摘要 |
A conveyor device (30) capable of moving a load also in a direction perpendicular to a main transporting direction so that the load can be changed and held in any posture, wherein a plurality of conveyor sub units (1) are connected endlessly to each other, the conveyor sub units (1) themselves having a function as a belt conveyor and its belt driving direction being perpendicular to the main transporting direction of the conveyor device, the conveyor device (30) is combined with a control indicator so that a part or all of the conveyor sub units (1) forming the conveyor device (30) can be operated in association with each other, the conveyor sub units (1) comprising a belt, a means for driving the belt, a means for communication with the control indicator and other conveyor sub units, a means for detecting the position of loads on the belt, and a control means for driving the belt in forward and reverse directions using information from each of these means.
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