Methods and apparatuses for inducting articles onto a conveyor
US6907978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0264
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An novel apparatus and technique may be used to induct articles onto a conveyor comprising at least one conveyor belt that moves articles along a first path that extends in a first direction. The apparatus may be used to move an article along a second path that extends in a second direction, which is transverse to the first direction, to a first position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt. After the article has been moved to the first position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt, the apparatus may be used to move the article onto the at least one conveyor belt.
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