Container Change System
Changing containers without affecting the manufacturing process

Description

The container change system is built in such a way that the space available can be optimally used and the unloading robot does not need a 7th axis even if there are several component variants. The worker also has shorter distances to unload the components.

The basis module consists of the chain conveyor elements, the unloading fork and the base frame. The system can be operated independently via its own control as well as externally via the system control. Any number of basis modules can be put together. Due to our type of design, a compact addition of containers of several types or models is possible.

Function Type 1

The container on the unloading module is situated in a predefined position. The worker/robot can take parts out of the container irrespective of the loading and unloading procedure of the Container Change System.

The loading and unloading procedure of the Container Change System starts with the loading of a full container by means of a forklift. The driver of the forklift has to activate a relese. After putting the full container down this must be confirmed if necessary and the empty container has to be taken out with a forklift.

If the container on the unloading fork is empty, the unloading fork moves to the "empty" level. The chain conveyor module puts the container into "empty" position.

When the empty container is in position, the unloading fork sinks to the "full" level, the chain conveyor module drives the full container onto the unloading fork. The unloading fork moves to the unloading level. The pushing of the containers (e.g. by means of the forklift) will be prevented by means of controlled pawls.
The sequence is basically the same for unloading process by an industrial robot.



Variants

There are three container changing system variants.

Type 3 is with or without operator protection and has vertical rotation for mix of two derivates.


Type 4 is with horizontal rotation.