 making the finished product gripper system 24 fool proof.
Although the invention has been described herein above with reference to the embodiments of the invention, the invention is not limited to the embodiments described herein above. It is to be understood that modifications and variations of the embodiments can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

We claim:
1) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine, said machine comprising:
a) an aluminum frame (12) comprising a plurality of extruded channels (122), a plurality of L clamps (124) and a plurality of alien screws (126), said aluminum frame (12) formed by placing said plurality of extruded channels (122) adjoining each other, supported by said plurality of L clamps (124) and locked in position by means of said plurality of alien screws (126) passing through said L clamps (124) and said extruded channels (122);
b) a system for movement along y-axis (14) comprising a hollow rectangular tube (142), a pneumatic actuator (144), a push plate(146), two guide rods (148), two end supports (150), a H shaped structure (152), three sensors (153), a lock plate (154), a plurality of L brackets (155), a plurality of bushes (156), a plurality of bush blocks (157), three C clamps (158) and a plurality of alien screws (159), said end supports (150) mounted and locked on said extruded channels (122) placed parallel to each other at extreme ends on top section (T) of said aluminum fame (12), said H shaped structure (152) attached to end supports (150) on either side, said pneumatic actuator (144) is held in position by mounting one side of cylinder of said pneumatic actuator (144) on said end support (150) through said L brackets (155) and said alien screws (159) and other side of cylinder of said pneumatic actuator (144) on said H shaped structure (152) through said L brackets (155) and said alien screws (159), said guide rods (148) inserted in to said bushes (156) adapted to pass through said bush blocks (157) mounts on either side of said end supports (150) and locked by means of alien screws (159), said lock plate (154) placed over said bush blocks (157) and locked by means of said alien screws (159), said hollow rectangular tube (142) mounted on said lock plate (154) and held in position through said three C clamps (158), said push plate (146) locked to piston of said pneumatic actuator (144) at one end and locked to said hollow rectangular tube (142) by means of said L brackets (155) and said alien screws (159) at other end, said three sensors (153) mounted at extreme ends and mid portion of the cylinder of said pneumatic actuator (144);
c) a system for movement along z-axis (16) comprising a pneumatic
actuator (162), a push plate (164), a pneumatic actuator support
plate (166), a gripper system support plate (168), two guide rods
(170), a plurality of bushes (172), a plurality of L brackets (174), a
plurality of alien screws (176) and two sensors (178), said
pneumatic actuator support plate (166) attached to said hollow
rectangular tube (142) by means of said L brackets (174) and said

alien screws (176), said pneumatic actuator (162) is held in position by means of mounting said pneumatic actuator (162) over said pneumatic actuator support plate (166) through said L brackets (174) and said alien screws (176), said push plate (164) locked to piston of said pneumatic actuator (162), said plurality of bushes (172) locked to said pneumatic actuator support plate (166) by means of said alien screws (176), said two guide rods (170) passing through said plurality of bushes (172), inserted in to said push plate (164) and locked from the bottom through said alien screws (176), said gripper system support plate (168) attached on back side of said push plate (164) by means of said alien screws (176), said two sensors (178) mounted at extreme ends of the cylinder of said pneumatic actuator (162);
d) a conveyor system (18) comprising a roller chain (180), a sprocket with key way (181), three sprockets (182), two outer guides of first type (183), two outer guides of second type (184), two inner guides of first type (185), two inner guides of second type (186), an AC motor (187), four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type (188), four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type (189), a plurality of raw material holders (190), a proximity sensor (191), a sensor holding stand (192), a plurality of guides supports (193), a plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type (194), a raw material front support (195), a raw material back support (196), a coupling (197), a pinion (198), a gear (199), a gear shaft (200), a plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type (201), three bearing support plates (202), three bearing shafts (203), a bearing housing (204), a raw material front support positioning stand (205), a stand holding base (206), a plurality of L clamps (207), a plurality of hexagonal bolts (208), a plurality of hexagonal nuts (209), a plurality of alien screws (210) and a plurality of dowel screws (211), said three bearing support plates (202) mounted and locked to said extruded channels (122) at three corners of mid section (M) of said aluminum frame (12), said three sprockets (182) placed over said three bearing support plates (202) and said three bearing shafts (203) adapted to pass through said three sprockets (182) and said three bearing support plates (202) and locked in position by means of said hexagonal nuts (209) passing over said hexagonal bolts (208), said AC motor (187) mounted on said extruded channels(122) extending from bottom section (B) of said aluminum frame (12), said coupling (197) inserted over shaft of said AC motor (187) and said pinion (198) in turn inserted over said coupling, said bearing housing (204) mounted on extruded channels (122) at one corner of mid section of said aluminum frame (12), said gear shaft (200) adapted to pass

