A member for positioning a corresponding device.

Abstract

A member (10) for positioning a corresponding device (11) or other, in particular in the form of a working device, for example, in the form of a device for labelling a corresponding product, comprises stationary support means (12), means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11), which are movable relative to said stationary support means (12), in particular according to a respective positioning direction of said device (11), and means (16) for moving said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) relative to said stationary support means (12) to arrange said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11), in a respective working position. Means (20) are provided for, which are adapted to compensate for the backslashes between said movable means (14) that are adapted to back the respective working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12).

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] A MEMBER FOR POSITIONING A CORRESPONDING DEVICE.

[0003] Field of application of the present invention

[0004] The present invention relates to a member for positioning a corresponding device or other.

[0005] State of the art

[0006] Members are known, for positioning a corresponding device for labelling a corresponding product, in particular a container or a package, which comprise stationary support means, means that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device, which are movable relative to said stationary support means, in particular according to a respective positioning direction of said device, and means for moving said means that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device relative to said stationary support means to arrange said means that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device in a respective working position.

[0007] However, with said already-known positioning members, it is not possible to obtain maximum precision in the positioning of the respective device, with the result that the respective labels do not appear to be compliant or corresponding for all containers or packages, thereby leading to a non- optimal outcome, at least from an aesthetic standpoint, of the same product, container, or package.

[0008] Summary of the invention

[0009] With the present invention, it is intended to propose a new and / or alternative solution to those known so far and, in particular, to obviate one or more of the drawbacks or problems referred to above, and / or to meet one or more needs recognized in the art, and in particular as can be inferred from the foregoing. Therefore, a member for positioning a corresponding device or other is provided, in particular in the form of a working device, for example, in the form of a device for labelling a corresponding product, comprising stationary support means, means that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device and that are movable relative to said stationary support means, in particular according to a respective positioning direction of said device, and means for moving said means that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device relative to said stationary support means to arrange said means that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device in a respective working position; characterized in that means are provided for, that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said movable means that are adapted to back the respective working, or operational, device and said stationary support means.

[0010] In this manner, maximum accuracy in positioning the respective device is achieved.

[0011] Brief description of the drawings

[0012] This and other novel aspects, i.e., the respective and specific advantageous embodiments, are, in any case, set forth in the appended claims, the specific technical features of which can be found, together with the corresponding achieved advantages, in the following description, which illustrates in detail merely exemplary, non-limiting embodiments of the invention, and which is made with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0013] Fig. 1A illustrates a perspective, schematic view of a first preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention;

[0014] Fig. 1 B illustrates a perspective, schematic view of the preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention, taken from a different side with respect to Fig. 1A; Fig. 1 C illustrates a perspective, schematic, exploded view of the preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention;

[0015] Fig. 2 illustrates a perspective, schematic, enlarged view of a detail of the preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention;

[0016] Fig. 3A illustrates a schematic, cross-sectional view of the preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention, in a first working condition;

[0017] Fig. 3B illustrates a schematic, cross-sectional view of the preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention, in a second working condition;

[0018] Fig. 4 illustrates a schematic, longitudinal sectional view of the preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention;

[0019] Fig. 6A illustrates a perspective, schematic view of a second preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention;

[0020] Fig. 6C illustrates a perspective, schematic, exploded view of the second preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention;

[0021] Fig. 7A illustrates a schematic, cross-sectional view of the second preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention, in a first working condition;

[0022] Fig. 7B illustrates a schematic, cross-sectional view of the second preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention, in a second working condition;

[0023] Fig. 8A illustrates a schematic, longitudinal sectional view of the second preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention, in a first working condition;

[0024] Fig. 8B illustrates a schematic, longitudinal sectional view of the second preferred embodiment of a member according to the present invention, in a second working condition.

[0025] Detailed description of preferred embodiments of the invention

[0026] In the attached Figures 1A to 5, a first preferred embodiment of a member 10 for positioning a corresponding device 11 or other is illustrated.

[0027] In particular, the device, which is not particularly illustrated in the attached figures, is in the form of a working device, for example, in the form of a device for labelling a corresponding product.

[0028] In particular, said products to be labelled are preferably in the form of containers, packages, or the like.

