Apparatus for providing a buffer between article-handling device

Details Apparatus for providing a buffer between article-handling device Apparatus for providing a buffer between article-handling device

1997-04-30

1999-10-05

Bidwell, James R.

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor system having auxiliary section for storing items...

198812, B65G 100

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059609273

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an accumulating device for providing a buffer. The accumulating device includes a frame and a guide structure reciprocally movable in opposite first and second directions with respect to the frame. A continuous chain configured for conveying pieces of product is mounted on the guide structure. The accumulating device also includes a plurality of driven gears constructed and arranged to both rotate the chain about the guide structure and reciprocate the guide structure in the first and second directions relative to the frame. A buffer is generated when the guide structure is moved in the first direction. The buffer is cleared when the guide structure is moved in the second direction.

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