through said bearing housing (204), said sprocket with key way (181) inserted at top end of said gear shaft (200) and locked by means of a key, said gear (199) inserted at bottom end of said gear shaft (200), locked by means of a key and adapted to mate with said pinion (198), said roller chain (180) adapted to encompass said sprockets (181 and 182), said four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type (188) and said four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type (189) rests against said roller chain (180) on all sides and maintains linearity of said roller chain (180), said one pair of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type (188) held in position by means of said plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type (194), said plurality of dowel screws (211) and said plurality of hexagonal nuts (209), said other pair of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of first type (188) held in position by means of said plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type (201), said plurality of dowel screws (211) and said plurality of hexagonal nuts (209), said four roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods of second type (189) held in position by means of said plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type (194), said plurality of dowel screws (211) and said plurality of hexagonal nuts (209), said plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of first type (194) bolted to said plurality of L clamps (207) mounted on said aluminum frame (12) through said alien screws (210), said plurality of roller chain linearity maintaining guide rods supports of second type (201) bolted to said extruded channels of said aluminum frame by means of said alien screws (210), said two outer guides of first type (183), said two outer guides of second type (184), said two inner guides of first type (185) and said two inner guides of second type (186) held in position above said roller chain (180) by means of said plurality of hexagonal bolts (208) passing through said guides (183, 184, 185 and 186) and said plurality of guides supports (193) and locked with the help of said plurality of hexagonal nuts (209) passing through said hexagonal bolts (208), said plurality of guides supports (193) locked to said aluminum frame (12) through said plurality of L clamps (207) and said plurality of alien screws (210), said raw material back support (196) positioned on one side at front end of said roller chain (180) and locked in position by means of said hexagonal bolts (208) passing through said raw material back support (196) and said plurality of L clamps (209) attached to said aluminum frame (12) and locked by means of said plurality of hexagonal nuts (209) passing through said hexagonal bolts (208), said raw material front support (195) held in tapered position on other side at front end of said roller chain (180) complementary to

shape of the raw material by means of said raw material front support positioning stand (205) mounted on said stand holding base (206) attached to said extruded channels (122) of said aluminum frame (12), said plurality of raw material holders (190) inserted in to holes of said roller chain (180) at bottom portion and carries the raw material at top portion, said proximity sensor (191) inserted in to said sensor holding stand mounted on said aluminum frame (12);
e) a raw material gripper system (22) comprising an inverse T support (221), two guide plates (222), an adjustable bolt (223), a spring (224), a puller (225), two levers (226), two connecting links (227), two L brackets (228), two rubber pad mounting blocks (229), two rubber pads (230), a pneumatic actuator (231), an actuator lever (232), a pulling wire (233), a plurality of alien screws (234), a plurality of locking screws (235), a plurality of hexagonal nuts (236), a plurality of L clamps (237), a connecting fork (238) and two sensors (239), said inverse T support (221) attached to said gripper system support plate (168) of said system for movement along z-axis (16) by means of said locking screw (235), said two guide plates (222) bolted at top end and bottom end of said inverse T support (221) by means of said alien screws (234), said two levers (226) placed one over the other at slot portion and locked to said inverse T support (221) at bending portion of said two levers (226) by means of said locking screws (235), said puller (225) placed over said two levers (226) at slot portion, adapted to pass through said guide plate (222) positioned on top of said inverse T support (221) and locked by means of said locking screw (235) and said hexagonal nut (236), said spring (224) passes through said puller (225) and rests on said guide plate (222), said adjustable bolt (223) passes through said puller (225) and presses against said spring (224), said two L brackets (228) bolted to said two levers (226) by means of said locking screws (235), said two connecting links (227) attached to said inverse T support (221) below said two levers (226) at one end and attached to said two L brackets (228) at other end, said two rubber pad mounting blocks (229) bolted to said two L brackets (228) by means of said alien screws (234), said two rubber pads (230) fastened to said two rubber pad mounting blocks (229) by means of a adhesive, said pneumatic actuator (231) mounted on said L clamp (237) attached to said aluminum frame (12) by means of said alien screws (234) and piston of said pneumatic actuator (231) attached to said actuator lever (232) through said connecting fork (238) by means of said alien screw (234) and said hexagonal nut (236), said actuator lever (232) mounted on said L clamp(237) attached to said aluminum frame (12) by means of said alien screw (234) and said hexagonal nut

