Transport and handling system for multi-position textile machines

Transport and handling system for multiposition textile machines, in particular twisting machines, comprising a first track system, the path of which extends along the longitudinal sides of the machines and along which at least one automated handling device travels to perform servicing operations on the individual working positions of the machines;

• and further comprising a second track system, the path of which extends likewise along the longitudinal sides of the machines, and along which transport devices for receiving working materials and/or working means travel, which transport devices can be combined to trains, the automated handling device having a drive mechanism and a coupling means, and the paths of the two track systems extending parallel to each other at least over sections in such a manner that on the one hand the automated handling device can engage with the transport devices along these sections by means of the coupling devices and move past same on the other hand, characterized in that the automated handling device is provided with a frictional and positive coupling drive mechanism to entrain the transport devices along the parallel extending sections of the path as well as to generate between the automated handling device and the transport devices relative movements, which proceed from the automated handing device both when the latter is stopped and when it is moved.