| 摘要 |
A belt conveyor wherein containers are transported between successive stations. The containers and the stations are provided with a primary address system comprising a predetermined destination selected for the discharge of the containers. Empty containers are distributed by a method comprising providing the containers with a second address, continuously circulating the empty container on the conveyor and providing at least some of the stations with selectively operable means for sensing the second address. The sensing means being operated in response to the selected need of certain stations. Apparatus is also provided to effect the actuation of the secondary address system cooperatively with the primary address system.
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