CABLE PROCESSING COMPRISING INPUT AND OUTPUT

Abstract

The invention relates to a cable processing system comprising a cable processing machine, particularly for automatically processing cable ends of heavy, relatively flexurally rigid cables, but preferably also of light and thin cables, as well as long or short cables, preferably on the same cable processing machine. This cable processing machine has: an inlet side for receiving cables; a plurality of cable processing stations; a cable transport device for transporting at least one cable with at least one movable clamp; and an outlet side for discharging a processed cable.According to the invention, the cable transport device is equipped with a cable carrier that is designed as a multi-storage device and has a plurality of cable carriers, wherein the multi-storage device is designed as a self-contained or guided carrier. At least one of the grippers is designed as a transfer gripper for removing one cable from the cable carrier after another and feeding it to at least one of the cable processing stations and / or to at least one additional gripper that acts as a transfer gripper. This additional gripper is designed so that it can be moved using a transfer mechanism supported by a frame to transfer the cable to one of the cable processing stations.

Description

CABLE PROCESSING COMPRISING INPUT AND OUTPUT Technical field of the invention The invention relates to a cable processing system according to the preamble of claim 1, comprising a cable processing machine with machine control for the automatic processing of heavy and relatively rigid cable ends in a frame. It also includes an associated method for the automatic processing of cable ends of heavy and rigid cables according to claim 21, or a feeding system for such cables according to claim 42. This particularly comprises a cable processing system in which pre-cut cable pieces or cable products of defined lengths are processed, preferably at one or two cable ends; i.e., not a system that works only from a roll (i.e., almost endlessly), but a cable processing system for processing pre-cut cables or cable pieces, which are fed in as individual goods. BackgroundIn cable processing machines, cables are frequently fed into the machine or one or more cable processing stations manually. This is particularly true when processing the cable ends of heavy and relatively rigid cables, which often behave in an unpredictable and stubborn manner when moved, bent, or twisted. This is especially the case with hard or rigid, non-knockable, or inflexible cables that can only be bent or twisted with considerable effort and, in most cases, elastically. Examples include cables with cross-sections from 2.5 mm² to 150 mm², coaxial cables or cables with an overall diameter greater than 1 cm, multi-conductor cables from 2.5 mm² to 6 mm², with a minimum bending radius equal to or greater than 17 to 270 mm, with shielding, with a thick inner conductor or a large number of individual conductors, and / or with particularly resistant sheaths, for example, for power cables in motor vehicles, etc.Human workers can typically handle these cables intuitively or through experience, whereas automated or robotic systems repeatedly fail, or at least sporadically, at such tasks, which can lead to machine downtime or defective parts. Manual input and / or output of this type is not only tedious and costly but also error-prone, since with faster, imprecise, or careless manual feeding, the machine cannot process the cables accurately and reproducibly. This also necessitates the constant presence of at least one worker at one of the machines while it is in operation. For short, thin cables, US patents 5 125 154 and 5 152 395 describe a machine in which a complete box containing cables individually suspended in transport units is moved through a machine during processing. DE patent 10 201 611 645 also describes the use of special cable boxes for each cable being fed into the machine. Document EP 2 565 992 guides freely suspended cable ends around a rotating divider table. In cable processing machines, cables are frequently fed into the machine or one or more cable processing stations manually. This is particularly true when processing the cable ends of heavy and relatively rigid cables, which often behave in an unpredictable and intractable manner when moved, bent, or twisted. Hard or rigid, non-bendable, or inflexible cables are especially affected; these can only be bent or twisted by applying force and, mostly, elastically. Examples include cables with a cross-section of 2.5 mm² to 150 mm², coaxial cables, cables with an overall diameter greater than 1 cm, and stranded cables of 2.5 mm² to 6 mm², minimum bending radius equal to or greater than 17 to 270 mm, with shielding, with a thick inner conductor or a large number of individual conductors, and / or with a particularly resistant sheath, for example, for electrical cables in motor vehicles, etc. Human workers can usually handle these cables intuitively or through experience, whereas automated or robotic systems repeatedly fail, or at least sporadically, in these types of tasks, which can lead to machine downtime or defective parts. Manual input and / or output of this type is not only tedious and costly but also prone to errors, since with faster, imprecise, or careless manual feeding, the machine cannot process the cables accurately and reproducibly. This also necessitates the constant presence of at least one worker at one of the machines while it is in operation. Aside from the fact that this wouldn't be feasible with heavy, thick, and rigid cables, these cable processing systems need improvements in terms of efficiency, accuracy, and reliability. One drawback of these existing solutions is, for example, that such rigid or hard cables cannot be handled in the same way as conventional standard cables. Brief description of the invention An objective of the present invention is therefore to provide a cable processing system that does not have the disadvantages mentioned above and, in particular, that provides fast and reliable cable processing, preferably without requiring the permanent presence and skill of a worker. The cable processing sequences should also be easily integrated into a higher-level automated electronic production or factory management system, for example, one geared towards Industry 4.0. The objective is achieved through the features of the independent claim. Advantageous further developments are presented in Figures zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi and in the dependent claims. According to the invention, a cable processing system is provided. This system comprises a cable processing machine with machine control for the automatic processing of cable ends from heavy, relatively rigid, pre-cut cables on a rack. The system according to the invention is specially configured to be fed with cables in the form of pre-cut cable pieces, in which at least one, preferably both, cable ends are processed. The cables can be supplied specifically as substantially straight pieces of a defined cable length or, in the case of longer cables, also as cable reels with a predetermined cable length. These reels are also conveyed, and their ends are kept at least approximately straight.Cable end means not only the blunt end of a cut surface of the cable, but also a cable end area, i.e., for example, an area at the end of the cable, in particular of, for example, 5 cm or 10 cm or up to approximately 30 cm. The machine has an input side for receiving the cables to be processed and an output side for delivering the processed cables. The cable is processed between the input and output sides, preferably, but not necessarily, by processing the cable ends, for example, by stripping, twisting, bending, crimping, assembling, terminating, etc. This is done with at least one, and preferably at least two, cable processing stations supported by racks. The cable processing machine is configured on a rack, meaning that the cable processing stations are combined as a single unit and are not dispersed throughout a factory building. For example, the cable processing stations may be connected to each other and / or via a rack structure to form a single machine, and preferably they may also be combined under a common housing. The cable processing system according to the invention also has a cable transport device for carrying at least one cable. In the cable processing machine, this cable transport device has at least one movable cable clamp, also supported by a frame. This clamp is configured, on one side, with a sub-area configured as a gripping system for releasably holding a cable or cable end, for example, with a gripping clamp type with movable jaws or another device for the positive and / or non-positive releasable clamping of a cable, a vacuum support, or an adhesive, magnetic, or gravitational releasable clamping device with or without a corresponding sensor system to determine whether and / or how a cable is currently being held.The gripper is configured to be mobile, meaning it is designed to move the cable relative to a machine base, such as the frame, cable processing stations, and / or the infeed or outfeed side. Therefore, the transport system and / or the mobile gripper has at least one axis of rotary or linear motion. zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi According to the invention, the cable transport device is equipped with a cable transport device configured as a multi-storage device, having several cable holders for one of the cables or at least one cable end, respectively. This is specifically configured as an active cable transport device for actively transporting a plurality of cables, i.e., for moving the cables with an active mechanism to further move the cables contained within the multi-storage device and relative to it. For example, a cable transport device in the form of a conveyor belt, a moving beam conveyor, a chain conveyor for preferably detachable chains with quick-release fasteners on the segments, etc., as described and / or detailed below. Cable carriers can be configured, for example, as clamps, supports, compartments, or separators (pairs) for one of the cables or one of the cable ends, which move with the cable transport device within the multi-storage device, specifically as described below by way of example. Two separate cable carriers are preferably used for one cable, preferably with one configured as a clamp and the other as a support. A clamp is, for example, a device that holds the cable in a sub-area of ​​its circumference between two substantially parallel, elastic parts that partially enclose the cable by applying force.A support can be configured, for example, as a recessed shape in which the cable is housed by gravity, and preferably holds the cable laterally in a defined positional area by means of lateral separation nets without securing the cable with a force application between the separation nets. According to the invention, at least one of the grippers is configured as a transfer gripper. This gripper is specifically configured to remove one cable after another from the respective cable carrier and transfer it to another gripper, such as a transfer gripper and / or to one of the cable processing stations. This transfer gripper and / or transfer gripper is configured to be movable, with a transfer mechanism supported by a frame, to carry out a cable transfer from one of the cable processing stations to another. The at least one transfer gripper is also moved by means of a transfer mechanism. The transfer clamp preferably has two pairs of jaws to grip the first and second conductors of the cable. This allows a cable with more than one conductor to be collected and transported securely. Specifically, the pairs of gripping jaws are arranged on a gripper transfer guide and can be moved along it, allowing their distance from each other to be adjusted. The distance between the gripping jaw pairs can be individually and reproducibly adjusted, depending on the cable type and the distance between the two conductors. zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi Specifically, the transfer clamp has two pairs of gripping jaws for holding the conductor. The transfer clamp can simply transfer the cable removed from the cable storage to the transfer clamp, which feeds it to at least one, preferably at least two, cable processing stations for further processing. The gripping jaws of the transfer clamp change their distance from each other before or during the transfer, so that the conductors fit into the gripping jaws and can then be easily fed individually to the cable processing stations. The cable transport device can preferably be coupled to the inlet side of the cable processing machine using a coupling mechanism in a defined positional relationship, particularly at least during the operation of the cable processing machine. Depending on the configuration, the cable transport device can be attached either temporarily (e.g., as a trolley or similar) or permanently (e.g., permanently mounted) to the inlet side of the cable processing machine. The coupling mechanism preferably includes a mechanical guide for the positioned coupling of the multi-storage device to the cable processing machine. For example, a mechanical, magnetic, or electronic input device for such a conveyor allows for its precise positioning relative to the cable processing machine. In this case, a sensor for determining coupling and / or coupling position, a locking device for locking and unlocking the coupling, an input hatch for the conveyor, etc., may also be provided. These features enable, for example, a secure and precise coupling of the conveyor to the cable processing machine. The cable transport device is preferably supported on a conveyor mounted on the floor or ceiling, which can be moved independently of the cable processing machine. For example, such a conveyor could be configured as a wheeled transport system, like a wagon, cart, or similar, that can move freely or on rails. Another example would be a transport system fixed to the ceiling or wall, such as a gondola or similar. Preferably, a detachable coupling is formed between the multi-storage device and the cable processing machine. Such a coupling can be formed, in particular, in the area of ​​the coupling mechanism. This detachable coupling is specially configured to bring a drive of the cable processing machine into a mechanical operating connection with the cable transport device during coupling. This can be achieved, for example, by means of gears that interact in the coupled state. In a preferred embodiment, one of these gears can be rotatably mounted on an intermediate gear support, which is preferably rotatably mounted around another gear, and this rotating support is pre-tensioned with a passive force element.In this case, preferably, all the gears can be separated from the surroundings by a housing. This housing has an opening that, during transport of the multi-storage device, is closed by a locking element. This locking element has a mechanism that releases this opening during coupling to make the gear necessary for coupling accessible. The locking element can be, for example, a hatch, a slide, or something similar. As an alternative to the detachable coupling, the cable transport device has a local drive. This can be connected to a control, preferably local, which interacts with the machine control in the operating state. In the coupled state, the multi-storage device preferably has an extraction area and / or an insertion area for cables, said areas being separated from the clamps and / or from each other by a cable processing machine housing and can preferably be operated manually. In one embodiment, the multi-storage device can be continuously coupled to the cable processing machine while it is running, and the areas outside the housing can be continuously or cyclically loaded or unloaded with cables during operation. Optionally, a coupling mechanism that can be disassembled during operation can