Single unit for unloading, handling and unloading material from operating machines.

摘要

Disclosed is a unit (1) for loading on and unloading from operating machines or machine tools (2) pieces (3) to be worked and worked pieces (3). The unit consists of a first accumulation means or storage unit (9) for holding pieces (3) to be worked, handling means (12, 13m, 14, 15, 16) for moving said pieces (3), and a second accumulation means (10) for storing worked pieces (3). The accumulation means and the handling means are all arranged on a common supporting frame (4). The unit is designed to fit inside a single standard container for transport. The accumulation means may be flat horizontal surfaces one above the other. The handling means may be a prehensile apparatus that moves between a pick position and a release position.