Patent ID: 8567587
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A matrix conveyor comprising: a regular grid-shaped structure have a plurality of points of intersections; a plurality of individual roller modules, wherein respectively one of the individual roller module is arranged at each of the points of intersection of the regular grid-shaped structure, and wherein the individual roller modules commonly define a conveying plane, which is substantially planar, for trans-porting conveying goods thereon; and a control device being adapted to individually control each of the individual roller modules so that the conveying goods are transported along a path, which is planned in advance, wherein a shape of the path is defined by a plurality of overlaps of at least two basic conveying directions geometrically spanning the conveying plane; wherein each of the individual roller modules has at least one all-side wheel and is drivable in only one of the at least two basic conveying directions, wherein directly adjacent ones of the individual roller modules are respectively drivable in another one of the at least two basic conveying directions.