Inventors:
Virginia J. Goss - Wendell NC
James N. Smith - Raleigh NC
Robert A. McCord - Apex NC
Assignee:
International Business Machine Corporation - Armonk NY
International Classification:
B65G 1300, B65G 1564, B65G 3700, B65G 4308, B65G 4902
Abstract:
A system monitored operations test area utilizes a central feed spur to deliver assembled products to parallel rows of test stations on each of its sides. A pivotal, sliding lift gate is mounted to each side of the central spur and is movable between vertical and horizontal positions. The gate can be moved along the length of the spur as needed. When the lift gate is in place, the operator can slide a unit into a desired test slot across the horizontally disposed gate which spans the distance between the spur and the selected test station.