MACHINE ENGINEERING Pitch Shifters
A pitch shifter is a device that can freely change the pitch of a workpiece when transferring many workpieces. Its built-in cam moves in response to the rotation of the input shaft, and the slider moves at the same pitch. It can perform high-accuracy repetitive work can be performed and for a long time. It has a wide range of applications due to its ability to transport small workpieces accurately, such as supplying workpieces from a pallet to a conveyor jig or storing workpieces from a conveyor to a pallet. Driving sources for rotating the input shaft include pulse motors and rotary actuators, which can be selected according to the equipment. The number of sliders can be selected from 2 to 9 for the standard type, and 2 to 3 for the small type, and the number can be increased as desired.