Abstract: Tooling (100) for picking up two-dimensional workpieces comprises a main body (110) and a plurality of holding elements (131, 132) arranged on the main body (110), wherein the holding elements (131, 132) are movable relative to the main body (110) independently of one another. Each of the holding elements (131, 132) is fastened in an end region of an arm (121.1 . . . 10, 122.1 . . . 10). The arms (121, 122) are movable passively relative to the main body (110) along a linear movement path in a longitudinal extension of each particular arm (121, 122). The tooling (100) comprises, for each of the arms (121, 122) a fixing apparatus, by means of which a position of each particular arm (121, 122) along the movement path is fixable. On account of its passive character, the tooling (100) according to the invention is lightweight and can be produced cost-effectively.

Abstract: A cooling system arrangement for allowing cooled storage and cooled transport of foodstuffs. Further, the cold storage device assembly may have a storage volume that includes at least one reservoir chamber formed by a liquid-tight reservoir wall and is at least partially filled with a cold storage medium. Additionally, heat insulation covers the reservoir chamber on the side facing away from the storage volume. The reservoir wall is an integral part of the cold storage device, and a coolant inlet and outlet are arranged thereon. In addition, a heat exchanger through which at least one coolant duct passes is arranged in or on the reservoir chamber so that coolants coming from the coolant inlet flow through the heat exchanger to the coolant outlet and can withdraw heat from the cold storage medium and/or can cause the cold storage medium to freeze in the process.

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrier for a green tyre, comprising a supporting surface for supporting the green tyre, wherein the supporting surface is formed by at least two surface sections, a carrier structure which carries the supporting surface, and at least one supporting element which includes a surface forming one of the at least two surface sections, wherein the at least one supporting element with its surface section is moveable along a path relatively to the others of the at least two surface sections.

Abstract: The invention refers to a ball joint comprising a ball with an attached arm, a proximal shell having a wear surface, and a distal shell having a wear surface and having an opening for passage of the arm. The ball is held between the wear surface of the proximal shell and the wear surface of the distal shell, while the arm is passed through the opening in the distal shell. Furthermore, the ball joint comprises a biasing element by which the proximal shell and the distal shell are biased with a force towards each other, wherein the biasing element is adjustable in order to adjust the force with which the proximal shell and the distal shell are biased towards each other.

Abstract: A centering device (1) for flat workpieces, especially sheet-metal blanks to be processed in a press, comprises a first table, which can be rotated about a first vertical axis, for receiving a workpiece and a second table, which can be rotated about a second vertical axis, for receiving a workpiece. The second table is arranged to the side of the first table, and a support level of the first table coincides substantially with a support level of the second table. The device furthermore comprises a rotation mechanism coupled mechanically to the first table and to the second table allowing the first and the second tables to be rotated jointly about a third vertical axis to form a common supporting surface. In an alternative operating mode, the tables are rotated individually about the spaced vertical axes of rotation and thus move relative to one another.

Abstract: A support system for a scanner comprises a frame and a drum. The drum is made of tempered steel and is mounted on the frame by a roller system. The roller system comprises rollers of hardened steel, or having roller surfaces of hardened steel, that allow the drum to rotate about a rotationally symmetrical axis of the drum. A radiation source and one or more detectors can be secured to the drum for a scanner. Because that the drum is made of tempered steel and the rollers have surfaces of hardened steel, the drum can rotate at a high speed without increasing vibrations, thus allowing examination times of the scanner to be short and preventing vibration-related background signals. Also, noise occurring during use of the scanner is reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device and method for running a warehouse in which objects are stored in a number of stacks in a storage area. The device comprises a collecting device (101) with an intermediate storage (102) and a gripping device (103), which can be displaced as desired over the storage area. The intermediate storage (102) can, in separate receiving steps, be successfully filled from different stacks. The gripping device (103) is formed by two vertically displaceable bars (104, 105) that are situated opposite one another and serves to lift one or more objects from one of the stacks. An improved utilization of the available storage space results by virtue of the fact that only the bars (104, 105) are displaced into the stack space.

Abstract: In a method for processing a laminate, which comprises at least one solid plate, particularly a glass plate, prior to a lamination step at least one location marking is applied to the solid plate and at least one distance and/or angle value of the solid plate is determined with respect to the location marking. Following the lamination step, the laminate is processed, wherein the laminate and a processing tool are automatically positioned relative to each other as a function of the location marking and the at least one distance and/or angle value. Prior to lamination, the solid plate can be easily measured, the edge thereof can be detected both mechanically (such as by a sensor) and without contact (such as optically, by way of a camera), and common, in particular automated, methods can be used for measuring.

Abstract: The invention relates to a machine tool (1) comprising a machine tower (2) which can be displaced in a linear manner along a straight track (13), a tool head (4) which is arranged on the machine tower (2) and a tool (5) which is used to process work pieces. A first mounting device (25) is arranged on a first side of the straight track (13) and a second mounting device (26) is arranged on the other side of the straight track (13) which is opposite the first side. The tool head (4) can be positioned in such a manner that it can selectively process a first work piece in the first mounting device (25) or a second work piece in the second mounting device (26). Initially, the first work piece is mounted in the first mounting device for processing, and the tool head is positioned in such a manner that the first work piece can be processed. During processing, the second work piece is mounted in the second mounting device.

Abstract: A conveyor for transporting work pieces in a press, in particular a press line or multiple-die press, from a first station to a second station adjacent to the first station, comprises at least one lateral beam (300, 400) arranged on a side of the press, essentially extending parallel to a transport direction of the conveyor (52), at least one bar (500) having grippers (502) for gripping the work piece to be transported, whereby the bar (500) is attached to the lateral beam (300, 400) in such a way that it is movable along a longitudinal extension of the beam (300, 400); and for each lateral beam (300, 400) an assembly (100, 200) for supporting the lateral beam (300, 400).

Abstract: The invention relates to a linear guide comprising a rail (100) with profiled elements (101, 102) on two opposite sides, and a roll unit (200). The roll unit (200) and the rails (100) can be displaced in relation to each other in the longitudinal direction of the rails. The roll unit (200) comprises at least two rolls (231, 241) which can run on the profiled elements (101, 102) of the opposite sides of the rail (100). The rolls (231, 241) are mounted on the roll unit (200) by means of prestressed angular ball bearings (236, 246) and can be prestressed in relation to the rails (100) by a pre-determined force. The assembly is play-free even in the event of an increased load due to the prestress in the angular ball bearings (236, 246) and the rolls (231, 241) in relation to the rail (100), ensuring frictionless operation and precise positioning.

Abstract: A transfer system (100) for transporting work pieces in a press (1), comprises a transfer rail (150) having a plurality of grippers (152) for gripping the work pieces, a linear mechanism (110) attachable to a press frame (2) of the press (1) for linearly moving the transfer rail (150) with respect to the press frame (2) and an articulated mechanism (130) for carrying the transfer rail (150), the articulated mechanism (130) comprising at least three parallel swivel axes, whereby the articulated mechanism (130) is attached to the linear mechanism (110) such that it is linearly moveable with respect to the press frame (2). Articulated mechanisms are widely used and cost-effective. They allow for a simple construction of the transfer system. Furthermore, they allow for a very precise control.