CA1200584A - Apparatus for establishing a connection between two respective stations of a number of stations - Google Patents
Apparatus for establishing a connection between two respective stations of a number of stationsInfo
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
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Abstract
INVENTOR: WALTER REIST
INVENTION: APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO
RESPECTIVE STATIONS OF A NUMBER OF STATIONS
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
The spatially separated stations are interconnected by a channel-shaped guide or guide channel. A universal link chain extends in the interior of the channel-shaped guide and is displaceable therein in opposite directions by a drive.
Internally of the universal link chain there extends an electrical conductor or cable, one end of which is permanently connected to one of the stations. The universal link chain comprises a coupling element arranged at the free front end thereof and enables a connection to be established between the electric conductor and one of the other stations. By displacing the universal link chain into an appropriate position a communication path or link is provided between the one station and one of the other stations by means of such universal link chain. Electrical signals thus may be transmitted between the stations via such communication path or link.
INVENTION: APPARATUS FOR ESTABLISHING A CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO
RESPECTIVE STATIONS OF A NUMBER OF STATIONS
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
The spatially separated stations are interconnected by a channel-shaped guide or guide channel. A universal link chain extends in the interior of the channel-shaped guide and is displaceable therein in opposite directions by a drive.
Internally of the universal link chain there extends an electrical conductor or cable, one end of which is permanently connected to one of the stations. The universal link chain comprises a coupling element arranged at the free front end thereof and enables a connection to be established between the electric conductor and one of the other stations. By displacing the universal link chain into an appropriate position a communication path or link is provided between the one station and one of the other stations by means of such universal link chain. Electrical signals thus may be transmitted between the stations via such communication path or link.
Description
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APPARATUS FOR ESTABLIS~ING A CONNECTION
BETWEEN TWO RESPECTIVE STATIONS
OF A NUMBER OF STATIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and improved apparatus for establishing a connection or link between two respective stations of at least three stations which are interconnected by channel-shaped gùide means.
In pneumatic conveyor systems the different stations are interconnected by a pipe line which serves as guide means. Two respective stations are interconnected in the system by conveying a container or receptacle containing ~he object to be transmitted like, for example, a data carrier from an input or transmitting station through the pipe line to a receiving station by means of compressed air or suction. By means of a destination or target control it is ensured that the container or receptacle will reach the correspondingly desired receiving station. In the event that now the receiving station ,, ~.~
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3~584 desires to contact the input or transmitting station because of the received information, then at the receiving station it will be necessary to place a container or receptacle containing an appropriate data carrier into the system and to designate the prior input or transmitting station as the destination or target.
In systems of this type there is no permanent connection or link between the two stations after communication has been established between the two stations. Thus, only a packet-wise dialogue or interaction is possible between the two stations, and considerable intervals of time may exist between the individual information packets or packs under certain conditions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, with the foregoing in mind it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a new and improved construction of apparatus for establishing a connection or link between two respective stations of a number of stations such that there can be selectively provided a permanent communication or link between the selected stations for a freely selectable time interval.
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Another specific object of the present invention is directed to the provision of a new and improved apparatus for providing a connection or link between two respective stations of a number of stations, which apparatus is relatively simple in construction and design, quite economical to manufacture, extremely easy to use, highly reliable in operation, and not readily subject to breakdown or malfunction.
Now in order to implement these and still further objects of the invention, which will become more readily apparent as the description proceeds, the apparatus of the present development is manifested by the features that, there is provided a universal link chain --also known as a ball-and-socket type chain-- which is guided in the guide means and has a passage extending through the interior thereof along the longitudinal axis thereof. Drive means opera~ively coupled to the chain serve for displacing the same between different locations or positions, the chain extending at least between two stations which are to be connected or linked at the respective positions and a connection can be established between the two stations and the passage or a t~ansmission or communication element extending through the passage, respectively.
By selectively displacing the universal link chain within the guide means to one of the different positions a ~2~)1)5~3~
continuous communication path or link is established through the universal link chain between two selected stations. There can now be accomplished an exchange of data or information or any other appropriate kind of transfer between the two stations in both directions within the desired time interval either through the passage within the universal link chain or via a transmission element or the like disposed in the passage. The path of communication is open throughout the entire time interval, and thus, a direct dialogue between the two stations becomes possible.
