Patent ID: 6454497
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
An apparatus for conveying objects by air blowing comprising:at least one line along which the objects can be conveyed; a loading means connected to the line for loading the objects onto the line, said loading means comprising a table having a first support rail for guiding the objects to the line; a blowing means cooperative with the line and said loading means, said blowing means for propelling the objects along said loading means and along the line with a stream of air, said blowing means comprising: a first blowing means cooperative with said loading means, said first blowing means for propelling the objects along said loading means onto the line, said first blowing means being detachably connected to said loading means and independent of the line, said first blowing means comprising a caisson removably connected to said table; and a second blowing means positioned along the line and cooperative therewith, said second blowing means for propelling the objects along the line with a stream of air, said second blowing means comprising a chamber formed by a plurality of fixed caissons secured together in end-to-end relationship, said plurality of fixed caissons and said caisson of said first blowing means being in communication with each other; and a transfer line comprising a second support rail extending from said first support rail, said first and second rails suitable for guiding the objects along a path, said second support rail being secured to said plurality of fixed caissons.