Skid for supporting an object, and transfer station, drive unit, drive system and conveyor installation for such skids
US8336701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 28, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G35/06
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A skid for supporting at least one object which is conveyable in a conveying direction inside a conveyor installation comprises at least two support runners disposed parallel to one another. Running means different from the support runners are fastened to the skid. In addition, a transfer station for transferring an above-mentioned skid from conveying means to a guide structure is specified. Also specified are a self-propelling drive unit with a chassis and a coupling device by means of which a skid can be coupled detachably to the chassis, a drive system for driving a skid and a conveyor installation, in which a drive unit is provided inside a conveying area.
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