Parts catcher for an automatic machine

DETAILED DESCRIPTION I claim: 1.
A finished parts catcher for an automatic machine having a work holder and parts cut-off means, comprising: (a) a finished parts receptacle adapted to be mounted on said machine beneath said work holder having a top and bottom and having an opening in said top; (b) said receptacle having a pivoted lid at the top thereof for covering said opening during machining operations; (c) means disposed within said finished parts receptacle for opening and closing said lid to uncover and cover said opening after machining operation; (d) said lid when open being positioned beneath said work holder to catch parts when finished and cut-off and having an inclined surface for directing said caught parts into said receptacle through said opening; (e) control means associated with said lid to cause said lid to open prior to cut-off of the finished part so as to be ready to catch the finished part when cut-off; (f) said control means includes a piston and cylinder attached to said lid for opening and closing said lid; (g) said opening in said top extends part way of said top and the remaining part of said top is closed; and, (h) said piston and cylinder are located in said receptacle and beneath the closed remaining part of said top.
2.
A finished parts catcher as in claim 1 and wherein: (a) said receptacle includes access means for removing said finished parts from said receptacle.
3.
A finished parts catcher as in claim 2 and wherein: (a) said access means is in the bottom of said receptacle.
4.
A finished parts catcher as in claim 3 and wherein: (a) said receptacle includes front, rear and side walls and said lid is pivoted on said front wall, and (b) said access means is in one of said sides.
5.
A finished parts receptacle as in claim 1 and wherein: (a) said lid when covering said opening is inclined upwards from the horizontal.
6.
A finished parts receptacle as in claim 5 and wherein: (a) said opening is inclined from the horizontal.
7.
A finished parts receptacle as in claim 1 and wherein: (a) said lid includes an extension arm, and (b) said piston and cylinder are connected to said extension arem