Fence, processing station and / or processing station and processing device and / or processing device

Abstract

The invention relates to a fence comprising at least one interior space, in particular for at least one industrial workplace, a treatment station and / or a processing station for treating and / or processing workpieces, in particular vehicle bodies; the present invention relates to a fence comprising at least one inner space and comprising a support structure for delimiting at least one inner space, the support structure comprising a plurality of support modules, each support module comprising at least two support beams and at least one cross beam connecting the at least two support beams to each other along a transverse axis of the fence, the plurality of support modules being sequentially arranged along a longitudinal axis of the fence, and are connected to each other by means of at least one longitudinal member. The invention also relates to a treatment and / or processing station comprising a fence of this type. The invention further relates to a treatment and / or machining system for treating and / or machining workpieces, in particular vehicle bodies, comprising one or more treatment and / or machining stations of this type.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a fence, particularly for use in at least one industrial workplace. The fence can be additionally or alternatively used in processing and / or manufacturing stations for handling and / or processing workpieces, especially vehicle bodies.

[0002] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a processing station and / or machining station for processing and / or machining workpieces, particularly vehicle bodies, the processing station and / or machining station comprising at least one enclosure as described above.

[0003] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a processing apparatus and / or a manufacturing apparatus, comprising at least one processing station and / or manufacturing station of this type. Background Technology

[0004] This type of processing station can advantageously be a painting station. This type of processing station can advantageously be, for example, a corresponding manual or automatic inspection station to a painting station.

[0005] Correspondingly, this type of fencing can be used in these manual workplaces, painting stations, and / or inspection stations for painting equipment.

[0006] Such fences are already known from existing technologies.

[0007] For example, such a fence is known from DE 10 2019 206 752 A1. Summary of the Invention

[0008] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a fence that can be simply constructed and can be used flexibly.

[0009] According to the present invention, this objective is achieved through the features of the following technical solutions. Advantageous improvements of the present invention are given in the following technical solutions.

[0010] Correspondingly, the fence according to the invention includes at least one interior space, particularly for at least one industrial workplace, and includes a support structure for defining the interior space.

[0011] The support structure preferably includes a plurality of support modules, wherein each support module may include at least two support beams and at least one crossbeam, which advantageously connects the at least two support beams to each other along the transverse axis of the fence.

[0012] Another advantage is that multiple support modules are arranged sequentially along the longitudinal axis of the fence and connected to each other by at least one longitudinal beam.

[0013] The support beams of the fence are preferably oriented substantially vertically in their installed state. Correspondingly, the longitudinal beams along the longitudinal axis and / or the transverse beams along the transverse axis are oriented substantially horizontally in their installed state.

[0014] In particular, the fence is basically constructed in a square shape, wherein the support beams and longitudinal or transverse beams preferably form an angle of at least approximately 90° relative to each other in the installed state.

[0015] The support modules are preferably arranged sequentially along the longitudinal axis and / or spaced apart from each other by a pre-defined grid.

[0016] Preferably, the grid is obtained by using longitudinal beams of equal length.

[0017] Preferably, the length of the longitudinal beam and / or the spacing of the support modules is at least about 1.50m, for example at least approximately 2m.

[0018] The corresponding support beams preferably extend vertically over the entire height of the fence.

[0019] The crossbeams preferably extend along the transverse axis over the entire width of at least one interior space of the fence.

[0020] Preferably, the longitudinal beam extends only between the corresponding two support modules.

[0021] Preferably, the fence comprises multiple support modules with the same construction.

[0022] In particular, the fence includes multiple support beams of the same construction and / or multiple crossbeams of the same construction and / or multiple longitudinal beams of the same construction.

[0023] Each support module may advantageously include at least three support beams, wherein adjacent support beams of the at least three support beams are connected to each other along a transverse axis by means of at least one crossbeam.

[0024] Since the crossbeams preferably extend along the transverse axis over the entire width of at least one interior space of the enclosure, at least one second interior space can be advantageously provided for each support module by means of at least three support beams and at least two crossbeams.

[0025] Therefore, the fence preferably includes at least one second internal space, especially a second internal space for at least one second industrial workplace.

[0026] Each support module may include two external support beams and at least one intermediate support beam disposed therebetween along the transverse axis to define a first internal space and at least one second internal space.

[0027] Therefore, at least one second interior space is arranged to be advantageously adjacent to the first interior space along the transverse axis.

[0028] Adjacent arrangements can be advantageous because at least one intermediate support beam of each support module can be used as a support beam for both the first interior space and the second interior space.

[0029] This eliminates the need for support beams in each bracket module to form the corresponding industrial workspace between two adjacent internal spaces, which advantageously results in a reduced space requirement for the enclosure.

[0030] Advantageously, the external support beams are structurally designed to be identical, with at least one intermediate support beam being structurally different from the two external support beams.

[0031] Different design schemes are particularly advantageous because the corresponding intermediate support beams face two internal spaces and therefore must perform a different function than the corresponding external support beams.

[0032] This type of function could be, for example, providing different media or power supplies, which can be advantageously integrated into corresponding intermediate support beams for two adjacent interior spaces.

[0033] Therefore, this integration can save more space, for example, compared to corresponding external support beams that each face an interior space.

[0034] It can also be stipulated that the corresponding support beams are designed as profile components.

[0035] Additional or alternative locations may be considered, with the corresponding beams designed as profile components.

[0036] Additional or alternative sites may also be considered, with the corresponding longitudinal beams designed as profile components.

[0037] The aforementioned profile components can advantageously have an H-shaped cross-sectional profile.

[0038] Currently, such profile components are specifically referred to as profile components with an H-shaped cross-sectional profile, which have an H-shaped base, thereby forming at least two receiving channels within the corresponding beam.

[0039] Alternatively, additional protrusions may be molded at the four ends of the H-shaped base, so that the corresponding H-shaped cross-sectional profile has a total of four receiving channels.

[0040] Preferably, the profile component is an extruded part, especially an aluminum extruded part.

[0041] In addition, at least one intermediate support beam of each support module may have a first inner side facing a first internal space and a second inner side facing at least one second internal space.

[0042] Preferably, the first inner side and the second inner side can be shaped to be mirror-symmetric with respect to a preferred first central plane of at least one intermediate support beam.

[0043] It can also be shown that the first inner side and the second inner side each have, in particular, independent receiving channels, in which one or more light-emitting elements are respectively received for illuminating the first inner space and at least one second inner space.

[0044] In particular, one or more light-emitting elements are respectively housed on the inner side of one or more external support beams and / or one or more crossbeams and / or one or more longitudinal beams to illuminate the first interior space and at least one second interior space.

[0045] For example, it can be specified that the receiving space of the first and / or second internal space facing the fence of the crossbeam and / or longitudinal beam constructed as H-shaped profile members is provided with one or more light-emitting elements.

[0046] The light-emitting element can advantageously be constructed as a light-emitting track, for example, as an LED track.

[0047] Preferably, one or more light-emitting elements are arranged at the corresponding support beams and / or corresponding crossbeams and / or longitudinal beams by means of threaded connection, bonding and / or locking, especially by means of spring plates.

[0048] Preferably, one or more light-emitting elements are covered by a covering, especially a light-transmitting covering.

[0049] For example, when one or more light-emitting elements are arranged in the corresponding receiving channels of an H-shaped profile member, it can be specified that the cover is detachably fastened to the corresponding first inner side or second inner side, which defines the corresponding receiving channel facing the corresponding interior space.

[0050] Therefore, the covering can cover the entire containment passage and protect it from the influence of the corresponding interior space.

[0051] At least one intermediate support beam in each bracket module may also have a first mounting side and a second mounting side, which are shaped to be mirror-symmetrical with respect to a second central plane, which is preferably oriented in a manner perpendicular to the first central plane.

[0052] The corresponding mirror-symmetric orientations of the first and second inner sides relative to the first central plane, and the first and second mounting sides relative to the second central plane, advantageously achieve a double mirror-symmetric arrangement of these sides relative to each other and a right-angled arrangement.

