Automated machine tool installation with storage means
US4369563A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 29, 1970 |
| Grant date | Jan 25, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 1990 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T483/179
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system comprising a plurality of complementary numerically controlled machine tools in which different workpieces are each subjected to appropriate selected machining operations on selected machine tools in a selected order by appropriate delivery of common form pallets loaded with the workpieces. Transporters deliver pallets between the machine tools, a storage rack, and work-setting stations where workpieces, automatically delivered in bins from a bin store, are loaded on pallets. Tool magazines are delivered between a rack and the machine tools by transporter. Transport and machining operations are computer controlled, and monitors feed back signals indicative of location of pallets, tool magazines, and bins in the system.
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