DONALD E RIPLEY
Engineering in Peabody, MA
License number
Massachusetts 6713
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 1988
Type
Mechanical Engineer
Address
Address
Peabody, MA 01960
Professional information
Positioning Apparatus
US Patent:
4548115, Oct 22, 1985
Filed:
Apr 28, 1983
Appl. No.:
6/487231
Inventors:
John F. Martin - Essex MA
Donald E. Ripley - Peabody MA
Donald E. Ripley - Peabody MA
Assignee:
USM Corporation - Farmington CT
International Classification:
B26D 702
US Classification:
83409
Abstract:
Apparatus is disclosed for positioning a large, flexible workpiece relative to a high speed reciprocating tool. The apparatus comprises a frame and associated workpiece supports which move in a first direction. A workpiece holding assembly mounted to the frame moves the workpiece over the workpiece supports in a second direction transverse to the first direction of movement. The supports engage channels of a tool bed associated with the operative tool and are preferably beveled so as to prevent interference with the moving workpiece.