摘要 |
The invention relates to a method for transferring objects (1a, 1b) from a conveyor (2) to a receiving station (B) beside the conveyor by means of a rotor (10a) having a shaft (9, 10) extending substantially in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor and comprising at least three blades (11a-e) projecting from the rotor shaft and adapted to engage and transfer the object. The position of the object on the conveyor (2) is sensed. A first blade is adjusted in an initial position (I) at one longitudinal side edge of the conveyor. The moment for activating the rotor is calculated, and the rotor is actuated at said moment, such that the first blade during transfer of the object is moved from a position of rest (III) at the other longitudinal side edge of the conveyor, and that a second blade is simultaneously adjusted into said initial position (I). The invention also relates to a device for carrying the method into effect. The device has a means (502) for sensing the position of the object on the conveyor (2) and a control means (500, 501, 504, 505) adapted to receive a position sensing signal from said sensing means and to supply in response to said signal an activating signal to said drive means (3, 6) for activating the rotor (10a). |