FIFO Buffer for Ladder Frames
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The Task – FIFO Buffer
Handling · Storage
The client required a concept and design for two space-saving FIFO storage units for ladder frames of off-road vehicles. The storage unit needed to buffer five frames, with both transfer and handover to an on-site overhead conveyor system. As the safety technology (safety fence and access control) was the client’s responsibility, the focus was on a particularly compact and well-engineered design. Additionally, the system had to operate efficiently and integrate seamlessly into the existing production process to ensure continuous material flow.
The Solution – FIFO Buffer
The developed concept and design resulted in an innovative handling module equipped with advanced conveyor technology, encompassing the following functions:
- Rail-guided chassis with toothed belt drive for efficient movement of ladder frames within the conveyor system.
- Scissor lift system with a push chain for safe lifting and lowering of the ladder frames. The support surfaces of the lift system were designed so that the frames can be easily moved into a rack.
- By buffering the ladder frames in a rack, the system allows free access to each individual frame without impeding material flow.
- Precise travel and lift positioning is achieved by a state-of-the-art laser distance measuring system, enabling exact control of the handling module.
- To ensure safe and gentle transport as well as proper storage of the ladder frames, the receptacles were developed from special plastic, in close cooperation with the client.
This handling module represents a customized special machine, combined with efficient conveyor technology and a powerful conveyor system, to ensure maximum precision and safety in production.
The Facts – FIFO Buffer
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 12 ladder frames per hour |
| Buffer Slots | 5 |
| Buffering Principle | FIFO (First In – First Out) |
| System Components | |
| Travel Axis | 1 with toothed belt drive |
| Scissor Lift | 1 with push chain |
| Buffer Slots | 5 in 1 rack |
| Positioning | Laser Distance Measuring System |
| Receptacles | Customer-specific plastic supports |
| Interfaces | Transfer and handover to on-site overhead conveyor system |
| Project Team | |
| Design | 1 employee |
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