Title: Automatic frame brazing machine

Abstract: An automatic machine is described for completing a metal frame such as a bicycle frame by brazing the principal portions of the frame together. The machine comprises a large rotatably mounted turret which is stepped about a vertical axis. A number of brazing fixtures are mounted on the edge of the turret so that they are carried by the turret to a number of work stations. Operators at adjacent stations load several metal frame parts onto clamps on the fixtures. Spaced work stations positioned beyond the loading stations next successively and automatically apply brazing flux to the frame portions and braze the frame parts together. The brazed frames are finally carried by the turret to a cooling station and then to a final unloading station.

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Inventors: Napor, Carl A. (Glen Ridge, NJ, US)
Milana, Anthony A. (Toms River, NJ, US)

Application Number: 563082
Filing Date: 1975-03-28
Publication_date: 1976-11-16
Assignee: Kahle Engineering Co. (Union City, NJ)
Primary Class(es): 228/41 29/33K, 29/469, 219/80, 219/85.19, 228/47.1, 228/49.1
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US Patent Ref:

1501129	Jul, 1924	Meiselbach	228/44.
2443582	Jun, 1948	Lendo et al.	269/296.
2495333	Jan, 1950	Kraeft et al.	29/469.
2874522	Feb, 1959	McCabe	29/430.
2961985	Nov, 1960	O'Harah	228/41.
3163146	Dec, 1964	Hagner et al.	269/57.
3566070	Feb, 1971	Plegat	219/79.

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Primary Examiner: Smith, Al Lawrence
Assistant Examiner: Ramsey, K. J.
Attorney: Holland, Armstrong, Wilkie & Previto