also be dispensed with entirely, and the multi-storage device can therefore be a fixed part or a permanently installed module of the cable processing machine. This allows for continuous operation of the machine. In particular, a plurality of cable processing systems according to the invention can be operated in parallel with cyclic loading or unloading, for example, by alternating the operation of their removal and / or deposit areas.Optionally, the fill level can be automatically controlled, for example, with a warning if the fill level in the deposit area is low or the removal area is almost full. In another embodiment, after coupling, the multi-storage device can also be housed almost entirely within a cable processing machine casing. Loading or unloading the multi-storage device can then be performed, for example, by uncoupling it, after which the same or another loaded multi-storage device is recouped. Preferably, each cable carrier has at least one net or impeller, one support, and / or one clamp. In this case, preferably, a clamp and a support may be arranged in parallel on a common belt and / or chains or on two belts and / or chains that run synchronously with each other. The clamps may comprise elastic elements whose preload can preferably be adjusted. zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi The clamps can be fixed in receptacles that are guided by guides along the transport direction of the belts and / or chains. If necessary, a suspended or reel transport device for transporting cable reels is preferably also provided. In this case, each cable reel can be moved on a designated suspended or reel transport unit, preferably synchronized with the movement of the corresponding cable ends by the gripper. The cable processing machine is preferably configured so that thin cables, standard cables, and thick, rigid cables can all be processed on the same machine, particularly without requiring significant modifications.In a preferred embodiment, both short cable lengths, for example, several tens of centimeters, and long cables of several meters can be processed, especially by using a transport device suspended from the cable processing machine for the longer cables, in addition to the multiple storage device for the cable ends. For example, a multiple storage device according to the invention can also be configured to supply or transport non-rigid cables. Preferably, the conveyor, as an alternative to a modality with a conveyor moved by muscle power, is configured with a drive device to move the conveyor. For example, the conveyor can be equipped as an autonomous or guided vehicle with its own driving control system for at least partially autonomous navigation. The conveyor's driving control system can be configured to communicate with the machine control and / or a higher-level control system. Optionally, the conveyor can also be configured to couple with a factory's autonomous transport system and move in a controlled manner. In one embodiment, at least one hopper is preferably arranged on the inlet side, above at least a partial area of ​​the cable transport device. This hopper is configured with an actuated lower portion such that the cables in the hopper can be released downwards into the cable transport device and / or another hopper by means of an actuating device, for example, trapdoors, slides, or similar mechanisms at the bottom. The hopper, or a group of hoppers, can preferably be moved by means of a conveyor and / or can preferably be coupled to the cable processing machine by means of a coupling mechanism. Preferably, at least one cable storage container with an actuated bottom is provided on the outlet side. This container is configured so that the cables in the container can be released downwards by means of an actuating device, for example, similar to that described above. In particular, the container may be configured with an actuated bottom such that the cables in the container can be released downwards into the cable transport device, another container, and / or a transport or storage box by means of an actuating device.In this case too, the loader or a group of several loaders can preferably be moved with the help of a conveyor and / or can preferably be coupled to the cable processing machine with the help of a coupling mechanism. Preferably, the cable transport device is configured on the output side with another cable transport device configured as a multi-storage device, which has several additional cable carriers. This cable transport device can also be coupled on the output side via a coupling mechanism in a defined positional relationship. A second movable gripper of the cable transport device is configured to remove one cable after another from one of the cable processing stations and carry them to the corresponding additional cable carrier. Preferably, the multi-storage devices for the input and / or output sides can be configured as the same type or at least of the same type and can be interchangeable. On the outgoing side, there is preferably at least one storage area for defective parts, intended for depositing cables identified as defective by the cable processing machine, preferably marked as such. The storage area for defective parts may preferably be located on the outgoing side above or next to a multi-storage device, so that it can be handled by the movable gripper. For example, the storage area for defective parts may also be configured as an additional conveyor. Consequently, only cables identified and / or marked as good by the cable processing machine are deposited in the cable carrier on the outgoing side. In one embodiment, the cable transport device is preferably configured with at least one chain, in particular an open chain, configured as a multi-storage device, whose chain segments or links can be separated and which in each case have at least one cable carrier. The chain segments are specially configured so that they can be easily separated or joined together, i.e., in particular without special tools, for example, possibly by suspending or removing or attaching additional chain links at the beginning or end of the chain, by a user and / or by automated stations and / or assemblies in the cable processing machine.Thus, for example, the chain can be designed as a virtually infinite multi-section conveying device, lengthening the chain during operation of the cable processing machine with additional chain segments or shortening it using previously used chain links. The cable processing machine or cable conveying device preferably comprises a drive mechanism configured to convey the chain, particularly when the chain is not under tension, i.e., for example, not closed but with open ends. For instance, this includes a chain guide on at least one side, preferably two or three sides, and a driven chain conveying element (chain sprocket, double toothed belt with outer teeth adapted to the chain, rocker arm drive, cylinder, or similar).Chain segments are preferably fed into or removed from the machine using transport units such as wagons or similar. Empty chain segments are preferably collected or stored in chain supply collection containers in the area of ​​the cable conveying devices, for example, in boxes or on rollers. Additional sensors, preferably cameras, are used to monitor the fill level. Alternatively, the two cable conveying devices on the infeed and outfeed sides can be connected so that empty chain segments on the infeed side are conveyed directly to the outfeed side. Another sensor may also be provided to detect the end of the chain on the infeed side, in order to stop the machine in time before the end of the chain is reached. Preferably, the complete system may also include, outside the cable processing machine housing, at least one additional gripper with an associated transfer drive. This gripper is arranged and configured to serve the retrieval and / or storage area of ​​the multi-storage unit. This additional gripper may, in particular, transfer a cable between the retrieval or storage area and an external transport system fixed to the ceiling or floor outside the cable processing machine—for example, an external trolley or wagon used to retrieve cables in a factory—either manually or automatically. Alternatively and / or additionally, other grippers with the corresponding transfer system may also be used to move not only individual cables or cable ends, but also reels of long cables. The cable processing machine and / or cable transport device is preferably equipped with at least one sensor configured to provide information on the number and / or position of the cables, particularly in a multi-storage device, a cable transport device, an alternative multi-transport device, and / or a loader as described herein. The sensor may be configured, for example, as a camera for image recognition, a counting device, an optical sensor, an inductive sensor, and / or a capacitive sensor. The cable processing machine preferably has an intermediate cable storage unit on the infeed and / or outfeed side between the multi-storage device and the cable processing device. This unit is configured with at least one additional cable holder to store at least one of the cables within the cable processing machine and can be operated with a gripper. Such an intermediate storage unit can be specially configured so that, during a defined time interval, when a multi-storage device is coupled and uncoupled, it contains cables to / from the cable processing station or cables to / from another gripper and / or the multi-storage device on the outfeed side. Similarly, the invention also relates to a method for the automatic processing of heavy and relatively rigid cable ends. This is achieved by housing or providing for several cables in several cable carriers of a multi-storage device configured as a cable transport device. This multi-storage device can be a fixed part of the cable processing machine, or preferably a mobile multi-storage device, which is provided by attaching the multi-storage device to an input side of a cable processing machine. This can be achieved in particular by at least partially inserting the multi-storage device, preferably configured in a mobile manner, into a housing of the cable processing machine. In a first, simple variant, at least one cable or cable end is mechanically removed from the multi-storage device by a transfer gripper on the cable processing machine. The cable or cable end is then fed to at least one first cable processing station by the transfer gripper using at least one associated transfer drive. After the cable or cable end has been processed at the first cable processing station, it is transferred from the first cable processing station to at least one second cable processing station by the transfer gripper.Once the cable or cable end has been processed at the second cable processing station, the processed cable or cable end is removed from the second cable processing station using the transfer and transfer clamp. In the simple embodiment of the invention, the procedure can also be carried out where all movements of the cable or cable end are performed solely by a single transfer gripper and its transfer drive. Therefore, all the aforementioned delivery and transfer grippers can be configured as a single gripper, and no transfer between different grippers can take place. For example, removal from the multi-storage device on the inlet side, feeding to the cable processing station(s), and depositing into the multi-storage device on the outlet side can all be accomplished with a single transfer gripper and its transfer drive. In a second extended variant, at least one cable or cable end of one of the cables is mechanically removed from the multi-storage device by a first transfer gripper and at least one associated transfer drive from the cable processing machine. Furthermore, the cable or cable end is transferred from the first transfer gripper by means of at least one associated transfer drive, and the cable or cable end is fed through the transfer gripper to at least one first cable processing station, also by means of at least one associated transfer drive.The cable end is processed at the cable processing station, and then the cable or cable end is transferred from the first cable processing station to at least a second cable processing station using a transfer gripper with the aid of at least one transfer drive associated with it, followed by further processing of the cable or cable end at the second cable processing station. Optionally, other cable processing stations may also follow in the same manner.After the last of the cable processing stations, the processed cable or cable end is removed from the second cable processing station by means of a transfer gripper with the help of at least one transfer drive associated therewith, and the cable or cable end is delivered from this transfer gripper to a second transfer gripper with the help of at least one transfer drive associated therewith. In the extended mode variant, the procedure can be carried out by moving the cable or cable ends with several transfer clamps, with at least one other transfer clamp provided to pass the cable end between these at least two transfer clamps. The cable transport device is preferably moved by powering it from the cable processing machine to the multi-storage device. In this case, a mechanical coupling may occur during coupling, through which the power transmission is carried out. Alternatively, the cable transport device can be moved by driving it locally within the multi-storage unit. In this case, the local drive can be powered by a local power supply to the cable transport device and / or electrically connected to the cable processing machine during coupling. Preferably, the cables or cable ends can be clamped or placed in the cable holder, preferably manually and outside of a cable processing machine housing. Preferably, at least one suspended transport unit for a cable reel of a respective cable moves together, at least during the feeding and transfer of the cables or cable ends in the cable processing machine. Preferably, the method also comprises spatial movement of the multi-storage device along the floor or ceiling in a factory environment. In particular, this movement also includes coupling and uncoupling, preferably automatic, to the cable processing machine. This movement can be performed, for example, by means of an autonomously controlled conveyor (zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi), particularly with navigation and / or preferably autonomous communication between a local control unit of the multi-storage device and the cable processing machine, especially at least during coupling. In this case, for example, when the conveyor is introduced, a preferably automatic and precisely positioned coupling of the multi-storage device to the cable processing machine can be performed, particularly with a mechanical and / or electrical coupling between them. Preferably, as part of the method, the cables are also fed into the cable transport device, which has at least one storage compartment for multiple cables. The cable can then be gravity-fed into the cable transport device and / or gravity-fed into a storage compartment located below it, for example, by releasing a lower section of the feeder via a drive mechanism in the feeder area. Preferably, during the process, the processed cables are also removed using at least one cable feeder. In this case, for example, the cables are gravity-fed into a feeder located below, with the lower part of the feeder being released by a drive mechanism in the feeder area. The processed cable is then preferably fed into the upper hopper directly using the clamp, without the need for another cable transport device on the outlet side. The cables are preferably supplied and / or removed by actuating a lower section. As a result of this actuation—for example, by means of a hatch, a push, or similar mechanism on the bottom of a loader—the cables drop from one section of the loader into the cable carrier