[0029] As illustrated, the member 10 comprises stationary support means 12, means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and that are movable relative to said stationary support means 12, in particular according to a respective positioning direction of said device 11 , and means 16 for moving said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 relative to said stationary support means 12 to arrange said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 in a respective working position.

[0030] Advantageously, as illustrated, means are provided for, which are adapted to compensate for the backlash, i.e. , the occurrence of movements to a different, in particular a transverse, direction with respect to said positioning direction, which is present between said movable means that are adapted to back the respective working, or operational, device and said stationary support means.

[0031] In this manner, maximum accuracy in positioning the respective device is achieved.

[0032] As can be seen from said figures, in an appreciably advantageous manner, said means 18 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, are carried by the same means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 .

[0033] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said means 18 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash, which is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, are adapted to engage said stationary support means 12.

[0034] Advantageously, as can be seen from said figures, said stationary support means 12 are in the form of an elongated member 121 , in particular longitudinally extended, preferably in the form of an elongated tubular body, i.e., in use, of a column member.

[0035] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said means 16 for moving said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 relative to said stationary support means 12 comprise an endless screw 161 , in particular said endless screw 161 being rotatably supported and preferably concentrically housed inside said elongated member 121. Said endless screw, as is clear from Fig. 6A, can be suitably actuated in rotation by virtue of a corresponding handle M, located at the end of said elongated member 121.

[0036] As is clear from the same Figures, with appreciable advantage, means 18 are provided for, for an operational connection between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said means 16 for moving the same means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 , i.e., said endless screw 161.

[0037] Advantageously, as is clear from the same Figures, said means 18 for an operational connection between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said means 16 for moving the same means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 , i.e., said endless screw 161 , extend through a corresponding elongated slit 122, in particular provided in said elongated member 121 , said elongated slit 122 having, or being defined by, longitudinally extended opposite edges 122a, 122b.

[0038] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122.

[0039] As can be seen from said figures, with advantage, said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash, which is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, comprise opposite, in particular transversely opposite, surfaces 201 , 202 that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122, thus providing a compensation for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12.

[0040] Advantageously, as can be seen from said figures, in particular in the transverse plane, the respective longitudinally extended edge 122a, 122b, of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12, is oblique, and the respective backlash compensation surface 201 , 202 that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, is correspondingly oblique to move the corresponding profile of the opposite longitudinally extended edge 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means

[0041] 12.

[0042] In this manner, said surfaces 201 , 202, of said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 , cooperate with said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12, and provide for compensating the backlash, in particular the transverse backlash, between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12.

[0043] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, in particular in the transverse plane, said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122, of said stationary support means 12, are oblique, converging inwardly, or towards the centre, of said elongated member 121 , i.e., towards the same endless screw 161 , and said surfaces 201 , 202 compensating for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, and that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122, are also accordingly oblique and converging inwardly, or towards the centre, of said elongated member 121 , i.e., towards the same endless screw 161.

[0044] As can be seen from said figures, in an advantageous manner, in the member 10, means 203 are provided for, which are adapted to move said surfaces 201 , 202 compensating the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, towards and at, i.e., against, the opposite longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12.

[0045] Advantageously, as can be seen from said figures, said means that are adapted to move said surfaces 201 , 202 compensating for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, towards and at, i.e., against, the opposite longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12, are in the form of corresponding pushing means 203.

[0046] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash, which is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, comprise a small block 205 carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202 that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122, of said stationary support means 12.

[0047] As can be seen from said figures, in a particularly advantageous manner, said small block 205 carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202 that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122, is radially movable, in particular under the action of said pushing means 203, to push said surfaces 201 , 202 compensating for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, towards and at, i.e. , against, the opposite longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12. Advantageously, as can be seen from said figures, said pushing means 203 that are adapted to move said surfaces 201 , 202 that compensate for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, towards and at, i.e., against, the opposite longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b, of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12, are in the form of corresponding thrust screw means 203 and in particular comprise a first and a second screws, or set screws, 203a, 203b longitudinally spaced apart from one another and radially movable against a radially outer surface 205e, in particular longitudinally extended, of said small block 205 carrying same backlash compensating surfaces 201 , 202.

[0048] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said means 16 for moving said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device

[0049] 11 , relative to said stationary support means 12, to arrange said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 in a respective working position, comprise a nut 162 that is movable along said endless screw 161 and that is connected to, and is adapted to drag, said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and that are movable relative to said stationary support means 12.

