Patent ID: 6216847
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A device for the delivery of a load from a first conveyor line to a second conveyor line, wherein the first conveyor line and the second conveyor line each consist of at least two conveyors placed in spaced apart, parallel relation, wherein the first conveyor line has a transport level, said device comprising:at least one conveyor element positioned between the conveyors of the first conveyor line and the conveyors of the second conveyor line, said at least one conveyor element having a pair of ends; andat least one lifting assembly in operational connection with said at least one conveyor element, said at least one lifting assembly selectively lowering and lifting said at least one conveyor element between a neutral position wherein said at least one conveyor element is positioned below the transport level of the first conveyor line and a delivery position wherein said at least one conveyor element is positioned above the transport level of the first conveyor line,wherein said at least one lifting assembly has a plurality linear drive units, each linear drive unit of said plurality of linear drive units being connected to said at least one conveyor element by a coupler such that said at least one conveyor element is capable of movement between said neutral position and said delivery position and is held stationary in said delivery position, wherein said lifting assembly selectively lowers and lifts said at least one conveyor element at said ends, and wherein said at least one lifting assembly selectively lowers and lifts said at least one conveyor element adjacent to a conveyor of the second conveyor line.