below or into another section of the loader below that can be activated. In this case, the storage space is preferably allocated to the multi-storage device or the cable transport device. The process frame preferably also includes the coupling of a second multi-storage device on one of the cable processing machine's output sides. Preferably, the cable or cable end can also be mechanically deposited into a cable carrier of the second multi-storage device on the output side of the cable processing machine, in particular by means of a transfer gripper, preferably a second transfer gripper and with the aid of an associated transfer drive. In this method, defective parts are automatically detected on the cable processing machine and deposited in a separate defective parts storage area. This can be done, particularly on the output side of the cable processing machine, preferably by automatically marking and / or disabling the defective parts, ideally at a cable processing station specifically designed for this purpose. Preferably, the cables can be fed in and / or withdrawn using a cable transport device with at least one open chain as a multi-storage device. The chain links or segments constitute the cable carriers and can be easily separated from each other. By separating and / or joining the chain links or segments at the beginning or end of the chain, whose chain segments contain raw or processed cables, the cables are fed in or withdrawn, preferably with the chain segments arranged in wagons or similar and connected to a chain section provided in or separate from the cable processing machine.The empty chain segments at the other end of the chain are preferably collected or stored in chain collection containers or directly in the wagons; or the two chains on the inlet and outlet sides are joined together in such a way that the empty chain segments on the inlet side are carried to the outlet side and used for storage there. Preferably, cables can also be fed in and / or pulled out using a cable handling device with at least one external gripper outside the housing. This external gripper transfers a cable between an external conveying system fixed to the ceiling or floor outside the cable processing machine and an extraction and / or deposit area of ​​the multi-storage device located outside the housing. Preferably, several cables are temporarily stored in an intermediate storage area within the cable processing machine, between the multiple storage device and one of the cable processing stations by means of a clamp. In other words, one embodiment of the invention also relates to a feeding system for heavy and relatively rigid cables to a cable processing machine, in which automatic processing of the cable ends takes place in at least one cable processing station or cable finishing device of the cable processing machine. This feeding system has a cable transport unit, configured as a floor or ceiling conveyor, which can be coupled to the cable processing machine by means of a coupling mechanism between the conveyor and an inlet side of the cable processing machine.The cable transport unit comprises several cable carriers in the form of a multi-storage device. These carriers are configured so that one end of the cable can be mechanically removed from a cable transport device of the cable processing machine and fed to various cable processing stations for cable end processing. The transport device may be specially configured so that the cable transport unit remains on the input side and the cable moves separately from the cable transport unit to and from the cable processing stations within the cable processing machine. zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi In other words, one embodiment of the invention also relates to an output system for heavy and relatively rigid cables from a cable processing machine, which is configured to automatically process the cable ends in at least one cable processing station or cable finishing device of the cable processing machine. The output system comprises a cable transport unit, configured as a floor- or ceiling-mounted conveyor, which can be coupled to the cable processing machine by means of a coupling mechanism between the conveyor and an output side of the cable processing machine.The cable transport unit has several cable carriers in the form of a multi-storage device, configured so that one end of the cable can be removed mechanically from at least one of the cable processing stations of the cable processing machine by means of a cable transport device and deposited into this cable carrier. The transport device may be specifically configured so that the cable transport unit remains on the output side and the cable moves separately from the cable transport unit to and from the cable processing stations in the cable processing machine. Accordingly, the invention also relates to a system comprising a cable processing machine and at least two cable transport units and with a feed system and / or output system mentioned above. Also included as a reference is the international patent application PCT / IB2021 / 052229 filed on the same day by the same applicant and with the same principal inventor, which also relates to cable processing with input and output. This includes especially those paragraphs that describe the suspended transport device and its embodiments in more detail, which can be applied to this invention in a similar manner. Other advantages, features and details of the invention are derived from the following description, in which examples of embodiments of the invention are described with the help of drawings. Like the technical content of the claims and figures, the reference list forms part of the disclosure. The figures are described consistently and comprehensively. Reference numbers and their descriptions should be considered in all figures, especially if they are not explicitly differentiated. The same reference symbols indicate the same components, while reference symbols with different indices indicate functionally identical or similar components. The functional and logical relationships between the number ranges used are also clearly evident to a person skilled in the art. The drawings are symbolic representations. Naturally, all load-bearing parts are appropriately connected to each other (e.g., by means of a frame structure), although in some places this may not be explicitly shown in the drawings (e.g., for better identification of other features). zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi Brief description of the figures In the figures: Figures a1a11 show schematic diagrams of different embodiments of a system according to the invention comprising a cable processing machine and the associated cable processing transport system. Figures 2a and 2b show an isometric view of the mode according to figure 1c, once with both cable transport units coupled to the cable processing machine (figure 2a) and once separated (figure 2b). Figures 3a and 3b show an additional detailed view of Figure 2b with some elements hidden for a better view of the cable carriers in a cable transport device designed as a conveyor belt. Figures 4a to 4d show several cross-sectional and detailed views of Figure 2a and / or Figure 2b, viewed in the direction of the arrows drawn there, with some elements hidden for a better view of the coupling and coupling mechanism. Figures 5a and 5b show a special modality of the cable transport unit for transporting coiled cables, similar to that shown in figure 11. Figure 6 shows an isometric view of a cable reel conveyor device or a multiple conveyor device for several suspended conveyor units, configured here as a movable beam. Figures 7a to 7e show the operating mode of a multiple transport device with rocker drive principle and rotary drive, preferably electric. Figures 8a to 8f show the operating mode of a multiple transport device with a moving beam drive principle and a translational drive, preferably pneumatic. Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of an additional embodiment of a system according to the invention according to Figures 1a to 1h comprising a cable processing machine and the associated cable processing transport system. Figure 10 shows a cable for a system according to Figure 9 in a schematic view. Figure 11 shows a multiple storage device for a system according to Figure 9 in a perspective view. Figure 12 shows one embodiment of a delivery clamp for a system according to Figure 9 in a perspective view. Figure 13 shows one modality of a transfer clamp for a system according to figure zcpnLn / eznz / B / Y in a perspective view. Detailed description of the invention Figures a1a11 show schematic diagrams of various embodiments of a system according to the invention comprising a cable processing machine 90 and the associated cable transport system 10, which in some designs extends outside the cable processing machine 90. In the embodiment of Figure 11, this cable transport system 10 comprises at least one transfer clamp 11, two transfer clamps 20a, 20b, transfer mechanisms 12, 22a, 22b belonging to the clamps, and two groups of cable transport units 30a, 30b for transporting a plurality of cables 80. These cable transport units 30a, 30b are configured as wagons or carts and can move independently of the cable processing machine 90. The wagons 30a used to load the cable processing machine 90 can dock at the entrance, side 95a of the cable processing machine 90 with the help of the coupling mechanism 300a. The wagons 30b used to unload the cable processing machine 90 can in this case be coupled to the output side 95b of the cable processing machine 90 with the help of the coupling mechanism 300b.Depending on the modality, cars 30a and 30b can each be configured differently, i.e., specifically for the 95a inbound side or for the 95b outbound side, or cars 30a and 30b can also be configured in the same way, so that the same car 30a, 30b can be used on the 95a inbound side or on the 95b outbound side. Each of the two wagons 30a, 30b is provided with several cable holders 32a, 32b. These can be configured as simple dividers (as shown here in Figure 1a) or supports 324 (as shown in Figure 3a), but also as spring-loaded cable clamps 323 (as shown in Figure 1h, Figure 3a and Figure 3b). Preferably, several cable holders 32a, 32b are used per cable 80, preferably in combination with a clamp 323 and a support 324, for example, a support 324 as shown in Figure 3a. To process the cables 80, they are successively removed from a cable carrier 32a or a pair of cable carriers 323, 324 of the loading wagon 30a by means of the first delivery gripper 20a. The transfer gripper 20a transfers the removed cable 80 to the transfer gripper 11, which feeds it to at least one, preferably at least two or more cable processing stations 70a, 70b for processing. For this purpose, in addition to the two grippers 20a and 11, the transfer mechanisms 12 and 22a associated with them are also moved. After completing all processing at the two cable processing stations 70a, 70b shown here as an example, cable 80 is transferred from transfer clamp 11 and transfer mechanisms 12 and 22b to another transfer clamp 20b in the exit side area 95b, which then deposits or transfers it to a cable carrier 32b zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi or a pair of two cable carriers 32b of the unloading wagon 30b. Alternatively, the cables can also be placed directly into a transport box or packaging for finished cables. Thus, one cable 80 after another can be processed fully automatically until the loading wagon 30a is empty and / or the unloading wagon 30b is full – represented by the thin arrows illustrating the movement of cable 80, where solid lines represent the current movement. The dashed lines represent other possible movements. All grippers 11, 20a, 20b and their associated drive shafts or transfer mechanisms 12, 22a, 22b are part of the cable processing machine 90 and are connected to its controller 93, for example, via a controller 93 through various control cables (not shown). All transfer mechanisms 12, 22a, 22b, as well as all cable processing stations 70a, 70b... are attached to the frame 92 of the cable processing machine 90.To ensure user safety, a housing 91 may be installed, or some other safety device such as a light curtain, etc., may be provided. This is designed to cover at least the travel range of all grippers 11, 20a, 20b and transfer mechanisms 12, 22a, 22b, but still does not impede the entry and exit movement of the wagons 30a, 30b (represented by blocking arrows). In this way, safe loading and / or unloading of cables 80 can also take place during the operation of the cable processing machine 90. The coupling mechanisms 300a and 300b are configured to allow the wagons 30a and 30b to be easily and reliably coupled to the cable processing machine 90 and to inform its controller 93 whether a wagon 30a or 30b is actually docked. Preferably, the coupling is performed at a defined position from the wagon 30a or 30b to the machine 90, thus providing a known withdrawal or deposit position for the cable 80. Alternatively, this positional relationship can be determined by sensors 3042 and made available to the controller 93 of the cable processing machine 90, as shown, for example, in the exemplary embodiment of Figures 4a and 4b. For this purpose, additional sensors 3042, locking devices 304 and / or mechanical guides 301, 303 and entry surfaces are preferably used, which is explained in more detail below. The multiple storage devices 30a, 30b, i.e., the wagons 30a, 30b in the figure shown, can be designed in various embodiments, from very simple to intelligent or completely autonomous, in which the actual conveyor 34 can be designed to be separable from the multiple storage device area by means of the cable supports 32a, 32b and / or from the coupling mechanism 300a, 300b. Figures 11-11 schematically show one embodiment as an intelligent wagon 30a on the input side 95a, for example, with its own controller 35, zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi drive motors 352 for moving the moving elements 33, sensors 353 for navigation, a power supply 354, and cables 351 connecting all these elements, etc.Controller 35 can be specially configured to communicate with controller 93 of the cable processing machine 90, controller 35 of other railcars 30a, 30b, or a central general controller, preferably wirelessly. Sensors 353 include, for example, cameras, preferably supported by other sensors and software processes that provide the information necessary for (indoor) vehicle navigation (LIDAR, RFID, proximity sensors, guidance systems, IPS (indoor GPS), triangulation methods, SLAM, etc.). A rechargeable battery (accumulator) is preferably used as the power supply 354, which can be charged, for example, while docked. Power for operation and / or charging can also be wireless or contactless via induction or current collectors with sliding contacts. In the case of wagons on the ground, wheels are preferably used as moving elements 33, ideally 4 per wagon 30a, 30b. For maximum maneuverability in confined spaces, Mecanum wheels with additional rollers on the wheel (e.g., as in US3876255) can be used, driven by a 352 motor, preferably an electric servomotor with gears. Alternative drive principles can also be employed, such as balls similar to those used in old computer mice, classic swivel casters and joints, and / or movable leg-like elements to overcome steps and / or other obstacles. The 30a and 30b wagons can also be configured with rail-compatible wheels, an air bearing with a suitable drive, and / or a magnetic levitation track. In addition to floor-based transport systems, the 30a and 30b wagons can also be configured for ceiling or wall mounting. In minimal configurations of the wagons 30a and 30b according to the invention, drive elements and / or sensors can also be completely omitted. These wagons 30a and 30b can be moved and / or coupled or uncoupled, for example, by the operator themselves—for instance, using a