[0053] It can be further specified that the first mounting side and the second mounting side each have other, especially independent, receiving channels, in which one or more power supply lines and / or media lines are respectively received for supplying power and / or media to the first internal space and / or at least one second internal space.

[0054] For example, one or more compressed air lines and / or electrical cables can be guided in such other containment channels.

[0055] In particular, it can be advantageous for other accommodating channels within a separate intermediate support beam to be independent of each other, since each of these other accommodating channels is allocated to a first interior space or at least a second interior space.

[0056] This can advantageously improve the installation of electrical and / or compressed air technologies for the fence, as independent and interconnected installation can reduce potential sources of error for corresponding installation and attachment work.

[0057] The first mounting side and the second mounting side advantageously have a first mounting surface that is preferably flat and / or a second mounting surface that is preferably flat, respectively, and they are oriented in a manner parallel to the second central plane.

[0058] This type of orientation can be advantageous because, due to the right-angled square shape of the interior space and the fence, the corresponding inner and mounting sides of the intermediate support beam can be arranged parallel or perpendicular to the interior space according to the grid.

[0059] This may result in a defined and continuous lateral orientation relative to the interior space, which can have a favorable effect on the installation or securing of additional components within the enclosure.

[0060] This type of additional component can be signal lights, monitors, trolleys, handrails, and especially wall elements in the form of sheet metal (Blech) wall elements, glass wall elements and / or textile wall elements, window frames and / or passageway doors.

[0061] An installation interface may also be provided on the first mounting surface and / or the second mounting surface.

[0062] This type of fastening interface can be provided, for example, in the form of a threaded hole.

[0063] The secure interfaces are arranged in a regularly spaced manner.

[0064] Regularly spaced intervals can be referenced, for example, the longitudinal axis of the corresponding profile component.

[0065] Advantageously, through openings can be introduced in the first mounting side and the second mounting side, which extend between the respective first mounting surface and the second mounting surface and into the respective other receiving channels.

[0066] The extension can be understood as the corresponding through openings at the first mounting side and the second mounting side being introduced as gaps between the first mounting surface and the second mounting surface and extending into the corresponding other receiving channels.

[0067] Therefore, the corresponding through opening can advantageously provide an easily accessible inlet for laying media lines and / or power lines, which is beneficial both for the initial installation and for subsequent maintenance.

[0068] The corresponding through opening advantageously has a securing area for securing a covering element for covering the corresponding through opening and / or the corresponding other receiving passage.

[0069] Therefore, the media lines and / or power lines in the corresponding through openings and / or other corresponding containment channels can be advantageously better protected from dust, solvent vapors or UV radiation.

[0070] Preferably, the cover element can be secured in the corresponding securing area by means of a locking connection.

[0071] This securing method enables rapid, tool-free installation and removal of the covering element, allowing quick access to media and / or power lines for maintenance or installation purposes.

[0072] One or more auxiliary profile members are inherently or may be inherently fixed at at least one support module and / or at least one corresponding longitudinal beam for securing additional built-in elements to the fence and / or securing extension elements to the fence from the outside.

[0073] In particular, one or more auxiliary profile members have a C-shaped cross-sectional profile.

[0074] With the additional built-in components secured in the enclosure, multiple auxiliary profile members can be secured to the corresponding inner side of the respective support module facing the associated internal space.

[0075] Therefore, a complete silhouette can be advantageously installed at the auxiliary profile member to separate, for example, a first interior space via ventilation technology. The silhouette may, exemplarily, include a worker access door, or a wall element made of glass, metal panels, and / or textiles.

[0076] When additional extension elements are secured to the fence from the outside, multiple auxiliary profile components can be secured, for example, to the inside of the first internal space of the corresponding support module away from the fence.

[0077] This type of extension element may include, for example, a roller shutter door, which can be used as an access interface for the corresponding interior space of the fence.

[0078] One or more auxiliary profile components preferably have two securing sides and additional receiving channels, in which one or more power supply lines and / or medium lines are respectively received.

[0079] This design enables a space-saving and simple solution to supply current or other media, such as compressed air, to the silhouette section or roller shutter door listed as an example above.

[0080] Furthermore, the entry opening is, for example, introduced into one of the mounting sides and leads into a corresponding additional receiving channel.

[0081] The fence advantageously includes one or more top elements, wherein a first securing mechanism and a second securing mechanism can preferably be respectively secured at one or more crossbeams and / or one or more longitudinal beams for securing one or more top elements.

[0082] It may also be specified that one or more top elements include a first security mechanism complementary to a first security mechanism and a second security mechanism complementary to a second security mechanism.

[0083] In particular, it enables the secure mounting of one or more top components in a detachable manner.

[0084] One or more top elements are preferably formed of breathable material and / or textile material.

[0085] Wall elements and / or top elements formed of breathable materials can be used in particular as filters and / or air inlets and / or air outlets for fences.

[0086] Alternatively or supplementally, additional filter elements may be combined with wall elements and / or top elements.

[0087] The first and second securing mechanisms can be combined to improve the accessibility and installability of one or more top components.

[0088] The complementary first securing mechanism may advantageously include one or more kerders, and the first securing mechanism may include one or more kerder tracks for securing one or more kerders.

[0089] Alternatively or additionally, the complementary second fastening mechanism may include one or more other Velcro elements, and the second fastening mechanism may include one or more Velcro elements for detachably engaging with one or more of the other Velcro elements.

[0090] One or more additional Velcro elements may be arranged at the top element on the end side or front side and adjacent to the end section of the corresponding edge track along the longitudinal axis. For example, this type of section may have a length of approximately 500 mm.

[0091] With this type of arrangement, the corresponding Velcro element of the top element on the front side can be separated first, especially from one of the interior spaces, thus allowing access to the edge track.

[0092] Subsequently, before the top element with the edge can be pulled into the internal space and then completely disassembled, it can first be pulled into the released space of the previously arranged front-side top element.

[0093] This type of combination of two different mounting mechanisms allows for simple and quick installation and removal of the top element, which would not be possible without a top element on the front side.

[0094] Further advantageously, one or more support beams and / or one or more crossbeams and / or one or more longitudinal beams may have fastening sections on the outer side of the interior space away from the fence for securing fastening elements, wherein the fastening elements may be secured in the fastening sections, particularly by means of locking connections, and particularly in a detachable manner.

[0095] Advantageously, the fastening element can be constructed as a profile component. The fastening element, in particular, can be constructed in a mushroom shape in cross-section.

[0096] Advantageously, the fastening element may have a push-in section for pushing the corresponding support beam and / or the corresponding crossbeam and / or the corresponding longitudinal beam into the fastening section.

[0097] In addition, alternative or supplementary provisions may be made that the fastening element has a covering section for covering the outer side of the corresponding external support beam and / or the corresponding crossbeam and / or the corresponding longitudinal beam away from the interior space.

[0098] Alternatively or supplementally, it may be specified that the fastening element has an insertion section for inserting the corresponding external support beam and / or the corresponding crossbeam and / or the corresponding longitudinal beam into the fastening area.

[0099] It can be further specified that one or more external support beams and / or one or more crossbeams and / or one or more longitudinal beams each have a clamping device by means of which one or more wall elements and / or top elements of the fence can be held in a clamping manner.

[0100] In alternative or supplementary fastening variations, it may be specified that one or more external support beams and / or one or more crossbeams and / or one or more longitudinal beams have clamping or receiving profiles, and one or more wall elements and / or top elements with edging can be brought into, in particular, inserted into, the clamping or receiving profiles.

[0101] Then, one or more wall elements and / or one or more top elements can be secured to the fence support structure, especially by means of edge connections.

[0102] In addition, alternatively or supplementally, it may be specified that one or more wall elements and / or one or more top elements are secured to the fence support structure by means of buttons.

[0103] In a preferred design, one or more intermediate support beams and / or external support beams and / or one or more crossbeams and / or one or more longitudinal beams are provided with Velcro elements, which can engage with other Velcro elements of one or more wall elements and / or one or more top elements of the fence, particularly for securing one or more wall elements and / or one or more top elements to the support structure of the fence.

