The present invention provides devices, systems and methods for reliably inserting packing trays into packing crates. Thus, the present invention solves the problems of conventional packaging lines by providing a positioning device for depositing packing trays into packing crates. Particularly, the present invention can be incorporated into existing fruit and vegetable packing lines.

A mobile driving device for driving a roller conveyor includes a chassis frame, a traction device mounted to the chassis frame, wherein the traction device is adapted to move the chassis frame on a supporting surface, a first drive unit mechanically coupled to the traction device to transmit a driving force to the traction device for moving the chassis frame on the supporting surface, a roller driving device mounted to the chassis frame, wherein the roller driving device is adapted to be mechanically coupled to one or a plurality of rollers of the roller conveyor, and a second drive unit mechanically coupled to the roller driving device for transmitting a conveying force to the roller driving device.

The disclosure relates to multi-station conveying equipment which comprises a driving device, a conveyance coupling device and a station combination device, wherein the station combining device includes a plurality of conveying station mechanisms arranged side by side in proper order corresponding to a plurality of stations, wherein each conveying station mechanism is suitable for placing and supporting a material frame; the driving device can drive the plurality of material frames on the plurality of conveying station mechanisms to synchronously move through the conveyance coupling device; and the conveyance coupling device comprises at least one set of drawstring shifting fork mechanism. The driving device drives the drawstring shifting fork mechanism to reciprocate, and drives the material frame to move forward simultaneously. The electric system and the mechanical system in the existing conveying mechanism are simplified, the manufacturing cost and the energy consumption of the equipment are reduced, fault points are reduced.

The disclosure relates to multi-station conveying equipment which comprises a driving device, a conveyance coupling device and a station combination device, wherein the station combining device includes a plurality of conveying station mechanisms arranged side by side in proper order corresponding to a plurality of stations, wherein each conveying station mechanism is suitable for placing and supporting a material frame; the driving device can drive the plurality of material frames on the plurality of conveying station mechanisms to synchronously move through the conveyance coupling device; and the conveyance coupling device comprises at least one set of drawstring shifting fork mechanism. The driving device drives the drawstring shifting fork mechanism to reciprocate, and drives the material frame to move forward simultaneously. The electric system and the mechanical system in the existing conveying mechanism are simplified, the manufacturing cost and the energy consumption of the equipment are reduced, fault points are reduced.

The invention relates to a method for automated repalletizing of packaged goods, the method to be carried out with a conveyor table with devices for the omnidirectional movement of packaged goods from an original layer, formed by units of packaged goods to be reconfigured, to a target layer, formed by units of packaged goods, wherein the conveyor table has an area that is larger than the area that is occupied by an original layer of the units of packaged goods to be configured, having the following steps: providing an original layer of units of packaged goods on the conveyor table, automated separation of the units of packaged goods by the conveyor table such that manoeuvring distances are created between at least two of the units of packaged goods, moving the units of packaged goods to a predetermined position of the target layer, and optionally completing and optionally compressing the target layer of units of packaged goods,
wherein at least more than one of the units of packaged goods of the target layer are on the conveyor table during the entire process, as well as a programmed data processing device for controlling a method and a data carrier or data sequence having control instructions for programming such data processing devices.

A rolling structure and a method of mounting the same on an object are introduced. The rolling structure includes a body portion, a first rolling member and at least one second rolling member. The body portion is disposed at an object. The first rolling member is movably disposed at the body portion and adapted to roll in the first direction. The second rolling member is movably disposed at the body portion and adapted to roll in the second direction. Therefore, the rolling structure is structurally simple, easy to use, and mechanically strong so as to cut cost.

The disclosure relates to multi-station conveying equipment which comprises a driving device, a conveyance coupling device and a station combination device, wherein the station combining device includes a plurality of conveying station mechanisms arranged side by side in proper order corresponding to a plurality of stations, wherein each conveying station mechanism is suitable for placing and supporting a material frame; the driving device can drive the plurality of material frames on the plurality of conveying station mechanisms to synchronously move through the conveyance coupling device; and the conveyance coupling device comprises at least one set of drawstring shifting fork mechanism. The driving device drives the drawstring shifting fork mechanism to reciprocate, and drives the material frame to move forward simultaneously. The electric system and the mechanical system in the existing conveying mechanism are simplified, the manufacturing cost and the energy consumption of the equipment are reduced, fault points are reduced.

The disclosure relates to multi-station conveying equipment which comprises a driving device, a conveyance coupling device and a station combination device, wherein the station combining device includes a plurality of conveying station mechanisms arranged side by side in proper order corresponding to a plurality of stations, wherein each conveying station mechanism is suitable for placing and supporting a material frame; the driving device can drive the plurality of material frames on the plurality of conveying station mechanisms to synchronously move through the conveyance coupling device; and the conveyance coupling device comprises at least one set of drawstring shifting fork mechanism. The driving device drives the drawstring shifting fork mechanism to reciprocate, and drives the material frame to move forward simultaneously. The electric system and the mechanical system in the existing conveying mechanism are simplified, the manufacturing cost and the energy consumption of the equipment are reduced, fault points are reduced.

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to conveyor systems including liftgates. In some embodiments, a conveyor system including a liftgate comprises a conveyor section including a plurality of rollers, a liftgate section comprising a frame having a proximal end and a distal end and including sidewalls, a plurality of liftgate rollers positioned within the frame, a front bracket and a rear bracket, wherein the front bracket is positioned between the sidewalls toward the proximal end and the rear bracket is positioned toward the distal end, and wherein the rear bracket is pivotably affixed to the conveyor section, and an actuator affixed to the rear bracket and the front bracket configured to provide a linear force acting between the rear bracket and the front bracket, wherein the linear force causes the proximal end of the liftgate portion to raise with respect to the conveyor section.

In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to conveyor systems including liftgates. In some embodiments, a conveyor system including a liftgate comprises a conveyor section including a plurality of rollers, a liftgate section comprising a frame having a proximal end and a distal end and including sidewalls, a plurality of liftgate rollers positioned within the frame, a front bracket and a rear bracket, wherein the front bracket is positioned between the sidewalls toward the proximal end and the rear bracket is positioned toward the distal end, and wherein the rear bracket is pivotably affixed to the conveyor section, and an actuator affixed to the rear bracket and the front bracket configured to provide a linear force acting between the rear bracket and the front bracket, wherein the linear force causes the proximal end of the liftgate portion to raise with respect to the conveyor section.