摘要 |
A palletizer for accumulating layers of cans in patterns of staggered rows. Initially, the rows of cans are individually and sequentially accumulated on an infeed conveyor at two alternate positions along the conveyor. The rows of cans are then individually and sequentially moved to a layer pattern makeup plate where a layer of cans in a pattern of staggered rows accumulates. The makeup plate is then returned to the position adjacent the conveyor while the layer of cans is stripped from the makeup plate and dropped to a pallet or another layer of cans on the plate. |