[0104] Then, especially when the wall element or top element is formed from textile material, a Velcro element constructed as a nylon flannel band can be arranged, for example, at the wall element or top element, and sewn therein.

[0105] Nylon hook and loop fasteners, constructed as nylon hook and loop bands, can be arranged, for example by means of adhesive connection, at external support beams and / or intermediate support beams and / or crossbeams and / or longitudinal beams.

[0106] In particular, the nylon hook and loop straps may have a self-adhesive back side and may be attached to external support beams, intermediate support beams, crossbeams and / or longitudinal beams.

[0107] Fences can be erected in a particularly simple way by using Velcro fasteners to secure wall and / or top elements to the fence's support structure.

[0108] To further secure the Velcro connection, a clamping connection may preferably be provided as an additional feature.

[0109] The fence preferably also includes one or more wall elements and / or one or more top elements, which are formed of or comprise, in particular, breathable materials and / or fabric or textile materials.

[0110] In particular, textile materials can be provided for one or more wall elements and / or top elements.

[0111] Wall elements and / or top elements formed of breathable materials can be used in particular as filters and / or air inlets and / or air outlets for fences.

[0112] This type of textile material enables a large inflow and / or outflow surface relative to the size of the enclosure for the air inlet and / or outlet, thereby ensuring, in particular, that the preferably purified air flows evenly into the corresponding interior space.

[0113] Advantageously, it can be specified that one or more top elements have the same length as or N times the length of the longitudinal beams to cover part or all of the plane of the top area of ​​the fence.

[0114] Additional or alternative provisions may be made that one or more top elements have the same length as or N times the length of the crossbeam to cover part or all of the plane of the top area of ​​the fence.

[0115] In particular, N times can be understood as selecting a multiple of the corresponding length from the natural number N, where N can be greater than or equal to 2 and less than or equal to 10, 20, 30, 40 or 50.

[0116] This allows for free and defined placement of the inflow and / or outflow surfaces based on the grid, for example, a 2m grid, along the longitudinal and / or transverse axes of the fence.

[0117] Therefore, coverage of the entire or part of the top area can be achieved in a structurally simple manner. This is particularly advantageous for achieving constant or uniform downward flow (especially along the direction of gravity), and especially for removing paint mist in on-site repair areas.

[0118] Furthermore, the fluid velocity, preferably the air velocity, can be reduced to 0.1 m / s, which has a beneficial effect on the amount of air converted and the energy consumption.

[0119] It may also be specified that the suspended conveyor used for conveying workpieces is secured or can be secured to the support structure, especially in the area of ​​the longitudinal beams and / or transverse beams.

[0120] To secure the suspended conveyor mechanism, one or more crossbeams and / or longitudinal beams are interrupted.

[0121] Adding suspended conveyor mechanisms to the fence demonstrates that the fence can be applied and expanded in an advantageous and flexible manner. In particular, in addition to using the fence as an industrial workplace, it is also advantageous to expand the application of the fence by extending it with suspended conveyor mechanisms for transporting workpieces in the form of vehicle bodies, for example, for painting equipment.

[0122] This can increase the number of application scenarios and the size of the fence, which has a positive impact on the costs associated with planning, construction, and installation.

[0123] The fence further advantageously includes a first switch cabinet (Schaltschrank) in the first interior space, in which electrical and / or electronic components for the fence are integrated.

[0124] Furthermore, the fence preferably includes a second switch cabinet in at least one second internal space, in which other electrical and / or electronic components for the fence are integrated.

[0125] The first switchgear and the second switchgear are advantageously arranged in corresponding identical locations in the first internal space and at least one second internal space.

[0126] In particular, the consistent location of electrical or electronic components is advantageous in the planning and mass production of these components. This also further reduces the amount of installation work required when setting up the fence.

[0127] Electrical components may include, for example, lighting elements, light switches, and sockets, while electronic components may include, for example, semiconductor-based control units and / or regulation units.

[0128] However, switch cabinets can also be understood to include pre-assembled electrical components such as cable bundles, which are temporarily stored in the switch cabinet only for the purpose of building a fence, and can then be removed from the switch cabinet at least partially for final installation.

[0129] Therefore, efficient pre-planning and pre-assembly of the components included in the corresponding switchgear can be achieved.

[0130] The fence also advantageously includes at least one adapter element having a beam-side securing surface for securing to at least one external support beam.

[0131] The securing surface on the beam side can be geometrically adapted to the surface profile of the securing side of at least one external support beam.

[0132] In particular, at least one adapter element includes other preferably flat securing surfaces for securing the components of the fence to be secured there.

[0133] Therefore, adapter elements can be provided as a standardized interface between external support beams and other components to be installed there (such as signal lights, tool carts, and, if necessary, lighting devices).

[0134] The geometric adaptation to the surface profile can be understood in particular as the external support beam not including a flat mounting surface, such as an intermediate support beam. However, since fastening to the external support beam is advantageous, adapter elements can be used for this purpose.

[0135] The adapter element can preferably be secured vertically at different heights on the external support beam, which further increases the variability of different fastening options for the component to be placed there.

[0136] The adapter element also has pre-introduced and oriented mounting holes, especially threaded holes, which can further reduce the risk of incorrect installation.

[0137] Furthermore, the present invention relates to a processing station and / or machining station for processing and / or machining workpieces, particularly vehicle bodies.

[0138] Processing stations may include, in particular, painting stations, while workover stations may include, for example, so-called on-site repair stations, where workers manually work over paint defects on the vehicle body.

[0139] The processing station and / or manufacturing station preferably includes at least one fence as described above, and also includes a bottom structure on which at least one fence is placed and / or in which at least one fence is regionally integrated.

[0140] The bottom structure may also have a through-hole along the longitudinal axis of the fence, through which autonomous transport units, especially driverless transport vehicles (FTFs), can move to transport workpieces through the processing and / or manufacturing stations.

[0141] All structural and functional features associated with the aforementioned fence and its implementation may also be included individually or in combination in the processing station and / or manufacturing station, and the associated features, design options and advantages may also be included and implemented accordingly.

[0142] The present invention also relates to a processing and / or manufacturing apparatus for processing and / or manufacturing workpieces, particularly vehicle bodies, comprising one or more processing and / or manufacturing stations as described above and one or more autonomously movable conveying units for conveying workpieces through one or more processing and / or manufacturing stations.

[0143] All structural and functional features associated with the aforementioned processing station and / or fabrication station and their implementation methods may also be included individually or in combination in the processing equipment and / or fabrication equipment, and the associated features, design options and advantages may also be included and implemented accordingly. Attached Figure Description

[0144] Other preferred features and / or advantages of the invention are the subject of the following description and drawings of exemplary embodiments.

[0145] As shown in the attached figure:

[0146] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of a fence according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown in an open implementation.

[0147] Figure 2 A closed implementation scheme is shown according to Figure 1 Another schematic 3D view of the fence;

[0148] Figure 3 It shows that according to Figure 1 A schematic front view of the fence;

[0149] Figure 4 It shows that according to Figures 1 to 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of the central support beam and the outer support beam of the fence;

[0150] Figure 5 It shows that according to Figure 4 A schematic detailed sectional view of the intermediate support beam;

[0151] Figure 6 It shows that according to Figures 1 to 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of the auxiliary profile components of the fence;

[0152] Figure 7 It shows that according to Figure 1 or Figure 3 A schematic top view of the fence;

[0153] Figure 8 It shows that according to Figures 1 to 3 A schematic cross-sectional view of the crossbeams of the fence;

[0154] Figure 9 It shows that according to Figure 4 A schematic cross-sectional view of the external support beam, with adapter elements secured therein;

[0155] Figure 10 A schematic perspective detailed view of the two media islands at the intermediate support beam is shown;

[0156] Figure 11 It shows that according to Figure 2 A schematic three-dimensional partial view of the top area of ​​the fence;

[0157] Figure 12 The basis for different air supply concepts is shown. Figures 1 to 3 A schematic front view of the fence;

[0158] Figure 13 It shows that according to Figure 1 or Figure 3 A schematic three-dimensional partial sectional view of the top area of ​​the fence, including the suspended conveyor mechanism; and

[0159] Figure 14 A schematic perspective view of a processing apparatus and / or fabrication apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown.

