US 12,134,160 B2
Part processing apparatus with detachable parts holder
Michael J. Wern, Alsip, IL (US)
Assigned to Engineered Abrasives, Inc., Alsip, IL (US)
Filed by ENGINEERED ABRASIVES, INC., Alsip, IL (US)
Filed on Feb. 15, 2022, as Appl. No. 17/672,384.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/239,754, filed on Sep. 1, 2021.
Prior Publication US 2023/0063277 A1, Mar. 2, 2023
Int. Cl. B23Q 7/02 (2006.01)
CPC B23Q 7/02 (2013.01) 5 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A part processing apparatus, comprising:
a turntable;
at least one spindle assembly coupled to the turntable, wherein the turntable is operable to move the at least one spindle assembly through a part processing path;
a slotted shaft coupled to the spindle assembly, wherein the at least one spindle assembly is operable to rotate the slotted shaft as the spindle assembly moves throughout the part processing path and a slot of the slotted shaft is adapted to receive a securement member;
a parts holder adapted to hold a part as the spindle assembly moves through the part processing path; and
a coupling mechanism comprising a base plate and the securement member, wherein the base plate is attached to a bottom end of the parts holder, includes an opening to receive the slotted shaft, and is adapted to removably attach the parts holder to the slotted shaft by engaging the securement member with the slot of the slotted shaft, the securement member.