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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 22, 2003
Filed:
Oct. 29, 2001
Dorian F. Steeber, Anderson, SC (US);
Olivier P. Duterte, Greer, SC (US);
Hartness International, Inc., Greenville, SC (US);
Abstract
An apparatus for controlling the flow of articles includes a first article moving device and second article moving device spaced apart from the first device to define a space therebetween. A movable transport member is disposed across and movable along the space. The transport member includes a rotatable member drivingly engaged by the first and second article moving devices so as to rotate as either of the devices moves. The transport member travels along the space if a relative speed difference exists between the devices. An article transfer member is carried by the transport member and is disposed between the article moving devices to transfer articles between the devices as the rotatable member rotates.