[0160] The same or functionally equivalent elements or mechanisms are given the same reference numerals in all the drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0161] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of a fence 100 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown with an open design.

[0162] The fence is 100 meters high. Figure 1 The embodiment shown illustrates a completely open fence 100 in which at least no wall elements and / or top elements are provided.

[0163] The fence, marked with 100 as a whole, is in Figure 1 or Figure 3 and Figure 7 The embodiments shown include, for example, three interior spaces 102 and are used to enclose a corresponding industrial workplace 104, in which workpieces, such as vehicle bodies, are inspected and / or reprocessed.

[0164] Alternatively, fence 100 may be used to enclose processing stations 106 and / or processing stations 108 for handling and / or processing workpieces 110, such as vehicle bodies 112.

[0165] Processing station 106 may include, for example, a painting station, in which workpiece 110, such as a vehicle body, is preferably painted automatically.

[0166] Processing station 108 may include, for example, three industrial work areas 104, in which workpieces 110, such as vehicle bodies, are inspected and / or reprocessed.

[0167] The fence 100 also includes a support structure 114 for correspondingly defining the first, second and third interior spaces 102.

[0168] exist Figure 1 The diagram shows, for example, a fence 100 used to define three industrial workplaces 104, wherein the fence 100 may also be configured to define two or more industrial workplaces 104.

[0169] The support structure 114 includes multiple, according to Figure 1 For example, five support modules 116.

[0170] Each support module 116 includes multiple, according to... Figure 1 For example, four support beams 118 and more, according to... Figure 1 For example, three crossbeams 120 connect the support beams 118 to each other along the transverse axis 122 of the fence 100.

[0171] Preferably, adjacent support beams 118, 132, and 134 are connected to each other along the transverse axis 122 by means of crossbeams 120.

[0172] For clarity, Figure 1 Only the front bracket module 116 is fully marked with reference numerals.

[0173] Multiple support modules 116 are arranged sequentially along the longitudinal axis 124 of the fence 100, and are respectively supported by multiple, according to Figure 1 The four longitudinal beams 126 are connected to each other.

[0174] Each support module 116 includes two external support beams 132 and multiple, according to, along the transverse axis 122. Figure 1 Two intermediate support beams 134 are arranged therebetween to define the first, second and third interior spaces 102.

[0175] For example, further Figure 1 As can be seen, the three interior spaces 102 are arranged adjacent to each other along the transverse axis 122.

[0176] In addition, the external support beams 132 are designed to be structurally identical, while the intermediate support beam 134 is designed to be structurally different from the two external support beams 132.

[0177] Multiple support beams 118, 132, 134, multiple crossbeams 120, and multiple longitudinal beams 126 are designed as profile components. Figures 4 to 6 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 It is described in detail in the text.

[0178] The support structure 114 is a square, truss-type support structure, and its corresponding support beams 118, 132, and 134 are basically vertically oriented in the installed state.

[0179] In addition, support beams 118, 132, and 134 each have a bottom end 128 and a fastening end 130.

[0180] Correspondingly, the crossbeam 120 and the longitudinal beam 126 are oriented horizontally in the installed state.

[0181] Furthermore, the crossbeam 120 and the longitudinal beam 126 are oriented at right angles to each other and are fastened to the support beams 118, 132, and 134 at the fastening ends 130, respectively.

[0182] The external support beam 132 defines the support structure 114 on the outside along the transverse axis 122, while the longitudinal beam 126 and the transverse beam 120 define the support structure 114 along the vertical axis V.

[0183] Therefore, the external support beams 132 form lateral boundaries, while the longitudinal beams 126 and the transverse beams 120 define the top region 260 of the support structure 114, and thus form the top boundary.

[0184] Each is fastened, especially by means of threaded connection.

[0185] Figure 2 A closed implementation scheme is shown according to Figure 1 Another schematic perspective view of the fence 100.

[0186] As can be seen, the wall element 135 is fixed at the corresponding support beams 118, 132, and 134.

[0187] The corresponding top element 182 is then secured to the crossbeam 120 and the longitudinal beam 126.

[0188] The wall element 135 or the top element 182 may be made of metal plate, glass and / or textile or woven material.

[0189] Three interior spaces 102 (see Figure 1 Each of them can be entered from the front via access opening 224, which can be locked and released by roller shutter 226.

[0190] Multiple, according to, are placed externally at position 260 in the top area. Figure 2 Six air distributors 262 are provided, preferably for supplying purified air to the three interior spaces 102.

[0191] Figure 3 It shows that according to Figure 1A schematic front view of the fence.

[0192] In addition to the external support beam 132 and the intermediate support beam 134, other auxiliary profile members 172 are shown at the front bracket module 116, which form the profile members for the corresponding roller shutter door 226 (see...). Figure 2 ).

[0193] exist Figure 3 Different cross sections 4-4, 5-5, and 6-6 of one of the external support beams 132, one of the intermediate support beams 134, and one of the auxiliary profile members 172 are shown.

[0194] Figure 4 The schematic cross-section of the intermediate support beam 134 is shown in the left figure. Figure 5-5 (see Figure 3 The diagram on the right shows a schematic cross-section of the external support beam 132. Figure 4-4 (see Figure 3 ).

[0195] according to Figure 4 As can be seen from the left figure, the corresponding intermediate support beam 134, which is designed as a profile component, has an H-shaped cross-sectional profile.

[0196] For each support module 116, the corresponding intermediate support beam 134 has a first inner side 136 facing the first internal space 102 and a second inner side 138 facing the second internal space 102.

[0197] The first inner side 136 and the second inner side 138 are shaped to be mirror-symmetrical with respect to the first central plane 140 of the intermediate support beam 134.

[0198] The first inner side 136 and the second inner side 138 each have independent receiving channels 142, in which one or more light-emitting elements 144 for illuminating the first inner space 102 and the second inner space 102 are respectively received.

[0199] The light-emitting element 144 is preferably designed as a light-emitting track, such as an LED track, and is particularly integrated into the corresponding receiving channel 142.

[0200] In order to form the corresponding receiving channel 142, the H-shaped cross-sectional profile has an H-shaped base 228, which has an intermediate part 229 and two main body legs 230 oriented vertically relative to it, with a first main body protrusion 232 molded at each of the four leg ends 231.

[0201] The corresponding first main body protrusion 232 faces the corresponding interior space 102 and protrudes into the corresponding interior space 102 from the base 228 at its corresponding leg end 231 in a manner substantially perpendicular to the first central plane 140.

[0202] Therefore, the corresponding receiving channel 142 is defined by the H-shaped base 228 and the corresponding two first main body protrusions 232.

[0203] The corresponding receiving channel 142 is covered at the end side by a light-transmitting cover 234 at the two first main body protrusions 232, and the light from the corresponding light-emitting element 144 passes through the light-transmitting cover and illuminates the two internal spaces 102 facing along the transverse axis 122.

[0204] The corresponding cover 234 is secured to the corresponding two first body protrusions 232 by means of a locking connection.

[0205] However, the corresponding cover 234 is not fully shown because the cutting plane 5-5 is located within the two crossbeams 120. Preferably, however, the cover 234 completely covers the corresponding receiving channel 142 except for the section of the crossbeam 120.

[0206] Furthermore, the corresponding ends 236 of the two crossbeams 120 are guided by the corresponding first main body protrusions 232 via the corresponding internal guide surfaces 238, and are connected by thread (in) Figure 4 (Not shown) is fixed at the H-shaped base 228.

[0207] according to Figure 4 As shown in the left figure, for each bracket module 116, the corresponding intermediate support beam 134 also has a first mounting side 146 and a second mounting side 148.

[0208] The first mounting side 146 and the second mounting side 148 are shaped to be mirror symmetrical with respect to a second central plane 150, which is oriented in a manner perpendicular to the first central plane 140.

[0209] Therefore, the intermediate support beam 134 has both a first inner side 136 and a second inner side 138 oriented in a mirror-symmetric manner, and a first mounting side 146 and a second mounting side 148 oriented in a mirror-symmetric manner.

