Apparatus and method for transporting springs, and machine for producing a string of pocket springs
US9713836B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 28, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0232
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for transporting springs comprises a transport device configured to receive a spring and a retaining mechanism configured to retain the spring received by the transport device. The retaining mechanism has at least one retaining member which comprises a magnetic material and which is mounted to be displaceable relative to the transport device. The apparatus comprises a release mechanism configured to release the spring received by the transport device. The release mechanism is configured to cause a relative displacement between the transport device and the at least one retaining member. The invention also relates to a method of transporting springs.
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