Patent ID: 7234911
Filing Date: 2007-06-26
Classification: B21D,B21F,B65G

Abstract:
1. A machine for separating at least one profiled element from a plurality of profiled elements, the machine comprising: a structure having a first end, a second end opposite the first end and a first side opposite a second side, the structure being configured to receive a plurality of profiled elements extending between the first and second ends; a first separating device associated with the structure, the first separating device configured to distribute the plurality of profiled elements between the first and second sides; a displacement member for displacing a portion of at least one profiled element of the plurality of profiled elements away from a remainder of the plurality of profiled elements, the displaced portion of the at least one profiled element of the plurality of profiled elements being adjacent the first end; a gripper disposed adjacent the first end and configured to securely receive the displaced portion of the at least one profiled element of the plurality of profiled elements, the gripper being configured to move the displaced portion of the at least one profiled element of the plurality of profiled elements toward one of the first and second sides; and a second separating device disposed adjacent the first end between the displaced portion of the at least one profiled element of the plurality of profiled elements and the remainder of the plurality of profiled elements, the second separating device traveling from the first end toward the second end to separate the at least one profiled element of the plurality of profiled elements from the remainder of the plurality of profiled elements and directing the at least one profiled element of the plurality of profiled elements to one of the first side and the second side of the structure.