Via de transferência para máquinas-ferramenta para usinagem mecânica com levantamento de aparas de peças de trabalho em estações de usinagem

PCT No. PCT/EP96/05443 Sec. 371 Date Aug. 18, 1998 Sec. 102(e) Date Aug. 18, 1998 PCT Filed Dec. 5, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/21518 PCT Pub. Date Jun. 19, 1997A transfer line with devices for conveying work pieces along the central bases, lateral bases set up along the sides of the central bases on which the processing units are mounted so as to be capable of displacement, and supply devices for the processing stations. In order to improve access to the transfer line and simplify component units, the following features are proposed: a) the supply devices along the direction of travel of the work pieces are arranged exclusively within or in the region of and/or above the central bases; b) the supply devices are connected to each processing station via short detachable connecting pieces; c) shut-off devices are provided at least in the main lines for hydraulics, lubrication, pneumatics etc.; and d) at least one control block with valves is provided between the shut-off devices and the processing station. Alternatively, it is proposed that a control panel with a control block should be provided in the immediate vicinity of the work piece conveyor line and should be connected via valve tubes to a distributor block and/or directly to the main lines for hydraulics, lubricants, pneumatics or the like and to the consumer units of the processing station.