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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2025
Filed:
Jul. 11, 2023
Abb Schweiz Ag, Baden, CH;
José Rodrigues, Bad Homburg, DE;
ABB Schweiz AG, Baden, CH;
Abstract
A production line for processing a workpiece in successive steps comprises a plurality of workstations, each of which is adapted for carrying out therein an associated one of said steps, and conveyor means for conveying the workpiece from one of said workstations to a successive one. At least the last one of said steps is a step of painting the workpiece. At least two workstations associated to steps immediately succeeding each other are not adjacent to each other. The conveying means comprise a trolley for transferring the workpiece from the first of said at least two workstations to the second, and the trolley comprises a dust-proof compartment for receiving the workpiece.