| 摘要 |
A system for dividing a single stream of long, sticky product (16) into a plurality of product streams (46a, 46b), comprising a product input conduit (14) for providing a single stream of product, having a rough portioner (18) disposed therein for dividing the stream of product into discrete portions (46) which are then dropped into a first diverter mechanism (20) comprised of a reciprocating slide block mechanism (54a), which selectively directs the discrete portion into two outlet streams (46a, 46b). Additional diverter mechanisms (22, 24) may be disposed in the outlet streams to further divide and redirect the product into any number of final streams. The final outlet streams are directed toward container filling machines which precisely measure the product and place it into containers. The product distribution system is controlled by a computer (80) which can accommodate the failure of any one or more container filling machines by stopping flow to any combination of final outlet conduits while maintaining uninterrupted operation of the remainder of the system. |
