Patent ID: 6305527
Filing Date: 2001-10-23
Classification: D01G,D01H

Abstract:
An apparatus for conveying coiler cans, comprising(a) a first conveyor track having an outlet end;(b) a first conveying device for moving the coiler cans on and along said first conveyor track;(c) a second conveyor track having an inlet end adjoining said outlet end of said first conveyor track; said first conveyor track and said second conveyor track being arranged at generally right angles to one another;(d) a second conveying device for moving the coiler cans on and along said second conveyor track;(e) first drive means for operating said first and second conveying devices;(f) a separate transfer device for moving a coiler can from said outlet end of said first conveyor track into said inlet end of said second conveyor track;(g) second drive means for operating said transfer device; and(h) circulating means for moving the coiler cans unidirectionally in an endless path; said circulating means including said first and second conveying devices and said first drive means.