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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 2017
Filed:
Oct. 28, 2014
Spuhl Gmbh, Wittenbach, CH;
Urs Liechti, Goldach, CH;
Spühl GmbH, Wittenbach, CH;
Abstract
An apparatus for transporting springs comprises a transport device configured to receive a spring and a retaining mechanism configured to retain the spring received by the transport device. The retaining mechanism has at least one retaining member which comprises a magnetic material and which is mounted to be displaceable relative to the transport device. The apparatus comprises a release mechanism configured to release the spring received by the transport device. The release mechanism is configured to cause a relative displacement between the transport device and the at least one retaining member. The invention also relates to a method of transporting springs.