EP1182138A1 - Device for assembling products like compact disc cases - Google Patents

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EP1182138A1
EP1182138A1 EP01401808A EP01401808A EP1182138A1 EP 1182138 A1 EP1182138 A1 EP 1182138A1 EP 01401808 A EP01401808 A EP 01401808A EP 01401808 A EP01401808 A EP 01401808A EP 1182138 A1 EP1182138 A1 EP 1182138A1
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  • the present invention relates to the field of special machines for product assembly, in particular packaging.
  • One of the rooms is generally formed by a blank of cut cardboard, and folded during or after the manufacturing phase assembly.
  • the problem is to allow the unstacking of rigid articles and depositing it on a support such than a cardboard side, with fast and reliable equipment.
  • the invention relates according to its most general acceptance equipment for assembly of products comprising at least one rigid thin piece of a first type [including a compact disc tray] glued to a flat piece of a second type [in particular a case formed by a pre-cut side in cardboard], comprising at least one suction mat for transporting parts planes of the second type, at least one charger for feeding a gripping device with the parts of the first type and at least one device for gripping comprising a rotary table rotating around a transverse axis parallel to the plate, the plate rotary supporting a plurality of suction cup supports for gripping parts of the first type and removing them on parts of the second type, characterized in that the suction cup holder is configured by ensuring a displacement of the suction cup according to a degree of freedom in translation parallel to a radial axis only.
  • Such equipment is particularly intended to the assembly of cases for compact discs, formed by a folded cardboard blank and molded plastic tray or thermoformed with a footprint for positioning from the CD.
  • the suction cup holder includes a rigid connecting rod, one of which of the ends is movable in translation along an axis parallel to a radial axis, relative to a free guide in rotation relative to the turntable, and the other of which end is movable in rotation relative to an arm oscillating drive.
  • said arm drive is controlled by a motor in a movement of oscillation with respect to a middle position substantially radial.
  • the turntable is driven in a rotational movement at a speed substantially constant.
  • the speed of rotation of the rotary table is slaved according to the position relative of the piece of the second type and the piece of the first type in a detection zone between the charger and the drop-off area.
  • the turntable includes a plurality of suction cup supports.
  • the equipment includes a coaxial drive ring with the turntable, said crown ensuring the oscillation of the drive arms.
  • it comprises at least one first feeder for taking a first rigid article and at least a second feeder for taking a second article, the two feeders being angularly offset by compared to the turntable.
  • the first feeder is intended to receive items [eg compact discs] intended to be inserted in the second articles [by example of CD trays].
  • it comprises a plurality of parallel sets each comprising carpet and a turntable fitted with suction cup supports, as well at least one charger.
  • the rotary plates fitted with suction cup supports are offset longitudinally.
  • the equipment described by way of example no limiting includes a frame (1) supporting a carpet conveyor (2) placed on a suction box.
  • This mat (2) is fed by feeders (3) in which are pre-cut cardboard sides stacked.
  • the equipment comprises, in a known manner, stations gluing (4, 5) as well as a plurality of removal (6 to 8).
  • the drop-off stations each have a rotary table (9 to 11) offset longitudinally.
  • the rigid connecting rod (14) has the shape general of an "L” with a cylindrical rod (20) and a extension (21) at right angles.
  • the rod (20) slides in a ball bushing mounted in a guide (16) which can pivot freely relative to the turntable (9).
  • the rod (20) extends in a direction substantially parallel to a radial axis passing through the axis main (12) and the drive shaft (23) of the arm oscillating (21).
  • the right angle extension (21) of the connecting rod (14) supports a suction cup (17) whose axis suction is parallel to the rod (20).
  • the extension at right angles (21) to the connecting rod (14) is connected to the drive arm (15) by a pivot (22).
  • This arm (15) is integral with a shaft (23) driven by a motorized assembly (24). This set causes a swinging movement of the arms (15).
  • Figure 4 shows the plateau at the time of taking a rigid part.
  • the suction cup has a bearing surface parallel to the surface of the article to be grabbed, in this case an area vertical.
  • the suction cup is in the extended position maximum, the distance between the bearing surface (28) of the suction cup and the central shaft (12) being maximum.
  • Figures 5 and 6 show the plate after rotations of a few degrees.
  • the swing arm (21) is rotated in the opposite direction to that of the main plate (9) in order to compensate for the effect of the rotation of the main plate (9), and to keep the bearing surface (28) parallel to the surface of the parts rigid.
  • the addition of these two rotational movements is translated by a centripetal linear displacement of the suction cup (17), which drives the rigid part gripped according to a linear displacement. This avoids the tilting of this rigid piece.
  • the arm (21) again occupies a position radial as shown in Figure 9 when the part rigid comes into contact with the cardboard side.
  • the equipment can be adapted to allow the first capture of a compact disc from a first loader, then pressing this compact disc into the tray thermoformed from a second charger, the whole then being applied for bonding to the cardboard blank.
  • the speed of rotation of the turntable and / or can be modulated according to a signal servo control from a passage detector of the rigid part. If there is a time difference in passing through compared to a repository, the tray and / or the mat are accelerated or slowed down to compensate for the offset.

