FLEXIBLE PRODUCTION SYSTEM Russian patent published in 2014 - IPC B23Q41/02 

FIELD: process engineering.

SUBSTANCE: proposed system comprises control system, computer-aided instrumental support system and at least one flexible production section. The latter comprises processing equipment supported by transport storaging system (TSS) including at least one carrier turning about vertical axis and having cellular sections arranged along carrier periphery to turn independently there about. Besides it comprises means to interchange cargoes between said carrier and processing equipment. To increase efficiency and quality of said interchange, said sections are configured by placing cargo-bearing cells in columns with access zone extending inside the carrier at its initial position or radially. Every said section is secured in turn holder case to turn independently about holder turn axis to horizontal position and further extension therefrom. Said cells are equipped with means to lock cargoes at preset position. Said carrier can turn to some preset positions in number of sections and is equipped with turn drive and controlled locking means. Said comprises means to interchange cargoes between said carrier and processing equipment comprises transceivers with at least one channel of sections extension and return arranged opposite the processing equipment and industrial robots.

EFFECT: higher efficiency, better cargo exchange.

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