Plating barrel door apparatus

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A rotatable container assembly for use in surface treatment of particulate workpieces includes a container having opposed head ends and a side member defining a work cavity therein. An aperture is formed in a minor portion of the side member and a door arranged for opening and closing relation with the aperture. Means for imparting generally arcuate movement and generally radial movement advances and retracts the door between open and closed positions. Preferably the movement imparting means includes a cam slot and cam follower arranged between a driven gear and a closely adjacent end plate. Push blocks assist in selective rotation of the container both relative to and with the door. Plural …