Patents Assigned to MTS Maschinenbau GmbH
  • Publication number: 20240033896
    Abstract: In an automatically operable rack for storing workpieces in ratchet columns with side walls (1.1, 1.2), between which movable ratchets (5) are arranged which serve to hold the workpieces, wherein the ratchets (5) can be brought from a rest position into a working position in which they hold the workpiece, and a locking/unlocking unit is assigned to the last ratchet (5.2), the locking being affected by a rotary movement of the last ratchet (5.2) into its working position, the rotary movement of the last ratchet (5.2) entrains a bolt (9) which is received by a recess (12, 49) when the working position is reached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: MTS MASCHINENBAU GMBH
    Inventor: Eckhard LAIBLE
  • Publication number: 20230246277
    Abstract: In a device for accommodating battery cells stacking columns are to be arranged on the base frame, which stacking columns have rotatable latches which limit a passage for the battery cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2022
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Applicant: MTS Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Eckhard LAIBLE
  • Publication number: 20230050064
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a component storage device for workpieces which are mounted in stacking columns on or at pawls one above the other or next to one another characterized in that the stacking columns are arranged on a movable trolley. Also disclosed is a system for presenting workpieces with the component storage device characterized in that a coordinate system is assigned to the carriage. Further disclosed is a stacking column for storing workpieces on or at pawls one above the other or next to one another, the pawls being provided in or at a frame characterized in that the frame comprises at least two parts which are connected to one another in an articulated manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2022
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Applicant: MTS Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Eckhard LAIBLE
  • Patent number: 11542099
    Abstract: A manually or robotically operable load carrier with at least one stacking column for storing material on top of or next to each other on ratchet elements, which are at least partially associated with a clamping ratchet element is disclosed. Embodiments include a first ratchet element connected by way of a strip to a second ratchet element arranged above or next to the first ratchet element. With embodiments, the clamping ratchet element is connected, firstly, to the first ratchet element, by way of a short strip, and secondly, to the second ratchet element, by way of a long strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: MTS Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Eckhard Laible
  • Patent number: 11111078
    Abstract: A manually or robotically operable load carrier with at least one stacking column for storing material on top of or next to each other on ratchet elements, which are at least partially associated with a clamping ratchet element is disclosed. Embodiments include a first ratchet element connected by way of a strip to a second ratchet element arranged above or next to the first ratchet element. With embodiments, the clamping ratchet element is connected, firstly, to the first ratchet element, by way of a short strip, and secondly, to the second ratchet element, by way of a long strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: MTS Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Eckhard Laible
  • Patent number: 8496127
    Abstract: A method for producing a stacking column (P) for storing storage items above or alongside one another on pawls (13) which are arranged between two side walls (1, 2) such that they can rotate about an axis (12), the side walls (1, 2), pawls (13) and mounting brackets (7) form an assembly for producing stacking columns (P) of varying pitch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: MTS Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Gustav Strobel
  • Publication number: 20110062102
    Abstract: A method for producing a stacking column (P) for storing storage items above or alongside one another on pawls (13) which are arranged between two side walls (1, 2) such that they can rotate about an axis (12), the side walls (1, 2), pawls (13) and mounting brackets (7) form an assembly for producing stacking columns (P) of varying pitch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2008
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: MTS MASCHINENBAU GMBH
    Inventor: Gustav Strobel
  • Patent number: 7878343
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stacking column for holding warehouse items, in particular bodywork parts, on the support arms of ratchet levers, which pivot about a rotational axis from a resting position into a working position. Several ratchet levers are located above one another or next to one another and cooperate with one another. A supporting element, which in the working position lies on or against a preceding ratchet lever, rotates with the latter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: MTS Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Gustav Strobel
  • Patent number: 7210892
    Abstract: The invention relates to a stacking column for storing goods on top of each other or next to each other on pawls (1) which rotate about a rotational axis (2) from an idle position into a working position. The respective successive pawls (1) are mutually coupled by means of at least one link plate (9). In order to reduce the gap or pitch (T) between adjacent pawls (1), the at least one link plate (9) is angular, elbowed or arc-shaped.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Assignee: MTS Maschinenbau, GmbH
    Inventor: Gustay Strobel
  • Patent number: 7070058
    Abstract: A horizontal stacking column used to store articles which are placed next to each other at a reciprocal distance on two-armed rachet levers which are rotationally mounted on two axes of rotation between two wall strips, comprising a carrier arm for holding the article to be stored in addition to a control arm. The axes of rotation form an acute angle (w) with the wall strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2006
    Assignee: MTS Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Gustav Strobel
  • Patent number: 6234743
    Abstract: A stacking column for storing articles comprises a plurality of ratchet elements each having a carrying arm and a control arm. The plurality of ratchet elements are arranged successively in one plane such that the carrying arms of each ratchet element are arranged in one vertically extending plane and the control arm of each ratchet element is arranged in a laterally offset manner relative to the carrying arm of the same ratchet element between any two successive ratchet elements. The control arms of the ratchet elements are also arranged in a laterally alternating manner relative to the one vertically extending plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2001
    Assignee: MTS Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Gustav Strobel
  • Patent number: 5988777
    Abstract: In the case of a stacking column for storing articles one above the other or one beside the other on ratchet elements, which have a stop or supporting part for the articles and are assigned to at least one side wall, it is intended that the ratchet element be assigned a clamping ratchet and that the ratchet element can be secured in its operating position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: mts Maschinenbau GmbH
    Inventor: Heinz Schoeller