Modular accumulation conveyor

摘要

An article (2) accumulation conveyor (1) having an endless conveying belt (9), characterized in that it comprises: a plurality of accumulation modules (14) having adjustable capacity, comprising independent frames (16), a device (53) for transferring the articles (2) from one accumulation module (14) to another (14), said device (53) being interposed between said modules (14); an endless conveying belt (9) common to the accumulation modules (14) and to the transfer device (53).

主权项

1. An accumulation conveyor of articles by endless conveyor band, formed by assembling:
a plurality of independent adjustable-capacity accumulation modules, each comprising a frame defining two parallel tracks respectively for an advance strand and a return strand of the band, wherein each module is juxtaposed and removably mounted on a common infrastructure, each frame is an independent frame structure, each module is removably attached to the common infrastructure by flanges, and each module is equipped with a movable carriage comprising a front wheel, the front wheel disposed between the advance strand and the return strand; at least one transfer device connecting a track for a return strand of the band to a first accumulation module of the accumulation modules and a track for an advance strand of the band to a second accumulation module of the accumulation modules, adjacent to the first; an endless conveyor band common to the accumulation modules, the transfer device, and the movable carriages; and wherein an accumulation capacity of each accumulation module is adjustable, at least one of independently or jointly, with the other accumulation modules.