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Adjustable shelving for robotic work station

US6360904B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 2000
Grant dateMar 26, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA47B57/045
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable shelving unit for a robotic work station includes a plurality of elongated upright channel members each having a C-shaped transverse cross-section, the channel members being arranged in parallel pairs; and at least one shelf being releasably and movably clamped to the channel members by spring nut means so as to be adjustable in both height and angle with respect to the channel members. The adjustable shelving unit is useful in combination with a work piece positioning device and can even be attached thereto so that bins for parts and parts can be stored near their point-of-use.

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