Patent ID: 10464760

Abstract:
The invention relates to a method and device for turning large-area panels, in particular glass panels, in extreme oversize of the order of magnitude of more than 40 meters in length and over 6 meters in width, wherein pick-up from the bath side or from the air side is possible, the method comprising the following features: a) the glass panels (2) delivered on conveyor rollers of a transport device (3) are gripped by means of a plurality of stacking robots (1) that extend for the entire length of the glass panel (2) and are installed on respective robot base frames (19) on the air side or on the bath side by means of pivotable suction frames (6) and suction cups (5) fastened thereto, b) the glass panel (2) gripped in this manner is pivoted jointly by the plurality of stacking robots and set down on a stacking shelf (4).