Production plant for assembling and/or processing components transported on workpiece supports

摘要

The production plant for assembling or processing components (3) transported on supports (2) comprises consecutive conveyors (5, 6a - 6c) and independent feeders (15). Guide rails (20) are positioned on either side of the conveyors which fit into grooves in the supports. At least one rail can be lifted from a position where it is not engaged with a groove in a support to a position where it is. Independent claims are included for: (a) a method for feeding workpieces from one conveyor section to another and (b) a drive system for moving workpieces on carriers.