摘要 |
<p>A sorting conveyor (10) for transporting objects and unloading objects at one or more unloading stations adjacent the conveyor. The sorting conveyor includes: a conveyor track (12); a train of conveyor carts (20) connected end-to-end. Each of the conveyor carts (20) includes a trailer frame base having a roller structure for engaging the conveyor track (12), an extended fin driven member responsive to an opposed roller motor assembly (14), and a hitch mechanism for connection each conveyor cart (20) to an adjacent conveyor cart. The opposed roller motor assembly for moving the conveyor carts (20) on the conveyor track (12) includes a motor; a support frame attached to the conveyor track (12) for supporting the motor; and a pair of cantilevered, drive rollers connected to a motor and adjacent to each surface of the extended fin driven member for off-setting the mechanical load of the other drive roller.</p> |