[0050] As can be seen from said figures, in an appreciably advantageous manner, said small block 205 carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202, that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12, has corresponding means 206, 207 for an engagement in the longitudinal direction with said nut 162 movable along said endless screw 161.

[0051] Advantageously, as can be seen from said figures, said means for an engagement in the longitudinal direction with said nut 162 movable along said endless screw 161 , of said small block 205 carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202 that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means

[0052] 12, comprise opposite first and second transverse surfaces 186, 187 that are adapted to engage opposite transverse surfaces 162a, 162b of the same nut 162 movable along said endless screw 161.

[0053] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said first and second transverse surfaces 186, 187, of said small block 205 carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202, which are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12, are radially slidable on the opposite transverse surfaces 162a, 162b of the same nut 162 movable along said endless screw 161 , in particular due to the action of the thrust exerted on said small block 205, carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202, by said thrust screw means 203.

[0054] As can be seen from said figures, with appreciable advantage, in the member 10, freely sliding backing means 22 are provided for, in particular in the radial direction, for said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12.

[0055] Advantageously, as can be seen from said figures, said freely sliding backing means 22, in particular in the radial direction, for said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12 of said stationary support means 12, comprise a backing body, in particular longitudinally elongated, 22 having an inner cavity 220 for housing said small block 205, carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202 that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122, and which is open at an end, in particular a radially inner end, to allow the same small block 205 to bring said compensation surfaces 201 , 202 to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12.

[0056] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said inner cavity 220, of the freely sliding backing means 22, in particular in the radial direction, for said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, has a plurality of inner perimetral surfaces, especially defined by opposite longitudinal surfaces and by opposite transverse surfaces, 222, for a freely sliding engagement, in particular in the radial direction, for the outer perimetral surfaces, especially defined by opposite longitudinal surfaces and by opposite transverse surfaces, 208 of said small block 205, carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202 that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means 12.

[0057] With advantage, said thrust screw means 203 that are adapted to move said surfaces 201 , 202 compensating for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12, i.e., said first and second screws, or set screws, 203a, 203b longitudinally spaced apart from one another, are adapted to insert in corresponding hole means 223, i.e., in corresponding first and second holes 223, 223 that are longitudinally spaced apart from one another, which are provided in said freely sliding backing means 22 for said small block 205 carrying the same backlash compensating surfaces 201 , 202; in particular said hole means 223, i.e., in corresponding first and second holes 223, 223 that are longitudinally spaced apart from one another, are threaded and radially through, opening, on the outer side, at the outer surface 22’ of said same freely sliding backing means 22 for said small block 205 carrying the same backlash compensating surfaces 201 , 202, and, on the inner side, at said radially outer surface 205e of the same small block 205 carrying the same backlash compensating surfaces 201 , 202.

[0058] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, in the member 10, connecting means 24 are provided for, between said means 16 for moving said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 relative to said stationary support means 12, and said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and that are movable relative to said stationary support means 12.

[0059] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said connecting means 24 between said moving means 16 and said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device are adapted to connect said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 to said freely sliding backing means 22 in the radial direction for said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash, i.e. , to said freely sliding backing means 22 for the same means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash.

[0060] In an advantageous manner, as can be seen from said figures, said connecting means 24 between said moving means 16 and said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device are in the form of corresponding screw means, in particular consisting in a respective bolt, 24 (consisting in an elongated screw and an opposite nut), which clamps opposite detached ends 14’, 14”, of said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 , one towards the other, with the interposition of said freely sliding backing means 22 for said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash; in particular, said clamping screw means, or bolt, 24 being adapted to insert into corresponding holes 14’f, 14”f provided for in the opposite detached ends 14’, 14” of said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and in a corresponding hole 2224 provided for, especially centrally, in said freely sliding backing means 22 for said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash.

[0061] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, in the member, means 209 are provided for, for adjusting the radial position of said clamping screw means, or bolt 24, in particular in the form of corresponding screw means, in particular consisting in a screw or set screw, 209, which engage and peripherally push said clamping screw means, or bolt 24 to clamp them, or to clamp it, in the radial direction, inwardly, or towards the centre, of said elongated member 121 defining said stationary support means 12, i.e., towards the endless screw 161 defining said moving means 16. In particular, said screw, or set screw, 209 inserts in a corresponding threaded and radially through hole 229 that is provided in said freely sliding backing means 22 for said means 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash, in particular in a central position relative to said first and second holes 223, 223 longitudinally spaced apart from one another for said screws or set screws 203, 203 for pushing on the small block 205 carrying the same backlash compensation surfaces 201 , 202.