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Abstract

Apparatus for assembling products including at lest one rigid thin part of a first type (in particular a compact disc tray) glued on a plane part of a second type (in particular a casing formed by a pre-cut cardboard matrix), including at least one suction belt for carrying the planar parts of the second type, at least one loader for feeding a gripping device with the parts of the first type and at least one gripping device comprising a turntable turning around a transversal axis parallel to the tray, the turntable supporting a plurality of sucker supports for gripping the parts of the first type and depositing them on the parts of the second type, characterized in that the sucker support has a configuration able to ensure displacement of the sucker corresponding to a degree of freedom in translation parallel to a single radial axis only.

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La présente invention concerne le domaine des machines spéciales destinées à l'assemblage de produits, en particulier de conditionnements.The present invention relates to the field of special machines for product assembly, in particular packaging.

Elle concerne plus particulièrement des machines pour l'assemblage de conditionnements formés par collage de plusieurs pièces complémentaires, généralement des pièces planes rigides ou semi-rigides. Une des pièces est généralement formée par un flan de carton découpé, et pliée pendant la phase de fabrication ou après l'assemblage.It relates more particularly to machines for assembling packaging formed by bonding of several complementary pieces, generally rigid or semi-rigid flat parts. One of the rooms is generally formed by a blank of cut cardboard, and folded during or after the manufacturing phase assembly.

On connaít dans l'état de la technique un équipement décrit dans le brevet français FR2664883. Cet équipement est adapté pour la dépose de fenêtres semi-rigides sur un flanc en carton. Il n'est par contre pas adapté à la dépose d'une pièce rigide sur un flanc en carton, car le mouvement de préhension de la pièce venant d'un margeur produit une légère déformation inacceptable dans le cas de pièces rigides.We know in the prior art a equipment described in French patent FR2664883. This equipment is suitable for removing semi-rigid windows on a cardboard side. However, it is not suitable for depositing a rigid part on a side cardboard because the gripping movement of the workpiece of a feeder produces an unacceptable slight deformation in the case of rigid parts.

Le problème qui se pose est de permettre le dépilage d'articles rigides et la dépose sur un support tel qu'un flanc en carton, avec un équipement rapide et fiable.The problem is to allow the unstacking of rigid articles and depositing it on a support such than a cardboard side, with fast and reliable equipment.

Pour cela, l'invention concerne selon son acception la plus générale un équipement pour l'assemblage de produits comportant au moins une pièce mince rigide d'un premier type [notamment un plateau de disque compact] collée sur une pièce plane d'un deuxième type [notamment un étui formé par un flanc prédécoupé en carton], comprenant au moins un tapis aspirant pour le transport des pièces planes du deuxième type, au moins un chargeur pour l'alimentation d'un dispositif de préhension avec les pièces du premier type et au moins un dispositif de préhension comportant un plateau rotatif tournant autour d'un axe transversal parallèle au plateau, le plateau rotatif supportant une pluralité de supports de ventouses pour la préhension des pièces du premier type et la dépose sur les pièces du deuxième type, caractérisé en ce que le support de ventouse est configuré par assurer un déplacement de la ventouse selon un degré de liberté en translation parallèlement à un axe radial seulement.For this, the invention relates according to its most general acceptance equipment for assembly of products comprising at least one rigid thin piece of a first type [including a compact disc tray] glued to a flat piece of a second type [in particular a case formed by a pre-cut side in cardboard], comprising at least one suction mat for transporting parts planes of the second type, at least one charger for feeding a gripping device with the parts of the first type and at least one device for gripping comprising a rotary table rotating around a transverse axis parallel to the plate, the plate rotary supporting a plurality of suction cup supports for gripping parts of the first type and removing them on parts of the second type, characterized in that the suction cup holder is configured by ensuring a displacement of the suction cup according to a degree of freedom in translation parallel to a radial axis only.

