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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 12, 2001
Martin Koini, Sörth, DE;
Günther Nagel, Graben-Neudorf, DE;
ABB Patent GmbH, Ladenburg, DE;
Abstract
A method and an apparatus for automatically loading and unloading piece goods of different shapes, consistencies and masses in a permanently installed conveying system. The relevant piece goods are picked up automatically by a remote controlled apparatus, by the piece goods being gripped by friction by the apparatus and moved onto a pick-up platform belonging to the apparatus. Moreover, the piece goods, after being picked up on the pick-up platform, are secured by force and/or shape against slipping off or falling down until they are unloaded, and the loaded goods being put down automatically by the apparatus at the intended location.