摘要 |
<p>The present invention relates to a conveyance apparatus (1) for objects (2), comprising a first conveyance means (3) with a plurality of holding means (4) for objects (2), wherein the conveyance means (3) is conveying the objects (2) along a first motion path. Further, a second conveyance means (5) is provided for removing the objects (2) from at least one of the holding means (4) of the conveyance means (3) along a second motion path, which is different from the first motion path. A collecting means (10) is adapted to receive the objects (2) along the second motion path, while being adapted to follow the movement of the first conveyance means (3) along the first motion path while receiving the objects (2) transferred along the second motion path. The collecting means (10) is adapted to move in the direction substantially opposite to the first motion path of the first conveyance means (3) after having received the objects (2) from the at least one holding means (4) of the first conveyance means (3), so as to carry out a reciprocating movement. Further, the invention relates to a method for conveying objects.</p> |