Patent ID: 8752697
Filing Date: 2014-06-17
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for use on a conveyor for conveying packages in a conveying direction, said apparatus comprising: an adjusting device having at least one conveying element that forms a horizontal conveying surface for conveying the packages, guides that are adjustable in an axial direction transversely relative to the conveying direction, at least one spindle arrangement with at least two threaded spindles, the spindles being oriented with their axes parallel to each other and transversely relative to the conveying direction, at least one pair of dividing or adjusting elements, each of which is in engagement with a threaded spindle by way of an internally threaded portion, and each of which has a corresponding one of said guides protruding downward therefrom, and a first guide rod arrangement having a first guide rod for guiding the dividing or adjusting elements in an adjusting direction, the first guide rod being arranged to a side of the spindle arrangement and having a guide-rod axis oriented in the adjusting direction.