Patent ID: 7011203
Filing Date: 2006-03-14
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A method of controlling a variable-capacity store ( 1 ) comprising a first conveyor ( 5 ) in the form of an endless belt having a conveying branch ( 8 ) and a return branch ( 11 ); adjusting means ( 12 ) for adjusting the lengths of the conveying branch ( 8 ) and the return branch ( 11 ) in complementary manner; and actuating means ( 37 , 38 ) comprising a first actuating device ( 37 ) and a second actuating device ( 38 ); the conveying branch ( 8 ) being connected to a second conveyor ( 39 ) at an input station ( 3 ), and to a third conveyor ( 41 ) at an output station ( 4 ); the control method controlling the first actuating device ( 37 ) as a function of a status of the second conveyor ( 39 ), and controlling the second actuating device ( 38 ) as a function of a status of the third conveyor ( 41 ); and the method being characterized by controlling the first actuating device ( 37 ) solely as a function of the status of the second conveyor ( 39 ), and controlling the second actuating device ( 38 ) as a function of the status of the third conveyor ( 41 ) and as a function of the status of the first actuating device ( 37 ).