Workpiece handling apparatus, workpiece handling system, method for discharging workpiece, method for supplying workpiece, and method for storing workpiece
US10407251B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G37/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A workpiece handling apparatus is configured to supply and discharge a workpiece to and from a first conveyor configured to convey the workpiece. The workpiece handling apparatus includes a storage, a conveyance device, and a workpiece transfer robot. In the storage, a case for the workpiece is storable. The conveyance device is configured to convey the case between the storage and a predetermined work position. The workpiece transfer robot is configured to transfer the workpiece between the case conveyed to the work position and the first conveyor.
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