摘要 |
The invention relates to a platform conveyor, comprising a plurality of rectangular platforms, each being flexible in one direction, and two pairs of endless chains having equal lengths, and the pairs being connected to the corners at the front and rear side, respectively, of the platforms and being led over pairs of aligned guide sprockets, the chains extending substantially parallel to each other and guiding the platforms in a horizontal position through a transport part from an upper load or unload point to a lower unload or load point or vice versa, and bringing the platforms back through a return part, wherein the transport part includes a section having a substantial vertical component, and the platforms are deflected at both load and unload points. A guide assembly is provided to adjust the height between the upper load or unload point and the lower unload or load point. |