[0210] The first mounting side 146 and the second mounting side 148 have other independent receiving channels 152, in which one or more power supply lines 154 and / or media lines 156 (shown schematically only) are respectively received for powering or controlling the first internal space 102 and the second internal space 102 and / or supplying media.

[0211] The two wall elements 135 are detachably fixed at the first mounting side 146 and the second mounting side 148, respectively, and protrude into the corresponding other receiving channels 152 in the installed state.

[0212] exist Figure 5 The text describes other structural and functional details of the intermediate support beam 134.

[0213] Figure 5 Correspondingly, it shows the following based on Figure 4 The left figure shows a schematic detailed sectional view of the middle support beam 134.

[0214] The first mounting side 146 and the second mounting side 148 have corresponding flat first mounting surfaces 158 and corresponding flat second mounting surfaces 160, which are oriented in a manner parallel to the second central plane 150.

[0215] A mounting interface 162, which is regularly spaced from the longitudinal axis of the profile, is arranged at the first mounting surface 158 and the second mounting surface 160.

[0216] The Ango interface 162 can be designed as a threaded hole, wherein the Ango interface 162 is in Figure 5 The arrangement in the text should be understood as purely exemplary.

[0217] Through openings 164 are introduced into the first mounting side 146 and the second mounting side 148, respectively, which extend between the corresponding first mounting surface 158 and the second mounting surface 160 and open into the corresponding other receiving channels 152.

[0218] The corresponding through opening 164 has a securing area 166, where a covering element 168 is secured in the installed state. Figure 4 (as shown in the figure) to cover the corresponding through opening 164 and the corresponding other receiving channels 152.

[0219] Preferably, the cover element 168 is secured in the corresponding securing area 166 by means of the locking connection 170 in the installed state.

[0220] In order to form other corresponding receiving channels 152, the H-shaped base 228 has four second body protrusions 240, which are respectively molded at the four leg ends 231 of the base.

[0221] according to Figure 5 The corresponding second body protrusions 240 protrude substantially along the second central plane 150 from the corresponding opposite ends 231 of the H-shaped base 228 and face each other on the profile side.

[0222] Therefore, the corresponding additional receiving channels 152 are defined by the H-shaped base 228 and the corresponding two second body protrusions 240.

[0223] The cover element 168 defines the corresponding additional receiving channels 152 at the two second main body protrusions 240 on the end side, that is, at the height of the mounting surfaces 158, 160.

[0224] In addition, the beam side portion of the locking connection portion 170 is also formed by two second protrusions 240.

[0225] Furthermore, the first main body protrusion 232 and the second main body protrusion 240 respectively form the first mounting surface 158 and the second mounting surface 160 by means of their ends defined along the first central plane 140.

[0226] For example, especially from Figure 4 The right image and Figure 8 and Figure 9 It is understood that the external support beam 132, the crossbeam 120, and the optional (not shown in the section) longitudinal beam 126 are constructed as profile components.

[0227] In particular, this profile component can have an H-shaped base 228.

[0228] In this base 228, an intermediate member 229 is preferably provided, and two legs 230 protrude away from the intermediate member, thereby forming receiving spaces 256 on both sides of the intermediate member 229, which are respectively surrounded by the two legs 230.

[0229] The accommodating space 256 facing the corresponding interior space 102 substantially corresponds, at least structurally and / or functionally, to the corresponding accommodating passage 142 of, for example, the intermediate support beam 132 (see...). Figure 4 (Left image).

[0230] One or more light-emitting elements 144, such as LED strips, are arranged in particular in the receiving space 256, which is at least partially covered by the cover 234, illuminating the cover 234 from the receiving space 256 and thus backlighting.

[0231] Cover 234 is used in particular to equalize the light radiation emitted by one or more light-emitting elements 144.

[0232] One or more light-emitting elements 144 and covering 234 correspond substantially, at least structurally and / or functionally, to, for example, intermediate support beam 134 (see Figure 4 (The left figure) shows the cover 234 and one or more light-emitting elements 144.

[0233] Another receiving space 256 is preferably arranged on the outer side 242 of the corresponding profile component away from the internal space 102, which can be used, for example, as a cable channel and / or pipeline channel and further for accommodating cables, pipelines, etc.

[0234] As in Figure 4 As can be further seen from the right figure, the corresponding external support beam 132, which is designed as a profile component, has an H-shaped cross-sectional profile.

[0235] For example, especially from Figure 4 As can be further seen in the right figure, the outer side 242 of the corresponding external support beam 132 away from the internal space 102 includes a fastening section 244, which in particular has a locking surface 246.

[0236] The fastening section 244 is specifically used to accommodate the fastening element 248, which is constructed, for example, as a profile component shaped generally in the shape of a mushroom.

[0237] In particular, the push-in section 250, which is equipped with fastening element 248, can be pushed into the fastening section 244 of the external support beam 132.

[0238] Preferably, similar to the fastening section 244 of the external support beam 132, the push-in section 250 is provided with a locking surface 246, so that the fastening element 248 can be secured to the external support beam 132, especially by means of the locking connection.

[0239] The coverage area 252 of the fastening element 248 is particularly attached to the push-in section 250 of the fastening element 248.

[0240] The outer side 242 of the outer support beam 132 can preferably be at least substantially completely covered by a covering area 252 that is particularly constructed as a substantially dome-shaped or rounded shape.

[0241] As from Figure 4 As can also be seen in the right figure, the fastening element 248 together with the external support beam 132 forms a clamping device 254 for accommodating one or more wall elements 135 in a clamping manner.

[0242] Wall element 135 here is, for example, secured by one or more Velcro fasteners (in... Figure 4 (Not shown) It is first secured to the outside 242 of the outer support beam 132, and can then be additionally pressed to the outer support beam 132 by means of fastening element 248.

[0243] Therefore, one or more wall elements 135 can be clamped between the fastening element 248 and the external support beam 132 to securely press the Velcro together and thus achieve stable retention.

[0244] For example, the Velcro element can be secured to the outside 242 of the external support beam 132 by means of adhesive connection.

[0245] Especially when the wall element 135 is formed of fabric material, another Velcro element that interacts with it is secured, for example, sewn onto the wall element 135.

[0246] Therefore, in Figure 4 The embodiment shown in the right figure is provided with a combination of a clamping device 250 and a Velcro device for fastening the wall element 135.

[0247] Figure 6 A schematic cross-sectional view of the auxiliary profile member 172 of the fence 100 is shown. Figure 6-6 Among them, auxiliary profile component 172, for example, in Figure 3 As shown in the image.

[0248] according to Figure 3 Multiple auxiliary profile components 172 are secured to the support module 116, preferably to the corresponding crossbeam 120, for securing other extension elements 174 from the outside to the fence 100.

[0249] exist Figure 6 The extension element 174, shown schematically and only partially in the diagram, is... Figure 2 The image shows three instances of roller shutter door 226.

[0250] The corresponding auxiliary profile member 172 has a C-shaped cross-sectional profile and two corresponding securing sides 176 and additional receiving channels 178, in which one or more power supply lines and / or dielectric lines are respectively accommodated. Figure 6 (Not shown in the image).

[0251] An access opening 180 is introduced into one of the mounting sides 176, which leads into a corresponding additional receiving channel 178.

[0252] In addition, the access opening can be covered by other coverings 258, which can be secured in the access opening 180 by means of locking connections.

[0253] Figure 7 It shows that according to Figure 1 or Figure 3 A schematic top view of the fence 100.

[0254] exist Figure 7 Another section 8-8 of one of the crossbeams 120 is also shown.

[0255] In addition, the fence 100 includes a first switch cabinet 202 in the first internal space 102, in which electrical and / or electronic components for the fence 100 are integrated.

[0256] In addition, the fence 100 includes a second switch cabinet 204 in the second interior space 102, in which other electrical and / or electronic components for the fence 100 are integrated.

[0257] The first switch cabinet 202 and the second switch cabinet 204 are preferably arranged in the first internal space 102 and the second internal space 102 at the corresponding same positions.