The use of a universal link chain which is spatially movable essentially permits any desired course or direction of extent of the guide means. Furthermore, the universal link chain has the advantage that the passage or passageway is never interrupted, not even during displacement thereof through curves having small radius of curvature.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above, will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to -the annexed drawings wherein:
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Figure 1 is a schematic representation illustrating the apparatus according to ~he invention for providing a connection or link between a primary station and a respective one of a number of secondary stations; and Figure 2 shows a section, on an enlarged scale as compared to Figure 1, through part of the guide means or guide channel for guiding a universal link chain of the apparatus shown in Figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Describing now the drawings, it is to be understood that only enough of the construction of the apparatus has been shown as needed for ~hose skilled in the art to readily understand the underlying principles and concepts of the present development, while simplifying the showing of the drawings. Turning attention now specifically to Figure 1, there has been schematically illustrated therein a system of four locally spaced or separated stations 1, 2, 3, 4 which are interconnected by a channel-shaped guide means or guide channel 5 defining a guide tube. A finite length universal link chain 6 extends in the interior of the guide tube 5. This universal link chain 6 is of conventional construction, for example, may be designed in accordance with the teachings of British Patent Publication No. 2,077,881 and the cognate German Patent 3~5~34 Publication No. 3,121,835. It is for this reason the structure of the universal link chain 6 only will be explained briefly with reference to Figure 2.
The chain links of the universal link chain 6 are conveniently designated by reference numeral 7 and comprise two link halves 7a and 7b which are interconnected by ring connectors 8. Each chain link 7 comprises a substantially spherical joint member or ball 9 at one end thereof and a socket joint member or socket 10 at the other end thereof in which there is retained the spherical joint member or ball 9 of the adjacent chain link 7. The universal link chain 6 further comprises a channel-shaped passage or passageway 11 which ex~ends longitudinally therethrough along the lengthwise or longitudinal axis 6a thereof. Through the passage 11 there extends an electric conductor or cable 12 or equivalent transmitting element. This transmitting element 12 also may be constituted by a light guide or a tubular channel.
As further shown in Figure 1 any suitable drive means 13 are provided in order to displace the universal link chain 6 within the guide channel 5. The drive means 13 is here shown to comprise a sprocket or chain wheel 14 which has only been schematically illustrated and possesses an exterior profile or form which is shaped complementary to the chain profile. The chain links 7 form-lockingly engage with the lZO(~5~9~
exterior or outer profile of the sprocket wheel 14. The latter can be driven in opposite rotational directions A and B in any suitable manner, In the embodiment shown in the drawings a storing container or magazine 15 for the universal link chain 6 is arranged adjacent the drive means 13 located at the region of a primary station 1. This storing container or magazine 15 may be designed, for example, like the storing container described in United States Patent No. 4,151,754. The universal link chain 6 is provlded with a suitable coupling element 16 at a free front end thereof which is connected to the cable 12. The coupling element 16 extends through a not particularly shown longitudinal slot provided at the guide cha~nel S and serves to establish a communication link between the cable 12 and one of the target stations or destinations 2, 3 or 4, respectively.
The transmitting elements for example the cable 12 is permanently connected to the primary station 1 at the end thereof remote from the coupling element 16.
Furthermore, there is provided a suitable drive control, generally indicated by reference character 20 in Figure 1, which is designed such that the universal link chain - B -5~
6 can be positively displaced between different positions or locations by the drive means 13. In the dif~erent positions the coupling element 16 is disposed at a respective one of the target stations 2, 3 or 4. This may be achieved, for example, in that the drive control 20 detects the size of the respective forwardly or rearwardly displaced length of the universal chain link 6 and compares such detected actual value with a predetermined set or reference value. When the actual value corresponds to the set or reference value the drive means 13 is stopped. It is furthermore also conceivable to attach a suitable detecting element or sensor of a target or destination control to the free front end of the universal link chain 6 which reports back to the drive control 2~ that the free end of the universal link chain 6 has reached the respective desired target station 2, 3 or 4.