transport device similar to a shopping cart in a supermarket. Arbitrary intermediate steps of wagons 30a and 30b can be formed within this minimal and completely autonomous configuration, and, if necessary, they can also be used together in a system. It is particularly advantageous if the manufacturer of the cable processing machine 90 largely leaves this decision to its customers and only provides the cable carrier 32a, 32b and the coupling mechanism 300a, 300b; with a simple and clearly defined mechanical interface 341 with the actual carriage 34, which can then be supplied by the customer according to their requirements and equipped with the aforementioned components. One modality of such a structure is shown schematically on the left in Figure 1a, output side 95b. The multi-storage device 30b, specifically the cable carrier 32b and its support structure with the attached coupling mechanism 300b, is fixed to the conveyor 34, for example, via the easily detachable mechanical interface 341. This conveyor 34 can be purchased by the customer, for example, as a standard product, and / or an existing conveying system can be used.Here you can decide for yourself whether to use very simple and inexpensive self-propelled conveyors 34, intelligent wagons 35 with control, drive, and navigation, or a combination of these. When choosing an intelligent wagon 35, you can select a model from the same manufacturer already in use elsewhere at the same location, equipped according to the invention with the multiple storage device 30a, 30b, and optionally with a mechanical or virtual sensor-based coupling mechanism. A subsequent upgrade is also possible at any time, for example, by transferring the cable carrier 32b and / or the coupling mechanism 300b to a motorized and / or autonomous transport system, for example, with the interface 341.If wagon 30a is changed immediately after the last cable has been removed and preferably while it is still being transported through the machine, any downtime of machine 90 can be reduced or avoided. For this purpose, intermediate buffers 40a, 40b, for example, are preferably used, as shown later in Figure Id. Figure 1b shows an alternative embodiment according to the invention with a cable transport device 10, wherein the cable supports 32a, 32b are not mounted in a fixed position (as shown in Figure 1a), but are configured as a cable transport device 320a, 320b – in the example shown, but not necessarily, on both sides of the cable processing machine 90. In another embodiment, for example, the inlet side 95a as shown and the outlet side 95b can be achieved by simply placing the finished cable in a transport box, possibly in a wagon 34 (not shown). The cable transport devices 320a, 320b shown here are part of the cable processing machine 90, in particular firmly connected to the frame 92, and controlled by the controller 93. Separate cable transport units 30a, 30b separable from the machine 90 (as in Figure 1a) are not included.The travel of the transfer mechanisms 22a, 22b for the delivery clamps 20a, 20b can be shortened accordingly, as can the mechanical or virtual housing 91 for personal protection against moving parts of the machine. These cable conveying devices 320a, 320b are preferably configured as a conveyor belt, for example as explained in the example in Figure 3a with at least one conveyor belt 3203, 3204 and cable carriers 32a, 32b attached thereto, preferably on a first frame 3203 implemented as a clamp 323 and on a second belt 3204 implemented as a support 324. As described in more detail in the modality of figure Ih, as an alternative to this, chains 3205a, 3205b can be used instead of tapes 3203, 3204, preferably with chain segments 3206 that are easily separable from each other and especially with a transmission 3111, which also works without tensioning the chain 3205a, 3205b. As described in Figures 7a-7e and Figures 8a-8f, the cable conveying devices 320a, 320b can be further implemented as mobile beams, similar to the multiple conveying units 52d for the suspended conveying units 53. In the configuration shown, the exterior areas of the two cable conveying devices 320a and 320b are accessible to operators at all times. To load machine 90, operators place unprocessed cables 80 or cable pieces into cable conveying device 320a on the inlet side 95a (represented by the bold block arrow in the deposit area 321a) and remove processed cable 80 from cable conveying device 320b on the outlet side 95b (represented by the thick block arrow in the extraction area 321b). This can also be accomplished while machine 90 is running, preferably not individually, but in sections, for example, in stages, according to a warning if the fill level of cable conveying device 320a or 320b is exceeded or falls below a certain level.For this fill level measurement, corresponding 322 sensors are used, preferably configured as cameras or contactless proximity sensors, and / or several binary sensors may also be provided (e.g., inductive sensors, capacitive proximity sensors, limit switches, photoelectric barriers, etc.), the arrangement of which may vary depending on the configuration. The fill level sensor 322 on the inlet side 95a is shown here as an example. Similarly, corresponding 322 sensors may also be provided on the outlet side 95b. In this operating mode, for example, a single operator or robot can handle both loading and unloading and / or operate several machine 90s. Changing wagons and stopping the machine 90 associated with them is unnecessary. However, cables 80 must be added and removed periodically; in this particular mode, this is done individually and directly at the machine 90 in each case, unlike other modes such as loading wagons with multiple cables 80s, where the wagons are loaded or unloaded from wagon 30a, 30b away from the machine 90 and / or subsequently processed and / or packaged. However, in this case, manual or automatic loading and / or unloading 321a, 312b to or from a wagon can also take place.In the example shown, the cables 80 are transported within the cable processing machine 90 in the same way as in Figure 1a with the help of the grippers 11, 20a, 20b and the associated transfer mechanisms 12, 22a, 22b from, to and between the cable processing stations 70a, 70b, but it can also take place according to another of the embodiments shown herein. Figure 1c shows a configuration that, so to speak, combines the main features and therefore the advantages of the two variants shown so far. In this case as well, the cable carriers 32a, zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi 32b are attached to cable conveying devices 320a, 320b. However, unlike in Figure 1b, these cable conveying devices 320a, 320b are part of cable transport units 30a, 30b that move independently of the cable processing machine 90 and can be coupled and uncoupled to it, for example, by means of a cable, similar to the wagons in Figure 1a. In this mode, both operating modes are possible during the loading and / or unloading process, i.e., suspending complete wagons 30a, 30b (as in figure 1a) and / or depositing / removing individual cables 80 from the cable conveying devices 320a, 320b (as in figure 1b), as symbolized by the thick block arrows 321a, 321b or those of the wagons 30a, 30b. According to the invention, there are preferably at least two options for driving the cable conveying devices 320a, 320b: The first option is a dedicated drive for this purpose, directly on the carriage 30a, 30b, preferably connected to a dedicated controller 35 on this carriage 30a, 30b. This variant is advantageous in combination with intelligent carriages 30a, 30b (for example, as in Figure 1a, right) that already have a dedicated controller 35 and a power supply 354 and can also be used for driving and / or navigation outside the machine 90. If simple carriages 30a, 30b without their own control are used, the drive 311 for the cable conveying device 320a, 320b can preferably be part of the cable processing machine 90.In particular, the drive for the cable transport device 320a, 320b can be achieved in a manner similar to that shown in Figure 4c or Figure 4d. Specifically, the block 310a, 310b shown schematically here can be formed, for example, from the individual elements shown below, 311, 312a, 312b and / or 313a, 313b. Power can be transmitted to the cable transport device 320a, 320b electrically, but preferably purely mechanically via a mechanical coupling 310a, 310b in the area of ​​the coupling mechanism 300a, 300b. In particular, but not exclusively after coupling, a dedicated sensor or the same sensor 322 used to measure the fill level, preferably implemented as a camera, can be used to calibrate the positioning of the drive or the cable 80 relative to the clamp. 20a, 20b. In one embodiment, the two coupling halves 312a, 312b and 313a, 313b can be configured, for example, as gears or as a kind of power take-off shaft, which mesh together during coupling, for example, during coupling, as described in Figure 4a and Figure 4b. Figure 1d shows a system similar to Figure 1a with two extensions that can be particularly advantageous on very long cable processing machines 90. The cable processing machine 90 consists of two or more modules, each with a frame 92a, 92b and a complete frame or movable transfer mechanism of module length 12a, 12b with an attached transfer gripper lia, 11b. Another transfer gripper 20c with an associated transfer drive zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi 22c is provided to transfer the cable 80 from the first transfer gripper lia to the second transfer gripper 11b. Due to this structure, two or more cables 80 can now be processed simultaneously on the machine 90, improving the cycle time. In other embodiments, the cable processing machine 90 can also have three or more transfer grippers and additional transfer grippers and transfer units for combination.With standardized lengths for the 92a, 92b frames and the 12a, 12b transfer mechanisms attached to them for the lia, 11b transfer clamps, a modularly configurable cable processing machine 90 can thus be provided. Furthermore, an intermediate storage area 40a with additional cable carriers 32c is provided on the infeed side 95a. This is part of the cable processing machine 90 or a module thereof and is specially configured to save time during car changeovers. This is particularly advantageous when the car changeover takes more than one processing cycle. During normal operation, the transfer gripper 20a not only transfers the cables 80 removed from a cable carrier 32a of car 30a to the transfer gripper lia, but also deposits some of them into a cable carrier 32c in the intermediate storage area 40a on the infeed side – until it is full. The intermediate storage area 40a is preferably filled during waiting times between deliveries to the transfer gripper lia, which are preferably given priority.As soon as all the cables 80 have been removed from the cable carriers 32a of wagon 30a, a signal sounds to prompt the operator to change wagon 30a, or it is changed automatically. During the wagon change, the cables 80 temporarily stored in the intermediate storage unit 40a are transferred to the transfer gripper 1a. This allows the cable processing machine 90 to continue operating without interruption. Thanks to the sufficiently large storage capacity of the intermediate storage unit 40a, which is specifically adapted to the duration of the wagon change, uninterrupted operation can be ensured. Alternatively or additionally, a similar or inverse intermediate storage 40b with the corresponding cable carriers 32d may also be provided on the output side 95 b. To monitor the current fill level in the intermediate tanks 40a, 40b, all deposit and withdrawal processes can be stored in the control program and / or additional sensors (not shown) can be used, preferably one for each cable carrier 32c, 32d and / or a camera system that can be fixed, for example, on the transfer clamps 20a, 20b. The figure shows an enlarged embodiment of a general system for processing long, pre-cut cable lengths wound onto a cable reel 80c with at least one, preferably several, loops or turns to save space. In addition to the cable transport device 10 for conveying the cable ends 82, the cable processing machine 90 and the two cable transport units 30a and 30b are provided with a suspended or wound transport device 50 with elements configured accordingly. At least one of the cable ends 82 from the cable reel 80c is placed on the cable supports 32a and 32b or held by the clamps 11, 20a, and 20b during its entry and / or exit.The cable reels 80c are transported using suspended transport units 53, which, for example, are guided by guides 51a, 51b, and 51c and actively moved by transport devices 52a, 52b, and 52c, or, if applicable, can also be pulled by the movements of grippers. Each suspended transport device 53 has a suspended reel or attachment 55, configured here as a hook, on which the respective cable reel 80c is suspended. Preferably, the suspended attachment 55 can be rotatably mounted on its suspended transport unit 53, for example, using the swivel bracket 54 shown. The central guide 51c in the example shown here is connected to the cable processing machine 90, and the two outer guides 51a and 51b are connected to the respective cable transport units 30a and 30b.The transport devices 52a, 52b, and 52c for the suspended transport units 53 are part of the cable processing machine 90 and are connected to its controller 93. In the example shown, each of them has a linear drive shaft with a guide and a conductor portion that can be retracted and extended to match the contact surfaces on the suspended transport units 53. They are arranged offset from and overlapping each other, so that when a suspended transport unit 53 is transferred from one transport device 52a to the next 52c, there is always at least one one-way fit between at least one transport device 52a, 52b, or 52c and the suspended transport unit 53. The movements of the transport devices 52a, 52b, and 52c are preferably largely synchronous with the movement of the transfer gripper.11 and / or the transfer clamp 20a, 20b or the associated transfer mechanisms 12, 22a, 22b. This ensures that the extreme areas of the cable 82 and the corresponding cable reels 80c move almost synchronously and cannot be caught in an adjacent cable reel 80c. To further improve the reliable replenishment of cable reels 80c from freight wagon 30a, a special multiple transport device 52d, also known as a cable transport device, can be provided there. Unlike the simple transport devices 52a, 52b, and 52c, all the suspended transport units 53 move or transport simultaneously on the guide rail 51a, similarly to the cables 80 in cable transport devices 320a and 320b. This multiple transport unit 52d can also be configured as a conveyor belt, chain conveyor, or moving beam. In this case, the configuration as a moving beam is particularly advantageous. Exemplary embodiments of such moving beams and their mode of operation are shown in Figure 6, 7a-7e, and Figures 8a-8f. All transport units 52a, 52b, 52c, 52d are part of the cable processing machine 90.Alternatively, at least some of them can also be attached to wagons 30a, 30b, such as the corresponding guide rails 51a, 51b. Another multiple transport device can also be installed on the unloading wagon 30b. Attaching the cable supports 32a, 32b to the cable transport devices 320a, 320b as part of wagons 30a, 30b (for example, as in Figure 1c) is an additional modality. To achieve safe replenishment of the cable reels 80c in the loading wagon 30a without its own drive, other methods according to the invention are also available. One of these involves a passive force element, preferably a constant-force spring, which pushes the rearmost suspended transport unit 53 towards the cable processing machine and, consequently, also pushes all the others along with it, similar to cartridges in a gun magazine. In one embodiment, for example, the travel range of the inlet-side conveyor 52a can be