Handling device, in particular for handling boards and foils

US6641131B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• FESTO AG & CO. · US

Inventors

• Eberhard Stohr · Eßlingen, DE
• Peter Lobelenz · Neukirchen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jul 30, 2002
• Grant date: Nov 4, 2003
• Expiry date: Jul 30, 2022

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65H2515/34
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A handling device is proposed, in particular for handling boards and foils, with a number of suction grippers located in a plane. A suction plate (10) is provided which is made of a porous material or sintered material and a suction pressure can be applied to said suction plate, where said suction plate is equipped with openings (19) permitting passage of the suction grippers (18). In addition, positioning means (23) are provided so that in a first position setting, the suction grippers (18) extend past the suction surface (15) of the suction plate (10) and so that in a second position setting, the suction grippers (18) are set back into the openings (19) in such a manner that they no longer extend past the suction surface (15) of the suction plate (10).