Inventors:
Robert J. Albrecht - River Edge NJ
Albert A. Pinto - White Plains NJ
John J. Palermo - Glen Rock NJ
Edward J. Mystowski - Westwood NJ
Assignee:
Nabisco, Inc. - East Hanover NJ
International Classification:
B65G 4726
Abstract:
A conveyor system for grouping columns of articles into spaced group each containing a predetermined number of articles. The columns of articles are fed onto a conveyor having an extendable noser arrangement at the output end which is positioned over the input end of a second conveyor. The noser arrangement is extended to interrupt the flow of articles from the first conveyor to the second conveyor and provide a space on the second conveyor between successive groups of articles. The articles are transferred to the second conveyor as the noser arrangement retracts. A photo-electric device counts the articles as they are transferred and actuates the noser extending mechanism when the predetermined count is reached.