Adjustable conveyor system for a converting machine
AssigneeBobst Mex SA
InventorsBryan CARDOSO, Jeremy LAUTH
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AssigneeBobst Mex SA
InventorsBryan CARDOSO, Jeremy LAUTH
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The present invention relates to a conveyor system (30) for transporting blanks (2′) in a converting machine (1). The conveyor system comprises an endless first conveyor belt (32a) and a support structure (38). The support structure (38) comprising a plurality of rollers (56), each roller being attached to a roller frame (54) and arranged in a line, the roller frames being connected to each other by a connection mechanism (62). The connection mechanism (62) is extendable and retractable in the direction of transportation, such that a contact length (Lc) of the first conveyor belt is modified and all rollers remain in contact with the first conveyor belt.
A conveyor system for transporting blanks in a converting machine, the conveyor system comprising an endless first conveyor belt and a support structure, wherein the first conveyor belt is configured to convey the blanks along a direction of transportation, the first conveyor belt having a contact length supported by the support structure and a return length,
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