DEVICE AND METHOD TO CORRECT UNEVEN SPACING OF SUCCESSIVE ARTICLES

摘要

A device for correcting uneven spacing of successive articles includes a fir st conveyor belt having a plurality of articles spaced thereon. At least one article is unevenly spaced. A second conveyor belt is located downstream of the first conveyor belt upon which the plurality of articles are evenly spaced or shingled. A controller moves forwards and backwards, thereby extending or retracting a discharge en d of the first conveyor belt and allowing uniform spacing or stacking of the articles on the second conveyor belt.