Speed adjusting apparatus for containers
US5701990A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 16, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/14
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Container handling apparatus includes container speed adjusting apparatus which cooperates with drive apparatus to sequentially deliver a plurality of containers into contact with the container speed adjusting apparatus. The container speed adjusting apparatus has one or more resiliently compressible components which facilitate alteration of the translational speed of the container, as well as alteration of the rotation thereof. Among the preferred approaches to providing such resiliently compressible means are to have endless belts supported and driven by primary pulleys with secondary resiliently compressible pulleys in engagement with said belt and disposed between the primary pulleys. The endless belts may be provided with specifically configurated resiliently deformable portions, such as weakened portions in the belt, openings in the belt, or radially outwardly projecting elements. In general, a pair of container speed adjusting apparatus units will be employed and will be so spaced that the size of the path therebetween is less than the diameter of the container at the point where the container speed adjusting apparatus will contact the container. If desired, both container s…
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