Patent ID: 8955664
Filing Date: 2015-02-17
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A junction conveyor comprising: a base frame; a stationary end and a switching end for switching from a home position to a switch position; a main conveyor assembly; a counter conveyor assembly; a gear unit attached to the base frame, wherein the gear unit comprises a rotatable first gear engaging a rotatable second gear that enables the movement of the main conveyor assembly and the counter conveyor assembly, wherein the main conveyor and counter conveyor assemblies are pivotally connected to the gear unit, wherein the gear unit enables, via the pivotal connections, the main conveyor assembly and the counter conveyor assembly to move in opposition to each other; and a motorized drive unit, wherein the motorized drive unit causes the counter conveyor assembly to move in an opposite direction as the main conveyor assembly during switching from the home position to the switch position.