Mechanism for conveying articles selectively into different paths
US4424966A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 1981 |
| Grant date | Jan 10, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H29/66
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
There is disclosed a gate mechanism including a conveyor for conveying a shingled stream of articles along either of two paths and for shifting between the two paths without interruption of the flow of articles. The mechanism includes an infeed conveyor having an end portion pivotable between a generally horizontal position in which it is aligned with one outfed conveyor and a downwardly inclined position in which it is aligned with a second outfeed conveyor. Prior to returning from the inclined position to the horizontal position a pivotable rake which includes a number of V-shaped members swings to clear the inclined portion of any articles and to temporarily support articles arriving on the infeed conveyor.
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