Patent ID: 6907978
Filing Date: 2005-06-21
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A method for using an apparatus to induct articles onto a conveyor comprising at least one conveyor belt that moves articles along a first path that extends in a first direction, the method comprising steps of: (a) using the apparatus to move a first article along a second path that extends in a second direction, which is transverse to the first direction, to a first position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt; (b) after the first article has been moved to the first position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt, using the apparatus to move the first article onto the at least one conveyor belt; (c) using the apparatus to move a second article along a third path that extends in a third direction, which is transverse to the first direction, to a second position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt, the second position being upstream of the first position; and (d) after the second article has been moved to the second position above but not in contact with the at least one conveyor belt, using the apparatus to move the second article onto the at least one conveyor belt.