Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10) for equipping containers (12), preferably with labels (44) or prints. The device has at least one equipping device (18, 20, 22, 23) for equipping containers (12) and a planar drive system (16) with a base element (30) and at least one movement device (32). The at least one movement device (32) has a container carrier (34) for holding a container (12). The at least one movement device (32) can be moved to the at least one equipping device (18, 20, 22, 23) by means of magnetic interaction with the base element (30) in order to equip the container (12) held in the container carrier (34). The device (10) can be used very flexibly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (10A-10E) for labeling containers (12). The device (10A-10E) has a container conveyor (14) for conveying containers (12) and at least one label dispenser (18) for providing labels. The device (10A-10E) has at least one planar drive system (16A-16E) which is configured so as to transport labels from the at least one label dispenser (18) to the container conveyor (14) in order to apply the label onto the containers (12). The device can improve flexibility during labeling processes.

Abstract: A device has a web feed and a sensor for detecting faulty and fault-free objects fixed to the web. A transposing device in a translation position can transfer a fault-free object onto the web. The transposing device can also, in a discharging position, transfer faulty objects into a bad-part receptacle. During discharging the transposing device brings about a discharging curvature in the web at a discharging point by way of a displacement means. While transferring the object the transposing device brings about a translation curvature in the web at a translation point by way of a displacement means. The transposing device is pivotable into a wrapping position in which a wrapping curvature of a wrapping portion of the web is brought about, which includes the translation point and the discharging point. The maximum value of the wrapping curvature is smaller than the discharging curvature and the translation curvature.

Abstract: A double-layered container including an inner and outer container. A mouth, body and bottom portion respectively extend from top to bottom along a bottle axis. An outside air introduction hole is provided. A diameter of an intermediate portion between an upper and lower end of the body portion is smaller than a diameter of the lower end portion. The intermediate and lower end portions are connected via a step portion. A bottom wall portion includes a ground contact portion and depressed portion. A distance of the outer container inner surface from a connection portion to an outer peripheral edge portion of the ground contact portion in a vertical cross-sectional view along the bottle axis is 1.15 times or less a distance along the outer container inner surface and the bottle axis to an inner peripheral edge portion of the ground contact portion in the vertical cross-sectional view.

Abstract: Beverage container packing trays, systems, and techniques of packing beverage containers include at least a beverage container tray including beverage container contoured compartments configured to receive one or more beverage containers in a lay flat configuration. The beverage container contoured compartments include at least a cradle element, a conical element, and a neck support element. The beverage container tray includes thermo pack compartments that house transport thermo packs adjacent to at least a portion of the beverage containers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cup comprising a base and a sidewall. The sidewall can comprise a plurality of spaced ribs projecting outwardly from the sidewall and extending for at least a portion of a length of the sidewall. The sidewall can also comprise an externally mounted sleeve configured to be located with respect to the ribs such that the sleeve is spaced from the sidewall adjacent to the ribs. The sleeve can extend for at least a portion of the length of the sidewall.

Abstract: A container includes a pair of horizontal walls, a plurality of vertical walls, and a corner wall. The corner wall extends between an adjacent pair of the vertical walls at an oblique angle. The container also includes a corner-support flap connected to the corner wall and one of the horizontal walls. The corner-support flap holds the corner panel at the oblique angle.

Abstract: A packaging container (102) for storing products, the packaging container (102) comprises: a packaging container blank (102a) in open form for feeding in a container feeding holder (104), wherein the packaging container blank (102a) is a printed packaging container blank that includes a window cut out (126), fold lines (128a-128d), flaps (130a-130n), tabs (132a-132m), panels (134a-134d) or a combination thereof; a strapped leaflet unit (118) placed in a magazine of a folder and gluer unit (106), wherein the strapped leaflet unit (118) have a leaflet (114) and a dosage card (116) strapped in a strapping material; and adhesive drops dropped from the adhesive applicators (110a-110n) applied on one of on one of the panels (134a-134d) with the window cut (126) during the travel of the container blank (102a) over the conveyor (108).

