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Modular Multi-ring System for Flexible Supply of Workstation

Request number 104.103
Publication date

16-12-2009

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Inventors José Carlos Caldeira, Rui Diogo Rebelo, Pedro Gandra Ribeiro, Fernando Guedes, Luís Guardão, Paulo Sá Marques e Manuel Resende e Pinho (LIREL).

The present invention refers to an automated system for handling and distribution of products in its manufacturing process and to a multi-ring modular system with an overtaking system, allowing to supply the workstations in a flexible and automated manner, making it possible to manufacture products simultaneously with several operative ranges without throttling or productivity losses.

The system is based in a modular frame, comprising curve modules, workstation modules, straight modules, transfer modules, association station modules, pallets, interconnection between sections modules, and a set of complementary components, all incorporated in an articulated form between them. All the system is further controlled and managed by computer software and a programmable automated robot that assures the automated movement and distribution of the products running in the several workstations.