Device for stacking egg packs

摘要

Apparatus for stacking egg carriers comprises in linear disposition a carrier delivery conveyor (3) feeding onto a loading station (3A). A transfer arrangement (4) is provided to lift a load (20) from the loading station (3A), displace it linearly and deposit it on a stacking station (5). A discharge conveyor (10) feeds from the stacking station (5) and transfer means (8) is provided to move a load (20), or a layered plurality of loads, from the stacking station (5) on to the discharge conveyor (10). Power means (1) is provided and actuating means (11) operable at the loading station (3A) to operate the power means to provide movement of the transfer arrangement (4) and periodically movement of the transfer means (8).