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Modular transfer system for workpieces

US8397375B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Continental Teves AG & Co. OHG · DE

Inventors

Karl-Heinz Mertens · Friedberg, DE
Peter Meier · Sevelen, CH
Detlef Gockel · Eschborn, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 29, 2005
Grant date	Mar 19, 2013
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 14, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T29/53048
WIPO fieldMachine tools
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A modular transfer system for workpieces. Workpiece carriers are positioned in a manufacturing module with the same CNC (x-y) axis systems and the same servo drives the workpiece carrier and transfers such between modules. A separate conveyor belt is thus not required for the transfer.

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