Patent ID: 8424670
Filing Date: 2013-04-23
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A sorting device for sorting products the sorting device comprising at least one sorting unit movable in a conveying direction along a conveying path, each sorting unit comprising: a carrier to support the products to be sorted; an elongated pusher element disposed above the carrier; moving means for moving the elongated pusher element sideways with respect to the carrier at a sorting location; guide means for guiding the sideways movement of the elongated pusher element, the guide means including at least one guide fixedly disposed relative to the carrier and at least one guide member connected to the elongated pusher element and movable along the at least one fixed guide; and wherein the moving means includes at least one driving motor to effect the sideways movement of the elongated pusher element relative to the carrier and the guide means includes two fixed guides and two guide members movable along the at least one fixed guide.