ROTARY PRODUCT ACCUMULATOR

摘要

A stand-alone parts accumulator that can be retrofit as a unitary add-on to an existing production line. The parts accumulator includes: (a) a genera lly linear conveyor; (b) a rotary table comprising a spiral barrier guide de fining a path from an outer region of the table to an inner region of the ta ble; (c) a connector attaching the linear conveyor to the rotary table; (d) a motor connected to rotate the rotary table; (e) an adjustable controller c onnected to the motor to control rotation of the table. A single bracket can be used to support the conveyor in either a left-hand or a right-hand confi guration. The conveyor motor is positioned substantially within the footprin t of the conveyor. The conveyor is narrow (between about 2 inches and about 8 inches).