DEVICE FOR TRANSPORTING VEHICLE BODIES Russian patent published in 2016 - IPC B62D65/18 B65G17/12 

FIELD: machine building.

SUBSTANCE: device comprises an endless transmission (10) which forms loaded arm (42) and an empty branch (44), and guiding device (6, 8) for an endless transmission which comprises a first bypass element (46) and second flow element (48). Endless transmission carries a plurality of connecting links (58) which are disposed and oriented so that they can interact with existing car body (4) via standard fixing nodes. Connecting links are connected to an endless transmission with an infinite possibility of tipping axis (52, 54). This device further comprises means (72, 74) which are arranged so that connecting links are transported together with loaded arm in operating position and in with tilted blank arm with respect to it rest position. Said means comprise tilting device (72) at a first end (12) endless transmission whereby connecting links (58) from its working position tip over in rest position, and sets device (74) at the second end (14) of an endless transmission whereby connecting links (58) from its rest position tip over in operating position.

EFFECT: reduced energy consumption and device size.

10 cl, 17 dwg