Systems and methods for diverting objects

Details Systems and methods for diverting objects Systems and methods for diverting objects

2007-01-25

2008-12-09

Hess, Douglas A (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor section

Live roll

C198S370090

Reexamination Certificate

active

07461739

ABSTRACT:
In one embodiment, a conveyor system includes a conveyor belt having a plurality of conveyor belt rollers configured to divert objects on the conveyor belt, and a drive mechanism that engages the conveyor belt rollers, the drive mechanism being configured to drive the conveyor belt rollers, the drive mechanism being adjustable such that the conveyor belt rollers can be selectively driven in a first angular direction and a second, opposite angular direction so that objects can be selectively diverted to either side of the conveyor belt at a desired diverting angle.

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