Tipping apparatus for a sortation conveyor

Details Tipping apparatus for a sortation conveyor Tipping apparatus for a sortation conveyor

1993-12-02

1994-12-13

Bidwell, James R.

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor arrangement for selecting among plural sources or...

By passive material-diverting means placed across the flow path

B65G 4740

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053722345

ABSTRACT:
A tipping apparatus for a sortation conveyor of the type having a plurality of tiltable tray assemblies and an extended track along which such assemblies are conveyed. The tipping apparatus includes a mounting panel having a flipper arm attached at one end to the mounting panel. An actuator is attached to the mounting panel and a crank arm is attached between the flipper arm and the actuator. The flipper arm is movable between a first "cocked" position and a second "fired" position in engagement with the tray assembly for tilting the tray assemblies. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a support for mounting the mounting panel to the track.

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