Patent ID: 6588574
Filing Date: 2003-07-08
Classification: B25J,B65D,B65G

Abstract:
A method for automatically loading and unloading piece goods of different shapes, consistencies and masses to/from a permanently installed conveying system, which comprises the steps of:providing a-remote-controlled conveyed-goods pick-up device for automatically picking up the piece goods, the remote-controlled conveyed-goods pick-up device having a pick-up platform with a conveyor belt and side walls; positioning the remote-controlled conveyed-goods pick-up device in a conveying path of the conveying system by a robot; moving the piece goods from the conveying system onto a pick-up platform of the remote-controlled conveyed-goods pick-up device by friction; securing the piece goods, after being picked up on the pick-up platform, by at least one of force and shape against slipping off and falling down until unloading the piece goods; and putting down automatically the piece goods by the remote-controlled conveyed-goods pick-up device at an intended location.