Daniel T Sarto

US Patent:

55403204, Jul 30, 1996

Filed:

Nov 18, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/342269

Inventors:

Ronald D. Sarto - Ludington MI
Daniel T. Sarto - Aurora IL
Lyle Lucas - Ludington MI
Tom Simmonds - Manistee MI

Assignee:

Change Parts, Inc. - Ludington MI

International Classification:

B65G 4784

US Classification:

1984731

Abstract:

An adjustable star and guide conveyor system having adjustable star wheels that accommodate various size containers and an adjustable centerguide assembly that varies the width of the corridor between the wheels and the guide. The star wheel assemblies each include coaxial upper and lower star wheels that cooperate to define the transfer pockets. The size and shape of the transfer pockets are adjusted by rotating the upper and lower wheels with respect to one another. The centerguide assembly includes a pair of siderails that are shaped to follow the contour of the star wheels. The siderails are movable toward and away from the star wheels to vary the width of the corridor between the centerguide assembly and the star wheels.