Abstract: A live side guide assembly for a skew roller conveyor is disclosed. The live side guide assembly comprises a plurality of retractable rolling elements positioned along at least one side of the skew roller conveyor. Further, each of the plurality of retractable rolling elements comprise a shaft defining a shaft axis, a bearing assembly positioned around the shaft and a rolling member that is positioned around the bearing assembly. The rolling member is configured to rotate on the shaft axis, wherein each of the plurality of retractable rolling elements are configured to be positioned such that the shaft axis extends vertically and each of the plurality of retractable rolling elements are configured to move between a deployed position for guiding one or more packages and a retracted position for diverting one or more packages.

Abstract: Methods, systems, brackets, and/or the like are provided. In some embodiments, a multi-connection bracket (MCB) includes a bracket configured to connect a first rail section and a second rail section, wherein the bracket has one or more bracket recesses configured to receive one or more fasteners; and a grounding pad having a pad recess and a plurality of teeth, wherein the pad recess is aligned with at least one of the one or more bracket recesses, wherein the grounding pad is configured to receive the one or more fasteners such that the grounding pad is operably attached to the first rail section or the section rail section, and wherein the grounding pad is configured to deform when operably attached to the first rail section or the second rail section such that the plurality of teeth remove a coating of the first rail section or the second rail section.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a guard apparatus for a conveyor system. The conveyor system comprises a plurality of rollers rotatably disposed between a pair of side frames of the conveyor system. The guard apparatus comprises a top cover and a first flange. The top cover is disposed in a first gap formed between a first roller and a second roller of the plurality of rollers. The first flange extends from a first end of the top cover into a second gap formed between a first end face of the first roller, a second end face of the second roller and a corresponding side frame of the conveyor system.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a guard assembly for a conveyor system. The conveyor system comprises a plurality of rollers rotatably disposed between a pair of side frames of the conveyor system. The guard assembly comprises a top cover and a holder such that the top cover is disposed in a gap between two adjacent rollers of the plurality of rollers of the conveyor system; the holder is detachably coupled to the top cover; the holder is configured to secure the top cover between the two adjacent rollers of the conveyor system and the top cover defines a plurality of friction-reducing features proximal to at least one roller of the conveyor system.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a guard apparatus for a conveyor system. The conveyor system comprises a plurality of rollers rotatably disposed between a pair of side frames of the conveyor system. The guard apparatus comprises a top cover and a first flange. The top cover is disposed in a first gap formed between a first roller and a second roller of the plurality of rollers. The first flange extends from a first end of the top cover into a second gap formed between a first end face of the first roller, a second end face of the second roller and a corresponding side frame of the conveyor system.

Abstract: Various embodiments are directed to a guard assembly for a conveyor system. The conveyor system includes a plurality of rollers rotatably disposed between a pair of side frames of the conveyor system. The guard assembly includes a top cover and a holder such that the top cover is disposed in a gap between two adjacent rollers of the plurality of rollers of the conveyor system; the holder is detachably coupled to the top cover and is configured to secure the top cover between the two adjacent rollers of the conveyor system. The guard assembly further comprises at least one rotatable element coupled to at least one of the top cover or the holder wherein the rotatable element is configured to engage with at least one adjacent roller of the conveyor system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, brackets, and/or the like are provided. In some embodiments, a multi-connection bracket (MCB) includes a bracket configured to connect a first rail section and a second rail section, wherein the bracket has one or more bracket recesses configured to receive one or more fasteners; and a grounding pad having a pad recess and a plurality of teeth, wherein the pad recess is aligned with at least one of the one or more bracket recesses, wherein the grounding pad is configured to receive the one or more fasteners such that the grounding pad is operably attached to the first rail section or the section rail section, and wherein the grounding pad is configured to deform when operably attached to the first rail section or the second rail section such that the plurality of teeth remove a coating of the first rail section or the second rail section.