[0258] Because fence 100 is based on Figures 1 to 3 and Figure 7 It includes three internal spaces, so the third switch cabinet 205 can advantageously be located in the same position in the third internal space 102.

[0259] Therefore, the first switch cabinet 202, the second switch cabinet 204 and the third switch cabinet 205 are preferably arranged in the same position in the corresponding internal space 102.

[0260] Electrical components may include, for example, lighting elements, light switches, and sockets, while electronic components may include, for example, semiconductor-based control units and / or regulation units.

[0261] However, the corresponding switch cabinets 202, 204, and 205 can also be understood as including, for example, pre-assembled electrical components, such as cable bundles, in each internal space 102 or for the entire enclosure 100, which are only temporarily stored in the corresponding switch cabinets 202, 204, and 205 before the enclosure 100 is erected, and can then be removed from them at least partially for the purpose of erection.

[0262] Figure 9 It shows that according to Figure 4 Another schematic cross-sectional view of the external support beam 132 in the right figure, where the adapter element 206 is secured.

[0263] The adapter element 206 has a beam-side mounting surface 208 for mounting to the external support beam 132.

[0264] For example, it can also be from Figure 9 It is understood that the beam-side mounting surface 208 of the surface profile 210 is geometrically adapted to the mounting side 176 of the external support beam 132.

[0265] The adapter element 206 includes additional flat securing surfaces 212 for securing various components of the fence 100 to be secured there. Figure 9 The adapter element 206 can be formed into a plate-shaped adapter element.

[0266] Therefore, adapter element 206 can be provided as a standardized interface between external support beam 132 and other components to be fixed there (such as signal lights, tool carts, and, if necessary, lighting devices).

[0267] Figure 10 A schematic perspective detailed view of two media islands 266 (Medieninsel) at the intermediate support beam 134 and facing the corresponding interior space 102 is shown.

[0268] Alternatively, the medium island 266 may be secured to one or more external support beams 132.

[0269] The media island 266 may include a media interface 268 and / or a communication interface 268 and / or an electrical supply interface 268, respectively.

[0270] The latter can be constructed, for example, as an electrical socket to provide a 230V single-phase AC port and / or a 400V three-phase AC port.

[0271] Alternatively or additionally, media interface 268 may include a compressed air port to provide compressed air and / or other media ports to provide additional media.

[0272] The medium interface 268 is preferably located on one side of the medium island 266, and in the installed state, it is oriented at least partially the same as the first mounting side 146 or the second mounting side 148 of the intermediate support beam 134 or the same as the mounting side 176 of the external support beam 132.

[0273] The communication interface 268 may preferably include one or more communication ports, such as an Ethernet port or a Profinet port.

[0274] In addition, other extensions may be installed at medium island 266 to receive other working materials, such as sealing materials and / or paint for refinishing the vehicle body.

[0275] Furthermore, the media island 266 can be expanded with other integrated manipulation elements 270 for manipulating or controlling the fence 100. For example, this can control the light-emitting elements 144 within the support module 116 and / or the longitudinal beams 126, or the supply of air via the air distributor 262.

[0276] The actuating element can be designed as a rotary switch, a push-button switch, or a combination of rotary and push-button switches. Alternatively or additionally, a touch-sensitive screen can be integrated into the media island 266, allowing for alternative or supplementary actuation via the touch-sensitive screen.

[0277] Figure 11 It shows that according to Figure 2A schematic three-dimensional partial view of the top area 260 of the fence 100.

[0278] On the top region 260, each interior space 102 is arranged with multiple, according to Figure 10 Two air distributors 262 are provided. They are specifically used to supply preferably purified air to the respective interior spaces 102, wherein... Figure 1 The diagram shows only one interior space 102.

[0279] For clarity, in Figure 11 The top element 182, arranged along the transverse axis 122 between the air distributors 262, is not shown (see [reference]). Figure 2 ).

[0280] Two in Figure 11 The air distributor 262 shown has an interruption portion 264 along the longitudinal axis 124 (in Figure 2 (Not shown in the illustration).

[0281] The location of the corresponding interruption section 264 should be understood as merely exemplary. Therefore, the corresponding interruption section 264 can also be located at the corresponding end of the corresponding air distributor 262, wherein in this case, the corresponding short section providing the corresponding air distributor 262 (e.g., in...) can be omitted. Figure 11 (as shown in the image).

[0282] exist Figure 10 Only the top element 182 located in the interruption section 264 is shown (the top element 182, which is arranged below the air distributor 262 along the direction of gravity, is obscured by the air distributor in any case).

[0283] In order to guide air through the top elements 182, these top elements are at least partially breathable, for example, made of stoff material or gewebe material.

[0284] according to Figure 11 A first securing mechanism 184 and a second securing mechanism 186 are respectively installed at multiple crossbeams 120 for securing one or more top elements 182.

[0285] One or more top elements 182 include a first security mechanism 188 complementary to a first security mechanism 184 and a second security mechanism 190 complementary to a second security mechanism 186.

[0286] The complementary first securing mechanism 188 particularly includes one or more flanges 192, and thus the first securing mechanism 184 particularly includes one or more flange tracks 194 for securing one or more flanges 192.

[0287] However, the complementary second fastening mechanism 190 includes, for example, one or more Velcro elements 196, and the second fastening mechanism 186 includes one or more other Velcro elements 198 for detachably engaging with one or more Velcro elements 196.

[0288] like Figure 11 As shown, the corresponding Velcro elements 196 and 198 are arranged in the interruption section 264. This has the advantage that no air distributor 262 is arranged above it, so that the corresponding top element 182 can be manually separated from the internal space 102.

[0289] If the top element 182, which is secured by the Velcro elements 196 and 198, is separated, the corresponding top element 182 can be pulled into the interruption section 264 along the longitudinal axis from the corresponding edge track 194.

[0290] Subsequently, the corresponding top element 182 can be fully pulled out of the corresponding edge track 194 through the previously released interruption 264 toward the internal space 102, which facilitates the installation and removal of the top element 182 under the air distributor 262.

[0291] The top element 182, which is not covered by the air distributor 262, can be secured to the top area 260, for example, by means of Velcro elements 196, 198, thus omitting the edge securing here.

[0292] Figure 12 It shows that according to Figures 1 to 3 A very schematic front view of a fence 100 with different air supply designs.

[0293] Figure 12 The difference between the upper and lower images is that in Figure 12 Two air distributors 262 are arranged at the top area 260 in the upper middle part of the diagram.

[0294] This simplified design is particularly advantageous for applications of the fence 100 where there is no risk of explosion, such as in inspection stations at painting stations.

[0295] The airflow indicated by the arrows can advantageously have the following parameters:

[0296] - Sinking velocity: Minimum 0.1m / s

[0297] - Volumetric flow rate: Maximum 24000 m³ 3 / h

[0298] - Workpiece circulation velocity: minimum 0.1m / s.

[0299] Advantageously, it can be specified that one or more top elements 182 (see Figure 11 It has the same length as the longitudinal beam 126. Alternatively, one or more top elements 182 may have N times the length of the longitudinal beam 126.

[0300] according to Figure 12 As shown in the figure above, one or more top elements 182 provide coverage of a portion of the plane, such as about half the plane, of the top region 260 above the vehicle body 112.

[0301] The design of one or more top elements 182 as textile top elements 182 can provide a large inflow surface (relative to the plane of the top region 260) to supply air into the interior space 102, so as to advantageously ensure the aforementioned sinking velocity of 0.1 m / s.

[0302] Additionally or alternatively, it may be specified that one or more top elements 182 may have the same length as or N times the length of the crossbeam 120, to cover part or all of the plane of the top area 260 of the fence 100 (in Figure 12 (Not shown in the image).

[0303] On the contrary, Figure 12 In the image below, four air distributors 262 are arranged in the top region 260.

[0304] according to Figure 12 As shown in the figure below, one or more top elements 182 provide coverage of the entire plane of the top area 260 of the fence 100.

[0305] In this regard, it may be advantageous for one or more top elements 182 (see Figure 11 It has the same length as longitudinal beam 126.

[0306] Alternatively, one or more top elements 182 may have a length N times that of the longitudinal beam 126.

