Method and apparatus for unloading rod-like articles from containers
US4303366A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 29, 1977 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 1997 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA24C5/356
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Trays containing parallel rod-like articles are unloaded by rotation until the trays are at least partially inverted, the rotation being about an axis parallel to the articles. In one arrangement a pair of tray carriers is rotatable to successively invert a full tray over delivery conveyors and to return an empty tray. One of the conveyors is also rotatable about the same axis. A removable slat retains the articles in the full tray until it is completely inverted. In another arrangement a full tray is received in a bracket in which it is moved to a tilted position for unloading. A pivoted closure member is provided for the open top of the tray and this also serves as a barrier for the unloading articles.
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