Patent ID: 6585475
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: B21C,B66F,Y10S

Abstract:
A parts handling device for loading and unloading a sheet metal coil and capable of being mounted on a handling apparatus, the device comprising:a fixed mast; a table having a plurality of forks, said table being adapted to move vertically along said fixed mast; a support being mounted on said table; a gripping member for gripping the sheet metal coil; a controller being disposed on said support; a frame for connecting said gripping member with said support and said controller such that said gripping member articulates in relation to said frame on a first pivoting pin and said frame articulates in relation to said support on a second pivoting pin, said first and said second pivoting pins being parallel and distant of each other such that said support is mounted on said table of the handling apparatus; said controller acting from said support and upon said frame for tilting said frame about said second pivoting pin between an operative position such that said gripping member extends from said first pivoting pin between said plurality of forks for allowing said gripping member to hang up the sheet metal coil below said plurality of forks, and an inoperative position, wherein both said gripping member and said frame are lifted above said support for placement in said fixed mast thereby setting free said plurality of forks.