(236) to form a pivot point, said pulling wire (233) adapted to pass through said L clamp (237) and said actuator lever (232) at one end and locked in said actuator lever (232) with help of said alien screw (234) and said hexagonal nut (236), said pulling wire (233) adapted to pass through said guide plate (222) located at bottom of said inverse T support (221), surrounds the alien screw (234) passing through said puller (225) at other end and locked tightly in position by means of the hexagonal nut (236), said two sensors (239) mounted at extreme ends of the cylinder of said pneumatic actuator (231);
f) a finished product gripper system (24) comprising two stopper rods (241), two convex finger guide supports (242), two stopper rod holding blocks (243), two support blocks of first type (244), two support blocks of second type (245), four stopper rings of first type (246), four stopper rings of second type (247), a pivot pin (248), a front plate (249), a front plate locking block (250), two convex finger rods (251), a convex finger (252), a concave finger (253), two concave finger rods (254), a back plate (255), a pneumatic actuator (256), a pulling wire (257), two springs (258), an actuator push plate (259), an actuator clamp plate (260), a plurality of alien screws (261), a plurality of bearings (262), a plurality of hexagonal nuts (263), two L brackets (264) and two sensors (265), said two support blocks of first type (244) attached to either side of said inverse T support (221) of said raw material gripper system (22) by means of said alien screws (261), said two support blocks of second type (245) attached on inner side of said two support blocks of first type (244) by means of said alien screws (261), said bearings (262) inserted in to said two support blocks of second type (245) and held in position by means of grub screws, said two stopper rod holding blocks (243) attached on inner side of said two support blocks of first type (244) by means of said alien screws (261), said two convex finger guide supports (242) bolted on either side of said convex finger (252)at one end by means of said alien screws (261), said two stopper rods (241) adapted to pass through said four stopper rings of first type (246), other end of said two convex finger guide supports (242) and said two stopper rod holding blocks (243) and locked in position by tightening said hexagonal nuts (263) placed on either side of said stopper rod holding blocks (243) along said stopper rods (241), said front plate (249) locked to said front plate locking block (250) by means of said alien screws (261), said two convex finger rods (251) adapted to pass through said bearings (262) located inside said front plate locking block (250) and said two springs (258) and inserted in to said convex finger (252), said two concave finger rods (254) adapted to pass through slots of said front plate (249), said four

stopper rings of second type (247), said bearings (262) located inside said two support blocks of second type (245) and slots of said back plate (255) and held in position by means of tightening said hexagonal nuts (263) placed on either side of said front plate
(249) and said back plate (255) along said concave finger rods (254), said stopper rings of second type (247) positioned on either side of said support blocks of second type (245) by means of said alien screws (261), said concave finger (253) attached to said back plate (255) by means of said pivot pin (248) passing through said concave finger (253) and said back plate (255) and locked by means of said hexagonal nut (263), said pneumatic actuator (256) mounted on said aluminum frame (12) by means of said two L brackets (264), said actuator push plate (259) attached to piston of said pneumatic actuator (256) and said actuator clamp plate (260) attached to cylinder of said pneumatic actuator (256), said pulling wire (257) at one end adapted to pass through said actuator clamp plate (260) and said actuator push plate (259) and locked in said actuator push plate (259) by means of said alien screw (261) and at other end adapted to pass through said front plate locking block
(250) and said convex finger (252) and locked in said convex finger (252) by means of a grub screw, said two sensors (265) mounted at extreme ends of the cylinder of said pneumatic actuator (256); and
g) a relay system (28) connected to said three sensors (153), said two sensors (178), said proximity sensor (191), said two sensors (239) and said two sensors (265), said relay system (28) receives signals from said sensors (153, 178, 191, 239 and 265) and communicates with said pneumatic actuators (144, 162, 231and 256) accordingly as per relay logic.
2) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sequence of operations of said automatic machine (100) is as follows:

3) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said concave finger (253) adapt to shape of the finished product while holding.
4) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said two connecting links (227) facilitates in parallel movement of said two levers (226).
5) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said finished product is blade of a turbine.
6) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said two levers (226) of said raw material gripper system (22) and said convex finger (252) and said concave finger (253) of said finished product system (24) remains open at position of picking of the raw material and at position of the finished product.
7) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pneumatic actuator (144) stroke length is 600mm.
8) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pneumatic actuator (162) stroke length is 100mm.
9) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pneumatic actuator (231) stroke length is 80mm.
10) An automatic machine (100) for loading of raw material and unloading of finished product from a CNC machine as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pneumatic actuator (256) stroke length is 50mm.
11) A method of working of a raw material gripper system (22) of a automatic machine (100), said method comprising the steps of:
a) opening of piston of said pneumatic actuator (231) resulting in pulling of said pulling wire (233) through said actuator lever (232) which ultimately results in pulling down of said puller (225) and thereby resulting in opening of said two levers (226) at the position of picking of the raw material from said conveyor system (18), said pulling down of said puller (225) results in compression of said spring (224);

