公开(公告)号：US5127787A

公开(公告)日：1992-07-07

申请号：US528226

申请日：1990-05-24

申请人： Wilbert D. Beck ,  Mark D. Stapels ,  David L. Stapels ,  Gregory A. Stapels ,  Michael G. Yocum ,  James D. Scannell

发明人： Wilbert D. Beck ,  Mark D. Stapels ,  David L. Stapels ,  Gregory A. Stapels ,  Michael G. Yocum ,  James D. Scannell

IPC分类号： B65G25/02 ,  B65G49/04

CPC分类号： B65G25/02 ,  B65G49/0445

摘要： A "lift and carry" transfer apparatus is provided for transferring or "indexing" a workpiece between successive work stations in a multi-operation process. The transfer apparatus includes a modular support structure from which a generally elongated shuttle assembly is horizontally supported. A first drive mechanism is provided for generating a predetermined amount of reciprocable rectilinear vertical movement of the shuttle assembly through a predetermined range of motion. The transfer apparatus further includes structure for selectively indexing the workpiece along a horizontal plane relative to the shuttle assembly. In particular, a second drive mechanism is provided for generating rectilinear horizontal motion of the workpiece. A programmable controller is provided for selectively controlling the actuation of the first and second drive mechanisms.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种“提升和携带”传送装置，用于在多操作过程中在连续工作站之间传送或“分度”工件。 传送装置包括模块化的支撑结构，大体上细长的梭组件从该支撑结构水平地支撑。 第一驱动机构被提供用于产生穿梭组件的预定量的往复直线垂直运动通过预定的运动范围。 传送装置还包括用于相对于梭组件沿水平面选择性地分度工件的结构。 特别地，提供了用于产生工件的直线水平运动的第二驱动机构。 提供了可编程控制器，用于选择性地控制第一和第二驱动机构的致动。