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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 08, 2009
Filed:
Sep. 22, 2003
Yukihiro Hanaoka, Nagano, JP;
Yukihiro Hanaoka, Nagano, JP;
Tsubaki Seiko, Inc., Nagano, JP;
Abstract
A stocker apparatus includes a first tray stock section () for storing a plurality of empty trays (), a second tray stock section () for storing the plurality of empty trays () loaded with products, tray supporting means () provided in the first tray stock section () and the second tray stock section () for mounting the trays () thereon, and lifting and lowering means for lifting and lowering the tray supporting means (). The stocker apparatus further includes carrier means () for carrying the loaded tray to the second tray stock section (). The stocker apparatus further includes an outer wall constituting member covering the first tray stock section () and the second tray stock portion () for shielding the first tray stock section () and the second tray stock section () from an external atmosphere.