Pallet loader and manipulator
US8141856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 26, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB66F7/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pallet load stand and manipulator allows a pallet to receive a workpiece and the workpiece to be clamped to the pallet while the pallet is in a horizontal position. Once the workpiece has been clamped to the pallet, the pallet may be rotated to a vertical position so that the pallet may be loaded onto a machine tool that operates on a workpiece with the pallet in the vertical position. The pallet may also be rotated to an intermediate position, similar to an artist's easel, in which the pallet is held in an inclined position, between the horizontal and vertical positions by positive locating assemblies and positive stops.
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