[0307] This design is advantageous due to the increased air volume flow rate, especially for applications involving explosion hazards such as fence 100.

[0308] However, the fence 100 has the advantage of having additional safety mechanisms, such as components that do not pose an explosion hazard and / or integrating the light-emitting elements into the profile components as described above.

[0309] Figure 13 It shows that according to Figure 1 or Figure 3 A schematic perspective view of the top area 260 of the fence 100, including the suspended conveyor mechanism 200.

[0310] A suspended conveyor 200 for conveying workpiece 110 is installed in the support structure 114, particularly in the area of ​​the longitudinal beam 126 and / or the transverse beam 120.

[0311] The suspended conveyor mechanism 200 includes a method for guiding multiple conveyor units (in) Figure 13 A track system 272 (not shown) is secured at least at the top region 260 of the fence 100 by means of multiple support elements 274.

[0312] To secure the suspended conveyor mechanism 200, one or more crossbeams 120 and / or longitudinal beams 126 of the support structure 114 may be interrupted.

[0313] Figure 14 A schematic three-dimensional partial view of a manual processing station 108 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention is shown, including... Figures 1 to 3 The fence is 100.

[0314] Machining station 108 is used for manual machining of workpiece 110, especially vehicle body 112 (see...) Figure 12 ), and includes according to Figures 1 to 3 The fence is 100.

[0315] Manual processing may include, for example, manual installation, joining, welding, or separation of workpiece 110.

[0316] In addition, the processing station 108 includes a bottom structure 214 on which the fence 100 is placed and / or the fence 100 is regionally integrated into the bottom structure.

[0317] For clarity, the fence 100 is not shown in its entirety, but rather includes only an interior space 102, which is cut in a horizontal cutting plane above the bottom structure 214.

[0318] The bottom structure 214 includes a through-hole 216 along the longitudinal axis 124 of the fence 100, through which a self-moving conveying unit 218, in particular an unmanned transport vehicle FTF, can move to transport the workpiece 110 through the processing station 108.

[0319] The bottom structure 214 includes a platform 276 on which one or more workers can move and manually work on the workpiece 110.

[0320] The bottom structure 214 includes an entry point 278 and an exit point 280 for driverless transport vehicles (FTFs).

[0321] The transport vehicle FTF is configured as a rollable planar element with a flat top surface, and in the current case, two mounting elements 282 are provided on it as vertical pins erected from the surface. Figure 14 Only one mounting component is visible in the middle.

[0322] As the transport vehicle FTF passes through the schematically shown clearance 216 from the entry point 278 to the exit point 280, the mounting element 282 is guided within the slot 284, which serves as a guide section below the platform 276.

[0323] Each seal 286 is positioned on the side wall of the groove 284, covering the groove 284 so that no part falls into the guide section, or a worker (not shown) can walk on the bottom structure 214 and at the workpiece 110 (see...). Figure 12 The workpiece may be, for example, a vehicle or vehicle body, to be installed or processed.

[0324] The workpiece lifting platform 288 is centrally located on the platform 276. A worker lifting platform 290 is located to the side of the workpiece lifting platform 288. Workers can position themselves on the worker lifting platform 290 and adjust their height vertically (V) to fit the workpiece supported on the workpiece lifting platform 288.

[0325] Via the corresponding steps 292 (in Figure 2 (Not shown in the image) Approaching a slightly elevated platform 276.

[0326] The workpiece (not shown) is fastened to the mounting element 282 at the FTF of the transport vehicle and thus drives into the entry 278, and then continues to travel along the clearance 216 configured as a guide section.

[0327] In the current embodiment, when the transport vehicle FTF is positioned substantially below the workpiece lifting platform 288, the workpiece is centered on the platform 276 and transferred from the transport vehicle FTF to the workpiece lifting platform 288 in the area of ​​the workpiece lifting platform 288.

[0328] Then, the workpiece is raised and lowered to an ergonomic height suitable for the worker and the manual processing to be performed using the workpiece lifting platform 288.

[0329] exist Figure 14 The image further schematically illustrates processing equipment 220 and / or processing equipment 222 for handling and / or processing workpiece 110, particularly vehicle body 112.

[0330] The processing equipment 220 and / or the processing equipment 222 includes one or more processing stations 106 and / or processing stations 108 as described above, and one or more autonomously movable conveying units 218 for conveying workpiece 110 through one or more processing stations 106 or processing stations 108.

[0331] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0332] 100 fence

[0333] 102 First, second, or third interior space

[0334] 104 First, second or third industrial workplace

[0335] 106 Processing Station

[0336] 108 Processing Station

[0337] 110 workpiece

[0338] 112 Vehicle body

[0339] 114 Support Structure

[0340] 116 Bracket Module

[0341] 118 Support beam

[0342] 120 crossbeam

[0343] 122 Horizontal axis

[0344] 124 Longitudinal axis

[0345] 126 Longitudinal Beam

[0346] 128 Bottom end

[0347] 130 Fastening end

[0348] 132 External support beam

[0349] 134 Intermediate Support Beam

[0350] 135 wall element

[0351] 136 First inner side

[0352] 138 Second inner side

[0353] 140 First Central Plane

[0354] 142 Accommodation Channel

[0355] 144 Light-emitting elements

[0356] 146 First Installation Side

[0357] 148 Second Installation Side

[0358] 150 Second Central Plane

[0359] 152 Other accommodation channels

[0360] 154 Power supply lines

[0361] 156 Medium Pipeline

[0362] 158 First mounting surface

[0363] 160 Second mounting surface

[0364] 162 Ango interface

[0365] 164 Through-opening

[0366] 166 Angu District

[0367] 168 Covering element

[0368] 170 Locking Connection Part

[0369] 172 Auxiliary profile components

[0370] 174 Extended Components

[0371] 176 Angu side

[0372] 178 Additional receiving passages

[0373] 180 Enter the opening

[0374] 182 Top Components

[0375] 184 First Ango Organization

[0376] 186 Second Ango Organization

[0377] 188 Complementary First Security Agency

[0378] 190 Complementary Second Security Structure

[0379] 192 Edge

[0380] 194 Edge-fitting Rail

[0381] 196 Nylon Velcro components

[0382] 198 Other Velcro components

[0383] 200 Suspended Conveyor Mechanism

[0384] 202 First Switchgear

[0385] 204 Second Switchgear

[0386] 205 Third Switchgear

[0387] 206 Adapter Components

[0388] 208. Secured surfaces on the side of beam.

[0389] 210 Surface Profile

[0390] 212 Other flat, secure surfaces

[0391] 214 Bottom Structure

[0392] 216. Through-type open section

[0393] 218 Autonomous moving conveyor unit

[0394] 220 processing equipment

[0395] 222 Processing equipment

[0396] 224 Enter the opening

[0397] 226 Roller Shutter Door

[0398] 228 matrix

[0399] 229 Middleware

[0400] 230 Main body legs

[0401] 231 Leg end

[0402] 232 Main body protrusion

[0403] 234 Covering

[0404] 236 End of the crossbeam

[0405] 238 Guide surface

[0406] 240 Main body protrusion

[0407] 242 Outer side

[0408] 244 Fastening Section

[0409] 246 Locking face

[0410] 248 Fastening components

[0411] 250 Push-in Section

[0412] 252 Coverage Area

[0413] 254 Clamping Device

[0414] 256 Capacity

[0415] 258 Other coverings

[0416] 260 Top Area

[0417] 262 Air distributor

[0418] 264 Interruption Section

[0419] 266 Medium Island

[0420] 268 Media Interface

[0421] 268 Communication Interface

[0422] 268 Power Supply Interface

[0423] 270 Control elements

[0424] 272 Orbit System

[0425] 274 Load-bearing elements

[0426] 276 Platform

[0427] 278 Entry Point

[0428] Exit 280

[0429] 282 Mounting Components

[0430] 284 slots

[0431] 286 Seals

[0432] 288 Workpiece Lifting Platform

[0433] 290 worker lifting platform

[0434] 292 steps

[0435] FTF driverless transport vehicles

[0436] V Vertical axis

Claims

1. A fence (100) comprising at least one interior space (102), particularly for the interior space of at least one industrial workplace (104), for processing stations (106) and / or processing stations (108) for handling and / or processing workpieces (110), particularly vehicle bodies (112); and comprising a support structure (114) for defining at least one of the interior spaces (102), wherein the support structure (114) comprises a plurality of support modules (116), wherein each support module (116) comprises at least two support beams (118, 132, 134) and at least one crossbeam (120), the crossbeam connecting at least two of the support beams (118, 132, 134) to each other along a transverse axis (122) of the fence (100), wherein Multiple support modules (116) are arranged sequentially along the longitudinal axis (124) of the fence (100) and are connected to each other by means of at least one longitudinal beam (126).

