Patent ID: 6209705
Filing Date: 2001-04-03
Classification: B08B

Abstract:
A container transport system comprising:a first rotating surface defining an entry zone;a second rotating surface defining an exit zone;a pair of belts in a spaced apart relationship for engaging containers between said belts, said belts being movable to transport said containers and one of said belts engaging and being in operative relation with said first and second rotating surfaces to impart rotary movement to said first rotating surface and said second rotating surface;a plurality of pairs of pulleys on which said belts are engaged, a first pair of pulleys causing said belts to travel in a direction such that a container retained between said belts is oriented with a mouth facing down, and a second pair of pulleys causing said belts to travel in a direction such that a container retained between said belts is oriented with a mouth facing up, one of said pairs of pulleys imparting motion to said belts such that all the pulleys of said container transport system have rotary movement;a run between pairs of pulleys through which containers travel; anda plurality of free pulleys capable of rotating in two directions thereby allowing said belt, which imparts rotary movement to said first rotating surface and said second rotating surface, to travel in two directions.