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AssigneeMechatronic System Company S.R.L.
InventorPaolo Mignano
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The switcher comprises a support frame (2), a guide channel (13) rotatably mobile about a fixed axis (8) and a telescopic channel (15) located at an end (14) of the guide channel (13) and being slidable with respect thereto. The switcher (1) comprises a support element (6), connected to the guide channel (13), having a first end (7) hinged to a first transversal portion (4) of the frame (2) at the fixed axis (8), a first cursor (16) slidable on the support element (6) and connected to the telescopic channel (15), a second cursor (17) slidable on the support element (6) and a con rod (21) having a first end (22) hinged to the first transversal portion (4) of the frame (2) and a second end (24) hinged to the second cursor (17). The invention also relates to a machine for separating or grouping products provided with the switcher (1).
1). A switcher for product supply lines, comprising:
2). The switcher of claim 1, characterised in that the support element (6) and the first cursor (16) and the second cursor (17) constitute a linear motor.
3). The switcher of claim 1, characterised in that the support element (6) comprises a plurality of permanent magnets (18) aligned along a longitudinal development of the support element (6).
4). The switcher of claim 3, characterised in that the plurality of permanent magnets (18) define a track (20).
5). The switcher of claim 4, characterised in that the first cursor (16) comprises a coil (19) interacting with the permanent magnets (18) of the support element (6) in order to slide on the track (20), causing a lengthening or a shortening of the telescopic channel (15) with respect to the guide channel (13).
6). The switcher of claim 4, characterised in that the second cursor (17) comprises a coil (19) interacting with the permanent magnets (18) of the support element in order to slide on the track (20), causing, following interaction with the con rod (21), a rotation of the support element (6) about the axis (8) passing through the pivot (9).
7). The switcher of claim 1, characterised in that the support element (6) exhibits a straight development.
8). The switcher of claim 1, characterised in that the guide channel (13) exhibits a straight development.
9). The switcher of claim 8, characterised in that the telescopic channel (15) is a prolongation of the guide channel (13).
10). The switcher of claim 9, characterised in that the guide channel (13) and the telescopic channel (15) are hung below the support element (6).
11). The switcher of claim 1, characterised in that the support element (6) exhibits a second end (10) which is provided with rest means (11).
12). The switcher of claim 11, characterised in that the rest means (11) comprise at least a sliding system (12) by means of which the second end (10) of the support element (6) slides on a second transversal portion (5) of the frame (2), parallel to the first transversal portion (4).
13). The switcher of claim 1, characterised in that the rest plane (3) is positioned inferiorly of the guide channel (13) and the telescopic channel (15).
14). A switcher machine, comprising at least a supply line for products and a plurality of output conduits for the products, characterised in that it comprises a switcher (1) as in claim 1, located between the supply line and the plurality of output conduits.
15). A machine for grouping products, comprising a plurality of product supply conduits and at least an output line of the products, characterised in that it comprises a switcher (1) as in claim 1, located between the plurality of supply conduits and the output line.