Patent ID: 6116404
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: B07C,G01N

Abstract:
A method for conveying a plurality of containers past an inspection apparatus for inspecting a bottom side of a plurality of containers comprising the steps of:feeding the container into the inspection apparatus by means of a first conveyor;guiding the container out of the inspection apparatus on a second conveyor;leaving a gap between the first and second conveyors within which the containers are at least partly unsupported and within which the containers are inspected;guiding the containers on the first conveyor, within the gap, and on the second conveyor by a side guidance apparatus;conveying the containers at least within the gap under dynamic pressure; andwherein the dynamic pressure is a mutual pressure of the containers sufficient to hold the containers within the gap between the first and second conveyors so that the friction between the containers pressing against each other prevents the containers from sliding vertically with respect to each other.