TRANSFER APPARATUS AND METHOD OF TRANSFERRING A PLURALITY OF DISCRETE ARTICLES

摘要

A transfer apparatus (1) for transferring a plurality of discrete articles (3) between a first location and a second location is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a transfer beam (9) comprising at least one article receiving means (10), adapted to be positioned adjacent the first location (7a) to receive at least one article. The transfer beam is also adapted to be adjacent the second location (7b) to discharge the at least one article. First and second bridging conveyors (12a; 12b) are located adjacent the second location and spaced apart such that the transfer beam is movable between the first and second bridging conveyors. A method of transferring articles using such an apparatus is also disclosed. Preferably the articles are abrasive discs.

主权项

1. Transfer apparatus for transferring a plurality of discrete articles between a first location and a second location, the apparatus comprising:
a transfer beam comprising at least one article receiving means, adapted to be positioned adjacent the first location to receive at least one article and adjacent the second location to discharge the at least one article; and first and second bridging conveyors located adjacent the second location and spaced apart such that the transfer beam is movable between the first and second bridging conveyors.