Transport device having a turning station and motor suspension for a transport device

摘要

The invention comprises a conveyor device 1, provided with a turning station (3) and a supply belt for supplying products to the turning station in a direction of conveyance with a first orientation. The turning station comprises a cam belt (20) that is rotatable in a closed loop and has cams (28) placed at regular intervals, and also a retaining element (26), for retaining products during the transition from the first track part (24) to the second track part (25). The cams on the belt (20) and the retaining element (26) ensure that at high speeds the products are positioned in an accurate manner during the change of direction. The invention also relates to a motor suspension (30). A drive motor (33) and a drive roller for a conveyor belt are suspended from two arms. With the motor suspension, the belt tension and belt orientation can be adjusted in a simple manner, and the motor can be removed in a simple manner for repair or replacement. <IMAGE>