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Surface treatment plant for motor vehicle bodies

US9555974B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 19, 2011
Grant dateJan 31, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB05B13/0452
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A surface treatment plant for vehicle bodies having a first treatment area which comprises a first conveyor system enabling a vehicle body to be conveyed through the first treatment area, and a second treatment area which includes a second conveyor system enabling the vehicle body to be conveyed through the second treatment area. A transfer device enables the vehicle body to be transferred from the first conveyor system to the second conveyor system. The transfer device includes supports which engage on regions of the vehicle body and at least one is arranged in particular on the highest point of the horizontal and the vehicle body is oriented roof upwards. Also a method for conveying vehicle bodies through a surface treatment plant.

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