Patent ID: 6086295
Filing Date: 2000-07-11
Classification: B23C,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A flash removal apparatus for use in the automated removal of flash from molded flexible urethane parts and molded flexible polyvinyl chloride parts comprising:A carriage assembly comprising a control means for varying the pressure exerted upon flexible parts from which flash is being removed;At least one trimmer head assembly which operates to remove flash from parts;A guidance assembly for controllably directing the movement of the carriage assembly during the process of flash removal from parts;A travel assembly for moving the carriage assembly during the process of flash removal from parts;A part fixturing assembly for retaining a part during the flash removal process;A first power means to power the trimmer head assembly during the process of flash removal from parts;a second power means to power the travel assembly; andA frame assembly comprising the frame tower, assembly stand and assembly stand base which retain the carriage assembly, guidance assembly, part fixturing assembly, travel assembly, and power assembly.