Patent ID: 6823987
Filing Date: 2004-11-30
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A conveyor (1) for containers (2) including:a first metallic endless belt (5a) and a second metallic endless belt (5b) arranged side by side and mounted on respective driving pulleys having parallel axes, the first and second metallic belts being operated to move with the same velocity in a selected forward movement direction (W); a plurality of first retaining elements (6a) and a plurality of second retaining elements (6b), removably fastened to the respective metallic belts (5a, 5b) to define corresponding seats (7) for receiving and housing said containers (2) with the first and second retaining elements (6a, 6b) of each seat being situated one beside the other; operating means for changing the longitudinal dimension of each of said seats (7) by adjusting the mutual angular positioning of said driving pulleys; said conveyor being characterized in that the second retaining elements (6b) include arms (60b) having fastening bases (63b) forming corresponding seats (62b) such that the first and second retaining elements (6a, 6b) are partially overlapped when the longitudinal dimension of each seat (7) reaches the maximum width (200).