Patent ID: 8777550
Filing Date: 2014-07-15
Classification: B65G,B65H

Abstract:
1. A stacking apparatus, comprising: a drive mechanism; a movable band connected to said drive mechanism, wherein said movable band is configured to be moved by said drive mechanism along an orbital path; a twin roller having first and second portions, wherein said first and second portions are configured to engage against said movable band and to fold said movable band into at least two band portions, said movable band extending through said twin roller between said first and second portions thereof; and at least two orbiting members connected to said drive mechanism and said movable band, said at least two orbiting members being disposed within said movable band and orbit along said orbital path with said movable band, and at a predefined position of said orbiting members, said movable band at least partially causing said twin roller to rotate about its center.