Switch for overhead transport system for garments on hangers has an intermediate track with ramps to feed hangers from a side track into a main track

摘要

A switch for an overhead transport system for garments on hangers (15) from a side track (23) into a main track (1) has an intermediate track (62) and a horizontally pivoted switch track along side a large drive wheel (10) and driven by a mechanical connection to the drive wheel. To ease the transfer of hangers between the track sections ramp sections (18, 20) are built into the end of the supply track and others (59, 60) into the end of the intermediate track This lifts the hangers and allows them to slide down onto the next track section without stalling. The transfer of hangers through the switch is with a minimum of delay and without blockages. The overall height of the system is also kept to a minimum.