摘要 |
An apparatus (1) for loading articles (2) onto a moving conveyor, the apparatus including: (a) transport means (3a, 3b, 3c) on the conveyor which includes holding means (5) adapted to engage at least a portion of an article (2) so as to hold the article (2) in connected relation with the conveyor; and (b) locating means (6) operable to cause an article (2) positioned thereon to move into a position in which it can thereafter be engaged by the holding means (5); wherein the transport means (3a, 3b, 3c) and the locating means (6) are co-operable such that the article (2) can be caused to be moved on the locating means (6) with the transport means (3a, 3b, 3c) prior to being engaged by the holding means (5).
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