Patent ID: 7789216

Claim:
Apparatus ( 1 ) for conveying containers ( 2 ) with non circular cross section, comprising, at least two input linear conveyors ( 3 a , 3 b ) through which at least two distinct conveyance flows reach the apparatus ( 1 ); a plurality of star conveyors ( 4 a , 4 b , 6 ) for receiving the containers from the linear input conveyors ( 3 a , 3 b ) and release them in output on a single conveyor ( 5 ), with a single output conveyance flow; means ( 7 , 9 , 14 ) for guiding the containers ( 2 ), at an area where multiple flows merge into a single conveyance flow, shaped in such a way as to assure a correct conveyance and orientation of the containers towards the single flow, said guiding means comprising a guiding oscillating blade ( 9 ), whose oscillation is produced automatically by the movement of the containers ( 2 ), said blade being so shaped as to interact with the body of the containers in proximity to the merger into a single flow to keep them individually guided and oriented against vanes of the star conveyors, characterized in that the oscillating blade ( 9 ) comprises two adjustable mechanical end stops ( 12 ) that limit its oscillation.