Abstract:
A belt, preferably of polyethylene, for example about 50 Mu thick is provided which has cuts placed therein shaped to provide counter-directed projecting portions located essentially adjacent each other; in a preferred form, a single Z-shaped cut can be used. The belt is wrapped about a mandrel of small diameter, preferably less than the distance of the base portions of the cuts, so that when the belt is wrapped thereabout, the portions of the belt which project, between the cuts, will stand up to form flaps. The objects are dropped between the upstanding projections and when the belt is again straightened, the upstanding projections will resiliently hold the objects against the remainder of the belt, for transport and further processing, for example by immersing the belt with the objects in a chemical dissolving bath.
Abstract:
Apparatus providing for automatic manufacture of a portion of an electron gun in a cathode ray tube utilizes two conjointly operated indexing tables with an intermediate transfer mechanism to assemble, fit, stake and weld in place a series of parts. At a series of indexing positions parts are loaded, checked and processed with such manufacturing steps as cutting, positioning and welding a lead tab to a cathode cylinder. The use of two tables permits high strength for staking operations, greater production in a given time, and accessible layout of equipment in a small space.