Device for transforming a random succession of unit packets into an orderly, regular succession thereof
AssigneeSasib S.p.A.
InventorsAlessandro Balboni, Cristina Cumani
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Abstract
A device for transforming a random succession of unit packets into an orderly, regular succession thereof includes a vertical collection/raising unit for supplying a stack of unit packets in a random succession to a horizontal conveyor/transfer unit. The conveyor/transfer unit transfers the stack of unit packets to a vertical discharge/lowering unit. The vertical discharge/lowering unit deposits the unit packets onto a conveyor which outputs the unit packets in an orderly, regular succession, the vertical discharge/lowering unit being actuated synchronously with the output conveyor.
Claims17
Device for transforming a random succession of unit packets into an orderly, regular succession thereof, comprising:
- means for regulating the speed of flow of unit packets comprising a slowing channel having a bottom and vertical lateral walls, the bottom of the slowing channel comprising a supply conveyer having an endless conveyor belt and the vertical lateral walls of the slowing channel comprising two endless slowing belts actuated to run in directions opposite one another;
- a vertical collection/raising unit disposed directly downstream of the supply conveyor for supplying unit packets in a random succession, and forming a stack of the unit packets;
- a horizontal conveyor/transfer unit having several levels and storage unit functions, for transferring the stack of unit packets from the vertical collection/raising unit to a vertical discharge/lowering unit by means of angular movement, said vertical discharge/lowering unit being angularly spaced apart in a horizontal plane from the vertical collection/raising unit for depositing one after another the unit packets onto an outer conveyor which outputs the unit packets in an orderly, regular succession, the vertical discharge/lowering unit being actuated synchronously with the output conveyor.
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