extended to the area of ​​the loading wagon 30a, which is preferably equipped with at least one additional sensor and / or a corresponding mechanism to move the next suspended conveyor unit 53 there, even though its position is not precisely defined and is slightly different each time. In another embodiment, the multiple conveyor unit 52d can be part of the wagon 30a and mechanically coupled to the cable conveyor 320a for conveying the end regions of the cable 82, the drive of which in turn can be part of the cable processing machine 90, for example, with a coupling 310a as shown in Figure 1c, Figure 4c, or Figure 4d. The housing 91 is preferably designed so that it does not impede the retraction and extension of the wagons 30a, 30b with the guide rails 51a, 51b attached thereto and the cable reels 80c suspended thereon, and yet still protects the user from all dangerous movements of the cable processing machine 90, in particular also the multiple transport device 52d. Figure 11 shows an alternative embodiment according to the invention of a loading device 60a for the inlet side 95a, with a very high storage capacity and only a small space requirement, which can preferably be used for very short cables 80. A cable transport device 320a is used again here—either as shown here (and, for example, in Figure 1b) as part of the cable processing machine 90, or as part of an external cable transport unit 30a, as, for example, in Figure 1c. Above the cable transport device 320a is provided a mounting in which several reservoirs 61a, 61b, 61c can be arranged vertically one above the other. These loaders 61a, 61b, 61c serve to hold several cables 80 and have an actuatable lower portion 62a, which can adopt two states.In the unactuated state (represented by feeders 61b, 61c), this lower section is closed, so all the cables 80 remain there. When actuated (shown by feeder 61a), the lower section 62a opens, causing all the cables 80 to fall into the cable transport device 320a below. The drive device 63a, which is preferably connected to the control 93 of the cable processing machine 90, is provided (zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi) for actuating the various feeders 61a, 61b, 61c or their lower sections. In the example shown, it consists of a vertical drive shaft for moving the respective feeder 61a, 61b, 61c and a ram for actuating the lower section.Using at least one sensor in the area of ​​the cable transport device 320a (not shown) – or based on the distance or number of movements of the cable transport device – the controller 93 knows when the cable transport device is empty and starts a subprogram to refill it. This is done by first activating the lower hopper 61a, causing the cables 80 inside it to fall into the cable transport device 320a. Then, all the loaders 61b and 61c located above are activated one after the other, so that the cables 80 always fall one level lower. This ensures that the lower loader 61a is always full and that the upper loaders 61bc are emptied sequentially.By counting the cables 80 and / or additional sensors in the loader area (not shown), the controller 93 knows at all times how many cables 80 remain in stock and can give the user a timely warning signal when it is necessary to replace empty loaders 61a, 61b, 61c with new, full ones or to refill loaders 61a, 61b, 61c. Loader transport devices 64a, shown schematically by two block arrows, can be used to transport the loaders. These are advantageously configured as wagons or trolleys, with characteristics similar to those already described for wagons 30a, 30b. Alternatively, at least some of the loaders 61a, 61b, 61c can be attached to machine 90. Optionally, automatic filling can also be performed, for example, with an autonomous transport system and / or robots. A similar device with a plurality of stacked, actuable loaders 6Id, 6Ic, 6If can also be used as an unloading device 60b on the discharge side 95b. Here, the loaders 6Id, 6Ie, 61f are arranged where, in the other embodiments (e.g., Figure 11a), the cable supports 32b of the unloading wagon 30b and / or the cable transport device 320b are provided. The cables 80 are placed in the correct position of the upper loader 61d directly by means of the left-hand delivery clamp 20b. As soon as this reservoir 6Id is full, the cables 80 within it are conveyed to the respective lower reservoirs 61f by means of the drive device 63b. Again, a load transport device 64b is preferably used to transport the loaders 61d, 61e, 61f. It is also shown – but regardless of the use of actuatable loaders 61a, 61b, 61c, 61d, 61e, 61f on the inlet side 95a or on the outlet side 95a – that at least one additional loader 65 is provided on the outlet side 95b as a storage compartment for defective parts, or a waste bin for defective cables 80f or defective parts. For this purpose, the travel of the left delivery clamp 20b is extended so that all locations of this additional loader 65 are also accessible. Naturally, the additional storage compartment 65 for defective cables 80f can also be used in all other configurations of the outlet side 95b, for example, on the outlet side 95b in Figure 1a to Figure 11.Defectively manufactured 80f cables are preferably marked and / or rendered unusable, for example, by means of labels, by an additional cut in a defective parts cutting station (not shown) provided for this purpose, to avoid confusion with correctly manufactured 80 cables. In addition to being deposited in individual charger compartments, defectively produced 80f cables can also all be ejected into a common rejection box. Figure Ig shows an expanded general system according to the invention, similar to that in Figure Ib, in which loading and / or unloading is performed fully automatically. For this purpose, the system is expanded by means of the automatic loading device 400a in the storage area 321a and the automatic unloading device 400b in the unloading area 321b. In the example shown, the automatic loading device 400a consists of at least one gripper 4020, a transfer mechanism 4022 that moves it, and a dedicated controller 4093. This gripper 4020 is also referred to as the external gripper 420 for differentiation. A loading wagon 430a, with cable carriers 432a attached to it and cables 80 housed within it, can be positioned in the area of ​​this loading device 400a. This loading wagon 430a can be designed similarly to the transport wagons 30a and 30b described in Figure 1a and optionally equipped with a coupling mechanism (not shown) for precise positioning on the cable processing machine 90, preferably for mechanical positioning, but alternatively also for virtual positioning with contactless position detection by means of sensors. A camera 4322 is preferably used to monitor the filling level.Optionally, a dedicated housing 4091 can also be provided for the loading and / or unloading device 400a, 400b. The complete loading device 400a can be configured to be attached to the cable processing machine 90 and removed quickly and easily for switching between manual individual loading (as in Figure 1b) and fully automatic railcar loading. In addition to complete removal, the gripper 4020 with the transfer mechanism 4022 can also be moved to a parking position and deactivated by opening or removing the housing 4091, making the deposit area 321a accessible for manual operation. In fully automatic operation, the 80 cables are sequentially transported from the cable carriers 432a of the loading wagon 430a to the cable carriers 32a of the inlet-side cable transport device 320b, by means of the gripper 4020 and the transfer mechanism 4022. The camera 4322 supports this. With a sufficient number of degrees of freedom in the transfer mechanism 4022 and the corresponding intelligence of the control software to interpret the camera image, positionally precise coupling of the wagon and, therefore, a coupling mechanism can be dispensed with. For this purpose, the transfer mechanism 4022 can be implemented fully or partially using a standard articulated-arm industrial robot.All drive axles of the transfer mechanism 4022 and the gripper 4020 are preferably configured with force measurement systems, additional sensors, and software, which are trained and certified for collaborative operation alongside humans. In this configuration, there is no need for a housing 4091 for the automatic loading device 400a, as shown on the left for the unloading device 400b and the associated unloading wagon 430b. These components are constructed similarly or identically to those just described. Figure Ih shows another possibility for providing the two operating modes of individual loading (similar to Figure Ib) and reloading of full cable wagons 80 (similar to Figure Ia). For this purpose, the two cable conveying devices 320a, 320b are designed with chains 3205a, 3205b instead of belts, the chain segments 3206 of which can be easily opened, closed, connected, and separated by the operator, preferably without tools or in a manner similar to a power chain / drag chain (e.g., from Kabelschlepp or Igus), ideally even automated by the cable processing machine 90.The drive 311a, 311b is configured here so that it can carry the chain 3205a, 3205b and the cable carriers 32a attached to it with cables 80 fixed to it, even when the chain 3205a, 3205b is not under tension—similar to, for example, feed drives for crimping contacts or other consumables attached to belts / chains in cable processing stations 70. For this purpose—as shown on the inlet side 95a—a suitable coupling surface 3112a can be provided directly opposite the drive wheel 3111a, ensuring a permanent positive connection between the chain 3205a and the drive wheel 3111a. This simple design is sufficient and appropriate on the inlet side 95a, from which it is only necessary to pull.Alternatively, and particularly conveniently, on the outgoing side 95b – where the cable-loaded chain 3205b 80 is primarily pushed – there is a special drive 311 Ib, in which, instead of the toothed drive wheel 3111a, there is a drive belt with internal and external teeth and a corresponding straight contact surface 3112b. A drive of this type, or of a functionally similar design, offers the advantage that it can be used in the linear portion of the conveying section and can therefore be positioned where most of the chain is still predominantly pulled rather than pushed, making it more reliable. Alternatively (not shown), a simple drive, identical to the incoming side 95a, can also be installed on the outgoing side 95b, and the chain 3205b can run in a guide, preventing unwanted buckling of the chain links when pushed. To load a full wagon, an open piece of chain 3205c can be placed in a transport wagon 34a and equipped with cables 80, which can also be done remotely from the cable processing machine 90. This transport wagon 34a is taken to the inlet side area 95a and a user or machine connects chain 3205c in the transport wagon 34a with chain 3205a in the cable transport device 320a - represented by the arrow between the chain segments 3206 at the respective ends of chain 3205a in the machine and chain 3205c in the transport wagon 34a. The chain, thus lengthened or mounted, now allows processing all the cables 80 that have been transported in the transport wagon 34a. When dealing with suspended wagons, it is not necessary to stop the machine, as shown in Figure 1c, since a portion of the chain 3205a remains on the machine and provides a cable supply during the time required to change the transport wagon 34a. There is also no restriction for short cables, as in the case of loading the loader in Figure 11. This also eliminates the need for complex transfer clamps with their corresponding transfer systems, as shown in Figure 12.In such a configuration with detachable chains 3205a, 3205b, 3205c, the connection and release of the chain segments 3206 as well as the filling and emptying of the areas under the cable conveying devices 320a, 320b can be carried out in a simple manner, preferably manually by a user and / or optionally at least partially automated. The output side 95b can be configured in a functionally similar manner, but correspondingly in reverse order. In this case, the user does not assemble the chain 3205b, but rather cuts pieces of the appropriate length, for example, corresponding to the length of a transport wagon 34b, represented here by the arrow with the scissors symbol. With a corresponding configuration of the separation and connection mechanism on the chain segments 3206, automatic separation can also be carried out using drives from the cable processing machine 90 (not shown). The transport wagons 34a and 34b can be configured very simply in a minimal setup; a flat support surface and wheels are sufficient, optionally with rails or guides for the chain 3205b.Even in simple constructions, a precise coupling with respect to the cable processing machine 90 can be dispensed with; only a device should prevent at least the outgoing side transport wagon 34b from being pushed by the chain 3205b, for example, in the case of a foot-operated parking device braking on one of the rollers, engaging it with the machine, etc. (none of which are shown). For handling the empty chain segments 3206, chain supply collection devices 329a, 329b are preferably provided below the cable conveyor devices 320a, 320b, preferably designed as a box 329a on the inlet side and preferably as a roller 329b on the outlet side. Their fill level can be monitored by corresponding sensors 322b (shown here only as an example on the outlet side 95b). In addition to these fill level sensors 322b and the cable fill level sensor 322, another sensor 322a is preferably also provided on the inlet side 95a, which detects the end of an open chain 3205a and in this case generates a refill and / or stop signal. Alternatively to the two chain supply collection devices 329a, 329b on both sides, the chains 3205a, 3205b can also be connected to each other on both sides so that the empty chain links 3206 are transported from the inlet-side cable transport device 320a to the outlet-side cable transport device 320b. If the chain segments 3206 are configured to allow mechanical opening, the empty chain sections can also be placed in the inbound chain supply collection device 329a, which is already prepared to the appropriate lengths for wagons 30a and 30b. The chain links 3206, which have been emptied and prepared to the appropriate length, can also be deposited directly back into the lower part of the wagon in the inbound transport wagon 34a (instead of a chain supply collection device 329a). Similarly, a supply of empty chain links 3206 can also be taken from the underside of the outbound transport wagon 34b (instead of a chain supply collection device 329b) when changing wagons. In both cases, manual or automatic connection and disconnection of the chain occurs at the appropriate point (e.g., below and / or above).In this way, both new and used chain links can be supplied and removed when the wagon is changed. For improved cable 80 fastening, the chains 3205a, 3205b are preferably designed to be wide enough to accommodate several cable carriers 32a per cable 80 and / or allow several chains to run parallel to each other (similar to the belts 3203, 3204 in Figure 3a). It may also be advantageous to equip only the chain links or chain segments 3206 (or only the correct side in each case) with the mechanism for easily opening and closing the chain connection, preferably as multi-link chain sections whose length matches the wagon. This not only saves production costs but also prevents the user from creating unsuitable lengths that do not match the length of the transport wagons 34a, 34b.As already mentioned, such a mechanism can be configured to allow for automatic opening and closing, in addition to or as an alternative to manual opening and closing. In implementations with automated chain separation / connection, fully automatic operation can also be achieved, for example, with wagons featuring automatic wagon switching and / or autonomous driving. In one