摘要 |
<p>A transport apparatus (10) for transporting articles (12) includes a planar element (14) having a working surface (16, 16A) configured to receive articles (12). Two lines of orifices (19) extend completely through the planar element (14). Fluid delivered through the orifices (19) exits through the outlets (20, 20A) of the orifices (19) in opposite transverse directions and provides a motive force which transports the article (12) while providing a pressure differential which suppports the article (12).</p> |