Abstract: A free flow conveyance system includes a plurality of linear conveyance apparatuses each having a plurality of unit conveyors linearly arranged, and a pivot conveyance apparatus having a unit conveyor which is arranged between the linear conveyance apparatuses being so arranged as to form a predetermined angle, wherein product sensors are arranged at the conveying-in side as well as at the conveying-out side of the respective unit conveyors of the linear conveyance apparatuses and the pivot conveyance apparatus, when a product is conveyed to a unit conveyor of the upstream side along the conveyance direction and product sensors of the unit conveyor become of the sensing-product state, in case respective product sensors of a unit conveyor of the downstream side along the conveyance direction are of the not-sensing-product state, these unit conveyors are driven respectively to convey the product, and when the product is consequently conveyed to the unit conveyor of the downstream side along the conveyance direc

Abstract: A free flow conveyance system includes a plurality of linear conveyance apparatuses each having a plurality of unit conveyors linearly arranged, and a pivot conveyance apparatus having a unit conveyor which is arranged between the linear conveyance apparatuses being so arranged as to form a predetermined angle, wherein product sensors are arranged at the conveying-in side as well as at the conveying-out side of the respective unit conveyors of the linear conveyance apparatuses and the pivot conveyance apparatus, when a product is conveyed to a unit conveyor of the upstream side along the conveyance direction and product sensors of the unit conveyor become of the sensing-product state, in case respective product sensors of a unit conveyor of the downstream side along the conveyance direction are of the not-sensing-product state, these unit conveyors are driven respectively to convey the product, and when the product is consequently conveyed to the unit conveyor of the downstream side along the conveyance direc

Abstract: A curved conveyor is provided which includes at least a pair of supports arranged so that their axis lines mutually intersect at a desired angle, and an endless curve belt having a flat fan shape matching the angle which is supported on the respective supports so as to be able to run. An endless drive chain is formed along the outer circumference of the curved belt to be bendable in a running direction and in a direction orthogonal to the running direction by connecting multiple unit members to each other. Connecting members connect the unit members of the drive chain to the outer circumferential portions of the curved belt corresponding to the unit members, such that a driving force by the drive chain is applied to the outer circumferential side of the curved belt so as to run the curved belt in a curved manner at a desired angle.

Abstract: The present invention provides a curved conveyor which can avoid an excessive load intensively effecting the curved belt by applying a driving force from the outer circumferential portion of the curved belt for a conveying drive and thus can be improved in durability, and a conveyor which can be reduced in the number of components and thus can lower manufacturing costs.