Apparatus for the automated feed of connecting elements to a processing unit and feed hose for the connecting elements
US9238556B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 17, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L11/121
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
In order to ensure a reliable automated feed of connecting elements to a processing unit, an apparatus, in particular an industrial robot, is provided. The apparatus has a hose pack, in which a feed hose for connecting elements is contained as a supply line. In order to ensure reliable operation and kink protection of the feed hose, the latter is formed from an inner hose which is embedded in a over-molded hose jacket. This measure permits the integration of the feed hose into the hose pack without problems. In addition, the risk of the feed hose kinking is kept small.
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