DEVICE TO FEED AND WITHDRAW VESSELS Russian patent published in 2010 - IPC B65G47/84 

FIELD: mechanics.

SUBSTANCE: proposed device comprises sprocket with its pockets or side surfaces adjoining the vessel that allow adjustments required to receive various vessels. Pushing and/or centering sprocket side surfaces or prisms allow automatic actuation of the drive and its adjustment for various diametres of vessels by rotary displacement relative to vessel center to reach required position of the vessel in processing machine. Guide element is used with its position automatically set subject to vessel sizes.

EFFECT: relative sprocket positioning with no mechanical adjustments.

12 cl, 2 dwg