Device for handling a workpiece during a shaping process

Details Device for handling a workpiece during a shaping process Device for handling a workpiece during a shaping process

2004-05-08

2008-12-30

Tolan, Edward (Department: 3725)

Metal deforming

With means to handle work or product

By gripper and/or endless chain

C072S361000, C072S421000, C072S466000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07469568

ABSTRACT:
A device for handling a workpiece during a shaping process includes at least one gripping mechanism having at least two gripping elements that can move relative to one another for grasping the workpiece; at least one conveying device for conveying the gripping mechanism or at least one support apparatus to which the gripping mechanism is or may be attached; and at least one rotary drive for rotating the gripping mechanism about a rotational axis that extends through the gripping mechanism, and/or for rotating at least one of the gripping elements about a rotational axis that extends through the gripping element. The conveying device and the gripping mechanism can be connected to one another in a flexible manner in a flexible state while being positioned relative to one another in a rigid manner at least in one three-dimensional direction.

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