Transfer apparatus
US6662926B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/54
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transfer apparatus is provided for transferring articles laterally off of a conveyor. One embodiment of the apparatus is designed for use with a belt driven live roller conveyor, and has a serpentine transfer belt arrangement having first and second uppermost portions which when in the raised position will be located on either side of the drive belt of the main conveyor. Other features include the use of a toothed drive belt driven by a motor that may have a motor brake. The apparatus may also include a stop abutment to prevent interference by an upstream article with an article which has been selected for lateral transfer. A lifting mechanism for the transfer apparatus preferably includes an actuating ram having a ram axis oriented parallel to the width of the main conveyor.
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