2. The fence (100) according to claim 1, Its features are, Each support module (116) includes at least three support beams (118, 132, 134), wherein adjacent support beams (118, 132, 134) are connected to each other along the transverse axis (122) by means of at least one crossbeam (120).

3. The fence (100) according to claim 2, Its features are, The fence (100) includes at least one second interior space (128), particularly a second interior space for at least one second industrial workplace (130), wherein Each support module (116) includes two external support beams (132) and at least one intermediate support beam (134) disposed therebetween along the transverse axis (122) to define a first internal space (102) and at least one second internal space (128), the second internal space being arranged adjacent to the first internal space (102) along the transverse axis (122), wherein In particular, the external support beams (132) are structurally designed to be identical, and in which In particular, at least one of the intermediate support beams (134) is structurally designed to be different from the two external support beams (132).

4. The fence (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, At least two of the said support beams (118, 132, 134) and / or at least one of the said crossbeams (120) and / or at least one of the said longitudinal beams (126) are designed as profile members, wherein In particular, the profile component has an H-shaped cross-sectional profile.

5. The fence (100) according to claim 4, Its features are, At least one of the intermediate support beams (134) of each support module (116) has a first inner side (136) facing the first internal space (102) and a second inner side (138) facing at least one of the second internal spaces (128), wherein The first inner side (136) and the second inner side (138) are shaped to be mirror-symmetric with respect to a preferred first center plane (140) of at least one of the intermediate support beams (134).

6. The fence (100) according to claim 5, Its features are, The first inner side (136) and the second inner side (138) each have a receiving channel (142) that is particularly independent of each other, in which one or more light-emitting elements (144) are respectively received for illuminating the first inner space (102) and at least one of the second inner spaces (128).

7. The fence (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 6, Its features are, At least one of the intermediate support beams (134) of each support module (116) has a first mounting side (146) and a second mounting side (148), which are shaped to be mirror-symmetrical with respect to a second central plane (150), which is preferably oriented in a manner perpendicular to the first central plane (140).

8. The fence (100) according to claim 7, Its features are, The first mounting side (146) and the second mounting side (148) each have other, especially independent, receiving channels (152) in which one or more power supply lines (154) and / or media lines (156) are respectively accommodated for power supply and / or media supply to the first internal space (102) and / or at least one of the second internal spaces (128).

9. The fence (100) according to claim 7 or claim 8, Its features are, The first mounting side (146) and the second mounting side (148) have corresponding preferably flat first mounting surfaces (158) and / or corresponding preferably flat second mounting surfaces (160), which are respectively oriented in a manner parallel to the second central plane (150), wherein Preferably, the mounting interfaces (162) are arranged at regular intervals, particularly at the first mounting surface (158) and / or the second mounting surface (160).

10. The fence (100) according to any one of claims 7 to 9, Its features are, Through openings (164) are introduced in the first mounting side (146) and the second mounting side (148), respectively, the through openings extending between the respective first mounting surface (158) and the second mounting surface (160) and opening into the respective other receiving channels (152).

11. The fence (100) according to claim 10, Its features are, The corresponding through opening (164) has a securing region (166) for securing a covering element (168) for covering the corresponding through opening (164) and / or the corresponding other receiving channel (152), wherein Preferably, the cover element (168) can be secured in the corresponding securing area (166) by means of a locking connection (170).

12. The fence (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, One or more auxiliary profile members (172) are inherently or capable of being inherently fixed at at least one support module (116) and / or at least one corresponding longitudinal beam (126) for securing additional built-in elements to the fence (100) and / or securing extension elements (174) to the fence (100) from the outside, wherein In particular, one or more of the auxiliary profile members (172) have a C-shaped cross-sectional profile.

13. The fence (100) according to claim 12, Its features are, One or more of the auxiliary profile members (172) each have two securing sides (176) and additional receiving channels (178) therein, each accommodating one or more power supply lines (154) and / or dielectric lines (156), wherein The entry opening (180) is accordingly introduced into one of the securing sides (176) and into the corresponding additional receiving channel (178).

14. The fence (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, The fence (100) includes one or more top elements (182), wherein A first securing mechanism (184) and a second securing mechanism (186) are respectively secured at one or more crossbeams (120) and / or one or more longitudinal beams (126) for securing one or more of the top elements (182), and wherein One or more of the top elements (182) include a first security mechanism (188) complementary to the first security mechanism (184) and a second security mechanism (190) complementary to the second security mechanism (186).

15. The fence (100) according to claim 14, Its features are, One or more of the top elements (182) are formed of breathable material and / or textile material, wherein The complementary first securing mechanism (188) includes one or more flanges (192), and the first securing mechanism (184) includes one or more flange tracks (194) for securing one or more of the flanges (192), and / or wherein The complementary second fastening mechanism (190) includes one or more Velcro elements (196), and the second fastening mechanism (186) includes one or more other Velcro elements (198) for detachably engaging with one or more of the Velcro elements (196).

16. The fence (100) according to claim 14 or claim 15, Its features are, One or more of the top elements (182) have the same length as or N times the length of the longitudinal beams (126) to cover part or all of the plane of the top area (260) of the fence (100), and / or wherein One or more of the top elements (182) have the same length as or N times the length of the crossbeam (120) to cover part or all of the plane of the top area (260) of the fence (100).

17. The fence (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, The suspended conveyor (200) for conveying the workpiece (110) is secured or can be secured to the support structure (114), particularly in the region of the longitudinal beam (126) and / or the crossbeam (120), wherein one or more crossbeams (120) and / or longitudinal beams (126) are interrupted in order to secure the suspended conveyor.

18. The fence (100) according to any one of claims 3 to 17, Its features are, The fence (100) includes a first switch cabinet (202) in the first internal space (102), in which electrical and / or electronic components for the fence (100) are integrated; and includes a second switch cabinet (204) in at least one second internal space (128), in which other electrical and / or electronic components for the fence (100) are integrated, wherein The first switch cabinet (202) and the second switch cabinet (204) are arranged at corresponding identical locations in the first internal space (102) and at least one of the second internal spaces (128).

19. The fence (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, Its features are, The fence (100) includes at least one adapter element (206) having a beam-side securing surface (208) for securing to at least one external support beam (132), wherein The mounting surface (208) on the beam side is geometrically adapted to the surface profile (210) of the mounting side (176) of at least one of the external support beams (132), wherein In particular, at least one of the adapter elements (206) includes other preferably flat securing surfaces (212) for securing the components of the fence (100) to be secured there.

20. A processing station (106) and / or machining station (108) for processing and / or machining workpieces (110), particularly vehicle bodies (112), comprising: - At least one fence (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, and - A bottom structure (214) on which at least one of the fences (100) is placed and / or in which at least one of the fences (100) is regionally integrated, wherein The bottom structure (214) includes a through-hole (216) along the longitudinal axis (124) of the fence (100), through which a self-moving conveying unit (218), in particular an unmanned transport vehicle (FTF), can move to convey the workpiece (110) through the processing station (106) and / or the processing station (108).

21. A processing apparatus (220) and / or a machining apparatus (222) for processing and / or machining a workpiece (110), particularly a vehicle body (112), said processing apparatus and / or machining apparatus comprising one or more processing stations (106) and / or machining stations (108) according to claim 20 and one or more autonomously movable conveying units (218) for conveying said workpiece (110) through one or more said processing stations (106) and / or machining stations (108).

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