Abstract: A partition structure for product packaging box includes a bottom plate, an inner lining plate, a first side plate, and a second side plate. The bottom plate defines a first through hole. The inner lining plate is arranged at intervals with the bottom plate along the first direction and a second through hole communicating with the first through hole is defined along a first direction. The first side plate includes a tongue passing through first and second through holes along the first direction. The second side plate is connected with the bottom plate. The second side plate and the first side plate are arranged at intervals along a second direction, the second side plate being on the same side of the bottom plate and the inner lining plate. The bottom plate, the inner lining plate, the first side plate, and the second side plate are integrally connected.

Abstract: A tamper-evident carton and method of using same. The tamper evident carton may include a floor panel; side panels extending about a periphery of the floor panel; corner gussets extending between adjacent side panels, wherein the floor panel, side panels, and corner gussets may be configurable to form a compartment region; a lid flap extending from an uppermost edge of one of the side panels forming a moveable hinge joint therebetween, the lid flap may include a front edge flap extending from a front edge of the lid flap opposite that of the moveable hinge joint; and a tear strip disposed in the front edge flap.

Abstract: A dual compartment box for dispensing two different pourable products, the box comprising a blank having an outer front panel, a back panel, an inner front panel, a separator panel, a top panel, and a first slide and a second slide positioned between the top panel and the inner front panel. The panels are foldably connected to form a box having a first compartment and a second compartment. The first slide is moveable laterally to form a first dispensing path, and the second slide is moveable laterally to form a second dispensing path.

Abstract: The invention relates to a closure assembly (1) for a beverage container (2), at least comprising:—a lid element (3) having an opening (4); and—a closure element (5) for repeatably closing the opening (4), the closure element being disposed on the lid element (3); wherein the lid element (3) has an outside (6) and an inside (7), and the opening (4) has an opening edge (8) and an opening plane (9) formed by the opening edge (8); wherein the closure element (5) has at least a base part (10), a tab (11) and a lever element (12); wherein the base part (10) comprises a frame part (13), which is disposed on the opening edge (8) and has a window (14), and a flap (15), which is pivotably connected to the frame part (13) in order to close the window (14) and thus the opening (4); wherein the tab (11) is pivotably connected to the frame part (13) by means of a first axis of rotation (16); and wherein the lever element (12) is connected to the tab (11) by means of a second axis of rotation (17) and to the flap (15) by m

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of the transportation and storage of goods, to a modular container for shipping and handling cargo and to a storage system therefor, and to such a container that may be easily assembled or disassembled. In particular, but not necessarily restricted thereto, the present invention relates to a system for the transportation and storage of palletized goods.

Abstract: Described is a wood-plastic composite material for structural components of transport pallet, said structural components being capable of being nailed together, having a matrix foamed by means of a blowing agent, wood meal fibres and an adhesion promoter. To create a wood-plastic composite material of this kind which enables a cost-efficient production of transport pallets with a wood-like appearance and constitutes a reliable replacement for the soft wood materials used up until now, at least with regard to weight and mechanical strength properties, it is proposed that the matrix, which comprises a long chain-branched polyolefin, has a mass fraction of 30-95%, the wood meal fibres have a mass fraction of 5-50% and the adhesion promoter has a mass fraction of up to 10% of the wood-plastic composite material, the composite material density being less than 0.3 g/cm3.

Abstract: A multipack of containers comprises several containers (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) held together by adhesive means extending between the outer surfaces of adjacent containers (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16). The outer surface of each container (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) is provided with a unitary code on a first region of outer surface and with a multipack code (3) on a second region of the outer surface. The first region of the outer surface of each container (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) is adjacent to the outer surface of one of the several containers (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) of the multipack, thus hiding the unitary code. The second region of the outer surface of at least one (15) of the several containers (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) is visible from the outside of the multipack.

Abstract: Various aspects of the disclosure generally relate to a collapsible storage container with multiple sleeves. In some implementations a two-sleeve variant is described. In some implementations a three-sleeve variant is described. Both variants may be used to contain appropriately sized and shaped objects, for example bread, maps, posters, blueprints, plans, etc.

