摘要 |
A palletizing apparatus is configured to assemble groups of articles, and successively transfer the groups onto an associated pallet. The apparatus includes lugging and transfer sections where the groups of articles are assembled, and thereafter transferred to a vertically adjustable shuttle conveyor apparatus. The shuttle conveyor apparatus includes a horizontally reciprocable shuttle conveyor, which can move from a first, retracted position, to a second, extended position. During retraction of the shuttle conveyor from its second position to its first position, the conveyor is operated so that each group of articles is transferred therefrom onto the associated pallet. Features of the present apparatus facilitate its efficient and consistent operation, while avoiding excessive wear of the apparatus.
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