Abstract: A positioning means for objects and more particularly for pneumatic handling devices, has positioning means for positioning in at least one direction in space. The positioner means (33) engage a holding device (17, 30 and 34) for the object (10 and 11) to be positioned which by way of a pneumatic setting member arrangement (23) is connected with the holding device (17, 30 and 34), the direction of setting of the setting member arrangement (23) matching the or one of the directions of movement of the positioner means (33). The setting member arrangement (23) for precision positioning comprises at least one contracting member, which has a contracting hose (26) extending between two head pieces (24 and 25) and performing a longitudinal contraction on being subjected to an internal pressure.

Abstract: A handling device is proposed, in particular for handling boards and foils, with a number of suction grippers located in a plane. A suction plate (10) is provided which is made of a porous material or sintered material and a suction pressure can be applied to said suction plate, where said suction plate is equipped with openings (19) permitting passage of the suction grippers (18). In addition, positioning means (23) are provided so that in a first position setting, the suction grippers (18) extend past the suction surface (15) of the suction plate (10) and so that in a second position setting, the suction grippers (18) are set back into the openings (19) in such a manner that they no longer extend past the suction surface (15) of the suction plate (10).

Abstract: A handling device is proposed, in particular for handling boards and foils, with a number of suction grippers located in a plane. A suction plate (10) is provided which is made of a porous material or sintered material and a suction pressure can be applied to said suction plate, where said suction plate is equipped with openings (19) permitting passage of the suction grippers (18). In addition, positioning means (23) are provided so that in a first position setting, the suction grippers (18) extend past the suction surface (15) of the suction plate (10) and so that in a second position setting, the suction grippers (18) are set back into the openings (19) in such a manner that they no longer extend past the suction surface (15) of the suction plate (10).