| 摘要 |
<p>The invention relates to an apparatus for the forming of a buffer store of articles, for example stackable or nestable articles such as cups, plate- or disc-shaped objects, or covers, which apparatus comprises: supply means (10, 12) for feeding of the articles; at least one storage tube (8) for receiving a stack of articles; and discharge means (11, 14) for discharging of the articles, of which storage tube the bottom end is open and selectively connectable to the supply means and the discharge means respectively, whereby preferably the storage tube is supported by means of a pivotable suspension such that it can be swung between two positions by means of first drive means controlled by control means, in the first of which, the supply position, the tube connects with its open bottom end to the outlet of the supply means and can be filled thereby with articles, and in the second of which, the discharge position, the tube connects with its open bottom end to the inlet of the discharge means and can deliver articles thereto.</p> |
