Patent ID: 8944235
Filing Date: 2015-02-03
Classification: A61F,B65G,B65H

Abstract:
1. A rotation assembly for a transfer member of a transfer assembly, wherein the transfer member is configured to transfer a discrete article from a first rotating carrier member to a second rotating carrier member, wherein the transfer assembly comprises a frame defining a first rotation axis, wherein the transfer member rotates about the first rotation axis, wherein the rotation assembly rotates a portion of the transfer member about a second rotation axis, wherein the first rotation axis extends in a first direction, and wherein the second rotation axis extends in a second, different direction, the rotation assembly comprising: a torque transmitting assembly comprising an input member and an output member; a link comprising a first end operably coupled to the input member and a second end comprising a follower member; a shaft comprising a first end operably coupled to the output member and a second end engaged with a portion of the transfer member; and a track positioned on the frame and surrounding the first rotation axis, wherein the follower member is movably engaged with the track and circumnavigates about a path in correspondence with the track while the transfer member rotates about the first rotation axis; wherein the follower member is moved radially relative to the first rotation axis by the track as it circumnavigates about the path to transmit torque through the torque transmitting assembly and to the shaft, and wherein the torque causes a portion of the transfer member to rotate between a first position and a second position.