embodiment, a cable conveying device 320a, 320b according to the automatic conveyor system just described with chains 3205a, 3205b can be easily configured to be convertible to a simple operating mode for loading and / or unloading individual cables 80 – similarly to that shown in Figure 1b, for example. This can be achieved, for example, by configuring the cable conveying device 320a, 320b such that the chain 3205a, 3205b can be provided as a broken chain with open ends as described above and also joined together to form a closed chain, specially configured with corresponding guides or paths (not shown) for the respective chain configuration, which can be used and rearranged or converted as desired.For example, the 3205a, 3205b strings can then be joined together, preferably manually, to form a closed loop or loop - as optionally shown by the dashed arrows, with the result that the cable transport device is reconfigured into a continuously circulating multiple circuit, storage device that can be individually loaded or unloaded with cables 80 similar to the one shown in Figure 1b. Figure 11 shows a simplified design similar to Figure 11. Here, all cable transport is performed by a single gripper, the transfer and delivery gripper 20d. A single transfer drive 22d belonging to gripper 20d, and therefore to the working area of ​​gripper 20d, extends throughout the machine 90. Thus, machine 90 is configured for the transport of cables without transfer by the single gripper 20d from a multi-storage device 32a on the infeed side, through cable processing stations 70a, 70b, and up to a second multi-storage device 32b on the outfeed side. Figure 2a and Figure 2b show an isometric view of the configuration as in Figure 1c. In Figure 2a, they are shown once with both cable transport units 30a, 30b coupled to the cable processing machine 90, and once separated in Figure 2b. Also shown in Figure 2a are the viewing directions of Figures 4a and 4c, and in Figure 2b the viewing directions of Figures 3a and 4b - represented by arrows 3A, 4A, 4B, and 4C. Figure 3a shows a detailed view of Figure 2a, as indicated by arrow 3A, with some elements obscured for better visibility of the cable carriers 32a and the cable transport device 320a that moves them, configured here as a conveyor belt. In the example shown, each cable carrier 32a comprises a clamp 323 and a support 324. The conveyor belt 320a consists of two toothed belts 3203, 3204 driven by a common shaft 327. There is also a common shaft (not visible) on the opposite side in the area of ​​the coupling mechanism 300a (see also Figure 4a) and the coupling 310a (see also Figure 4c). To make the two cable transport devices 320a, 320b identical on the input and output sides, gears are preferably mounted on both shafts. Clamp 323 is attached to belt 3203, and the bracket is attached to the other belt 3204. The cables 80 (only one of which is shown here) are each secured in a clamp 323 and its associated bracket 324, with the cable end resting in the clamp area 323. On the opposite side, in the bracket area 324, a guide 328 is provided, also for longer cables 80, to prevent adjacent cables from being caught and thus snagged. This guide is implemented here as a plate with a smooth bearing surface. Alternatively, a version with multiple rollers can also be used. Alternatively, supports 324 can also be used on both sides for very short cables 80 to simplify cable routing, which is advantageous when the conveyor belt 320a is loaded fully automatically, for example, by loading with a loader loading device 60 of Figure 1f. Clamps 323 can also be used on both sides. Instead of (toothed) belts 3203, 3204, chains 3205a, 3205b, 3205c can also be used, preferably with easily divisible chain segments 3206 and a drive 3111 that also operates without chain tension, for example, as explained in Figure 1h. Instead of two 3203, 3204 belts or 3205a, 3205b, 3205c chains, a wide belt or a wide chain can also be used, or three or more, or a single correspondingly wide conveyor belt.If, in one embodiment, instead of clamps 323, only supports 324 are used (for example, for very short cables), it would also be possible to use a movable beam drive for cable transport, for example, for very short cables, similar to that used for the multiple transport device 52d for the suspended transport units 53 as described in Figure 7 and Figures 8a-8f. Figure 3b shows a detailed view of Figure 3a, with a section according to section plane 3B shown therein, through tape 3203 and the guide elements 3201, 3202a, 3202b provided for it, executed here with a plate 3201 and two sheets 3202a, 3202b. Cable clamps 323 are attached to belt 3203. These consist, for example, of two clamping jaws 3233a, 3233b, two supports 3232a, 3232b, and a receptacle 3231. The two clamping jaws 3233a, 3233b are made of elastic material and are attached to the two supports 3232a, 3232b, which are fixed to a C-shaped profile of the receptacle 3231. They form an M shape, similar to the golden arches of the McDonald's logo, so these clamps are also colloquially known as McDonald's clamps and are similarly known, for example, as tool straps.In the configuration shown, by moving the supports 3232a and 3232b on the C-profile, the pretensioning force of the clamping jaws can be adjusted to suit the type and diameter of the cable 80. The receptacle 3231, and therefore the cable clamp 323, is fixed to the belt 3203 by means of two screws, which are arranged transversely to its direction of transport. This allows the cable clamps 323 to move smoothly around the curve on the axis 327 (see also Figure 3a). The fixing of the supports 324 to the belt 3204 (see also Figure 3a) and the guiding of this belt 3204 are carried out in a similar manner. Figures 4a to 4d show various cross-sectional and detailed views of Figures 2a-2b, viewed in the direction of arrows 4A, 4C in Figure 2a, arrow 4B in Figure 2b, and arrow 3D in Figure 3c; with some elements partially hidden to provide a better view of the inlet-side coupling 310a and the inlet-side coupling mechanism 300a. zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi Figure 4a and Figure 4b show the input-side coupling mechanism 300a. In Figure 4a, it is shown in the joined and locked state, as in Figure 2a. In Figure 4b, it is shown in the disengaged state, as in Figure 2b. The viewing direction corresponds to the two arrows 4A and 4B, shown in Figures 2a and 2b. In the example shown, the carriage 30a contains a locking pin 302 and a guide 301, here implemented as a rectangular profile. The corresponding counterparts—the locking device 304 and the guide 304, here implemented as a U-shaped profile—are located on the input side 95a of the cable processing machine 90. The two parts of the guide 303, 304 are pushed together during coupling, thus mechanically positioning or centering the carriage 30a precisely with respect to the cable processing machine 90. To compensate for initial inaccuracies, generous travel distances are provided. These are provided on both sides of the guide 303, 304. To increase ease of use and prevent damage, a damper 305 can also be provided, implemented here as a shaft with a spring-loaded disc and attached to the cable processing machine 90.If the wagon 30a is correctly positioned relative to the cable processing machine 90, this is detected by a sensor 3042, and the locking device 304 is activated. In the example shown, this device consists of a sliding plate 3041 and an actuator 3040, configured here as a pneumatic cylinder. The actuator 3040 moves the sliding plate 3041 to lock it. As a result, its effective surfaces move into a groove in the locking pin 302, creating a positive connection that secures the wagon 30a to the cable processing machine. To release this lock, the sliding plate 3041 extends. The same mechanism is installed again on the output side 95b. In another embodiment, the locking pin 302 and the damper 305 can also both be fixed to the wagon 30a, 30b or both to the cable processing machine 90. If both are on the same side, they can also be configured as a common functional element (not shown). In other words, in a partial aspect of the present invention, a cable transport wagon 30a or a coupling accessory for one is provided, which is configured with a coupling mechanism 300a, comprising: a guide element, preferably configured as an extension with substantially parallel side surfaces, a preferably rotationally symmetric locking pin 302 with a preferably wedge-shaped running geometry (chamfer) at its free end, and a groove or diameter reduction (slot) behind the free end.For this purpose, a cable processing machine 90 or a functional module is provided respectively, which is configured with a coupling mechanism 300a, having: a tapered entry area for the side surfaces of a guide element of a wagon, at least one preferably circular opening for a locking pin 302 of the wagon with a locking unit 304 behind the opening which is configured to hold the locking pin 302 tightly in a locked position and to release it in an open position, and with a ramp surface for a damping element of the wagon, the locking unit being preferably configured such that an inserted locking pin 302 is automatically locked and a controllable unlocking device, optionally with a sensor for detecting a docked wagon.In addition to the preferred modality above, the expert in the field is also familiar with functionally equivalent modalities of such a coupling mechanism for positioning and, preferably, also locking the coupling of wagons in different variants, for example, with electromagnets or switching magnets. Figure 4c shows a further detailed view of Figure 2a, with the viewing direction indicated by arrow 4D and some elements obscured for a clearer view of coupling 310a. In the example shown, this coupling 310a is configured to transmit power from the cable processing machine 90 to the multi-storage device 30a, 30b. It is designed as a group of several gears 312a, 312b, 313a, 313b. The drive 311 is implemented as an electric motor with transmission. It is connected to the cable processing machine 90 and has the first gear 312a flange-mounted on its shaft. The second gear 312b is rotatably mounted on the intermediate gear support 315, which can rotate around the main shaft of the drive 311 and is pre-tensioned by a passive force element 314.Depending on the cable transport direction, one or more sprockets 12a and 312b are also located in wagon 30a, one of which is connected to conveyor belt 320a. As soon as wagon 30a docks at cable processing machine 90, the second sprocket 312b enters into operational connection with either sprocket 313a or sprocket 313b. To allow engagement at any time, even if gears 312b, 313a, and 313b are in an unfavorable position relative to each other—i.e., tooth over tooth—gear 312b can be slightly reversed by rotating the intermediate gear support 315 and is quickly returned to its initial position by the passive force element 314. In this case, the entire transmission is configured so that the drive torque in the preferred transport direction points in the same direction as the direction of action of the passive force element 314. On the input side 95a shown here, the cable transport device 320a transports to the right, i.e., to the cable processing machine 90. Gears 313a and 312b rotate clockwise, while gears 313b and 312a rotate counterclockwise.In this way, the motor torque helps gear 312b to move in the direction of gear 313b and therefore in the direction of the locking position. On the output side 95b (not shown), the transport direction is reversed, i.e., out of the cable processing machine 90. Therefore, no intermediate sprocket 313b should be installed on the wagon side, but sprocket 312b should be in operational connection zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi directly with sprocket 312a. Figure 4d shows a cross-sectional view of the main elements of Figure 3c, according to the section plane shown there using the pair of arrows 4D. There it can be seen again how the gears 312a, 312b and the intermediate gear support 315 are rotatably mounted relative to each other and to the drive 311. Optionally - preferably coupled with elements of the coupling mechanism 300a, 300b, for example with the locking device 304 or the sensor 3042 (Figure 3a, Figure 3b) - the sprocket or the cable carrying device 320a, 320b can also be fixed, so that the cable carrying device 320a, 320b is locked when the wagon is uncoupled and cannot move unintentionally.Optionally, in addition to or as an alternative to the camera or sensor 322 (Figure 1b), position monitoring can also be provided on the cable transport device 320a, 320b and / or the cable processing machine 90, which is configured to determine a position, of the cable transport device 320a, 320b and thus of the cable 80 located therein, so that the cables 80 can always be properly gripped, or the cables 80 are always arranged in a known position with respect to the cable processing machine 90, regardless of how the gears mesh (e.g., tooth over tooth or other displacement). Figure 5a and Figure 5b show special embodiments of the cable transport unit 30a for transporting coiled cables 80c, similar to that shown schematically in Figure 1a. All the cable reels 80c are suspended respectively in a suspended transport unit 53, which is guided on the guide rail 51a. The ends of the cable to be machined are respectively held in a cable clamp 323 and guided on a support 324 in the direction of the cable reel 80c, identically to the shorter, uncoiled cables 80, as in Figure 3a. Figure 5a shows a special design of the cable transport unit 30c, which also comprises the guide rail 5a. Figure 5b shows another design for the wagons for transporting the cable reels 80c. In this case, the guide rail 51a for the suspended transport units 53 is attached to a separate suspended conveyor or additional wagon 30e, which can be moved independently of the main wagon 30a. Preferably, this main wagon 30a is designed identically to the wagons 30a and 30b already used for shorter cables 80, for example, as shown in Figures 2a to 4d. For the correct positioning of the additional wagon 30e, another coupling mechanism similar to 300a, 300b (not shown) can be provided, either between the two wagons 30a, 30e or between the additional wagon 30a and the cable processing machine 90. In addition to the small variety and complexity of the wagons, the design with two separate wagons 30a, 30e also allows simplifying the operating mode of zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi reloading individually.In this case, the main wagon 30a always remains coupled, the user brings the cable reels 80c closer with the additional wagon 30e and places the cable ends of the cable reels 80c individually in the cable clamps 323. Similar wagons can be used on the unloading side as well as on the loading side. Two basic options for how the 80c cable reel can be preferably suspended are also shown. In Figure 5a, the rear exit of the 80c cable reel, facing away from the 323 cable clamp, is secured and processed; in Figure 5b, the front exit facing the 323 cable clamp is processed. When the rear exit is used, as in Figure 5a, the 80 cable can be rotated more easily and with less twist for proper alignment during further processing. On the other hand, the length of unsecured cable between the 323 clamp and the 80c cable reel is longer, which can result in adjacent 80c cables or reels becoming trapped. Depending on the cable type and, therefore, its torsional and flexural rigidity, the user can freely choose their preferred suspension method.At least one swivel joint 54 (shown in Figure 11) is provided on each suspended transport unit 53 to support simple rotation of the cable. Figure 6 shows an isometric view of a cable reel conveyor or multiple conveyor device 52d for several suspended conveyor units 53, here implemented with a moving beam drive. The multiple conveyor device 52d comprises a plurality of conductors 521, arranged at a distance from the suspended conveyor units 53 