Title:
【発明の名称】物体のまとまり集塊を形成するための方法および装置
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2003505314
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for compressing a plurality of objects into a compressed grouping and transferring said compressed grouping to a transfer conveyor. The apparatus includes a rotatable cylinder having a plurality of receiving areas positioned around the circumference of the cylinder for receiving a plurality of objects in expanded arrangement from an infeed conveyor at a receiving position. The apparatus also includes first and second compression members, one positioned on each end of said cylinder adjacent the receiving areas and covering a circumferential-portion of a side of said cylinder. The compression members include inclined portion which force the end objects toward the longitudinal center of the cylinder. In addition, a transfer conveyor running longitudinally through the cylinder for capturing a compressed grouping at the transfer position.
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Inventors:
Raysec, Dennis
Blinker huff, terry
Rie Rieger
Linart, Dennis
McGee, Michael
Black, johnny
Blinker huff, terry
Rie Rieger
Linart, Dennis
McGee, Michael
Black, johnny
Application Number:
JP2001512421A
Publication Date:
February 12, 2003
Filing Date:
July 27, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Mars Incorporated
International Classes:
B65B63/02; B65G47/30; B65G47/53; B65G47/82; B65B35/46; (IPC1-7): B65G47/30; B65B35/46; B65G47/53; B65G47/82
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Seiji Yanagida (1 person outside)