In Figure 1 the universal link chain 6 is shown in a position in which a communication or link has been established between the primary station 1 and the target station 2. Now electrical signals can be conveniently transmitted between the primary station l and the target or secondary station 2 and vice versa via the cable 12 and the coupling element 16. The communication path or link ~etween the two stations l and 2 remains intact as long as the universal link chain 6 is in the position shown in Figure 1.
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In case that it is now desired to provide anoperative connection or link between the primary stakion 1 and either one of the secondary stations 3 or 4, then the universal link chain 6 is forwardly displaced by the drive means 13 until the coupling element 16 reaches either one of these intended target or secondary stations. Then, signals can be transmitted between the stations 1 and 3 or 1 and 4 in the respective corresponding positions of the universal link chain 6.
It is also feasible to provide the universal link chain 6 with one or a number of further coupling elements 16 which are spaced from each other in correspondence to the distance between the target or secondary stations 2, 3 and 4.
It would then be possible for example, to use s`uch arrangement to simultaneously interconnect two or all of the three depicted target or secondary stations 2 3, 4 with the primary sta-tion l in a respective corresponding position of the universal link chain 6.
The cable 12 does not necessarily have to be permanently or continuously connected with a station as shown in the illustrated embodiment. Thus, for example, a connection between each of the stations and the cable 12 may be provided through a related coupling element 16 or the like.
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There are a number of ~urther modifications possible for the exemplary illustrated apparatus, o~ which only a few shall be briefly mentioned hereinafter.
Instead of a finite length chain an endless universal link chain 6 can be used which is guided in a closed guide channel or tube as described, for example, in Swiss Patent No. 621,183 and the cognate British Patent No.
l,583,805.
Also, the guide channel 5 can have a number of branches which can be selectively connected and disconnected by a suitable switching system, for instance of the type illustrated in detail, for example, in United States Patent No.
~,151,754 and British Patent No. 1,585,368.
It is believed to be self-evident that the universal link chain also may be designed differently from the illustrated exemplary construction of universal link chain 6;
such design may be, for example, as described in United States Patent No. 3,757,514.
Instead of the electric cable 12, as previously indicated, a light guide may be provided in the passage 11 of the universal link chain, in order to transmit optical signals in a known manner. Additionally, it is also possible to ~ 11 --~zous~
arrange a hollow tubular conductor or line in the passage 11 in order to convey liquid or gaseous media as well as powdered or very finely divided or granular goods or materials therethrough. ~urthermore, it is also conceivable that suitable piece-goods can be conveyed through such a tubular guide or conductor. In case that the passage 11 is designed to be gas or liquid-tight t it will not be necessary in certain cases to line the passage 11 by the tubular conductor or guide.
To prevent the conductor 12 from becoming too greatly compressed or damaged when the universal link chain 6 is bent the passage 11 is enlarged at the two ends of each chain link 7. For this purpose channel sections lla, llb of larger cross-section are provided at each spherical joint member or ball 9 as well as at each socket joint member or socket 10, respectively. As shown in Figure 2, the passage section lla in the ball 9 is constructed to conically enlarge in the direction of the associated socket 10 while the passage sections llb within the sockets 10 are substantially cylindrically shaped.
While there are shown and described present preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be distinctly understood that the invention is not limited thereto, hut may be otherwise variously embodied and practiced within the scope of the following claims. ACCORDINGLY,
APPARATUS FOR ESTABLIS~ING A CONNECTION
BETWEEN TWO RESPECTIVE STATIONS
OF A NUMBER OF STATIONS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a new and improved apparatus for establishing a connection or link between two respective stations of at least three stations which are interconnected by channel-shaped gùide means.
In pneumatic conveyor systems the different stations are interconnected by a pipe line which serves as guide means. Two respective stations are interconnected in the system by conveying a container or receptacle containing ~he object to be transmitted like, for example, a data carrier from an input or transmitting station through the pipe line to a receiving station by means of compressed air or suction. By means of a destination or target control it is ensured that the container or receptacle will reach the correspondingly desired receiving station. In the event that now the receiving station ,, ~.~
",,,~
3~584 desires to contact the input or transmitting station because of the received information, then at the receiving station it will be necessary to place a container or receptacle containing an appropriate data carrier into the system and to designate the prior input or transmitting station as the destination or target.
