Tipping apparatus for a sortation conveyor

摘要

A tipping apparatus for a sortation conveyor of the type having a plurality of tiltable tray assemblies and an extended track along which such assemblies are conveyed. The tipping apparatus includes a mounting panel having a flipper arm attached at one end to the mounting panel. An actuator is attached to the mounting panel and a crank arm is attached between the flipper arm and the actuator. The flipper arm is movable between a first "cocked" position and a second "fired" position in engagement with the tray assembly for tilting the tray assemblies. In the preferred embodiment, the apparatus includes a support for mounting the mounting panel to the track.