Storage conveyor
US4848537A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/24
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A storage conveyer for workpieces is movable between selected locations to carry work pieces from one machine to another whilst maintaining the integrity of a batch. An endless chain is wound in a double helix configuration, each helix being supported on a respective driven shaft and an idler shaft. The chain carries pallets for supporting workpieces. The pallets are stepped through a loading location under the control of the manual worker and through a load/unload location where they are accessible to a robot machine, which may be given control of the chain drive. Location is at a lower position and extends out of the helical chain run to provide access for the robot machine.
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