Buffer apparatus and driving system.

摘要

An apparatus (1) for buffering or temporarily storing articles, comprising: a feed (3) for the articles; at least one endless flexible member (8) movable past the feed; doglike elements (4) which engage the articles and between which the articles are transported, and which elements are movable together with the flexible member; one or more guide members (15) for guiding the flexible member during changes of direction; a discharge (5) for discharging an article from between two doglike elements; and means for diminishing impact to the articles, wherein the guide members are movable relative to feed and/or discharge. <IMAGE>