Workpiece diverter station, conveyor system, and methods for utilizing the same
US11618637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/82
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A workpiece diverter station is disclosed. The workpiece diverter station includes: a base frame; an X-direction workpiece transporter subassembly; a Z-direction lift assembly; and a Y-direction workpiece transporter subassembly. The X-direction workpiece transporter subassembly is axially fixedly supported with respect to the base frame in a Z-direction. The Z-direction lift assembly is supported by the base frame. The Y-direction workpiece transporter subassembly is connected to the Z-direction lift assembly and is axially movably supported with respect to the base frame in the Z-direction. A portion of a workpiece diverter station is also disclosed. A method for operating a workpiece diverter station is also disclosed. A method for servicing a portion of a workpiece diverter station is also disclosed.
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