[0062] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and that are movable relative to said stationary support means 12 are in the form of a compact body 141 having a small plate 142 for the attachment of said working device, in particular having a plurality of holes, especially four preset fixing holes 144’.

[0063] In a particularly advantageous manner, as can be seen from said figures, said compact body 141 encircles, or surrounds, said stationary support means 12, i.e., encircles, or surrounds, said elongated member 121 defining the same stationary support means 12.

[0064] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, said small plate 142 for the attachment of said working device extends parallel to the axis of said elongated member 121 and / or facing laterally to the same compact body 141.

[0065] From Figures 6A to 8B, a second preferred embodiment 100 of a member according to the present invention can be seen, which comprises components similar or equivalent to those of the preferred embodiment and therefore designated by the same reference numerals used in the previous preferred embodiment and which, in order not to unduly burden the present description, are not described again in detail.

[0066] Advantageously, as can be seen from said Figures 6A to 8B, in this second preferred embodiment, unlike the preferred embodiment, said small plate 1042 for the attachment of said working device extends transversely to the axis of said elongated member 121 and / or wraps around, or surrounds, said elongated member 121.

[0067] As can be seen from said figures da 6A a 8B, in an appreciably advantageous manner, in this second preferred embodiment 100 of a member, unlike the preferred embodiment, the small block 205, carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202 that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122, is housed in a corresponding radial portion 1022 of said compact body 141 defining said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and that are movable relative to said stationary support means 12, which radial housing portion 1022 has a corresponding inner seat 1208 that contains and allows the free radial sliding of said small block 205 carrying said compensation surfaces 201 , 202 that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges 122a, 122b of said elongated slit 122 of said stationary support means 12. As can be seen from said Figures 6A to 8B, advantageously, in this second preferred embodiment 100 of a member, connecting means 1024 are provided for, between said means 16 for moving said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 relative to said stationary support means 12, and said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and that are movable relative to said stationary support means 12, which comprise a corresponding connecting screw 1024 that inserts into a corresponding hole 1022f of said radial portion 1022 of said compact body 141 defining said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and into a hole 2024 provided in said means, or small block, 20 that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 and said stationary support means 12.

[0068] As can be seen from said figures, advantageously, in the second preferred embodiment 100 of the member, corresponding screw means or bolt 24' are adapted to clamp together opposite spaced ends, only one of which, designated by the numeral reference 14', is illustrated in Figure 6B, of said means 14 that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device 11 , toward one another.

[0069] In practice, as is evident, the technical features illustrated above make it possible, individually or in respective combination, to achieve one or more of the following advantageous results:

[0070] - maximum accuracy in positioning the respective device is achieved; - products are obtained, which show that they have been manufactured with maximum accuracy.

[0071] The present invention is susceptible of evident industrial application. Those skilled in the art may further devise a number of modifications and / or variations to be made to the same invention, while remaining within the scope of the inventive concept as extensively disclosed. Furthermore, those skilled in the art may conceive further preferred embodiments of the invention comprising one or more of the technical features of the specific preferred embodiment illustrated above, in particular as set forth in the appended claims. In addition, it is also to be understood that all details of the invention may be replaced with technically equivalent elements.

Claims

C LAI M S1. A member (10) for positioning a corresponding device (11) or other, in particular in the form of a working device, for example, in the form of a device for labelling a corresponding product; comprising stationary support means (12), means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and that are movable relative to said stationary support means (12), in particular according to a respective positioning direction of said device (11), and means (16) for moving said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) relative to said stationary support means (12) to arrange said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) in a respective working position; characterized in that means (20) are provided for, which are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said movable means (14) that are adapted to back the respective working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12).

2. The member according to claim 1, characterized in that said means (18) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), are carried by the same means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11).

3. The member according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said means (18) that are adapted tocompensate for the backlash, which is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), are adapted to engage said stationary support means (12).

4. The member according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said stationary support means (12) are in the form of an elongated member (121), in particular longitudinally extended, preferably in the form of an elongated tubular body.

5. The member according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said means (16) for moving said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) relative to said stationary support means (12) comprise an endless screw (161), in particular said endless screw (161) being rotatably supported and preferably concentrically housed inside said elongated member (121).

