Patent ID: 8967941
Filing Date: 2015-03-03
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A pressware stacking system, comprising: a conveyor having a first end and a second end, the conveyor adapted to move pressware from the first end to the second end; a stop ramp at least partially disposed on the conveyor adjacent the second end of the conveyor; a trap having a first end fixed to the conveyer and a second end at least partially covering a first end of the stop ramp; a hinge disposed between the first and second ends of the trap; a lifter in communication with a second end of the stop ramp, wherein the lifter is adapted to move the second end of the stop ramp to an inclined position above the conveyor; and a surface for stacking the pressware into a nested stack, wherein the surface is below the conveyor and adjacent the second end of the conveyor.