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

摘要

An apparatus (50) for transporting springs comprises a transport device (51) configured to receive a spring (21) and a retaining mechanism configured to retain the spring (21) received by the transport device (51). The retaining mechanism has at least one retaining member (53) which comprises a magnetic material (54) and which is mounted to be displaceable relative to the transport device (51). The apparatus comprises a release mechanism (57) configured to release the spring (21) received by the transport device (51). The release mechanism (57) is configured to cause a relative displacement (61) between the transport device (51) and the at least one retaining member (53). The invention also relates to a method of transporting springs.