Abstract: An apparatus (14) for the transfer of at least one part (38) to be deposited on an immobilised pallet (12) comprises a transporter (42) equipped with a gripping device (50) and adapted to grasp the part (38) on a distributor (40), displace it and deposit it in a positioning tool (54), and a manipulator (60) equipped with a gripper (62) and adapted to grasp the part in a precise position in the positioning tool (54), displace it and deposit it in a precise position in a positioning receptacle (64) carried by the pallet (12).

Abstract: An installation comprises part-carrying pallets (10) of general rectangular shape which are displaced in elementary modules (46) under the frictional action of at least one drive run (50), displacement of the pallets being effected by way of rolling means (32) provided on the pallet and rolling on the respective bottoms of the modules. The pallet (10) comprises a body (12) below which are mounted idler wheels (26) disposed horizontally to provide for guiding and/or driving of the pallet, each module (46) comprises at least one guide rail (62) defining a circulation path of selected shape and made of an elastically deformable material, in such a way that during the displacement of the pallet on a module the guide rail (62) exercises an elastic return force against at least one idler wheel (26) of the pallet in such a way as to urge at least one drive portion (18) of the pallet into elastic contact against the drive run of the module.

Abstract: An installation for the circulation of part-carrying pallets (12), comprising a support frame (12) for supporting modules (14) for circulation of the pallets, and comprising at least one vertical frame arrangement (16) formed by a rigid mecano-welded structure from standard profile members (20, 22, 24, 26), as well as boxes (18) each formed by a mecano-welded structure from standard profile members (42, 46, 48) and capable of being removably fixed on respective sides of the vertical frame arrangement (16). Each of the boxes (18) comprises an upper surfaced portion (44) capable of receiving at least one module and a lower portion (40) provided with adjustable feet (50) for regulating the horizontality of the upper surfaced portion. Application to the production of parts by assembly and/or machining.