Patent ID: 8607959

Claim:
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 moving carrier member to a second moving 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, wherein the input member extends in a direction generally parallel with the first rotation axis, and wherein the output member extends in a direction generally parallel with the second rotation axis; 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.