An embodiment device for placing racks includes a rack modeling calculation formula-provision module configured to provide a predetermined rack modeling calculation formula for the racks including a pallet, a load beam, a frame column, a connection part between the load beam and the frame column, or a support, a rack modeling module configured to perform rack modeling by calculating the rack modeling calculation formula based on a value of a preset variable, a rack placement module configured to place the racks modeled based on a predetermined rack placement condition, and a recommendation module configured to recommend a transportation device or a pallet suitable for placement of the racks based on a rack placement result.

A device for transporting containers with a transport wheel, which includes: a central connection configured to fasten the transport wheel to a central rotational shaft, so that a rotation of the central rotational shaft about the rotational axis thereof is able to be transmitted to the transport wheel; a plurality of discs which are concentrically stacked one on top of the other relative to the rotational axis in the axial direction and which in each case have at least one recess, which jointly form a receiving region which is provided on an outer circumference of the transport wheel, wherein at least one of the discs is a fixed disc and at least one of the discs is an adjustment disc; and an adjustment mechanism which is configured to rotate the adjustment disc by an adjustment angle, whereby the size of the receiving region is adjustable.

In certain aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet are provided that can include an elongated member, first and second connectors coupled to the elongated member, first and second extension elements coupled to the respective first and second connectors and extending radially away from the elongated member. The first connector having a locking element and one or more through-holes disposed therein. The first and second extension elements include contact surfaces that are configured to engage the toilet. In other aspects, devices and methods for moving a toilet can include a handle, first and second collars coupled to the handle, and first and second shackles coupled to the respective first and second collars. In some instances, the shackles are adjustable along a radial direction extending from the handle. In some instances, the devices and methods include a collar having a locking lever and one or more through-holes.

A food processing machine includes a first frame, a plurality of in-feed cartridges, and at least one motor. The plurality of in-feed cartridges are connected with the first frame in spaced-apart relation. Each in-feed cartridge includes a base member and a belt member moveably disposed around the base member. The at least one motor is connected with the belt members and configured to drive the belt members of the plurality of in-feed cartridges around their respective base members. The plurality of in-feed cartridges are disconnectable with the first frame and reconfigurable so that any number of the plurality of in-feed cartridges can be reconnected with the first frame in varying spaced-apart relation.

The present disclosure provides an inspection device for continuously inspecting fed containers, in particular bottles, said inspection device comprising a feed device configured to feed containers thereto in succession, at least one inspection unit, configured to inspect the fed containers, a discharge conveying device configured to discharge the inspected containers, and a throughput station for the containers, which is arranged between the feed conveying device and the discharge conveying device, wherein the throughput station comprises a conveyor arrangement with an individual drive and a plurality of conveying units, which are movable by means of the individual drive individually and independently of one another, the conveyor arrangement being configured to convey the containers from the feed conveying device to the discharge conveying device.

A transferring device is provided for transferring containers from a container advancing device, where they are aligned in at least one row along an advancing direction, to at least one operating unit arranged outside the line, adjacent to the container advancing device, along a transferring direction transverse to the advancing direction. The transferring device includes at least two transferring arms, movable to selectively translate along the transferring direction from the container advancing device toward the operating unit.

A starwheel or similar handling arrangement for transporting bottles or similar containers, such as for containing beverages or liquids.

Assemblies, systems, and methods for stacking, destacking, or stacking and destacking a plurality of trays that includes a conveyor having a first rail and a second rail; a lift subassembly configured to stack or destack a plurality of trays having predetermined dimensions, the lift subassembly comprising a first set of arms slidably coupled to a lift plate; a second set of arms slidably coupled to the lift plate; and a bracket configured to slidably couple the lift subassembly to the first rail and the second rail, wherein the first rail, the second rail, or the first and second rails are adjustable along the bracket of the lift subassembly to correspond to the predetermined dimensions of the plurality of trays, and wherein each of the first and second sets of arms are independently adjustable to correspond to the predetermined dimensions of the plurality of trays.

A conveyance apparatus including a variable jig and a driving method thereof. The conveyance apparatus includes a transport unit including a transfer belt extending from a loading position to an unloading position of works, the transport unit being a movement path for the works, a variable jig module disposed with respect to a position, where the works stop, in the movement path to support the works, the variable jig module being a variable jig that varies a supporting base, based on shapes of the works, a sensing unit disposed outside the transfer belt with respect to the variable jig module to measure a movement or position of the works, an image processing unit configured to perform image processing on the works transported through the transfer belt, and a controller electrically connected to the variable jig module to control an operation of the variable jig module.

A conveyor device includes at least three lift columns, a lower conveyor body, and an upper conveyor body. The upper conveyor body is adjustable in its height relative to the lower conveyor body. The lift columns project at least partially above the upper conveyor body without lengthwise supports acting in the transport direction.