A reverse vending machine includes a transport device for lifting an object in the reverse vending machine. The transport device includes a conveyor device for lifting the object from a lower level position to a higher level position in the reverse vending machine, and an object supporting device. The object supporting device is arranged substantially parallel to the conveyor device and arranged in such a way as to allow the object to be held between the conveyor device and the object supporting device during the lifting of the object.

A reverse vending machine includes a transport device for lifting an object in the reverse vending machine. The transport device includes a conveyor device for lifting the object from a lower level position to a higher level position in the reverse vending machine, and an object supporting device. The object supporting device is arranged substantially parallel to the conveyor device and arranged in such a way as to allow the object to be held between the conveyor device and the object supporting device during the lifting of the object.

A donut icer or icing system is disclosed herein. The icing system is surprisingly more efficient than known methods of applying frosting to baked or fried goods, specifically, donuts. The increase in efficiency over known methods is accomplished generally through use of a plurality of conveyor belts, an icing bath, and a flip shaft assembly that allows frosted goods or donuts to flip icing side up before discharge from the system.

A donut icer or icing system is disclosed herein. The icing system is surprisingly more efficient than known methods of applying frosting to baked or fried goods, specifically, donuts. The increase in efficiency over known methods is accomplished generally through use of a plurality of conveyor belts, an icing bath, and a flip shaft assembly that allows frosted goods or donuts to flip icing side up before discharge from the system.

An arrangement for use with a conveyor belt assembly is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the arrangement includes a transmission assembly arranged in operable association with a movable support or tracking frame assembly and configured having respective means for receiving an input force and supplying an output force. The transmission assembly is configured operable for transferring a received input force for supplying an output force for facilitating an adjustment of the position, alignment, or orientation of the support or tracking frame assembly via an actuator interface assembly.

An arrangement for use with a conveyor belt assembly is disclosed. In at least one embodiment, the arrangement includes a transmission assembly arranged in operable association with a movable support or tracking frame assembly and configured having respective means for receiving an input force and supplying an output force. The transmission assembly is configured operable for transferring a received input force for supplying an output force for facilitating an adjustment of the position, alignment, or orientation of the support or tracking frame assembly via an actuator interface assembly.

An imaging system includes: a steering roller located between a first belt roller and a second belt roller, that is inclinable around a fulcrum; and a sensor to detect an amount of displacement of the steering roller due to an inclination of the steering roller. A controller may output a command signal when the amount of displacement of the steering roller exceeds a reference value.

An imaging system includes: a steering roller located between a first belt roller and a second belt roller, that is inclinable around a fulcrum; and a sensor to detect an amount of displacement of the steering roller due to an inclination of the steering roller. A controller may output a command signal when the amount of displacement of the steering roller exceeds a reference value.

The invention relates to a set-down belt for a palletizing apparatus, comprising a circulating conveyor belt that defines a conveying face for conveying goods, a first deflection roller that is rotatable about a first axis of rotation, and a tensioning roller that is rotatable about a tensioning axis and is movable in a tensioning direction (S). Here, a second deflection roller that is rotatable about a second axis of rotation is provided, wherein the second axis of rotation extends parallel to the first axis of rotation. The tensioning roller is movable such that the tensioning axis extends in an inclined manner with respect to the first axis of rotation and in an inclined manner with respect to the second axis of rotation. The invention also relates to a palletizing apparatus that comprises at least one set-down belt according to the invention.

The invention relates to a set-down belt for a palletizing apparatus, comprising a circulating conveyor belt that defines a conveying face for conveying goods, a first deflection roller that is rotatable about a first axis of rotation, and a tensioning roller that is rotatable about a tensioning axis and is movable in a tensioning direction (S). Here, a second deflection roller that is rotatable about a second axis of rotation is provided, wherein the second axis of rotation extends parallel to the first axis of rotation. The tensioning roller is movable such that the tensioning axis extends in an inclined manner with respect to the first axis of rotation and in an inclined manner with respect to the second axis of rotation. The invention also relates to a palletizing apparatus that comprises at least one set-down belt according to the invention.