Patent ID: 6253905
Filing Date: 2001-07-03
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An unscrambling and aligning conveyor comprising:a first side support;a second side support;an input end to which articles are delivered in random order and alignment;a discharge end from which unscrambled, aligned articles are discharged; andan article transport surface supported by said first side support and said second side support, said article transport surface having an alignment region adjacent said first side support, said article transport surface configured to transport articles longitudinally from said input end to said discharge end, said article transport surface configured to produce a linear speed decrease laterally toward said alignment region such that articles positioned proximate to said second side support will move ahead of laterally adjacent articles positioned proximate to said first side support; anda vertical guide surface positioned adjacent said first side support, said vertical guide surface guiding articles being propelled against said vertical guide surface; anda means for reducing a length of the alignment region comprising substantially horizontally positioned roller centerlines.