Patent ID: 8096404
Filing Date: 2012-01-17
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. Apparatus for resorting piece goods assortments and in particular packaging unit assortments, comprising: a supply device which transports along a first predefined transport path a piece goods assortment containing a plurality of piece goods arranged in predefined geometric positions; and at least one redistribution unit arranged along the transport path (T) of the piece goods assortment, wherein the redistribution unit comprises at least one pick-up element for picking up an individual item of piece goods of the piece goods assortment or a group of piece goods of the piece goods assortment, and a discharge device which is arranged downstream of the redistribution unit along the transport path (T), wherein the pick-up element of the redistribution unit is movable in at least two different directions (X, Y) which are independent from each other, wherein said at least two different directions (X,Y) are in a plane of movement of the piece goods, wherein the at least one pick-up element is configured in such a way that it removes individual piece goods or groups of piece goods from the piece goods assortment and transfers said piece goods to the discharge device.