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Overhead conveying device having support framework modules

  • US 9,908,575 B2
  • Filed: 05/22/2014
  • Issued: 03/06/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/05/2013
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An overhead conveying device for integration in an assembly plant in order to transport components, said overhead conveying device comprising:

  • a supporting framework having a length greater than 5 m and a width greater than 2 m;

    a conveying device mounted on the supporting framework, wherein the supporting framework and the conveying device form a conveying corridor, in which components can be transported in a direction of the conveying corridor from an input point to an output point; and

    support columns supporting the supporting framework wherein a free space suitable for component assembly and/or component transport and which can be walked and/or driven through is formed beneath the supporting framework wherein the supporting framework is formed from at least two supporting framework modules arranged one after another in the direction of the conveying corridor;

    wherein the supporting framework modules are designed in the manner of a spatial truss and include longitudinally and transversely oriented and diagonal and upright interconnected supporting beam elements having a closed tubular cross-section.

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