Patent ID: 6585100
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: B41P,G11B

Abstract:
A machine includingan apparatus for processing articles which comprises a first transport element operable to receive a supply of magazines for feeding articles to be processed and a second transport element operable to receive a supply of magazines for carrying away processed articles, the first and second transport elements being arranged in mutually juxtaposed relationship and respectively operable in a horizontal plane, and an arrangement for moving magazines intended to receive individual articles in relation to the apparatus, the arrangement comprising a third transport element operatively associated with the first and second transport elements and movable between a first position in which it is towards the first and second transport elements and at least one second position in which it is away from the first and second transport elements, on the third transport element at least one movable carrier for at least one magazine, and means adapted to actuate the carrier in such a manner that when the third transport element is in its first position the carrier is movable between a first position operatively associated with the first transport element for the transfer of a magazine between the carrier and the first transport element and a second position operatively associated with the second transport element for the transfer of a magazine between the carrier and the second transport element and when the third transport element is in its said second position the carrier is movable between a third position for receiving a magazine for articles to be processed and a fourth position for depositing a magazine for processed articles.