Un tel équipement est particulièrement destiné à l'assemblage d'étui pour compacts disques, formés par une flan en carton replié et d'un plateau en plastique moulé ou thermoformé présentant une empreinte pour le positionnement du CD.Such equipment is particularly intended to the assembly of cases for compact discs, formed by a folded cardboard blank and molded plastic tray or thermoformed with a footprint for positioning from the CD.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré, le support de ventouse comprend une bielle rigide dont l'une des extrémités est mobile en translation selon un axe parallèle à un axe radial, par rapport à un guide libre en rotation par rapport au plateau rotatif, et dont l'autre extrémité est mobile en rotation par rapport à un bras d'entraínement oscillant.According to a preferred embodiment, the suction cup holder includes a rigid connecting rod, one of which of the ends is movable in translation along an axis parallel to a radial axis, relative to a free guide in rotation relative to the turntable, and the other of which end is movable in rotation relative to an arm oscillating drive.

Selon une variante avantageuse, ledit bras d'entraínement est commandé par un moteur dans un mouvement d'oscillation par rapport à une position médiane sensiblement radiale.According to an advantageous variant, said arm drive is controlled by a motor in a movement of oscillation with respect to a middle position substantially radial.

Avantageusement, le plateau rotatif est entraíné selon un mouvement de rotation à une vitesse sensiblement constante.Advantageously, the turntable is driven in a rotational movement at a speed substantially constant.

De préférence, la vitesse de rotation du plateau rotatif est asservie en fonction de la position relative de la pièce du second type et la pièce du premier type en une zone de détection comprise entre le chargeur et la zone de dépose.Preferably, the speed of rotation of the rotary table is slaved according to the position relative of the piece of the second type and the piece of the first type in a detection zone between the charger and the drop-off area.

Selon une variante préférée, le plateau rotatif comprend une pluralité de supports de ventouse.According to a preferred variant, the turntable includes a plurality of suction cup supports.

Selon un mode de réalisation particulier, l'équipement comporte une couronne d'entraínement coaxiale avec le plateau rotatif, ladite couronne assurant l'oscillation des bras d'entraínement.According to a particular embodiment, the equipment includes a coaxial drive ring with the turntable, said crown ensuring the oscillation of the drive arms.

Selon une variante, il comporte au moins un premier margeur pour la prise d'un premier article rigide et au moins un second margeur pour la prise d'un deuxième article, les deux margeurs étant décalés angulairement par rapport au plateau rotatif.According to a variant, it comprises at least one first feeder for taking a first rigid article and at least a second feeder for taking a second article, the two feeders being angularly offset by compared to the turntable.

Avantageusement, le premier margeur est destiné à recevoir des articles [par exemple des disques compacts] destinés à être insérés dans les seconds articles [par exemple des plateaux de disques compacts].Advantageously, the first feeder is intended to receive items [eg compact discs] intended to be inserted in the second articles [by example of CD trays].

Selon une autre variante, il comporte une pluralité d'ensembles parallèles comprenant chacun tapis et un plateau rotatif muni de supports de ventouses, ainsi qu'au moins un chargeur.According to another variant, it comprises a plurality of parallel sets each comprising carpet and a turntable fitted with suction cup supports, as well at least one charger.

Selon une autre variante, les plateaux rotatifs munis de supports de ventouses sont décalés longitudinalement.According to another variant, the rotary plates fitted with suction cup supports are offset longitudinally.

