Global Patent Index - EP 1026109 B1

EP 1026109 B1 20030806 - Process and device for the distribution of work-pieces at predetermined distances

Title (en)

Process and device for the distribution of work-pieces at predetermined distances

Title (de)

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Zuteilen von Werkstücken in vorgegebenen Abständen

Title (fr)

Procédé et dispositif pour distribuer des pièces d'oeuvres à d' intervalles prédéterminés

Publication

EP 1026109 B1 20030806 (DE)

Application

EP 99102006 A 19990201

Priority

EP 99102006 A 19990201

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP1026109A1] A pre-defined number of consecutive workpieces are transported over a given distance in a direction at right angles to their length axis following the orientation step, until a pre-determined cover layer is formed, and then this layer is lifted clear of its support surface and laid down again. The preferably elongated workpieces are spaced apart at given intervals and oriented so that their length axis is at right angles to the transport direction. The workpieces are then transported to a position above a support surface, upon which they are laid. An Independent claim is also included for the sorting machine, containing two synchronized conveyors (10) with support rails (11) moving backwards and forwards at right angles to the transport direction.

IPC 1-7

B65G 57/18; B27M 3/00; B27F 7/00; B65G 57/26

IPC 8 full level

B27M 3/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B27M 3/0073 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB IT NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1026109 A1 20000809; EP 1026109 B1 20030806; DE 59906499 D1 20030911

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99102006 A 19990201; DE 59906499 T 19990201