Patents Assigned to Knapp Logistic Automation GmbH
  • Patent number: 6907983
    Abstract: A conveying device (1) with change of direction for conveying stock, preferably on pallets (2), along a first conveying line (3) and along a second conveying line (4) oriented in a different direction, and with a transferring system for transferring the pallets from the first to the second conveying line. The transferring system is provided in the form of a driven linear conveying track (5) for receiving the pallet(s) (2) from the first conveying line (3), for linearly advancing it/them on the linear conveying track and for transferring the pallet(s) to the second conveying line (4). The linear conveying track can swivel around an essentially vertical axis (7) between the first and the second conveying line via a driven swivel device (6). The vertical axis is located outside of the conveying track center (m) of the linear conveying track (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 21, 2005
    Assignee: Knapp Logistic Automation GmbH
    Inventors: Karl Freudelsperger, Wilfried Waukmann