Pallet conveying apparatus and pallet conveyance method
US8286783B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 23, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 16, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G35/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Conveyance pitch is modified without modifying a pallet. A pallet conveying apparatus has: one, two or more pallets onto which a work can be loaded; a first and a second pallet rails on which the pallet can be movably loaded; first and second pallet feeding mechanisms that convey the pallet; and a pallet transfer mechanism that causes the pallet loaded on the first or second pallet rail to be transferred to the second or first pallet rail. The pallet transfer mechanism has a first movable portion that forms one part of the first pallet rail and that can be made continuous with the second pallet rail by being separated from another part; and a second movable portion that forms one part of the second pallet rail and that can be made continuous with the first pallet rail by being separated from another part. The first and second pallet feeding mechanisms have circulating endless first and second belts capable of engaging with the pallet that is loaded on each of the pallet rails.
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