Control Handle Inspection Station, Model 1104:

This station was developed to inspect the control handle, seen in the gallery below. Before the machine releases the assembly, it verifies the presence of the rubber stop button, confirms the spring is installed and functional, checks for the proper insertion of the handle pivot pin, and makes sure the "E-Clip" retainer is installed properly. The use of an encoder strip enables the PLC to monitor the position of the end of the pivot pin, and confirm that it is oriented correctly, and the "E-Clip" is installed. The pin inspection tool end is designed with an insert to confirm the "E-Clip" is seated in the groove properly.

Photo Gallery (Click photo to enlarge)

Complete Assembly	The Head of the Pin	The E-Clip: Installed
Bumper: From the Top	Inside of Handle w/Spring	E-Clip Inspection The E-clip tool contacts the housing, and end of pivot pin, in combination with the backup press on the opposite end of the nest to determine which way the pin was inserted.
The housing in its nest	Controls An Allen Bradley Micrologix PLC provides control of the machine. The Encoder is fed directly to the HSC inputs and provide direction and movement indication.

 

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Last modified: 08/18/10