Conveyors: power-driven – Conveyor section – Endless conveyor
Patent
1992-01-31
1993-08-31
Olszewski, Robert P.
Conveyors: power-driven
Conveyor section
Endless conveyor
198570, B65G 1510
Patent
active
052401049
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an article flipper comprising a first turnover member mounted to a conveyor frame member for rotation about an axis substantially perpendicular to said frame member, a slot in the turnover member for receiving a side edge of sheets, a stop for arresting sheets with a leading portion of the side edges in the slot, and a rotator for rotating the first turnover member through about 180 degrees. The article flipper may include a second turnover member having a detent or being movable to clamp sheets between it and the first turnover member, or may include a rack and pinion. A belt tensioner which may be used with the article flipper is also provided and comprises a tensioning wheel for engaging the belt, a moveable block including a shaft for mounting the tensioning wheel, and a wedge for urging the block toward the belt. A belt change facilitator which may be used with the article flipper is also provided and comprises a sprocket for circulating the belt, a splined shaft, and a releasable lock for connecting the shaft to the sprocket. In another aspect, the invention relates to a method for flipping articles.
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Gastineau Cheryl L.
Olszewski Robert P.
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