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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 26, 2004
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2002
LOH Optikmaschinen AG, , DE;
Abstract
The invention relates to a device for loading and unloading optical workpieces, for an optical machine. The device comprises a loading arm ( ) which is pivotally driven about an axis (A) and is pivoted in controlled movement sequences on the optical machine between a workpiece magazine ( ) and the operating position. The outer end of the loading arm is provided with a device ( ) for receiving and placing workpieces. According to the invention, the swivelling axis of the loading arm is the central axis of a spindle ( ) which rotates in both directions of rotation (D , X ) and which can be driven linearly in a lifting motion in both axial directions (X , X ) by means of drive elements, as well as guided in guide elements in a rotating and displacing manner. The loading arm ( ) is fixed to the spindle.