Securing device for a retaining-and-centering unit

US10569919B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• KHS GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Markus Reiniger · Rheydt, DE
• Holger Stenner · Haltern am See, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: May 25, 2016
• Grant date: Feb 25, 2020
• Expiry date: Oct 17, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G17/46
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus to permit transferring the retaining-and-centering unit that has been supplied to the first handling-station in a receiving direction thereof to a second handling-station includes a carrier that carrier secures a securing device to the first handling-station, a receiving unit, a drive, and a securing apparatus that cooperate to detachably secure a retaining-and-centering unit to a first-handling station. The securing apparatus detachably secures the retaining-and-centering unit to the first handling-station. The receiving unit, which is on the carrier, connects the securing apparatus to the carrier. The drive moves the receiving unit parallel to the receiving direction.