Accumulation device and transfer device for same
US9682828B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/268
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling the flow of articles and a related transfer device are provided for transferring flow between a first conveyor drivable in a first direction and a second conveyor drivable in a second opposite direction. The first and second conveyors may have at least one curved portion, and a transfer device is movable along the first and second conveyors. The transfer device has a pivotable frame and a movable guide to lengthen a transfer path when in the curved portion.
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