Diverter conveyor and related methods

摘要

A diverter is for intended use in connection with a diverter conveyor for diverting articles moving in a conveying direction from a primary path of travel to one of three different optional paths of downstream travel. The diverter includes a plurality of guides, each mounted for relative movement thereto from a first position to a second position. Depending on the position, the diverter is caused to follow one of the several downstream paths of travel. Related aspects include a conveyor incorporating the diverter and methods of use and manufacture.

主权项

1. An apparatus for intended use in connection with a conveyor for conveying articles in a conveying direction along at least three different paths, comprising:
a diverter for moving in the conveying direction along an intermediate path of travel, the diverter having a plurality of movable guides including a first guide mounted for relative movement to a first position corresponding to a first path of diverter travel closer to one side of the conveyor and a second guide mounted for relative movement to a second position corresponding to a second path of diverter travel closer to a second side of the conveyor; and a switch having a first condition for engaging the first guide to cause the diverter to follow the first path, a second condition for engaging the second guide to cause the diverter to follow the second path, or a third condition for allowing the diverter to follow the intermediate path of travel.