Abstract: The invention is directed to a device (1) for automatically loading workpiece palette (2) with delicate workpieces (3), the workpiece palette (2) having straight cords (6) disposed in a grid- and/or comb-like manner with free spaces (7) between the rods (6). In order to hold the workpiece palette (2) a palette gripper (12) is provided, which lowers an empty workpiece palette (2) from a lowering position (13) lying above the empty positioning surface (9) through the plane of the latter into a receiving position (14) lying below the positioning surface (9), the receiving region (15) of the workpiece palette (2) being lower than the plane of the positioning surface (9). When the workpiece palette (2) has been lowered, the workpieces (3) are laid on the positioning surface (9). The palette gripper (12) raises the workpiece palette (2) out of the receiving position (14) such that the workpieces (3) are also raised.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically extracting objects individually from containers comprises a stand, beneath which a container having the objects that are to be extracted can be erected; an extractor arm movably disposed on the stand in the area above the container; a device for axially extending and retracting the extractor arm; and a device for guiding the grasping element of the extractor arm to various areas in the container interior. In order to attain reliable emptying of the container, especially in the rim areas and corners, a holding device for the extractor arm is provided, which is connected to the stand via a cardan joint suspension system. A drive mechanism is provided for the longitudinal displacement of the extractor arm relative to the holding device, as are further drive mechanisms for pivoting the holding device in two vertical planes at right angles to one another.