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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2008
Filed:
Aug. 02, 2005
Jirou Nakamura, Osaka, JP;
Nobuhiro Hayashi, Shiga, JP;
Masanobu Satou, Shiga, JP;
Daifuku Co., Ltd., , JP;
Abstract
A conveying apparatus formed so as to selectively move a to-be-conveyed object support table () installed on a conveying traveler body () to a lifted position by pushing up the support table by cam rails () laid down in the specific section of a conveying route, wherein the holding function of the to-be-conveyed object support table () at the lifted position is increased to enhance safety. A to-be-latched portion () reciprocatingly moving in a roughly horizontal direction according to a standing/falling motion of the crosslink mechanisms () and latches () for locking automatically engaged with the to-be-latched portion () when the to-be-conveyed object support table () is lifted to a predetermined position are installed on the conveying traveler body () sides of the crosslink mechanisms () liftably supporting the to-be-conveyed object support table (). Unlocking cams () switching the latches () for locking to a lock release attitude according to the traveling of the conveying traveler body () are installed on the cam rails at an end portion of the specific section.