Patent ID: 7364029
Filing Date: 2008-04-29
Classification: B65G,B65H

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for conveying and simultaneously rotating articles about a generally vertical axis, comprising: first and second conveyor-turning stations disposed in a side-by-side relationship and configured for alternately conveying articles along a common conveyor path and for rotating the articles; said first and second conveyor-turning stations, including: a first conveyor for conveying articles to said first and second conveyor-turning stations, and including an access area; a second conveyor for conveying articles away from said first and second convey-turning stations; and a detector disposed adjacent said access area for detecting the position of the articles to be conveyed and rotated by an associated one of said first and second conveyor-turning stations; said detector being operably connected with said first and second motors, whereby upon detection of a first passing article, said detector activates said first motor, and upon detecting a second article immediately following the first article, activates said second motor.