Abstract: A closure including an upper wall (25) defining an opening (36) and a cylindrical snap on pipe (30) depending from the upper wall. The pipe includes threads (34) designed to mate with external threads on a neck of the bottle. The threads on the pipe and threads on the neck of the bottle pass over each other when the closure is snapped onto the bottle during manufacture. The pipe includes a resistance recess (42) and a guidance recess (70). The resistance recess and the guidance recess accommodate a forcing element (50) on a shoulder (80) of the bottle and permit unscrewing of the closure. The walls (44, 46) of the resistance recess are preferably symmetrical.

Abstract: A Multi-component closure is proposed, which comprises a bottom part with a laminar support and a neck arranged thereto in one piece, which comprises a neck opening, a restring enclosing the neck and a first locking element, which is designed in between a neck opening and the restring. A screw cap is provided with a retaining ring and with a closure cap attached via a hinge to the retaining ring, where the retaining ring is kept rotatable by the restring, and where the closure cap comprises at least a second locking element, which in a closed state acts together with the at least one first locking element, to close the neck opening with the closure cap in a liquid-tight manner and that in the closed state a turn of the screw cap around the neck in a first direction causes an opening of the screw cap.

Abstract: A closure can close an outlet of a vessel. The vessel outlet can comprise a tubular cavity with an interior surface. The closure can comprise a male portion comprising a distal undersized portion, a proximal oversized portion, and a taper between the undersized and oversized portion. The male portion can be inserted in the vessel outlet, undersized portion first. Interference between the inner diameter of the vessel outlet and the outer diameter of male portion can occur when the male portion is sufficiently inserted. The interference can cause the undersized portion to flare out and engage the interior surface of the tubular cavity, thereby providing a seal.

Abstract: A mechanism for opening and reclosing the outflow opening for emptying a container, incorporating a latch featuring the means to initiate movement of the latch, with the latch connected rotationally to the lid featuring the outflow opening for emptying the container, characterised in that formed on the bottom surfaceof the lidis at least one guide an arched guiding surfacegoing down in a screw-like manner with respect to the bottom surfaceof the lid, and the latchfeatures at least one hatch with an arched surfaceshaped on the bottom surfaceof the latch, where the said arched surfacegoes down in a screw-like manner with respect to the top surface of the latch, and where the hatchis fitted slidingly on the said guide, so that the arched surfaceof the latch contacts the arched guiding surface of the guide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a two-part seal comprising a substrate affixed to a lid by means of a temporary adhesive, characterized in that the lid comprises a casein- and/or caseinate-based film intended to be in contact with the mouth of said container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cap including a cavity delimited by a cylindrical side wall and by a discoidal base at a first end of the cap. The latter further includes a circular opening for accessing the cavity, obtained at a second end of the cap opposite the first end. A discoidal dividing wall is housed in the cavity of the cap between the base and the opening. The dividing wall is connected to the side wall along its circular edge to delimit, with the base and a portion of the side wall, a section inside the cap. A tongue protruding outside the cap penetrates the latter through the side wall connects to the dividing wall at an end inside the cap. Applying force to the tongue tending to remove it from the cap tears the dividing wall, opening the section and allowing the enclosed substance to exit the cap.

Abstract: Provided is a gas barrier laminate including: a paper substrate; a layer including a polyvinyl alcohol-based resin; a vapor-deposited layer; and a layer including a polyolefin having a polar group, in order.

Abstract: This cover tape has at least a base layer and a heat seal layer, wherein the heat seal layer contains a copolymer (A) of a styrene-based hydrocarbon and a conjugated diene-based hydrocarbon, the component (A) contains a block copolymer (A-1) of 10% by mass or more and less than 50% by mass of a styrene-based hydrocarbon and more than 50% by mass and 90% by mass or less of a conjugated diene-based hydrocarbon, and a block copolymer (A-2) of 50% by mass or more and 95% by mass or less of a styrene-based hydrocarbon and 5% by mass or more and 50% by mass or less of a conjugated diene-based hydrocarbon, a content of the component (A-1) is 35 to 60% by mass based on a total amount of the heat seal layer, and a mass ratio of the component (A-2) to the component (A-1) is 0.30 to 1.0.

