Apparatus for aligning the ends of product lengths

摘要

An apparatus for aligning the ends of product lengths being delivered laterally into an alignment zone. The apparatus employs a plurality of pairs of alignment heads which are arranged to reciprocally contact and align the ends of product lengths as they arrive in the alignment zone. The alignment heads are mounted for movement on a stationary rail spanning the length of the alignment zone. The rail is supported on a frame which also carries a pair of reciprocally driven draw bars. Remotely operable devices are employed to releasably connect the alignment heads to the draw bars and to adjust the spacing between cooperating pairs of alignment heads.