Patent ID: 6295922
Filing Date: 2001-10-02
Classification: B65H

Abstract:
Bundling system for converting a shingled stream of goods into successive bundles of goods, comprising:a conveyor assembly having an upstream and a downstream section for (a) longitudinally passing the shingled stream of goods from said upstream to said downstream section, and (b) repeatedly interrupting passage of goods for creating a gap in said shingled stream of goods;a reciprocatable table located downstream of said conveyor assembly for detaining and collecting goods there into a stacked bundle, anda pusher for extending and pushing said stacked bundle off said table, said table being operable to move elevationally and bring said stacked bundle next to said pusher, said table being operable, without interference, to move elevationally away from a position next to said pusher while said pusher is extended in order to push said stacked bundle.