Patent ID: 6213290
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An operating unit comprising at least one operating device (18) and actuating means (19) having an epicyclic gear train (25) for moving said operating device (18) along an annular trajectory (T); wherein said epicyclic gear train (25) comprises at least one stage (27) having two gears (48, 49) meshing with each other at a variable point of contact and having a transmission ratio (W) varying according to said point of contact, said operating device (18) comprising a transfer member capable of transferring at least one product (2) along at least a portion (T1) of said annular trajectory (T); said operating unit transferring products (2) from a first conveyor (4) traveling along a first path (P) to a second conveyor (5) traveling along a second path; said annular trajectory (T) comprising a return portion (T2) and a forward portion (T1) partially overlapping with at least said first path (P).