Patent ID: 7081599
Filing Date: 2006-07-25
Classification: B23K

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for processing workpieces by relative displacement of a plurality of simultaneously operating functional elements in relation to the workpieces being worked on, with a device for the mounting of the functional elements, characterized in that the device has means for keeping the functional elements constantly in that operative position in relation to their workpiece section presently to be processed on the processing path by altering their position during a relative displacement with any desired change of direction, the means having a base with at least one holder for one or more functional units orientatably arranged thereon, the at least one holder including three holders of ring-shaped configuration, arranged one above the other with a common axis of symmetry, mounted on the base by externally located guide rollers, and each individually rotatable by an externally located drive, the functional elements being located in the inner region formed by the holders.