#088 Motion mechanism design - 33: Work transfer conveyor
A work transfer conveyor (Photo 1) with an auto-pause function for three stations is discussed here as an example of LCA mechanism design. A perspective view of this LCA mechanism is second from the right, bottom row in "Typical Applications of Standard Components: 1" on the center-page spread of the "FACE-FA Mechanical Standard Components Catalog."
![[Photo 1] Work transfer conveyor](http://www.misumi-techcentral.com/tt/en/lca/images/088.gif "[Photo 1] Work transfer conveyor")
(1) Main components of the work transfer conveyor
This simplified automated system (LCA) for positioning and transferring incoming workpieces on a conveyor can be used as an auxiliary system for a series of operations including, for example, feeding, positioning/inspection, and pre-ejection pauses. The components of this system are as follows:
- Flat belt driven mechanism and belt tension adjustment mechanism
- Motor torque transmission chain mechanism
- Work positioning mechanism
- Work detecting and drive controlling sensor system
(2) Points in work transfer conveyor design
Some creativity has gone into the following points to realize a low-cost, assembly-, adjustment-, and maintenance-friendly LCA system:
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