System for removing a pallet from a moving transfer mechanism and for accurately locking the pallet at a precise location

摘要

A system and method is provided to remove a pallet from a moving transfer mechanism and for accurately locking the pallet at a precise location. More specifically, the system and method permits very accurate location, positioning, lifting and locking of a pallet to permit work station functions on devices carried by the pallets. The system is particularly well suited for non-synchronous assembly line operations.