Method and apparatus for changing orientation of a container

Details Method and apparatus for changing orientation of a container Method and apparatus for changing orientation of a container

2011-08-23

2011-08-23

Bidwell, James R (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

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C198S403000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08002104

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for changing orientation of a container to facilitate subsequent processing of the container is disclosed. The apparatus includes a ramp having a first end and a second end. The ramp is disposed to receive the container from the feed path in a first orientation and to cause the container to slide down the ramp toward the second end of the ramp. The apparatus also includes an obstruction located at the second end of the ramp. The obstruction is configured to contact a leading edge of the container to arrest a sliding motion of the container down the ramp. The ramp is configured to pivot to impart an angular acceleration to the container to provide sufficient angular momentum to cause a center of gravity of the container to move past the leading edge causing the container to change orientation such that the container is received on the discharge path in a second orientation.

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