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The patent badge is an abbreviated version of the USPTO patent document. The patent badge covers the following: Patent number, Date patent was issued, Date patent was filed, Title of the patent, Applicant, Inventor, Assignee, Attorney firm, Primary examiner, Assistant examiner, CPCs, and Abstract. The patent badge does contain a link to the full patent document (in Adobe Acrobat format, aka pdf). To download or print any patent click here.
Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 1996
Filed:
Oct. 01, 1993
Applicant:
Inventor:
Claude Doche, Claix, FR;
Assignee:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B65G / ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
414331 ; 414416 ; 414217 ; 414939 ; 414937 ; 118500 ; 224270 ; 224272 ;
Abstract
According to the present invention, a system for storing and distributing flat objects to different working stations is provided. The system comprises storage modules (2), transportation or conveying modules (4, 4A) and distribution modules (5). All these modules are placed alongside one another to form a continuous chain. Each module has fixed or mobile rollers (7) constituting two superimposed displacement tracks for operating in two opposite directions. Portable racks (20) are also provided. Particular utility is found in storage and transportation of boxes containing silicon wafers.