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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 25, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2008
Thomas Ruggaber, Reutlingen, DE;
Joerg Robbin, Ammerbuch, DE;
Thomas Ruggaber, Reutlingen, DE;
Joerg Robbin, Ammerbuch, DE;
Eisenmann AG, , DE;
Abstract
A skid for supporting at least one object which is conveyable in a conveying direction inside a conveyor installation comprises at least two support runners disposed parallel to one another. Running means different from the support runners are fastened to the skid. In addition, a transfer station for transferring an above-mentioned skid from conveying means to a guide structure is specified. Also specified are a self-propelling drive unit with a chassis and a coupling device by means of which a skid can be coupled detachably to the chassis, a drive system for driving a skid and a conveyor installation, in which a drive unit is provided inside a conveying area.