MERGE CONVEYOR INCLUDING HIGH-FRICTION ROLLERS

摘要

A merge conveyor (10) comprising a timing conveyor (12) feeding a singulating conveyor (14) characterized by a transverse-roller conveyor belt (38) having rollers (40) with a high-friction peripheral surface (70). The timing conveyor delivers articles (13) to the singulating conveyor one article at a time at precise intervals. The rollers in the transverse-roller belt rotate freely transverse to the conveying direction (18). A plow guides (60) the timed articles received on the singulating belt into a single file. The high-friction rollers (40) inhibit the articles from sliding along the rollers in the conveying direction to maintain the precise timing established by the timing conveyor.