QubicaAMF 90XL
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PINSPOTTER
400-088-012
Page 2-8
Rev. Date 11/06
2.5 Distributor
Cam
Operation
The cam has a timing mark along its outer edge at the base of a valley between two
teeth. This bump and a notched tooth on the pinion gear must be aligned for proper
timing. See the previous section for instructions on how to realign the cam and pinion
gear. The outer face of the large cam is marked for the feed positions of the pins, which
are attained as the outer cam follower traces the path laid out by the cam sections.
The
pin feed sequence is 1, 3, 2, 4, 7, 8, 5, 6, 10, 9.
The inside of the cam controls the telescoping of the distributor using cam sections and
a cam follower in a manner similar to the operation described in the previous paragraph.
During operation, the distributor is forced inward by the action of the inner cam follower,
and telescopes outward because of a combination of return spring tension and a moving
belt’s tendency to straighten out whenever the cam follower’s linkage allows it to do so.
2.6 Distributor
Adjustments
1. Index the trip stop rod (Figure 2-9) to position the distributor at the #1 bin position.
2. Inspect the nylon cam gear and pinion gear to verify that the timing marks are aligned.
3. The distributor should be in line with the #1 and #5 bin positions. To adjust, loosen
the jam nut on the hoop weldment end of the safety link rod (see Figure 2-10) and
rotate the safety link rod to either increase or decrease the length of the rod to
obtain the correct alignment. Tighten the jam nut.
4. Operate the machine and note the pin feed operation at the individual bin pockets.
The rod length may have to be readjusted slightly to obtain accurate pin feed.
Figure 2-10
DISTRIBUTOR 4
Safety Link Rod
Jam Nut
