Abstract: An apparatus is provided to correct an orientation of a product conveying within a plurality of products on a conveyor along a conveying direction. The apparatus may be adapted to lift or rotate improperly oriented products in a response to a signal from a sensor. The apparatus may include one or two devices with an arm attached to an actuator and a product clamp. The apparatus may be also adapted to classify and remove uncompliant products from a conveyor line with one or more sensors and additional actuated devices positioned along a conveyor. The apparatus may be also adapted with a movable rail to adjust a working width of the conveyor.

Abstract: A case loader is fed containers by a container conveyor. The containers then rest on a hinged ledge. When the number of containers required to fill the case is present in the loader, a first sensor is activated. The cases are conveyed to the loader below and beside the position of the containers. The cases are tipped up and, when in place, they activate the second sensor. When both sensors are activated, the containers drop and fall into a chute (directing the containers from the loading station and into the cases. When the containers have dropped, the ledge is reset to receive the next group of containers. The force of the containers tips the case back onto the conveyor and it is carried away. An optional device may assist in case tipping. An optional device may move case facing edge of each chute.