Buffer device

US10144595B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• ROTZINGER AG · CH

Inventor

• Kurt Philipp · Weil am Rhein, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 30, 2016
• Grant date: Dec 4, 2018
• Expiry date: Mar 30, 2036

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G2201/0202
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A buffer device for temporary storage and flow control in a product conveying system includes a plurality of vertically movable product holders at an inlet end and outlet end, and an elevator system for placing product holders in a conveying plane of the conveying system and vertically moving the product holders. The elevator system preferably includes a chain loop at the inlet end and a chain loop at the outlet end, both of which are equipped all around with product holders, and the chain loops can move in opposite directions.