La présente invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description d'un exemple non limitatif de réalisation qui suit, ce référant aux dessins annexés où :

  • la figure 1 représente une vue de face d'un équipement selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 2 représente une vue de côté d'un équipement selon l'invention ;
  • la figure 3 représente une vue de derrière d'un équipement selon l'invention ;
  • les figures 4 à 9 représentent des vues de détail du plateau rotatif à des stades consécutifs.
The present invention will be better understood on reading the description of a nonlimiting exemplary embodiment which follows, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 shows a front view of equipment according to the invention;
  • Figure 2 shows a side view of equipment according to the invention;
  • Figure 3 shows a rear view of equipment according to the invention;
  • Figures 4 to 9 show detailed views of the turntable at consecutive stages.

L'équipement décrit à titre d'exemple non limitatif comprend un bâti (1) supportant un tapis transporteur (2) placé sur un caisson d'aspiration.The equipment described by way of example no limiting includes a frame (1) supporting a carpet conveyor (2) placed on a suction box.

Ce tapis (2) est alimenté par des margeurs (3) dans lequel sont empilés des flancs en carton prédécoupés. L'équipement comprend de façon connue des postes d'encollage (4, 5) ainsi qu'une pluralité de poste de dépose (6 à 8).This mat (2) is fed by feeders (3) in which are pre-cut cardboard sides stacked. The equipment comprises, in a known manner, stations gluing (4, 5) as well as a plurality of removal (6 to 8).

Les postes de dépose comportent chacun un plateau rotatif (9 à 11) décalés longitudinalement.The drop-off stations each have a rotary table (9 to 11) offset longitudinally.

Les postes de dépose vont être décrit plus en détail en référence aux dessins 4 à 9.The drop-off stations will be described in more detail detail with reference to drawings 4 to 9.

Ils comportent un plateau rotatif (9) entraíné par un arbre de rotation motorisé (12). Ce plateau supporte, dans l'exemple décrit, trois supports de ventouse (13) [pour faciliter la compréhension, les dessins ne présentent que l'un de ces supports].They comprise a rotating plate (9) driven by a motorized rotation shaft (12). This tray supports, in the example described, three suction cup supports (13) [to facilitate understanding, the drawings present that one of these supports].

Le support de ventouse (13) comprend :

  • une bielle rigide (14) coudée
  • un bras d'entraínement (15) oscillant
  • un guide (16) monté libre en rotation à l'arbre (12) et au plateau rotatif (9).
The suction cup support (13) includes:
  • a rigid rod (14) bent
  • an oscillating drive arm (15)
  • a guide (16) mounted to rotate freely on the shaft (12) and on the rotary plate (9).

La bielle rigide (14) présente la forme générale d'un « L » avec une tige (20) cylindrique et un prolongement (21) à angle droit. La tige (20) coulisse dans une douille à bille montée dans un guide (16) qui peut pivoter librement par rapport au plateau rotatif (9).The rigid connecting rod (14) has the shape general of an "L" with a cylindrical rod (20) and a extension (21) at right angles. The rod (20) slides in a ball bushing mounted in a guide (16) which can pivot freely relative to the turntable (9).

La tige (20) s'étend selon une direction sensiblement parallèle à un axe radial passant par l'axe principal (12) et l'arbre d'entraínement (23) du bras oscillant (21). Le prolongement à angle droit (21) de la bielle (14) supporte une ventouse (17) dont l'axe d'aspiration est parallèle à la tige (20).The rod (20) extends in a direction substantially parallel to a radial axis passing through the axis main (12) and the drive shaft (23) of the arm oscillating (21). The right angle extension (21) of the connecting rod (14) supports a suction cup (17) whose axis suction is parallel to the rod (20).

Le prolongement à angle droit (21) de la bielle (14) est raccordé au bras d'entraínement (15) par un pivot (22). Ce bras (15) est solidaire d'un arbre (23) entraíné par un ensemble motorisé (24). Cet ensemble provoque un mouvement d'oscillation des bras (15).The extension at right angles (21) to the connecting rod (14) is connected to the drive arm (15) by a pivot (22). This arm (15) is integral with a shaft (23) driven by a motorized assembly (24). This set causes a swinging movement of the arms (15).