In systems of this type there is no permanent connection or link between the two stations after communication has been established between the two stations. Thus, only a packet-wise dialogue or interaction is possible between the two stations, and considerable intervals of time may exist between the individual information packets or packs under certain conditions.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Therefore, with the foregoing in mind it is a primary object of the present invention to provide a new and improved construction of apparatus for establishing a connection or link between two respective stations of a number of stations such that there can be selectively provided a permanent communication or link between the selected stations for a freely selectable time interval.
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Another specific object of the present invention is directed to the provision of a new and improved apparatus for providing a connection or link between two respective stations of a number of stations, which apparatus is relatively simple in construction and design, quite economical to manufacture, extremely easy to use, highly reliable in operation, and not readily subject to breakdown or malfunction.
Now in order to implement these and still further objects of the invention, which will become more readily apparent as the description proceeds, the apparatus of the present development is manifested by the features that, there is provided a universal link chain --also known as a ball-and-socket type chain-- which is guided in the guide means and has a passage extending through the interior thereof along the longitudinal axis thereof. Drive means opera~ively coupled to the chain serve for displacing the same between different locations or positions, the chain extending at least between two stations which are to be connected or linked at the respective positions and a connection can be established between the two stations and the passage or a t~ansmission or communication element extending through the passage, respectively.
By selectively displacing the universal link chain within the guide means to one of the different positions a ~2~)1)5~3~
continuous communication path or link is established through the universal link chain between two selected stations. There can now be accomplished an exchange of data or information or any other appropriate kind of transfer between the two stations in both directions within the desired time interval either through the passage within the universal link chain or via a transmission element or the like disposed in the passage. The path of communication is open throughout the entire time interval, and thus, a direct dialogue between the two stations becomes possible.
The use of a universal link chain which is spatially movable essentially permits any desired course or direction of extent of the guide means. Furthermore, the universal link chain has the advantage that the passage or passageway is never interrupted, not even during displacement thereof through curves having small radius of curvature.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above, will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to -the annexed drawings wherein:
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Figure 1 is a schematic representation illustrating the apparatus according to ~he invention for providing a connection or link between a primary station and a respective one of a number of secondary stations; and Figure 2 shows a section, on an enlarged scale as compared to Figure 1, through part of the guide means or guide channel for guiding a universal link chain of the apparatus shown in Figure 1.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Describing now the drawings, it is to be understood that only enough of the construction of the apparatus has been shown as needed for ~hose skilled in the art to readily understand the underlying principles and concepts of the present development, while simplifying the showing of the drawings. Turning attention now specifically to Figure 1, there has been schematically illustrated therein a system of four locally spaced or separated stations 1, 2, 3, 4 which are interconnected by a channel-shaped guide means or guide channel 5 defining a guide tube. A finite length universal link chain 6 extends in the interior of the guide tube 5. This universal link chain 6 is of conventional construction, for example, may be designed in accordance with the teachings of British Patent Publication No. 2,077,881 and the cognate German Patent 3~5~34 Publication No. 3,121,835. It is for this reason the structure of the universal link chain 6 only will be explained briefly with reference to Figure 2.
The chain links of the universal link chain 6 are conveniently designated by reference numeral 7 and comprise two link halves 7a and 7b which are interconnected by ring connectors 8. Each chain link 7 comprises a substantially spherical joint member or ball 9 at one end thereof and a socket joint member or socket 10 at the other end thereof in which there is retained the spherical joint member or ball 9 of the adjacent chain link 7. The universal link chain 6 further comprises a channel-shaped passage or passageway 11 which ex~ends longitudinally therethrough along the lengthwise or longitudinal axis 6a thereof. Through the passage 11 there extends an electric conductor or cable 12 or equivalent transmitting element. This transmitting element 12 also may be constituted by a light guide or a tubular channel.
