초록

Disclosed is an automated access door for a heat treating furnace that is controlled via a foot pedal switch. The door affords the user with the ability to use both hands to access the interior compartment of the furnace in order to manipulate the objects placed therein.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automated door mechanism for conventional heat treating furnaces comprising: a sliding door configuration wherein a furnace door for accessing a heat treating chamber slides in a generally vertical direction along the facade of said heat treating furnace, said automate

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An automated door mechanism for conventional heat treating furnaces comprising: a sliding door configuration wherein a furnace door for accessing a heat treating chamber slides in a generally vertical direction along the facade of said heat treating furnace, said automated door mechanism comprising:motorized means for producing a rotational force, said motorized means adapted for mounting to the exterior surface of said heat treating furnace;rotational force translation means for converting said rotational force to a linear force;linear force redirection means for directing said linear force along a directional path generally parallel to said facade of said heat treating furnace, said linear force redirection means adapted for mounting to the exterior surface of said heat treating furnace;securing means for applying said linear force to said furnace door; andcontrol means for controlling the activation and rotational direction of said motorized means;whereby said furnace door can be opened and closed automatically, allowing the user to handle a workpiece freely and without the obstruction typically encountered in manually operating said furnace door.