La figure 4 représente le plateau au moment de la prise d'une pièce rigide. Dans cette position, la ventouse présente une surface d'appui parallèle à la surface de l'article à saisir, en l'occurrence une surface verticale. La ventouse est en position d'extension maximale, la distance entre la surface d'appui (28) de la ventouse et l'arbre central (12) étant maximale.Figure 4 shows the plateau at the time of taking a rigid part. In this position, the suction cup has a bearing surface parallel to the surface of the article to be grabbed, in this case an area vertical. The suction cup is in the extended position maximum, the distance between the bearing surface (28) of the suction cup and the central shaft (12) being maximum.

Les figures 5 et 6 représentent le plateau après des rotations de quelques degrés. Le bras oscillant (21) est entraíné en rotation dans le sens inverse de celui du plateau principal (9) afin de compenser l'effet de la rotation du plateau principal (9), et de conserver la surface d'appui (28) parallèle à la surface des pièces rigides. L'addition de ces deux mouvements de rotation se traduit par un déplacement linéaire centripète de la ventouse (17), qui entraíne la pièce rigide saisie selon un déplacement linéaire. On évite ainsi le basculement de cette pièce rigide.Figures 5 and 6 show the plate after rotations of a few degrees. The swing arm (21) is rotated in the opposite direction to that of the main plate (9) in order to compensate for the effect of the rotation of the main plate (9), and to keep the bearing surface (28) parallel to the surface of the parts rigid. The addition of these two rotational movements is translated by a centripetal linear displacement of the suction cup (17), which drives the rigid part gripped according to a linear displacement. This avoids the tilting of this rigid piece.

Lorsque la ventouse est en position rapprochée de l'axe central (12) comme représenté en figure 6, le pivotement du bras (21) cesse, puis le sens de rotation est inversé, afin de provoquer le basculement de la ventouse (17), comme représenté en figure 7.When the suction cup is in the close position of the central axis (12) as shown in Figure 6, the pivoting of the arm (21) stops, then the direction of rotation is inverted, to cause the suction cup to tip over (17), as shown in Figure 7.

Le bras (21) occupe à nouveau une position radiale comme représenté en figure 9 lorsque la pièce rigide vient en contact avec le flanc en carton.The arm (21) again occupies a position radial as shown in Figure 9 when the part rigid comes into contact with the cardboard side.

L'équipement peut être adapté pour permettre la saisie d'abord d'un compact disque provenant d'un premier chargeur, puis l'appui de ce compact disque dans le plateau thermoformé provenant d'un deuxième chargeur, l'ensemble étant ensuite appliqué pour collage sur le flan en carton.The equipment can be adapted to allow the first capture of a compact disc from a first loader, then pressing this compact disc into the tray thermoformed from a second charger, the whole then being applied for bonding to the cardboard blank.

La vitesse de rotation du plateau rotatif et/ou du tapis aspirant peut être modulée en fonction d'un signal d'asservissement provenant d'un détecteur de passage de la pièce rigide. En cas de décalage temporel du passage par rapport à un référentiel, le plateau et/ou le tapis sont accélérés ou ralenti pour compenser le décalage.The speed of rotation of the turntable and / or can be modulated according to a signal servo control from a passage detector of the rigid part. If there is a time difference in passing through compared to a repository, the tray and / or the mat are accelerated or slowed down to compensate for the offset.

