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Centering device

US11590553B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 16, 2017
Grant dateFeb 28, 2023
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/022
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A centering device (1) for centering flat workpieces (700-706) comprises a centering station (100) having at least a first and a second gripping device (300, 301) for gripping the workpiece (700-706), and conveying means for conveying workpieces (700-706) in a conveying direction to the centering station (100). The first and the second gripping device (300, 301) can each be moved horizontally by a first and a second guiding device (200, 201), respectively, and the first and the second gripping device (300, 301) can rotate freely about an axis.

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