摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to a machine for supplying/dispensing containers and long articles in general. The inventive machine consists of a hopper (1) into which the objects are dropped in a random manner, said hopper comprising a base (2) which is inclined towards an adjustable outlet (3). A unit dispensing element (5) is disposed below the aforementioned outlet and dispenses units in the direction of an unloading plate (22) with a grooved front edge (23) which intersects with the blades (11) of an elevator (6). The distance between said blades is less than double the width of the objects to be handled. The elevator leads to a transfer mechanism consisting of a conveyor (27) which also comprises grooved blades (28) and which is disposed on a base plate (29) that is bordered by two rails (30) which guide the objects towards a chute (17). Moreover, tilting means are provided in order to tilt the objects as they fall through the chute, such that said objects adopt the correct position upon reaching the outfeed conveyor (41), between two lateral walls (34). The outfeed conveyor (41) co-operates with another conveyor (36) which is provided with numerous push elements (35), the distance between said push elements corresponding to the width of the objects to be conveyed.</p> |