| 摘要 |
An apparatus for laterally receiving elongated elements at an upper first location, for assembling the elements thus received, and for transferring the assembled elements downwardly to a lower second location. The apparatus includes a pair of spaced opposed guide surfaces defining an assembly and transfer zone which extends downwardly from the upper to the lower of the aforesaid locations. Carrier members protrude into and are movable along the length of the zone. Elongated elements are fed laterally, and preferably although not necessarily singly, into the zone through an inlet at the upper location. The elements are initially retained adjacent to the inlet and against the carrier members and are thus assembled at the upper end of the zone. The carrier members are moved downwardly along the length of the zone, initially for the purpose of accommodating the entry of elements into the zone during the assembly thereof, and thereafter to carry the assembled elements to the lower second location. The invention further includes apparatus for receiving the assembled elements at the second location, for carrying the same laterally to a third location where the elements are strapped into a dense bundle, and then to a fourth location where the bundle is delivered to other handling apparatus. |