6. The member according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that means (18) are provided for, for an operational connection between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said means (16) for moving the same means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11), i.e., said endless screw (161).

7. The member according to claim 6, characterized in that said means (18) for an operational connection between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said means (16) for moving the same means (14) that areadapted to back said working, or operational, device (11), i.e., said endless screw (161), extend through a corresponding elongated slit (122), in particular provided in said elongated member (121), said elongated slit (122) having longitudinally extended opposite edges (122a, 122b).

8. The member according to claim 7, characterized in that said means (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122).

9. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 7 and 8, characterized in that said means (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash, which is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), comprise opposite, in particular transversally opposite, surfaces (201, 202) that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122), thus providing a compensation for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12).

10. The member according to claim 9, characterized in that the respective longitudinally extended edge (122a, 122b), of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12), isoblique, and the respective backlash compensation surface (201, 202) that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), is accordingly oblique to match the corresponding profile of the opposite longitudinally extended edge (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12).

11. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 9 and 10, characterized in that said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12) are oblique, converging inwardly, or towards the centre, of said elongated member (121), i.e., towards the same endless screw (161), and said surfaces (201, 202) compensating for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), and that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122), are also accordingly oblique and converging inwardly, or towards the centre, of said elongated member (121), i.e., towards the same endless screw (161).

12. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 9 to 11, characterized in that means (203) are provided for, which are adapted to move said surfaces (201, 202) compensating for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and saidstationary support means (12), towards and at, i.e., against, the opposite longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12).

13. The member according to claim 12, characterized in that said means that are adapted to move said surfaces (201, 202) compensating for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), towards and at, i.e., against, the opposite longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12), are in the form of corresponding pushing means (203).

14. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 9 to 13, characterized in that said means (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash, which is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device(11) and said stationary support means (12), comprise a small block (205) carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202) that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means(12).

15. The member according to claim 14, characterized in that said small block (205) carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202) that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122), is radially movable, in particular under the action of said pushing means (203), to pushsaid surfaces (201, 202) compensating for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), towards and at, i.e., against, the opposite longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12).

16. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 13 to 15, characterized in that said thrust screw means (203) that are adapted to move said surfaces (201, 202) that compensate for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), towards and at, i.e., against, the opposite longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b), of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12), are in the form of corresponding thrust screw means (203) and in particular comprise a first and a second screws, or set screws, (203a, 203b) longitudinally spaced apart from one another and radially movable against a radially outer surface (205e), in particular longitudinally extended, of said small block (205) carrying same backlash compensating surfaces (201, 202).

17. The member according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that said means (16) for moving said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) relative to said stationary support means (12) to arrange said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational,device (11) in a respective working position, comprise a nut (162) that is movable along said endless screw (161) and that is connected to, and is adapted to drag, said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and that are movable relative to said stationary support means (12).

18. The member according to claim 17, characterized in that said small block (205) carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202), which are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12), has corresponding means (206, 207) for an engagement in the longitudinal direction with said nut (162) movable along said endless screw (161).

19. The member according to claim 18, characterized in that said means for an engagement in the longitudinal direction with said nut (162) movable along said endless screw (161), of said small block (205) carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202) that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12), comprise opposite first and second transverse surfaces (186, 187) that are adapted to engage opposite transverse surfaces (162a, 162b) of the same nut (162) movable along said endless screw (161).

20. The member according to claim 19, characterized in that said first and second transverse surfaces (186, 187), of said small block (205) carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202), which areadapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12), are radially slidable on the opposite transverse surfaces (162a, 162b) of the same nut (162) movable along said endless screw (161), in particular due to the action of the thrust exerted on said small block (205), carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202), by said thrust screw means (203).

21. The member according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that freely sliding backing means (22) are provided for, in particular in the radial direction, for said means (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12).

22. The member according to claim 21, characterized in that said freely sliding backing means (22), in particular in the radial direction, for said means (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12) of said stationary support means (12), comprise a backing body, in particular longitudinally elongated, (22) having an inner cavity (220) for housing said small block (205), carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202) that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122), and which is open at an end, in particular a radially inner end, to allow the same small block (205)to bring said compensation surfaces (201, 202) to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12).

