Abstract: A conveying apparatus capable for conveying a magnetic workpiece at high speed with low vibration and low noise, superior in durability, and capable of achieving a reduction in driving force. The conveying apparatus includes a non-magnetic rail having a guide surface for slidably guiding a first surface of a workpiece, a non-magnetic belt having a conveying surface in contact with a second surface of the workpiece and movable along the rail, driving means for running the non-magnetic belt in circulation, and a rotatable roller whose peripheral surface is in contact with the surface of the non-magnetic belt opposite to the feeding surface. Provided in the roller is a magnet adapted to generate a magnetic force having a component force for causing the second surface of the workpiece to be attracted to the roller through the intermediation of the non-magnetic belt and a component force for bringing the first surface of the workpiece into contact with the rail.

Abstract: A conveying device which is capable of conveying a magnetic workpiece at high speed with low vibration and low noise and which makes it possible to perform a highly accurate positioning. The conveying device includes a non-magnetic rail which has a guide surface for slidably guiding a first surface of the workpiece and a non-magnetic conveying belt which has a conveying surface coming into contact with a second surface of the workpiece and which is movable along the rail. The belt is driven to rotate by a driving device. A magnet is arranged at a position opposite to the rail with the belt therebetween and generates a magnetic force having a component force which causes the second surface of the workpiece to be brought into close contact with the belt and a component force which causes the first surface of the workpiece to be brought into contact with the rail.