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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 25, 2014
Filed:
Sep. 10, 2012
Katsuhiko Yoshino, Kitayushu, JP;
Katsuhiko Yoshino, Kitayushu, JP;
Kabushiki Kaisha Yaskawa Denki, Kitakyushu-Shi, JP;
Abstract
A carrier device according to embodiments includes: a swivel arm that is provided on a base installed on an installation surface to be able to swivel around a central axis and whose leading ends can pass on a circular orbit; and turn tables that are attached to the leading ends of the swivel arm and can carry a predetermined workpiece while placing thereon the workpiece between a working position and a carrying in/out position provided on the circular orbit. The turn table is rotated by an integral multiple of 360 degrees with respect to the installation surface while the turn table is moving from the working position to the carrying in/out position by swiveling the swivel arm.