Buffer conveyor for conveying and buffering products
US8042676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 25, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/5131
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A buffer conveyor for conveying and buffering products comprises a first elongated conveyor and a second elongated conveyor that can be driven in an opposite direction. The first and the second conveyor extend in a path at least substantially parallel to each other and beside each other. A transfer unit is movable at least substantially parallel to the first and the second conveyor in the aforesaid path and is provided with a transfer device for transferring the products from the first conveyor to the second conveyor. The transfer unit comprises a drive unit for moving the transfer unit, preferably in dependence on the velocities of the first and the second conveyor.The drive unit of the transfer unit comprises a drive motor, which follows the movements of the transfer unit at least in part.
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