Linear unit for transferring objects

US4975018A · kind A · utility

Assignee

• Robert Bosch GmbH · DE

Inventors

• Markus Langenbacher · Lenzkirch, DE
• Peter Rothfuss · Ditzingen, DE
• Gernot Maier · Stuttgart, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 22, 1989
• Grant date: Dec 4, 1990
• Expiry date: Sep 22, 2009

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G47/901
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A linear unit for transferring objects, particularly for removing workpieces from a linear conveying track, comprising vertically and horizontally movable grippers for grasping the objects and comprising a gripper carriage which is movable between a pick-up position and delivery position and having first and second carriage parts, wherein the movement sequence of the grippers for receiving the objects in the pick-up position and for depositing the objects in the delivery position is effected due to relative movement of the second carriage part with respect to the first carriage part.