on the guide rail 5a of the wagon 30c or additional wagon 30e, for example, on the guide rail 5a. As in Figure 5a, Figure 5b, these conductors 521 are configured to transmit a force to the suspended conveyor units 53 in a positive manner.Unlike a conveyor belt (similar to 320a, 320b), the drivers 521 of the moving beams do not run for transport, but move back and forth a predetermined distance, pulling or transporting the suspended transport units 53 in one direction and returning empty in the opposite direction. Examples of drive variants are shown in the following two figures. Alternatively or additionally, the cable transport device 320a, 320b (for example, in Figure 1c) can be implemented with a rocker drive of this type, in this case transporting the cable 80 instead of the suspended transport units 53. The entire rocker drive can be designed with the same width or twice parallel, for example, like the variants described above with conveyor belts or chains. Figures 7a to 7e show the operating mode of a multiple transport device 52d with the moving beam transport principle and a rotary drive, preferably electric, 525e. For this purpose, two discs 523a, 523b, connected by a chain or toothed belt 524, rotate synchronously. The connecting beam 522, to which the drives 521 are attached, is eccentrically fixed to these two discs 523a, 523b. Due to the parallelogram thus generated, the rotation of the two discs 523a, 523b produces a circular movement of the connecting beam 522 without the beam itself rotating, similar to a flying carpet ride at a fair.The length of the conductor 521 and the distance between the multiple transport device 52d and the guide rail 51a are selected so that the form fit between the conductors 521 and the suspended transport units 53 is created or broken in the areas where the movement component of the connecting beam 522 is reversed along the transport direction, visible in subfigures a, c, and d. Thus, when the discs 523a, 523b rotate counterclockwise, the suspended transport units 53 are transported to the right (figure 7c to figure 7e), and during the remainder of the movement (figure 7a to figure 7c), the conductors 521 are returned to the starting point without disturbing the suspended transport units 53. Figures 8a to 8b show, in an example of a configuration, the operating mode of a multiple transport device 52d with a movable beam transport principle and a translational drive, preferably pneumatic 525p, and spring-loaded drives 521. Here too, the drives 521 are fixed to the connecting beam 522. However, this beam only moves forward and backward in the transport direction, preferably driven by a pneumatic cylinder 525, for example. In order to prevent the suspended transport units 53 from being carried back when the driver returns to its starting point (Figures 8a to 8d), the drives 521 are rotatably mounted on the connecting beam 522 and spring-loaded.As soon as they make contact against the direction of transport with the suspended transport units 53 (Figure 8b), they fold inwards (Figure 8c) and then fold again once they have passed or when the connecting beam 522 is on the left, in its final position (Figure 8d). The swivel support prevents any movement in the opposite direction, so the suspended transport units 53 are safely pulled in the direction of transport (Figures 8d to 8f). The spring force in the swivel joint between the drive 521 and the connecting beam 522 is selected to ensure reliable folding back (Figures 8c to 8d) and to prevent unwanted transport in the wrong direction. For this purpose, the spring force must be less than the static friction force between the suspended transport unit 53 and the guide rail 51a. As an alternative to passive suspension of the conductors 521 on the connecting beam 522, these can also be actively moved transversely to the direction of transport, preferably by another pneumatic cylinder or a pair of cylinders, which preferably moves the entire connecting beam 522 transversely. It is also possible to generate the transverse movement via at least one articulation guide. Figure 9 shows a schematic diagram of another embodiment of a system according to the invention as shown above in Figures 1a to 11. This embodiment is structurally and functionally comparable and applicable to the aforementioned embodiments. In the embodiment of Figure 9, this cable transport system 10 comprises at least one (double) transfer clamp 11c, two (double) transfer clamps 20e, 20f, the transfer mechanisms 12, 22a, 22b belonging to the two clamps, and two groups of cable transport units 30a, 30b for transporting multiple cables 80a. These cable transport units 30a, 30b are designed as wagons or trolleys, as previously described in Figure 1c. Otherwise, this cable transport system remains structurally and functionally unchanged. The cable 80a shown in Figure 10 comprises at least two conductors 83a, 83b at one end of the cable 81a, which are separated from each other. As described above in Figure 3a, this cable 80a can be arranged in the cable carrier 32a, 32b of the multiple storage devices 30a, 30b, where, according to Figure 11, the two conductors 83a, 83b are each secured in cable clamps 323 at a distance XI from each other, and the opposite cable end 81b is arranged in a cable carrier 324. Figure 12 shows the transfer gripper 20e, which is arranged in the cable transport system 10. The transfer gripper 20e is a double transfer gripper and is arranged in a transfer mechanism 22a, as described above in Figure 1a or Figure 1b, and is also used, for example, in cable transport systems according to Figure 1a or Figure 1b. The delivery gripper 20e has two pairs of gripper jaws 221a, 221b for gripping the conductors 83a, 83b. The pairs of gripper jaws 221a, 221b are arranged in a gripper transfer guide 221 and can be moved along the gripper transfer guide 221 so that the distance X2 between them is adjustable. For this purpose, a corresponding gripper drive device 222 is arranged in the transfer gripper 20c.On the opposite side to the jaw pairs 221a, 221b, the transfer clamp 20e has a receiving clamp 223, in which the end 81b of the cable 80a opposite the conductors 83a, 83b is disposed. During operational use, the transfer clamp 20e moves towards the multiple storage device 30a, where the distance X2 of the clamp jaw pairs 221a, 221b corresponds to the distance XI of the cable clamps 323 and advantageously remains unchanged. Figure 13 shows the transfer clamp 11c, which is arranged in the cable transport system 10. The transfer clamp 11c is a double transfer clamp and is otherwise structurally and functionally the same as the transfer clamp 1a, as described above in Figure 1a or Figure 1b and is used, for example, in the cable transport systems according to Figure 1a or Figure 1b. The transfer clamp 11c has two pairs of jaws Illa, 111b for gripping the conductors 83a, 83b, which are separated by a distance X3. On the side opposite the pairs of jaws Illa, 111b, the transfer clamp 11c has a housing 112, in which the end 81b of the cable 80a opposite the conductors 83a, 83b is arranged. zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi The transfer gripper 20e transfers the removed cable 80a to the transfer gripper 11c, which feeds it to at least one, preferably at least two, or more cable processing stations 70a, 70b for processing. The pair of gripping jaws 221a, 221b change their distance from X2 to X3 before or during the transfer. For this purpose, in addition to the two transfer grippers 20e and the transfer gripper 11c, the transfer mechanisms 12 and 22a associated with them are also moved, as shown above in Figure 1a. As will be clear to a person skilled in the art, the embodiments and methods illustrated in the figures or described herein may also be combined and interchanged within the scope of the invention. For example, the invention enables a cable processing system comprising a cable processing machine 90 having a machine control for the automatic processing of heavy, rigid, pre-cut cable ends 80, 80a with a frame 92, 92a, 92b having (i) an input side 95a for receiving the cables 80, 80a, (ii) at least two frame-supported cable processing stations 70a, 70b, (iii) a cable transport device 10 for transporting at least one cable 80, 80a, the cable transport device 10 in the cable processing machine 90 having at least one frame-supported movable gripper 11a, 11b, 11c, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20e, 20f for the cable 80, 80a, and (iv) an output side 95b. for the delivery of a processed cable 80, 80a, the cable transport device 10 being equipped with a cable transport device 320a, 320b configured as a multiple storage device 30a, 30b,having several cable holders 32, 32a, 32b, and wherein at least one gripper 20a, 20d, 20c, 20f is configured as a transfer gripper, preferably using a transfer mechanism supported by a frame 22a, 22d, to remove one of the cables 80, 80a after another from the respective cable holder 32, 32a, 32b and feed it to at least one of the cable processing stations 70a, 70b and / or another gripper 11a, 11b, 11c, 20b, 20c, 20e, 20f, whose additional gripper 11a, 11b, 11c, 20b, 20c, 20e, 20f is configured to be movable with a transfer mechanism supported by an additional frame 11a, 12b, 12b, 22b, 22c in such a way as to transfer cable 80, 80a into one of the cable processing stations 70a, 70b, and the multiple storage device 30a, 30b is configured as a self-contained or guided conveyor 34., As a further example, the invention provides a feeding system for heavy rigid cables 80, 80a to a cable processing machine 90 according to the preceding example for the automatic processing of the ends of cables 80, 80a in at least one cable processing station 70a, 70b of the cable processing machine 90, with a multi-storage device 30a, which is configured as a self-contained or guided conveyor 34, which can be detachably coupled to the cable processing machine 90 with a coupling mechanism 300a between the conveyor 34 and an inlet side 95a of the cable processing machine, the multi-storage device 30a having a plurality of cable carriers 32a, the cable carriers 32a being configured such that one of the ends of the cable can be mechanically removed by means of a cable transport device.10 of the cable processing machine 90 and fed to a plurality of cable processing stations 70a, 70b for processing the ends of the cables, the conveyor 34 being configured such that during cable processing, as long as it still contains cables 80, 80a, the multiple storage device 30a remains coupled on the input side 95a and the cable 80, 80a can be moved to and from the cable processing stations 70a, 70b in the cable processing machine 90 separately from the multiple storage device 30a. However, according to the invention, the feeding system can also be used independently of the cable processing machine 90 according to the first example. As another example, the invention provides an output system for heavy and relatively rigid cables 80, 80a from a cable processing machine 90 according to the first example for automatically processing cable ends 80, 80a in at least one cable processing station 70a, 70b of the cable processing machine 90, with a multiple storage device 30b, which is configured as a self-contained or guided conveyor 34, which with the help of a coupling mechanism 300a between the conveyor 34 and an output side 95b of the cable processing machine 90 can be detachably coupled to the cable processing machine, wherein the multiple storage device 30b has a plurality of cable carriers 32b,whose cable carriers 32b are configured such that one end of the cable can be mechanically deposited therein by means of a cable transport device 10 of the cable processing machine 90 and can be removed from processing the cable ends by at least one of the cable processing stations 70a, 70b, wherein the conveyor 34 is configured such that the multiple storage device 30b remains coupled to the output side 95b during cable processing provided that it still has space for at least one cable 80, 80a and that the cable 80, 80a can be moved separately from the multiple storage device of the cable transport unit 30b and from the cable processing stations 70a, 70b in the cable processing machine 90. According to the invention, the output system can also be used independently of the cable processing machine 90 according to the first example. LIST OF REFERENCES 3A-B, 4A-D Arrow (pair) to show the direction / definition of the section Cable transport device zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi 11, lla-b Transfer (gripper) 11c Transfer (gripper) 111b Pair of gripping jaws 112 Receptacle 5 12, 12a-b Transfer mechanism (multiple drive shafts) 20a-c Handover (gripper) 20d Handover and transfer gripper 20e, 20f Handover (gripper) 211a, 211b Pair of gripping jaws 10 221 Gripper transfer guide 222 Gripper drive device 223 Receiving gripper 22a-d Transfer mechanism (multiple drive shafts) 30a-b Multiple storage device (cable transport unit, trolley, 15 30c trolley, multiple conveyor) Multiple storage device with guide rail for suspended transport units 30e Additional wagon, (cable) (multiple) unit Suspended transport 300a-b Coupling mechanism 20 301 Guide (male, profile) 302 Locking element (locking pin) 303 Guide (counterpart,female) 304 Locking device 3040 Locking drive (cylinder) 25 3041 Sliding plate 3042 Sensor 305 Damper 310a-b Coupling 311 Drive (for transport device) 30 311a-b (Chain) transmission (wheel) 3112a-b Complementary surface 312a-b Coupling half (sprocket, drive side) 313a-b Coupling half (sprocket, conveyor belt side) 314 Passive power element (spring), zcfinLn / eznz / B / Yi 315 Intermediate wheel support 32a-d Cable carrier (clamp, bracket, divider) 320a-b (Cable) transport device (conveyor belt, moving beam) 3201 Plate (guide element) 3202a-b Sheet (guide element) 3203, 3204 Belt 3205a-c Chain (with easily separable segments) 3206 Chain segment 321a Deposit area 321b Removal area 322 (Cable fill level) sensor (chamber) 322, 322a-b (Chain segment) sensor (chamber) 323 Clamp (cable) 3231 Receptacle (bracket) 3232a-b Bracket (gripping jaw) 3233a-b Gripping jaw 324 (Cable) bracket 327 Shaft 328 Guide 329a-b (Supply by chain) collection device (box, roller) 33 Moving element (wheel) 34 Conveyor (wagon) 34a-b Transport wagon 341 Mechanical interface 35 Control, autonomous driving system (partial) 351 (Control) cable 352 Drive (for self-movement) 353 Sensor (camera) 354 Power supply (battery,Rechargeable battery) 40a-b Intermediate storage (additional cable carrier) 400a Automatic charging device 400b Automatic discharging device 4020 Transfer (clamp) 4022 Transfer mechanism (robot), zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi 4091 Housing (casing) 4093 Control 4099 Sensor (camera) 430a-b Loading or unloading wagon (conveyor, wagon, cart) 5 432 Cable carrier (clamp, support, divider) 50 Suspended transport device (coil transport device) (coil handling) 51a-c Guide, guide rail, rail 52a-c Transport device (for 53) 10 52d Multiple transport device (moving beam, conveyor device) 521 Conductor 522 Connecting beam (beam) 523a-b Disc 524 Toothed belt 15 525e (Rotary) drive (electric) 525p (Translational) drive (pneumatic) 53 Suspended transport unit (cart,Transport wagon) 531 Carriage (transport wagon) 54 Mounting (swivel) 20 55 Suspended accessory (hook) 60a (Deposit) loading device 60b (Deposit) unloading device 61a-f (Loading / unloading) deposit 62a (Actuatable) bottom 25 63a-b Actuating device 64a-b Deposit transport device 65 (Defective parts / bad parts) deposit (scrap box) 70a-b Cable processing station 80 Cable 30 80a Cable 80f (Defective) cable (defective part, bad part) 80cl, 81c2 Cable remnant (incomplete cable reel) 81 Cable end 81a. 81b Cable end, zcfinLn / eznz / B / Yi 82 Cable end area 83a, 83b Conductors 90 Cable processing machine 91 Housing (sheath) 5 92, 92a-b Frame (frame, module) 93 Controller 95a Input side 95b Output side XI Distance from 83a to 83b to 32a 10 X2 Distance from 83a to 83b to 20e X3 Distance from 83a to 83b at 11c