As further shown in Figure 1 any suitable drive means 13 are provided in order to displace the universal link chain 6 within the guide channel 5. The drive means 13 is here shown to comprise a sprocket or chain wheel 14 which has only been schematically illustrated and possesses an exterior profile or form which is shaped complementary to the chain profile. The chain links 7 form-lockingly engage with the lZO(~5~9~
exterior or outer profile of the sprocket wheel 14. The latter can be driven in opposite rotational directions A and B in any suitable manner, In the embodiment shown in the drawings a storing container or magazine 15 for the universal link chain 6 is arranged adjacent the drive means 13 located at the region of a primary station 1. This storing container or magazine 15 may be designed, for example, like the storing container described in United States Patent No. 4,151,754. The universal link chain 6 is provlded with a suitable coupling element 16 at a free front end thereof which is connected to the cable 12. The coupling element 16 extends through a not particularly shown longitudinal slot provided at the guide cha~nel S and serves to establish a communication link between the cable 12 and one of the target stations or destinations 2, 3 or 4, respectively.
The transmitting elements for example the cable 12 is permanently connected to the primary station 1 at the end thereof remote from the coupling element 16.
Furthermore, there is provided a suitable drive control, generally indicated by reference character 20 in Figure 1, which is designed such that the universal link chain - B -5~
6 can be positively displaced between different positions or locations by the drive means 13. In the dif~erent positions the coupling element 16 is disposed at a respective one of the target stations 2, 3 or 4. This may be achieved, for example, in that the drive control 20 detects the size of the respective forwardly or rearwardly displaced length of the universal chain link 6 and compares such detected actual value with a predetermined set or reference value. When the actual value corresponds to the set or reference value the drive means 13 is stopped. It is furthermore also conceivable to attach a suitable detecting element or sensor of a target or destination control to the free front end of the universal link chain 6 which reports back to the drive control 2~ that the free end of the universal link chain 6 has reached the respective desired target station 2, 3 or 4.
In Figure 1 the universal link chain 6 is shown in a position in which a communication or link has been established between the primary station 1 and the target station 2. Now electrical signals can be conveniently transmitted between the primary station l and the target or secondary station 2 and vice versa via the cable 12 and the coupling element 16. The communication path or link ~etween the two stations l and 2 remains intact as long as the universal link chain 6 is in the position shown in Figure 1.
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In case that it is now desired to provide anoperative connection or link between the primary stakion 1 and either one of the secondary stations 3 or 4, then the universal link chain 6 is forwardly displaced by the drive means 13 until the coupling element 16 reaches either one of these intended target or secondary stations. Then, signals can be transmitted between the stations 1 and 3 or 1 and 4 in the respective corresponding positions of the universal link chain 6.
It is also feasible to provide the universal link chain 6 with one or a number of further coupling elements 16 which are spaced from each other in correspondence to the distance between the target or secondary stations 2, 3 and 4.
It would then be possible for example, to use s`uch arrangement to simultaneously interconnect two or all of the three depicted target or secondary stations 2 3, 4 with the primary sta-tion l in a respective corresponding position of the universal link chain 6.
The cable 12 does not necessarily have to be permanently or continuously connected with a station as shown in the illustrated embodiment. Thus, for example, a connection between each of the stations and the cable 12 may be provided through a related coupling element 16 or the like.
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There are a number of ~urther modifications possible for the exemplary illustrated apparatus, o~ which only a few shall be briefly mentioned hereinafter.
Instead of a finite length chain an endless universal link chain 6 can be used which is guided in a closed guide channel or tube as described, for example, in Swiss Patent No. 621,183 and the cognate British Patent No.
l,583,805.
Also, the guide channel 5 can have a number of branches which can be selectively connected and disconnected by a suitable switching system, for instance of the type illustrated in detail, for example, in United States Patent No.
~,151,754 and British Patent No. 1,585,368.
It is believed to be self-evident that the universal link chain also may be designed differently from the illustrated exemplary construction of universal link chain 6;
such design may be, for example, as described in United States Patent No. 3,757,514.
