The invention relates to a trough conveyor, which is designed and configured for transporting fish transversely to the longitudinal extent thereof in the transport direction T.sub.M, comprising a transport chain which can be rotationally driven and is formed from chain links and has a transport run, which defines the transport plane E.sub.1, and a return run, wherein the continuous transport chain is guided about at least two deflection elements, which can be rotated about an axis of rotation D.sub.u, for driving and guiding the transport chain, and the transport chain has arranged thereon troughs each intended to receive one fish, which trough conveyor is distinguished in that each trough is arranged on the transport chain so as to be pivotable about an axis of rotation D.sub.M extending transversely to the transport direction T.sub.M and comprises at least one guide body, and in that at least one guide rail for receiving the guide body and for guiding the same is arranged at least in the transition region from the transport run to the return run, wherein the course of the or of each guide rail in the transition region around the deflection element at least partially differs from the course of the transport chain around the deflection element. The invention further relates to an arrangement and a method for transferring the fish from such a trough conveyor to a downstream transport means.

A transfer conveyor for transferring products from the end of a first product conveyor onto a second product conveyor comprises transfer conveyor belts including movable flaps for lifting and carrying the product over a transfer gap between the first product conveyor and the second product conveyor. A frame guides the transfer conveyor belts and moves the flaps between a deployed and retracted position.

A transfer conveyor for transferring products from the end of a first product conveyor onto a second product conveyor comprises transfer conveyor belts including movable flaps for lifting and carrying the product over a transfer gap between the first product conveyor and the second product conveyor. A frame guides the transfer conveyor belts and moves the flaps between a deployed and retracted position.

A platform unit usable to support and move an item, comprising a base; a conveyor mounted to the base and operative for moving the item parallel to the base, the conveyor being pivotable about a pivot axis extending substantially perpendicular to the base; and a controller for selectively activating the conveyor and for selectively pivoting the conveyor about the pivot axis. Also, a storage system including many of the platform units.

A platform unit usable to support and move an item, comprising a base; a conveyor mounted to the base and operative for moving the item parallel to the base, the conveyor being pivotable about a pivot axis extending substantially perpendicular to the base; and a controller for selectively activating the conveyor and for selectively pivoting the conveyor about the pivot axis. Also, a storage system including many of the platform units.

The present disclosure relates to a conveyor carrier cart. The conveyor carrier cart includes a main body, a pair of pivoting arms, and a folding mechanism. The main body defines a load carrying surface to support one or more objects disposed thereon. The pair of pivoting arms include a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end pivotally connects each pivoting arm with the main body through the folding mechanism and the distal end connects with a guide member of a conveyor assembly. Each pivoting arm is configured to pivot between a deployed position and a retracted position. In the deployed position, the distal end of each pivoting arm engages the guide member of the conveyor assembly. In the retracted position, the distal end of each pivoting arm pivots about the folding mechanism to disengage from the guide member of the conveyor assembly.

The present disclosure relates to a conveyor carrier cart. The conveyor carrier cart includes a main body, a pair of pivoting arms, and a folding mechanism. The main body defines a load carrying surface to support one or more objects disposed thereon. The pair of pivoting arms include a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end pivotally connects each pivoting arm with the main body through the folding mechanism and the distal end connects with a guide member of a conveyor assembly. Each pivoting arm is configured to pivot between a deployed position and a retracted position. In the deployed position, the distal end of each pivoting arm engages the guide member of the conveyor assembly. In the retracted position, the distal end of each pivoting arm pivots about the folding mechanism to disengage from the guide member of the conveyor assembly.

The present disclosure relates to a conveyor carrier cart. The conveyor carrier cart includes a main body, a pair of pivoting arms, and a folding mechanism. The main body defines a load carrying surface to support one or more objects disposed thereon. The pair of pivoting arms include a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end pivotally connects each pivoting arm with the main body through the folding mechanism and the distal end connects with a guide member of a conveyor assembly. Each pivoting arm is configured to pivot between a deployed position and a retracted position. In the deployed position, the distal end of each pivoting arm engages the guide member of the conveyor assembly. In the retracted position, the distal end of each pivoting arm pivots about the folding mechanism to disengage from the guide member of the conveyor assembly.

A plant growing apparatus is described. In some examples, the plant growing apparatus includes a carousel that is powered such that controlled movement of tubs/containers/vessels with plants or plant matter on the carousel about an axis allows for controlled and measured exposure of the plants/plant matter to predetermined frequencies of light from a light source. The light sources are positioned such that, as the plants/plant matter pass by the light sources in a controlled and timed rotation, a predictable amount of light in predetermined frequencies that is necessary to promote healthy plant growth is provided to the plant/plant matter. The described plant growing apparatus including the carousel provides a uniform distribution of light vis--vis traditional plant growing methods and therefore achieves higher yields from the plant/plant matter.

Apparatus adapting to ambient environment and internal self-diagnostics operating within acceptance criteria, sustaining prescription medications within specifications, which in addition to conventional quality parameters include apparatus specific parameters, such as: combined weight of medication inside a container, and length of container. A control algorithm executed by apparatus sustaining operation within acceptance criteria. Apparatus including conveyor transport system configurable for vertical distribution of prescription medications between pharmacy and authorized user. Vertical configuration provides support for pharmacy to serve multi-story facility, such as a hospital. Automatic dispensing ensures high productivity and quality as only verified specification medications are dispensed to authorized customers.