Method for handling flexible mat-like workpieces

US9925670B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• J.SCHMALZ GMBH · DE

Inventors

• Thomas Eisele · Fluorn-Winzeln, DE
• Harald Kuolt · Deilingen, DE
• Marcus Eberle · Lauterburg, DE
• Walter Dunkmann · Altensteig, DE
• Aline Defranceski · Horb, DE
• Florian Fritz · Rimbach, DE
• Hermann Reinisch · Erbendorf, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 2, 2015
• Grant date: Mar 27, 2018
• Expiry date: Jan 9, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B25J15/0616
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for the handling of flexible and/or mat-like workpieces (30, 30a) with a holding device (10) comprising the steps of: picking up the workpiece (30, 30a) from an initial configuration with activated gripping devices (18); and displacing the gripping devices (18) relative to each other to deform the workpiece (30, 30a) into a desired freeform, further wherein the holding force before or during the displacement of the gripping devices (18) is reduced on each gripping device (18) so that the first sections (34) of the workpiece (30, 30a) during its deformation slide along the contact surface (20) and the second sections (36) of the workpiece (30, 30a) are fixed by the gripping devices (18) on the bearing surface (20).