Method and apparatus for storing and handling trays for workpieces
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Oct 27, 1987
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Nov 12, 1985
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Nov 12, 1985
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The invention relates to an apparatus and method for handling and storing a plurality of workpieces on trays. A storage rack is provided and a plurality of trays may be stored in vertical stacked relationship. A trackway is provided for transferring trays into and from the storage rack and transfer mechanism is provided for transferring simultaneously a plurality of workpieces to or from individual rows on the trays. Rotatable support arms are engageable with the vertically stacked trays to support the trays above the lowermost tray so that the lowermost tray can slide into or out of the storage rack. The support arms move into operative or inoperative position when the lowermost tray is in a partially withdrawn position.
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