A method and a device for handling, in particular automatically receiving, storing and dispensing of articles and/or article commissions received in a packaging. In order to be able to handle the articles and article commissions in a simple, rapid and safe manner and to achieve a high utilization of storage area with little technical complexity, it is proposed that the articles and/or article commissions are packaged in an at least in some sections magnetically or ferromagnetically formed packaging and that the at least in some sections magnetically or ferromagnetically formed packaging is fixed and/or moved by means of an electromagnetic gripping, sliding and/or traction means.

A method and a device for handling, in particular automatically receiving, storing and dispensing of articles and/or article commissions received in a packaging. In order to be able to handle the articles and article commissions in a simple, rapid and safe manner and to achieve a high utilization of storage area with little technical complexity, it is proposed that the articles and/or article commissions are packaged in an at least in some sections magnetically or ferromagnetically formed packaging and that the at least in some sections magnetically or ferromagnetically formed packaging is fixed and/or moved by means of an electromagnetic gripping, sliding and/or traction means.

A spiral conveyor system including a tank for containing a liquid at a predetermined temperature therein. A conveyor conveys items through the liquid. A guiding structure is disposed in the tank for guiding the conveyor in a spiral-type fashion. The spiral conveyor system further comprises means for securing the items while being conveyed through the liquid.

A spiral conveyor system including a tank for containing a liquid at a predetermined temperature therein. A conveyor conveys items through the liquid. A guiding structure is disposed in the tank for guiding the conveyor in a spiral-type fashion. The spiral conveyor system further comprises means for securing the items while being conveyed through the liquid.

The present invention includes conveying and sorting systems utilizing a plurality of continuous rails which support a plurality of sliding pucks that are urged forward using a plurality of sprocket wheels, and which utilize magnetically operated activation components for causing produce to be selectively dropped from cups carried by the pucks into sorting bins. The structures for the conveying and actuating components of the systems have smooth external surfaces reducing potential contamination by bacteria, contaminants and debris, thereby making them easily accessible for cleaning, and allowing for longer continuous operation times and higher efficiency.

The present invention includes conveying and sorting systems utilizing a plurality of continuous rails which support a plurality of sliding pucks that are urged forward using a plurality of sprocket wheels, and which utilize magnetically operated activation components for causing produce to be selectively dropped from cups carried by the pucks into sorting bins. The structures for the conveying and actuating components of the systems have smooth external surfaces reducing potential contamination by bacteria, contaminants and debris, thereby making them easily accessible for cleaning, and allowing for longer continuous operation times and higher efficiency.

Apparatus for transporting material in a manufacturing process are disclosed. A disclosed vacuum conveyer system may comprise a vacuum box extending between a first box end and a second box end, the vacuum box comprising a vacuum box vacuum chamber, a nose roll disposed adjacent to the first box end, the nose roll comprising a nose roll vacuum chamber, and a foraminous member disposed about both of the nose roll and the vacuum box. The vacuum system may further comprise a first airflow conduit connecting the vacuum box vacuum chamber to a vacuum source and a second airflow conduit connecting the nose roll vacuum chamber to the vacuum source.

Apparatus for transporting material in a manufacturing process are disclosed. A disclosed vacuum conveyer system may comprise a vacuum box extending between a first box end and a second box end, the vacuum box comprising a vacuum box vacuum chamber, a nose roll disposed adjacent to the first box end, the nose roll comprising a nose roll vacuum chamber, and a foraminous member disposed about both of the nose roll and the vacuum box. The vacuum system may further comprise a first airflow conduit connecting the vacuum box vacuum chamber to a vacuum source and a second airflow conduit connecting the nose roll vacuum chamber to the vacuum source.

According to one embodiment, a tablet printing apparatus includes: a conveyor belt configured to convey a tablet; a first suction path configured to suck the tablet to hold the tablet on the conveyor belt and suck the conveyor belt while allowing the conveyor belt to convey the tablet; a second suction path configured as a different path from the first suction path to suck only the conveyor belt while allowing the conveyor belt to convey the tablet; and a printer configured to perform printing on the tablet conveyed by the conveyor belt.

According to one embodiment, a tablet printing apparatus includes: a conveyor belt configured to convey a tablet; a first suction path configured to suck the tablet to hold the tablet on the conveyor belt and suck the conveyor belt while allowing the conveyor belt to convey the tablet; a second suction path configured as a different path from the first suction path to suck only the conveyor belt while allowing the conveyor belt to convey the tablet; and a printer configured to perform printing on the tablet conveyed by the conveyor belt.