Patent ID: 9133865
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: B65G,F15B

Abstract:
1. A position control apparatus configured and operable for moving at least one side guide component of an item conveyance system to any of a plurality of component positions, as desired, within a component position range, said apparatus comprising: a fluidic drive system configured to drive, with a single fluidic displacement, a plurality of positioners in a first relative direction; and a bias system that includes a plurality of biasers that bias said positioners in a direction that is opposite said first relative direction, wherein said bias system includes at least one biaser for every positioner, and wherein said apparatus enables adjustment of said positioners to a plurality of positions within a positioner range, said positioners effecting positioning, as desired, of said at least one side guide component to a desired component position within said component position range.