Claims

1. A cable processing system comprising a cable processing machine (90) with a machine control for the automatic processing of cable ends of heavy, rigid, pre-cut cables (80, 80a) comprising a frame (92, 92a, 92b) having - an input side (95a) for receiving the cables (80, 80a), - at least two cable processing stations supported by frames (70a, 70b), - a cable transport device (10) for transporting at least one cable (80, 80a), said cable transport device (10) in the cable processing machine (90) having at least one movable gripper supported by a frame (11, Ha, 11b, 11c, 20a, 20b, 20c, 20e, 20f) for the cable (80, 80a), and - an output side (95b) for unloading a processed cable (80, 80a), wherein the cable transport device (10) is equipped with a cable transport device (320a,320b) configured as a multi-storage device (30a, 30b) having a plurality of cable holders (32, 32a, 32b), and wherein at least one gripper (20a, 20d, 20e, 20f) is configured as a transfer gripper, preferably with the aid of a gripper transfer mechanism supported by a frame (22a, 22d), for removing one cable (80, 80a) after another from the respective cable holder (32, 32a, 32b) and feeding it to at least one of the cable processing stations (70a, 70b) and / or to an additional gripper (Ha, Hb, 11c, 20b, 20c, 20e, 20f), said additional gripper (Ha, Hb, 11c, 20b, 20c, 20e, 20f) is configured to be able to move using an additional rack-supported transfer mechanism (11, 12a, 12b, 22b, 22c) to transfer the cable (80, 80a) to one of the cable processing stations (70a, 70b), characterized in that the multiple storage (30a,30b) configured is configured as an autonomous or guided conveyor (34).

2. The cable processing system according to claim 1, characterized in that the cable conveying device (320a, 320b) is configured as a conveyor belt on which the cable holders (32a) are fixed, preferably with at least two cable holders (32a) spaced apart along the cable (80) for at least one of each of the cable ends of the cable (80).

3. The cable processing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable transport device (320a, 320b) can be coupled by means of a coupling mechanism (300a) on the input side (95a) and / or on the output side (95b) of the cable processing machine (90) in a defined positional relationship, wherein the cable transport device (320a, 320b) is configured to be movable with respect to the cable processing machine (90).

4. The cable processing system according to one of the preceding claims zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi, characterized in that the conveyor (34) can be moved independently of the cable processing machine (90) and is configured in particular as a wagon, cart or gondola.

5. The cable processing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the conveyor (34) is configured with a drive device for moving the conveyor (34) and is equipped in particular as an autonomous or guided vehicle with its own controller (35) for autonomous navigation, wherein the drive controller (35) of the conveyor (34) is configured to communicate with the machine controller and / or a higher-level control system, or in that the conveyor (34) is configured to be coupled and moved with an autonomous transport system of a factory.

6. The cable processing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cable conveying device (320a, 320b) has a local drive for conveying the cables (80, 80a) into the multiple storage device (30a, 30b) and is connected to a controller (35), preferably local, that interacts with the machine control in the operating state.

7. The cable processing system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the area of ​​the cable conveying device (320a, 320b) it comprises at least one external clamp (4020), preferably outside the housing (91), which is arranged and configured so as to operate the extraction area (321b) and / or the deposit area (321a), in particular providing a transfer of a cable (80, 80a) from or to an external loading or unloading wagon (430a, 430b) fixed to the ceiling or floor outside the cable processing machine (90).

8. A method for the automatic processing of cable ends of heavy, rigid cables (80, 80a), comprising: - collecting a plurality of cables (80, 80a) in a plurality of cable carriers (32a, 32b) from a multiple storage device (30a) configured as a cable conveyor device (320a), which is configured as a self-contained or guided conveyor (34); - mechanically removing at least one cable (80, 80a) or cable end from one of the cables (80, 80a) from the multiple storage device (30a) by means of a transfer gripper (20d, 20e, 20f) of the cable processing machine (90); - feeding the cable (80, 80a) or cable end to at least a first cable processing station (70a) by means of the transfer gripper (20d, 20e, 20f); - processing the cable (80, 80a) or the cable end at the first cable processing station (70a), - transfer the cable (80,80a) or the cable end from the first cable processing station (70a) to at least a second cable processing station (70b) using the transfer and transfer gripper zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi (20d, 20e, 20f), - process the cable (80, 80a) or the cable end at the second cable processing station (70b), - remove the processed cable (80, 80a) or the cable end from the second cable processing station (70b) using the transfer and transfer gripper (20d, 20e, 20f), wherein a single gripper is optionally configured as a transfer and transfer gripper (20d, 20e, 20f).

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that the mechanical removal with a first transfer gripper (20a, 20e) from the cable processing machine (90) is effected by transferring the cable (80, 80a) or cable end from the first transfer gripper (20a, 20e) to a first transfer gripper (11), and feeding the cable (80, 80a) or cable end to the first cable processing station (70a) by means of the first transfer gripper (11), and wherein after processing the cable, the cable (80, 80a) or cable end is transferred from the first cable processing station (70a) to at least a second cable processing station (70b) by means of a second transfer gripper (11), and the processed cable (80,80a) or the processed cable end is removed from the second cable processing station (70b) by means of a third transfer gripper (11) in which a transfer of the cable (80, 80a) or the cable end is carried out from the last aforementioned transfer gripper (11) to a second transfer gripper (20b, 20f), in particular a movement of each of the grippers (11, 20a, 20b, 20e, 20f) is carried out with the aid of at least one transfer drive (12, 22a) associated therewith.

10. The method according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that a movement of the multiple storage device (30a) is carried out outside the cable processing machine (90) and a coupling of the multiple storage device (30a) to an input side (95a) of a cable processing machine (90).

11. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that in the factory environment a spatial movement of the multiple storage device (30a, 30b) is carried out on the floor or ceiling by means of autonomously controlled conveyors (34), said conveyors (34) being configured to couple and uncouple in the cable processing machine (90).

12. The method according to any one of claims 8 to 11, characterized by a cable entry and / or exit (80, 80a) with at least one external clamp (4020) outside the housing (91), said external clamp (4020) transferring a cable (80, 80a) between a loading or unloading wagon (430a, 430b) attached to the floor or ceiling outside the cable processing machine (90) and an extraction area (321b) and / or insertion area (321a) of the multi-storage device (320a, 320b) located outside the housing (91). zcpnLn / eznz / B / Yi 13. A heavy rigid cable feeding system (80, 80a) to a cable processing machine (90) according to claim 1 for the automatic processing of cable ends (80, 80a) in at least one cable processing station (70a, 70b) of the cable processing machine (90), characterized by a multiple storage device (30a), which is configured as a self-contained or guided conveyor (34), detachably attachable to the cable processing machine (90) by means of a coupling mechanism (30a) between the conveyor (34) and an inlet side (95a) of the cable processing machine, wherein the multiple storage device (30a) has a plurality of cable carriers (32a),Said cable carriers (32a) are configured such that one of the cable ends can be mechanically removed by means of a cable transport device (10) from the cable processing machine (90) and can be fed for cable end processing to various cable processing stations (70a, 70b), wherein the conveyor (34) is configured such that during cable processing the multi-storage device (30a) remains coupled on the input side (95a) as long as it still contains cables (80, 80a) and the cable (80, 80a) can be moved separately from the multi-storage device (30a) to and from the cable processing stations (70a, 70b) in the cable processing machine (90).

14. An output system for heavy and relatively rigid cables (80, 80a) from a cable processing machine (90) according to claim 1 for the automatic processing of cable ends (80, 80a) in at least one cable processing station (70a, 70b) of the cable processing machine (90), characterized by a multiple storage device (30b), which is configured as a self-contained or guided conveyor (34), which can be detachably coupled to the cable processing machine (90) with a coupling mechanism (30a) between the conveyor (34) and an output side (95b) of the cable processing machine, wherein the multiple storage device (30b) has a plurality of cable carriers (32b),Said cable carriers (32b) are configured such that one of the cable ends can be mechanically deposited into them by means of a cable transport device (10) of the cable processing machine (90) and can be removed from cable end processing by means of at least one of the cable processing stations (70a, 70b), wherein the conveyor (34) is configured such that during cable processing the multiple storage device (30b) has remained coupled on the output side (95b) as long as there is still space for at least one cable (80, 80a) and the cable (80, 80a) can be moved separately from the multiple storage device (30b) to and from the cable processing stations (70a, 70b) in the cable processing machine (90).

15. A cable processing system comprising a cable processing machine (90) according to claim 1, further comprising the feeding system of claim 13.

16. A cable processing system comprising a cable processing machine (90) according to claim 1, further comprising the output system of claim 14.

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