Patent ID: 9434554
Filing Date: 2016-09-06
CPC Classification: B07C,B65G

Claim Text:
1. An apparatus for separating objects comprising: a conveyor arrangement comprising a conveyor belt disposed as an endless loop over two rollers, the conveyor belt having a substantially horizontally arranged surface for receiving a plurality of objects; and an actuator comprising a drive axis connectible to a motor so as to enable rotational movement of the drive axis, an actuating structure, and a connection structure connecting the drive axis with the actuating structure for converting rotational motion of the drive axis into a movement of the actuating structure in a direction substantially perpendicular to the object receiving surface plane, wherein the actuating structure is located underneath the conveyor belt for creating movement of the surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the object receiving surface plane; wherein the conveyor arrangement and the actuator are independently controllable.