APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR BUFFERING THE FLOW OF ARTICLES

摘要

Devices and methods for buffering articles may include use of an infeed conveyor (22), an outfeed conveyor (24), and at least two accumulation conveyors (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) defining a path extending between the infeed conveyor (22) and the outfeed conveyor (24). Each accumulation conveyor (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) includes an entrance portion (36) adjacent the infeed conveyor (22) for receiving articles from the infeed conveyor (22) and an exit portion (38) adjacent the outfeed conveyor (24) for delivering articles to the outfeed conveyor (24).