摘要 |
A magnetic conveyor for transferring units, capable of being magnetized, from a first moving conveyor along a path to a second moving conveyor wherein the first and second conveyors are positioned at different elevations. The magnetic conveyor includes a conveyor element positioned relative to the first and second conveyors for carrying the units along the path therebetween, drive mechanism being connected to the conveyor element for imparting relative movement thereof, respective entrance and exit guides for transferring the units from the first conveyor to the conveyor element and therefrom to the second conveyor, and a magnetic support engagably underlying a portion of the conveyor element for providing support thereto and magnetically retaining units being conveyed along the path from the first conveyor to the second conveyor.
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