Patent ID: 6681920
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: B65G,C25D

Abstract:
A device for the automated handling, interim buffering, and conveying of suspendable manufacturing components in a conveying direction, whereby the components are suspended from successively arranged racks, each rack comprising:a crossbeam for supporting the suspendable manufacturing components; two oppositely arranged, inwardly directed bars disposed above and at lateral ends of said crossbeam, wherein groves are formed beneath said inwardly directed bars so that said inwardly directed bars may support the load of the rack; joining elements disposed at the lateral ends of the crossbeam, wherein said joining elements join multiple racks together and introduce a torque to resist rotation of the rack during transport; at least one contact surface on the front and back side of the rack, wherein said at least one contact surface meets at least one neighboring rack surface when successive racks ar joined in series; fastening devices disposed on an underside of the rack wherein said fastening devices hold the suspended components; and at least one support surface disposed at the lateral ends on top of the rack; wherein the rack is lifted and supported by said inwardly directed bars when multiple racks are joined in series by said joining elements for transport.