Workpiece transport system
US4938334A · kind A · utility
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16Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 15, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 15, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23Q7/165
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A lifting and rotating device for use with a workpiece transport system is disclosed. The device lifts a workpiece carrier off of a conveyor system and accurately rotates the workpiece carrier to a stop position located at any position throughout 360.degree. of rotation from the start position to provide access to any pre-determined side of the workpiece supported on the workpiece carrier from a common point at the work station.
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