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Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits comportant au moins une pièce mince rigide d'un premier type [notamment un plateau de disque compact] collée sur une pièce plane d'un deuxième type [notamment un étui formé par un flanc prédécoupé en carton], comprenant au moins un tapis aspirant pour le transport des pièces planes du deuxième type, au moins un chargeur pour l'alimentation d'un dispositif de préhension avec les pièces du premier type et au moins un dispositif de préhension comportant un plateau rotatif (9) tournant autour d'un axe transversal parallèle au plateau, le plateau rotatif (9) supportant une pluralité de supports de ventouses (13) pour la préhension des pièces du premier type et la dépose sur les pièces du deuxième type, caractérisé en ce que le support de ventouse est configuré par assurer un déplacement de la ventouse selon un degré de liberté en translation parallèlement à un axe radial seulement.Equipment for assembling products comprising at least one rigid thin piece of a first type [in particular a compact disc tray] glued to a flat piece of a second type [in particular a case formed by a pre-cut side in cardboard], comprising at least one suction conveyor for transporting flat parts of the second type, at least one loader for feeding a gripping device with the parts of the first type and at least one gripping device comprising a rotary plate (9) rotating around a transverse axis parallel to the plate, the rotary plate (9) supporting a plurality of suction cup supports (13) for gripping the parts of the first type and depositing them on the parts of the second type, characterized in that the suction cup support is configured by ensuring a displacement of the suction cup according to a degree of freedom in translation parallel to only a radial axis. Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le support de ventouse comprend une bielle rigide (14) dont l'une des extrémités est mobile en translation selon un axe parallèle à un axe radial, par rapport à un guide libre en rotation par rapport au plateau rotatif (9), et dont l'autre extrémité est mobile en rotation par rapport à un bras d'entraínement (15) oscillant.Equipment for assembling products according to claim 1, characterized in that the suction cup support comprises a rigid connecting rod (14) one end of which is movable in translation along an axis parallel to a radial axis, with respect to a free guide in rotation relative to the rotary plate (9), and the other end of which is movable in rotation relative to an oscillating drive arm (15). Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce que ledit bras d'entraínement (15) est commandé par un moteur dans un mouvement d'oscillation par rapport à une position médiane sensiblement radiale. Equipment for assembling products according to claim 2, characterized in that said drive arm (15) is controlled by a motor in an oscillating movement relative to a substantially radial middle position. Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le plateau rotatif (9) est entraíné selon un mouvement de rotation à une vitesse sensiblement constante.Equipment for assembling products according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotary plate (9) is driven in a rotational movement at a substantially constant speed. Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que la vitesse de rotation du plateau rotatif (9) est asservie en fonction de la position relative de la pièce du second type et la pièce du premier type en une zone de détection comprise entre le chargeur et la zone de dépose.Equipment for assembling products according to claim 4, characterized in that the speed of rotation of the rotary plate (9) is controlled as a function of the relative position of the part of the second type and the part of the first type in a zone of detection between the charger and the drop zone. Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le plateau rotatif (9) comprend une pluralité de supports de ventouse (13).Equipment for assembling products according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rotary plate (9) comprises a plurality of suction cup supports (13). Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une couronne d'entraínement coaxiale avec le plateau rotatif (9), ladite couronne assurant l'oscillation des bras d'entraínement (15).Equipment for assembling products according to claim 6, characterized in that it comprises a drive ring coaxial with the rotary plate (9), said ring ensuring the oscillation of the drive arms (15). Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 ou 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un premier margeur pour la prise d'un premier article rigide et au moins un second margeur pour la prise d'un deuxième article, les deux margeurs étant décalés angulairement par rapport au plateau rotatif (9).Equipment for assembling products according to any one of claims 6 or 7, characterized in that it comprises at least a first feeder for gripping a first rigid article and at least a second feeder for gripping a second article, the two feeders being angularly offset relative to the rotary plate (9). Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que le premier margeur est destiné à recevoir des articles [par exemple des disques compacts] destinés à être insérés dans les seconds articles [par exemple des plateaux de disques compacts].Equipment for assembling products according to claim 8, characterized in that the first feeder is intended to receive articles [for example compact discs] intended to be inserted in the second articles [for example compact disc trays]. Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une pluralité d'ensembles parallèles comprenant chacun tapis et un plateau rotatif (9) muni de supports de ventouses (13), ainsi qu'au moins un chargeur.Equipment for assembling products according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of parallel assemblies each comprising a mat and a turntable (9) provided with suction cup supports (13), as well as '' at least one charger. Equipement pour l'assemblage de produits selon la revendication 10, caractérisé en ce que les plateaux rotatifs munis de supports de ventouses (13)sont décalés longitudinalement.Equipment for assembling products according to claim 10, characterized in that the rotary plates provided with suction cup supports (13) are offset longitudinally.
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