Automated lifting device

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4) and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2) to the sliding member (10),
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises or is constituted of a robot configured to control the horizontal and vertical position of the second position relative to the first position where a robot is defined as a component or system capable of carrying out a series of actions or movements automatically.

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4) and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2) to the sliding member (10),
• wherein the longitudinal member (11) comprises a central opening for forced air, wherein the longitudinal member (11) is configured with an opening (13) extending in a longitudinal direction of a wall of the longitudinal member (11), wherein the opening (13) allows air to flow to and from the central opening and surroundings, wherein the opening (13) is configured so that the opening (13) is covered by the sliding member (10) when the sliding member is at the first end position whereas the opening (13) is not covered or only partly covered by the sliding member (10) when the sliding member (10) is at the second end position.

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4) and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2 to the sliding member (10),
• wherein the sliding member (10) has an inner surface profile corresponding to an outer surface profile of the longitudinal member (11) of the first unit (1).

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4 and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2) to the sliding member (10),
• wherein the sliding member (10) has an inner surface profile corresponding to an outer surface profile of the longitudinal member (11) of the first unit (1), and the corresponding profiles are polygonal or oval or have a protruding part preventing rotation of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11).

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4) and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2) to the sliding member (10),
• wherein the lifting part (12) is a vacuum hoisting tube (12) connected to a vacuum source, wherein the vacuum hoisting tube (12) is connected to the longitudinal member (11) allowing an airflow generated by the vacuum source through both the vacuum hoisting tube (12) and the longitudinal member (11).

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4) and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2) to the sliding member (10),
• wherein a valve device (13) is configured for admitting air to the hoisting tube (12) so that the hoisting tube is axially extensible and contractible in dependence on the air pressure prevailing in the hoisting tube.

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4) and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2) to the sliding member (10),
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises at least two pieces or arms joined by a pivotal hinge and placed in extension of each other, and the second unit (2) is at one end fixed pivotally to the vertically extending part (3) and at a second end fixed to the sliding member (10).

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4) and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2) to the sliding member (10),
• wherein the second unit (2) at a first attachment position is attached or fixed to fastening means (8) that are stationary relative to and fixed to the vertically extending part (3), and at a second attachment position the second unit (2) comprises a control member (9) stationary relative to and fixed to the sliding member (10).

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4) and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2) to the sliding member (10),
• said lifting device further comprising a valve (14) positioned between the sliding member (10) and the catching part (5) formed as a suction pad, the valve (14) configured to separate an air flow between the inside the lifting part (12) and an interior of the catching part (5).

A lifting device comprising a first unit (1) and a second unit (2), the first unit (1) configured to catch, hold, or both catch and hold an object and provide power for moving the object in a vertical direction, and the second unit (2) configured to control a vertical position of the object,

• wherein the first unit (1) comprises:
• a stationary vertically extending part (3), a horizontally extending part (4) and a lifting part (12) having a first attachment position and a second attachment position, at the first attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to the horizontally extending part (4) and at the second attachment position the lifting part (12) is attached or fixed to a longitudinal member (11), the longitudinal member (11) comprising a catching part (5);
• a sliding member (10) configured to slide in two directions between a first end position and a second end position along the longitudinal member (11), and an actual position of the sliding member (10) relative to the longitudinal member (11) configured to determine lifting power of the lifting part (12);
• wherein the second unit (2) comprises a first attachment position and a second attachment position and
• the first attachment position is fixed to the vertically extending part (3) of the first unit (1);
• the second attachment position is fixed to the sliding member (10) of the first unit (1) by a rigid joint configured to transfer all movements induced at the second attachment position by the second unit (2) to the sliding member (10),
• wherein the sliding member (10) comprises a closing part (20) adapted to close or eliminate air intake through a valve device (13) formed as an opening, the closing part (20) is movable with respect to the valve device (13) formed as an opening.