Abstract: The invention discloses a method and a production installation for producing a sub-assembly consisting of a plurality of parts joined together, in which the first part (1) and second part (2) are removed from a parts delivery site in the vicinity of a transport device and deposited oriented in position on one of a plurality of parts transport carriers of the transport device, and subsequently together with the parts transport carrier transported to an assembly station. The parts transport carrier is stopped in the assembly station in a holding position, whereupon the parts (1, 2), oriented towards one another, are moved by means of a vertical positioning device (200a, 200b) together from a transport position on the parts transport carrier into a preparation position, then positioned relative to one another, clamped and then joined to form a sub-assembly, whereupon the joined subassembly is again deposited on one of a plurality of parts transport carriers and transported away thereby.

Abstract: The invention relates to a separating mechanism (12) for conveying and separating elongate parts (2) from a part quantity in a conveying direction extending transversely to their longitudinal extension, comprising a pick-up region (41) and a discharge region (51) for elongate parts (2) separated from the part quantity disposed above it, with at least one endlessly circulating, driveable conveyor element (47) extending between the pick-up region (41) and the discharge region (51), which has driver elements (46) disposed one after the other in the conveying direction (9) and extending parallel with one another transversely to the conveying direction (9). Every driver element (46) has on its external face directed towards the pick-up region (41) a recessed groove with an approximately trapezoidal cross-section extending in its longitudinal direction and open in the direction towards the pick-up region (41) for accommodating elongate parts (2) as and when necessary.

Abstract: The invention relates to a production line (1) for assembling and/or processing components (3) transported on workpiece holders (2), incorporating several conveyor sections (5, 6a, 6b, 6c) disposed one after the other, each of which has at least one separate forward feed mechanism (15; 51) which is independent of the adjacent conveyor sections (5, 6a, 6b, 6c) and at least one co-operating guide mechanism with two oppositely lying guide tracks (20), along which the workpiece holder (2) disposed between them, incorporating guide elements to provide a height and lateral guiding action, can be moved and positioned.

Abstract: The invention describes an installation (1) for processing and/or assembling of components (2) with a conveying device (5, 6) connecting several workstations to one another, which, on a supporting frame (3) comprises a guidance device (13, 14) for a continuous surrounding conveying element (7, 8) with receptacles (15) for these components (2). This installation comprises parallel-running and at a preset distance (38) arranged guidance devices (13, 14) of at least two conveying devices (5, 6). The guidance devices (13, 14) or respectively the conveying devices (5, 6) are thereby secured by connecting devices (37, 134), in a direction extending transversely to the conveying direction, in a position at a distance (38) from one another.

Abstract: The invention describes an arrangement (1) for the handling of components ) with a gripping device (3) which is displaceably mounted via a displacing drive (10) along a guide path (8). The gripping device (3) comprises two gripper fingers (28,29) which are displaceable relative to each other, and an adjusting drive (6) and also a measuring device (44). Associated with a gripper finger (28,29) is an adjusting element (34), which is connected via a link arrangement (39) with the gripper finger (28,29). The adjusting element (34) is displaceably mounted along a guide path or respectively its guide columns (26,27) aligned vertically to the guide path of the gripper finger (28,29), and is movably connected with the adjusting drive (6).

Abstract: An arrangement for feeding parts, which comprises a storage bin for the parts, a conveyor for moving the parts from the storage bin in a feeding direction, apparatus for orienting the moving parts arranged rearwardly of the conveyor in the feeding direction and comprising different conveyor paths, and a distributor associated with the orienting apparatus, the distributor including a transfer device capable of assuming respective positions cooperating with respective ones of the conveyor paths, a drive for imparting the respective transfer positions to the transfer device, a control for the drive, and a monitor ascertaining characteristic data of the parts and transmitting the data to the control whereby the transfer device is driven into a respective one of the transfer positions in response to the data.

Abstract: A conveyor arrangement for assembly parts comprises a rectilinear vibratory conveyor track comprising two conveyor track parts constituting guide members for the assembly parts, a device for feeding the assembly parts to the conveyor track, a base plate separate from the feeding device and supporting the rectilinear conveyor track, vibrating drive mounting the conveyor track on the base plate, and the guide members being adjustably displaceable in relation to the base plate.

Abstract: A conveyor arrangement useful in an assembly machine for conveying an element in a conveying direction, the element having a guide member arranged thereon and defining a lateral side face, and the conveyor arrangement comprising a track for laterally guiding the element and rollers for advancing the element in the conveying direction associated therewith, the guide track being constituted by the rollers associated with the lateral side face of the element and a lateral guide track for the guide member, the guide track being spaced transversely to the conveying direction from the rollers and extending oppositely thereto in relation to the lateral side face of the element, and the guide member being arranged for guidance along the guide track without play.

Abstract: A wire coiler comprising an elongated coil support, gripping device holding the coil support for rotation therewith, a drive connected to the gripping device for rotating the gripping device, the drive having an axis extending parallel to the direction of elongation of the coil support, a control for the drive, a device for guiding and feeding the wire to the coil support, and an adjustment drive connected and responsive to the rotating drive control, the adjustment drive cooperating with the wire guiding and feeding device for adjustably positioning the same in directions parallel to the direction of elongation of the coil support and relative thereto.

Abstract: An assembly line with a succession of work stations for assembling, or working on, workpieces and parts, which comprises a conveyor for conveying pallets carrying the workpieces and parts along an elongated path to the succession of work stations, each pallet having a length extending in the direction of said path, the elongated conveyor path having two parallel path portions having respective center lines, the work stations having sides between the parallel path portions and extending in said direction and the conveyor being comprised of a conveyor section in each work station, each conveyor section having a length extending in the direction of the path, the two parallel conveyor path portions being spaced apart a distance corresponding substantially to the pallet and conveyor section lengths, and each work station being equipped with its own conveyor drive and manipulating devices for assembling, or working on, the workpieces and parts.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a screw into a workpiece, which comprises a support stand, a rotating drive mounted on the support stand, a replaceable flywheel mass, a coupling between the rotating drive and the flywheel mass for transmitting a rotary motion from the drive to the flywheel mass, a holder for a screwdriver keyed to the flywheel mass for rotation therewith whereby the screw may be driven into the workpiece in a screw driving direction, an adjustment drive for adjustably positioning the holder in relation to the rotating drive in said direction, a device for blocking a recoil of the holder in a direction opposite to the screw driving direction, the recoil blocking device being arranged between the support stand and the holder, and a control for selectively operating the recoil blocking device at least during the recoil of the holder.