Apparatus and method for transporting springs, and machine for producing a string of pocket springs

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PATENT NO 9713836
APP PUB NO 20160311010A1
SERIAL NO

15105704

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An apparatus for transporting springs comprises a transport device configured to receive a spring and a retaining mechanism configured to retain the spring received by the transport device. The retaining mechanism has at least one retaining member which comprises a magnetic material and which is mounted to be displaceable relative to the transport device. The apparatus comprises a release mechanism configured to release the spring received by the transport device. The release mechanism is configured to cause a relative displacement between the transport device and the at least one retaining member. The invention also relates to a method of transporting springs.

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SPUHL GMBH9300 WITTENBACH

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Liechti, Urs Goldach, CH 5 4

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