摘要 |
A stocker apparatus includes a first tray stock section ( 70 ) for storing a plurality of empty trays ( 11 a), a second tray stock section ( 80 ) for storing the plurality of empty trays ( 11 a) loaded with products, tray supporting means ( 130 ) provided in the first tray stock section ( 70 ) and the second tray stock section ( 80 ) for mounting the trays ( 11 ) thereon, and lifting and lowering means for lifting and lowering the tray supporting means ( 130 ). The stocker apparatus further includes carrier means ( 140 ) for carrying the loaded tray to the second tray stock section ( 80 ). The stocker apparatus further includes an outer wall constituting member covering the first tray stock section ( 70 ) and the second tray stock portion ( 80 ) for shielding the first tray stock section ( 70 ) and the second tray stock section ( 80 ) from an external atmosphere.
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