Handling device
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1. A handling device for handling and storing parts, said device comprising:
- a lifting module for lifting and lowering pallets;
a storage module for storing pallets;
a plurality of vertically stacked storage places provided at different levels within said storage module for receiving pallets at said different levels;
a presentation module configured for supporting a pallet in a predefined position;
at least one gantry carrying at least one slider for transferring a part between a pallet being in said predefined position of said presentation module and at least one location external to said handling device; and
at least one towing drive carrying a plurality of drivers that engage with driver supports provided on the pallets, so as to allow moving pallets between said lifting module, said storage module and said presentation module in horizontal direction.
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Abstract
A handling device for handling of parts is disclosed. The handling device comprises a storage module within which a plurality of support locations are provided in a stacked way for supporting pallets on different levels. The handling device further comprises a presentation module for handling and presentation of parts being linked for transferring parts with at least one station assigned thereto. Further, a transport device for moving pallets between the lifting module, the storage module and the presentation module is provided.
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17 Claims
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1. A handling device for handling and storing parts, said device comprising:
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a lifting module for lifting and lowering pallets;
a storage module for storing pallets;
a plurality of vertically stacked storage places provided at different levels within said storage module for receiving pallets at said different levels;
a presentation module configured for supporting a pallet in a predefined position;
at least one gantry carrying at least one slider for transferring a part between a pallet being in said predefined position of said presentation module and at least one location external to said handling device; and
at least one towing drive carrying a plurality of drivers that engage with driver supports provided on the pallets, so as to allow moving pallets between said lifting module, said storage module and said presentation module in horizontal direction.
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2. A handling device for handling and storing parts, said device comprising:
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a lifting module for lifting and lowering pallets;
a storage module for storing pallets;
a plurality of vertically stacked storage places provided at different levels within said storage module for receiving pallets at said different levels;
a presentation module configured for supporting a pallet in a predefined position;
at least one transfer module being linked with said presentation module being configured for transferring a part between a pallet being in said predefined position of presentation module and at least one location external to said handling device; and
at least one drive linking said lifting module, said storage module and said presentation module for moving pallets therebetween. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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