UNIT FOR AUTOMATIC CONTAINER RETURNS SYSTEMS

摘要

The invention relates to a unit for automatic container returns systems, comprising a conveyor device for transporting the containers in the direction of their longitudinal axis, two rotary-driven rollers which are arranged along the conveyor path and which can be transferred from a neutral position into an identification position in which they release the container from the conveyor device and rotate said container; and sorting means for selectively, laterally removing the container from the conveyor device according to the identification. The aim of the invention is to provide a generic unit for automatic container returns systems that is characterised by a simple construction. To this end, the two rollers (1, 2; 17, 18) act as sorting means. Said rollers can be transferred crosswise to the conveyor path into a sorting position in which the lateral distance between one or other of the rollers (1, 2; 17, 18) and the conveyor path is so great that the container (8, 14) can drop down between the conveyor path and the laterally displaced roller (1, 2; 17, 18), respectively.