摘要 |
A placing apparatus (4) having first and second rear end holding members (63,64) is provided between a loading apparatus (3) that loads items in an upright position and a conveyance apparatus (2) downstream. These rear end holding members (63,64) move making a box motion when seen from the side. As a result, while the first rear end holding member (63) holds the rearmost end of a group of items, the second rear end holding member (64) stands by to receive a new item. The invention provides a conveyance apparatus (2) and a boxing apparatus (1) comprising the same that have widespread applicability. The conveyance apparatus and boxing apparatus, while achieving high-speed processing, are able to convey items of varying thickness and grouped in varying numbers in a stable manner and maintained in a prescribed position. <IMAGE> |