23. The member according to claim 22, characterized in that said inner cavity (220), of the freely sliding backing body (22), in particular in the radial direction, for said means (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), has a plurality of inner perimetral surfaces, especially defined by opposite longitudinal surfaces and by opposite transverse surfaces, (222), for a freely sliding engagement, in particular in the radial direction, for the outer perimetral surfaces, especially defined by opposite longitudinal surfaces and by opposite transverse surfaces, (208) of said small block (205), carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202) that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12).

24. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 13 to 23, characterized in that said thrust screw means (203) that are adapted to move said surfaces (201, 202) compensating for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12), i.e., said first and second screws, tudinally spaced apart from oneanother, are adapted to insert in corresponding hole means (223), i.e., in corresponding first and second holes (223, 223) that are longitudinally spaced apart from one another, which are provided in said freely sliding backing body (22) for said small block (205) carrying the same backlash compensating surfaces (201, 202); in particular said hole means (223), i.e., in corresponding first and second holes (223, 223) that are longitudinally spaced apart from one another, are threaded and radially through, opening, on the outer side, at the outer surface (22') of said same freely sliding backing body (22) for said small block (205) carrying the same backlash compensating surfaces (201, 202), and, on the inner side, at said radially outer surface (205e) of the same small block (205) carrying the same backlash compensating surfaces (201, 202).

25. The member according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that connecting means (24) are provided for, between said means (16) for moving said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) relative to said stationary support means (12), and said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and that are movable relative to said stationary support means (12).

26. The member according to claim 25, characterized in that said connecting means (24) between said moving means (16) and said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device are adapted to connect said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) to said freely slidingbacking means (22) in the radial direction for said means (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash, i.e., to said freely sliding backing body (22) for the same means (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash.

27. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 25 and 26, characterized in that said connecting means (24) between said moving means (16) and said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device are in the form of corresponding screw means, in particular consisting in a respective bolt, (24), which clamps opposite detached ends (14', 14"), of said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11), one towards the other, with the interposition of said freely sliding backing body (22) for said means (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash.

28. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 25 to 27, characterized in that means (209) are provided for, for adjusting the radial position of said clamping screw means, or bolt, (24), in particular in the form of corresponding screw means, in particular consisting in a screw or grano, (209), which engage and peripherally push said clamping screw means, or bolt, (24) to clamp them, or to clamp it, in the radial direction, inwardly, or towards the centre, of said elongated member (121) defining said stationary support means (12), i.e., towards the endless screw (161) defining said moving means (16).

29. The member according to any one of the preceding claims,characterized in that said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and that are movable relative to said stationary support means (12) are in the form of a compact body (141) having a small plate (142) for the attachment of said working device.

30. The member according to claim 29, characterized in that said compact body (141) encircles, or surrounds, said stationary support means (12), i.e., encircles, or surrounds, said elongated member(121) defining the same stationary support means (12).

31. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 29 and 30, characterized in that said small plate (142) for the attachment of said working device extends parallel to the axis of said elongated member (121) and / or laterally facing the compact body (141).

32. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 29 and 30, characterized in that said small plate (1042) for the attachment of said working device extends transversely to the axis of said elongated member (121) and / or encircles, or surrounds, said elongated member (121).

33. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 21, characterized in that said small block (205), carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202) that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit(122), is housed in a corresponding radial portion (1022) of said compact body (141) defining said means (14) that are adapted toback said working, or operational, device (11) and that are movable relative to said stationary support means (12), which radial housing portion (1022) has a corresponding inner seat (1208) that contains and allows the free radial sliding of said small block (205) carrying said compensation surfaces (201, 202) that are adapted to engage said longitudinally extended edges (122a, 122b) of said elongated slit (122) of said stationary support means (12).

34. The member according to any one of the preceding claims 1 to 25, characterized in that connecting means (1024) are provided for, between said means (16) for moving said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) relative to said stationary support means (12), and said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and that are movable relative to said stationary support means (12), which comprise a corresponding connecting screw (1024) that inserts into a corresponding hole (1022f) of said radial portion (1022) of said compact body (141) defining said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and into a hole (2024) provided in said means, or small block, (20) that are adapted to compensate for the backlash that is present between said means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11) and said stationary support means (12).

35. The member according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that corresponding screw means or bolt (24') are adapted to clamp therebetween opposite detached ends (14'), ofsaid means (14) that are adapted to back said working, or operational, device (11), one towards the other.

36. A member, characterized in that it is made according to any one of the preceding claims and / or as described and illustrated with reference to the attached drawings.

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