Lane distribution apparatus

Details Lane distribution apparatus Lane distribution apparatus

1996-04-10

1999-08-31

Young, Karen M.

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor system for arranging or rearranging stream of items

By distributing items from one stream into plural streams

198367, 1983691, B65G 4726

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059441658

ABSTRACT:
A lane distribution apparatus for distribution of articles in a single lane to multiple lanes. A rocker plate and associated rocker arms are used to shift simultaneously lanes both upstream and downstream of a distribution point. The apparatus and process permits lane changes in a short period of time, which minimizes the risk of product stoppage and maximizes the speed with which products can be conveyed.

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