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Method and apparatus for the flush transfer of large-surface-area panels of different types of construction to a transporting vehicle

US9718629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

GRENZEBACH MASCHINENBAU GMBH · DE

Inventors

Egbert Wenninger · Rain, DE
Roland Jenning · Tapfheim, DE
Franz Krommer · Mertingen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 17, 2013
Grant date	Aug 1, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 11, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
CPC primaryB62B3/108
WIPO fieldHandling
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Method and apparatus for the flush transfer of large-surface-area panels of different types of construction to a transporting vehicle, having the following features. At least one conveyor for supplying panels of at least one type of construction. At least one pivoting-stack apparatus, having a gripper frame and having adhesion elements fastened thereon. At least one stack framework on a mobile carriage, wherein the latter is connected to at least one transporting vehicle by a switchable coupling. The transporting vehicle is supplied with power, and controlled electronically and/or electrically, by a multiplicity of lines installed in the floor region. An electrically controlled parking brake on each transporting vehicle, for arresting purposes.

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