b) closing of piston of said pneumatic actuator (231) resulting in release of tension in said pulling wire (223) and due to counter action of said spring (224), closing of said two levers (226) happens and thereby holding the raw material in between said two rubber pads (230); and
c) opening of piston of said pneumatic actuator (231) resulting in pulling of said pulling wire (233) through said actuator lever (232) which ultimately results in pulling down of said puller (225) and thereby resulting in opening of said two levers (226) at the position of placing of the raw material in to fixture of the CNC machine.
12) A method of working of a finished product gripper system (24) of a automatic machine (100), said method comprising the steps of:
a) opening of piston of said pneumatic actuator (256) resulting in pulling of said pulling wire (257) which ultimately results in pulling back of said convex finger (252) and thereby resulting in compression of said two springs (258), said pulling back of said convex finger (252) results in backward movement of said two convex finger guide supports (242) attached to said convex finger (252) until said stopper rings of first type (246) obstructs the backward movement of said two convex finger guide supports (242);
b) pulling of said pulling wire (257) by opening of piston of said pneumatic actuator (256) continues still further and due to restriction of backward movement of said two convex finger guide supports (242) by said stopper rings of first type (246), a counter force creates resulting in forward movement of said two concave finger rods (254) until said stopper rings of second type (247) obstructs the forward movement of said two concave finger rods (254) at said two support blocks of second type (245);
c) closing of piston of said pneumatic actuator (256) resulting in release of tension of said pulling wire (257) and due to counter action of said two springs (258), said convex finger (252) moves forward until said finished product obstructs the forward movement of said convex finger (252) which ultimately results in creation of counterforce resulting in the backward movement of said two concave finger rods (254) until said finished product obstructs the backward movement of said concave finger (253) and thereby the finished product is tightly held between said convex finger (252) and said concave finger (253); and
d) receiving the signal from said sensor (153) positioned at middle portion on cylinder of said pneumatic actuator (144), said relay system (28) communicates to said pneumatic actuator (256) resulting in opening of piston ultimately resulting in pulling back of said convex

finger (252) and thereby dropping of the finished product in to a pan positioned below.

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# Name Date
1 54-CHE-2014-Correspondence to notify the Controller [21-02-2024(online)].pdf 2024-02-21
1 Form 5_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
2 54-CHE-2014-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-22-02-2024).pdf 2024-01-31
2 Form 3_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
3 Form 1_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
3 54-CHE-2014-ABSTRACT [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
4 Drawings_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
4 54-CHE-2014-CLAIMS [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
5 Description(Complete)_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
5 54-CHE-2014-CORRESPONDENCE [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
6 Claims_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
6 54-CHE-2014-DRAWING [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
7 Abstract_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
7 54-CHE-2014-FER_SER_REPLY [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
8 Form18_Normal Request_03-02-2015.pdf 2015-02-03
8 54-CHE-2014-OTHERS [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
9 54-CHE-2014-SEQUENCE LISTING [23-03-2020(online)].txt 2020-03-23
9 Correspondence by Applicant_Journal Publication_07-12-2016.pdf 2016-12-07
10 54-CHE-2014-FER.pdf 2019-09-23
10 Form2 Title Page_Complete_06-1-2014.pdf 2016-12-08
11 54-CHE-2014-FER.pdf 2019-09-23
11 Form2 Title Page_Complete_06-1-2014.pdf 2016-12-08
12 54-CHE-2014-SEQUENCE LISTING [23-03-2020(online)].txt 2020-03-23
12 Correspondence by Applicant_Journal Publication_07-12-2016.pdf 2016-12-07
13 54-CHE-2014-OTHERS [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
13 Form18_Normal Request_03-02-2015.pdf 2015-02-03
14 54-CHE-2014-FER_SER_REPLY [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
14 Abstract_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
15 54-CHE-2014-DRAWING [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
15 Claims_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
16 54-CHE-2014-CORRESPONDENCE [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
16 Description(Complete)_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
17 54-CHE-2014-CLAIMS [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
17 Drawings_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
18 Form 1_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
18 54-CHE-2014-ABSTRACT [23-03-2020(online)].pdf 2020-03-23
19 Form 3_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
19 54-CHE-2014-US(14)-HearingNotice-(HearingDate-22-02-2024).pdf 2024-01-31
20 Form 5_As Filed_06-01-2014.pdf 2014-01-06
20 54-CHE-2014-Correspondence to notify the Controller [21-02-2024(online)].pdf 2024-02-21

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