Patent ID: 8944745
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: B23P

Abstract:
1. A carrier device that holds and transfers a plurality of works arranged at even intervals and at least two different lengths relative to a common horizontal plane defined by the carrier device, such that the plurality of works are supplied to a supply portion, the device comprising: a plurality of retaining portions disposed above the plurality of works that hold the plurality of works; a retaining base portion to which the plurality of retaining portions is connected; and a controller, wherein the retaining base portion includes a plurality of sliding portions that allow the plurality of retaining portions to approach each other or separate from each other in an arrangement direction of the works, wherein the plurality of retaining portions each includes at least two engaging parts that disengage with the works independently, wherein the at least two engaging parts are configured to be divided into at least two groups corresponding to the at least two different lengths, and wherein the controller causes the plurality of sliding portions and the at least two engaging parts to supply the plurality of works to the supply portion at predetermined different intervals for the at least two groups.