Patent ID: 6612011
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: B23P,B23Q,Y10T

Abstract:
A flexible work station for processing first and second different types of components, the station comprising:a component feed device; a plurality of movable positioning devices with clamping means for clamping the components, said positioning devices being positioning devices of different types including a first type positioning device having first component type specific mounts and a second component type positioning device having second component type specific mounts, said positioning devices of different type being interchangeable in position; a transport device which transports the components from said component feed device to said positioning devices, wherein said transport device has a plurality of replaceable type-related gripping tools including a first set of tools for gripping a first type component and a second set of tools for gripping a second type component, said transport device being arranged between said component feed device and said positioning devices; a gripper rest attached either to said positioning devices or the components for supporting said gripping tools of the associated component type.