ARTICLE POSITIONER FOR A CONVEYOR SYSTEM

摘要

A method and apparatus for reducing the likelihood of an article (12) becoming jammed in a conveyor system. The width of an article (12), like luggage, may be detected and the article (12) rotated if the width is greater than a threshold value. A jammed article in the conveyance system may be detected, and repositioned by a positioner (40), to clear the jam. Spacing between articles (12) in the conveyor system may also be controlled.