Vertical accumulator

Abstract

This disclosure relates to a vertical storage accumulator (1) configured to collect objects (OJ) from a first conveyor (C1) and return the collected objects to a second conveyor (C2), the accumulator comprising: / A / an elevator comprising: - a set of lifting supports (12) configured to lift the objects, - a first transmission (13) forming a closed loop, along which said lifting supports (12) are distributed, driven by a first motor, / B / a descender comprising: - a set of lowering supports (14) configured to lower the objects, - a second transmission (15) forming a closed loop, along which said lowering supports are distributed, driven by a second motor, / C / a vertically mobile transfer system configured to move an object (OJ) supported by one of the lifting supports (12) to one of the lowering supports (14), juxtaposed at the same level.Figure from the summary: Figure 1.