Patent ID: 6109420
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A unit (1) for transferring and tipping sealed packages (2) containing pourable food products and each having a respective axis (A); said unit (1) feeding a succession of said packages (2) along a first path (P) from a supply station (4) to an output station (5), and simultaneously tipping the packages (2) from a supply position in which said axis (A) is oriented in a first direction (B), to an output position in which said axis (A) is oriented in a second direction (C) crosswise to said first direction (B); characterized by comprising a number of push arms (15) cooperating with and for feeding respective said packages (2) along said first path (P); actuating means (14) for moving said arms (15) along an endless second path (S) comprising at least one portion (S.sub.1) in common with said first path (P); guide means (17) extending substantially along said first path (P) and cooperating with said packages (2) to gradually move the packages (2) from said supply position to said output position; and control means (18) for controlling the position of said arms (15) and cooperating with each said arm (15) to move the arm (15), along said portion (S.sub.1) of said second path (S) in common with said first path (P), between a first operating position interacting with and pushing a respective said package (2), and a second operating position releasing said package (2).