Patent ID: 8286408
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: B65B,B65G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for grouping discrete laminar articles into batches of predetermined count, said apparatus comprising: a feed conveyor adapted to support and convey discrete laminar articles disposed thereon; a left hand screw and a right hand screw disposed along edges of either side of said feed conveyor; said left hand screw and said right hand screw adapted to rotate to facilitate counting and pushing of said discrete laminar articles, wherein said left hand screw and said right hand screw are adapted to stop rotating and thereby stop further pushing said discrete laminar articles, when a predetermined count of discrete laminar articles have been pushed; a means for synchronizing and automating starting and stopping of rotation of said left hand screw and said right hand screw; and a platform assembly functionally connected to said feed conveyor, said platform assembly comprising;