Device to transport and weigh packages of a filling machine has transporter cells with retainer plates relatively moveable to form size-adjustable holding area for containers

摘要

The device has a conveyor chain and a weighing device (4). The chain has transporter cells (1) with a first and a second retainer plate (6). Each plate has first and second legs positioned at an angle relative to each other, and enclosing areas for a package. The plates are relatively moveable within a plane extending at right angles to the legs, so that the enclosing area is increased or decreased in size in two directions at right angles to each other. Each cell has a holder (12) with pivoted lever arm, with two ends connected to the plates. A pressure cylinder (24) above the weighing machine has a piston (25) charged with a force towards a counter surface.