Patent ID: 6554123
Filing Date: 2003-04-29
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
A conveying apparatus for conveying articles, said apparatus comprising:A) a stationary frame defining a path; and B) at least one conveying module for movement relative to said stationary frame along said path, each module itself comprising: 1) a conveying module frame member configured for movement along said path, said conveying module frame member including a pivot mount location fixed relative to said conveying module frame member; 2) a pivoting conveying subassembly pivotably attached relative to said pivot mount location of said conveying module frame member, said pivoting conveying subassembly including a selectively powered conveyor for selectively discharging an article thereon; and 3) a tilting mechanism for tilting said pivoting conveying subassembly and said powered conveyor relative to said conveying module frame member, such that said pivoting conveying subassembly, including said powered conveyor, can be in a tilted position at the same time said powered conveyor is powered, thus causing said article atop said powered conveyor to be discharged both by gravity and conveyor force.