Instead of the electric cable 12, as previously indicated, a light guide may be provided in the passage 11 of the universal link chain, in order to transmit optical signals in a known manner. Additionally, it is also possible to ~ 11 --~zous~
arrange a hollow tubular conductor or line in the passage 11 in order to convey liquid or gaseous media as well as powdered or very finely divided or granular goods or materials therethrough. ~urthermore, it is also conceivable that suitable piece-goods can be conveyed through such a tubular guide or conductor. In case that the passage 11 is designed to be gas or liquid-tight t it will not be necessary in certain cases to line the passage 11 by the tubular conductor or guide.
To prevent the conductor 12 from becoming too greatly compressed or damaged when the universal link chain 6 is bent the passage 11 is enlarged at the two ends of each chain link 7. For this purpose channel sections lla, llb of larger cross-section are provided at each spherical joint member or ball 9 as well as at each socket joint member or socket 10, respectively. As shown in Figure 2, the passage section lla in the ball 9 is constructed to conically enlarge in the direction of the associated socket 10 while the passage sections llb within the sockets 10 are substantially cylindrically shaped.
While there are shown and described present preferred embodiments of the invention, it is to be distinctly understood that the invention is not limited thereto, hut may be otherwise variously embodied and practiced within the scope of the following claims. ACCORDINGLY,
Claims (15)
1. An apparatus for establishing a connection between two respective stations of at least three stations, comprising:
channel-shaped guide means interconnecting said stations;
a universal link chain guided in said guide means and defining a longitudinal axis;
a passage extending internally through said universal link chain along said longitudinal axis thereof;
drive means operatively coupled to said universal link chain for displacing the same between different predetermined positions defining respective stations;
said universal link chain extending at least between said two stations to be connected in said respective positions; and a connection being established between said passage and said at least two stations.
channel-shaped guide means interconnecting said stations;
a universal link chain guided in said guide means and defining a longitudinal axis;
a passage extending internally through said universal link chain along said longitudinal axis thereof;
drive means operatively coupled to said universal link chain for displacing the same between different predetermined positions defining respective stations;
said universal link chain extending at least between said two stations to be connected in said respective positions; and a connection being established between said passage and said at least two stations.
2. The apparatus as defined in claim 1, further including:
a transmitting element extending in said passage;
and said connection being established between said transmitting element and said at least two stations.
a transmitting element extending in said passage;
and said connection being established between said transmitting element and said at least two stations.
3. The apparatus as defined in claim 1, further including:
at least one coupling element provided for said universal link chain for establishing said connection between said stations by means of said universal link chain.
at least one coupling element provided for said universal link chain for establishing said connection between said stations by means of said universal link chain.
4. The apparatus as defined in claim 3, wherein:
said transmitting element comprises a flexible transfer element.
said transmitting element comprises a flexible transfer element.
5. The apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein:
said transmitting element comprises an electrical conductor.
said transmitting element comprises an electrical conductor.
6. The apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein:
said transmitting element comprises a light guide.
said transmitting element comprises a light guide.
7. The apparatus as defined in claim 4, wherein:
said transmitting element comprises a tubular-shaped channel.
said transmitting element comprises a tubular-shaped channel.
8. The apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein:
said transmitting element comprises a flexible transfer element.
said transmitting element comprises a flexible transfer element.
9. The apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein:
said transmitting element is permanently connected to one of said stations.
said transmitting element is permanently connected to one of said stations.
10. The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein:
said passage is permanently connected to one of said stations.
said passage is permanently connected to one of said stations.
11. The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein:
said universal link chain comprises a finite length chain.
said universal link chain comprises a finite length chain.
12. The apparatus as defined in claim 1, further including:
a storing container operatively associated with said guide means; and said storing container serving to house said universal link chain.
a storing container operatively associated with said guide means; and said storing container serving to house said universal link chain.
13. The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein:
said universal link chain comprises an endless chain.
said universal link chain comprises an endless chain.
14. The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein:
said drive means is structured for driving said universal link chain in opposite directions.
said drive means is structured for driving said universal link chain in opposite directions.
15. The apparatus as defined in claim 1, further including:
at least two branches formed in said guide means;
and switching means for selectively selecting a respective one of said at least two branches.
at least two branches formed in said guide means;
and switching means for selectively selecting a respective one of said at least two branches.
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