CONTAINER DISCHARGE APPARATUS

摘要

Discharge apparatus for bottles moved by a pocketed conveyor into a discharge zone. The discharge apparatus is provided with safety mechanism consisting of a group of finger elements positioned to guide the bottles in the initial discharge from the pockets of a conveyor. The finger elements are mounted so as to be readily movable when engaged by even one misplaced or improperly discharged bottle. A safety switch in the power circuit of the apparatus is actuated in response to the movement of any finger element being engaged by a bottle not in proper discharge position to stop the conveyor. Means are provided to jiggle the fingers so as to dislodge any misplaced or improperly discharged bottle so that there will be no need to dismantle the apparatus or remove any components.