Patent ID: 9108805
Filing Date: 2015-08-18
Classification: B65G

Abstract:
1. A conveying apparatus for guiding one or more objects, ingredients, products, containers, packs or packaging components from a primary location to a secondary location from different types of material handling system and material handling apparatus, comprising: a. a conveyor means, said conveyor means having a bi-directional path and variable speed of travel and having at least one associated push plate member, adapted to receive and push objects, ingredients, products, containers, packs or packaging components, said push plate member integrated with said conveying means in the bi-directional path and speed of travel; b. at least one driving means for guiding the conveyor means in the path and speed of travel along a continuous path closed-loop, said driving means connected to the conveyor means by at least one drive shaft means and having at least one associated control input means, managing the bi-directional and variable speed of the conveyor means; c. a frame means supporting the conveyor means in a substantially upright position, defining at least one generally horizontal surface laterally offset from the conveyor means to support the control input means in an upright position; and d. at least one status indicator aligned with the conveyor means, wherein said status indicator is supported by said frame means.