Device and method for the loading and unloading of a machine for machining panels

摘要

Device for loading and unloading a processing machine (2) for processing plates (20.1, 20.2) comprises exchange tables (31, 32) having an unloading area (36) provided in a region over a storage area (16). Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) Processing machine with the above loading and unloading device; and (2) Method for loading and unloading a processing machine using the above device. Preferred Features: A loading unit (40) or an unloading unit (50) for holding the plates comprises a fork system with a fork or a double fork system with two forks or a suction system (42).