Patent ID: 8307972
Filing Date: 2012-11-13
Classification: B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A feed and removal system for machine tools, with at least one machine tool which with a linearly configured supply device for supplying unmachined workpieces in a transport direction into the region of the front side, with a linearly configured removal device for removing machined workpieces in the transport direction, the supply device and the removal device being arranged vertically one above the other and the loading and unloading position being arranged vertically between the supply device and the removal device, with a loading arm, which is associated with the supply device and the workpiece receiver, and which loading arm is vertically displaceable, rigidly configured and pivotable about a vertical pivot axis and provided with a workpiece carrying device, with an unloading arm, which is associated with the workpiece receiver and the removal device, and which loading arm is vertically displaceable, rigidly configured, pivotable about a vertical pivot axis and provided with a workpiece carrying device and with a lifting device which is vertically displaceable between the supply device and the removal device to selectively close, in each case, a gap in the supply device and the removal device.