Linear transfer apparatus for workpiece carriers

摘要

Linear transfer apparatus for workpiece carriers, having at least one guide rail (1) on which the workpiece carrier having an essentially U-shaped cross-section is guided via guide elements engaged in a positive-locking manner with the guide rail, the guide rail having an energy-supply section (3) on which the workpiece carrier engages by means of an power line (5), and a drive section (4) on which a drive element (8) borne by the workpiece carrier engages, which drive element is driven by a drive motor (6) arranged in the workpiece carrier and supplied via the power line, and a control device for the drive of workpiece carrier being provided which has at least one switching element (11) arranged on the end of the workpiece carrier, via which switching element the drive motor can be shut down when the switching element is actuated by one of the workpiece carriers following on the guide rail. <IMAGE>