Abstract: A disposable container (10) and a preparation and a detection methods thereof are disclosed. The disposable container (10) comprises: a to-be-used unit (12) comprising a first receiving portion (14) and a first communicating portion (16) in communication with the first receiving portion (14). The first receiving portion (14) is configured for accommodating a liquid (18) and receiving and discharging the liquid (18) through the first communicating portion (16). The disposable container (10) comprises a detectable unit (20) including a second receiving portion (22) and a second communicating portion (24) in communication with the second receiving portion (22). The second receiving portion (22) is configured for accommodating a detection material (26) and receiving and discharging the detection material (26) through the second communicating portion (24). A specific marker level of the second receiving portion (22) is consistent with that of the first receiving portion (14).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a package (10) for an aerosol provision system component or article. The package comprises a container (11) with an access (15), and an inner pack (20) located within the container such that the inner pack can be accessed via the access. The inner pack comprises a sheet material (21) that is arranged to form the inner pack. The inner pack comprises a first end wall (22) proximate to the access and a second end wall (23) distal to the access. The first end wall comprises a first flap (25) and a second flap (26), which extend from opposing sides of the first end wall and are attached to each other and configured to seal the inner pack. The sheet material comprises a portion having the first flap of the first end wall. The portion is at least partially separable from a remainder of the sheet material to unseal the inner pack and allow access to the inside of the inner pack.

Abstract: A computer system generates information describing authenticity and a grade of a collectible scanned by a scanning device. A feature vector is extracted from the information. The feature vector includes a first set of features and a second set of features. The first set of features is matched to authenticity profiles of collectible items. Each authenticity profile characterizes at least one collectible item across multiple features. A confidence score is generated with respect to the authenticity of the collectible based on the authenticity profiles. The second set of features is matched to grade profiles of the collectible items. A grade score describing the grade of the collectible is generated based on the grade profiles. The grade of the collectible is determined based on the grade score. A graphical representation of the grade and the confidence score is transmitted to a display device.

Abstract: A dual compartment mixing and drinking container may include two vertically stacked first and second compartments separated by a membrane or seal, each containing one dry or liquid component of a final mixed drink. In operation, each compartment holds one component to be mixed with the other compartment. The container may include a means for opening the container that may also simultaneously puncture the membrane such that the first compartment and the second compartment may be in fluid communication with one another in order to mix the two components upon opening the container.

Abstract: The device of the present invention includes a compact baby bottle attachment. The device of the present invention is a pod that is functional as a cap to a baby bottle, a storage container for powdered formula, and a dispenser for powdered formula. The device is removably attachable to conventional baby bottles and eases the baby feeding process by storing powdered formula separately from the water reservoir, sealing the powdered formula compartment with a ring plug, and including a nip housing depression to ensure the nip is erect and ready to feed upon removal of the pod.

Abstract: An ovenable tray composite that includes a polymeric based liner and a fiber based component. The liner has an exterior surface layer and an interior surface layer comprising a polypropylene. The polypropylene has a Melt Index of about 0.2 grams/10 minutes to about 2 grams/10 minutes. The interior surface layer of the polymeric based liner is removably affixed to the interior surface of the fiber based component, and where the polymeric based liner and the fiber based component are manually separable.

Abstract: Methods of dispensing small piece goods are provided. The method includes storing one or more small piece goods in a storage container for a storage and dispensing station, reducing, by the plurality of contact reducing members, a contact area between the separating device base area and the one or more small piece goods within the storage container, rotating the separating device within the housing to situate a first channel above the dispensing opening, the first channel containing a first small piece good and dispensing the first small piece good through the dispensing opening Methods of using a system for storage and dispensing of drug portions are also provided.

Abstract: An aerosol sprayer may be connected to an aerosol container to form an aerosol delivery system. The aerosol sprayer includes a base secured to the container, a cap secured to the base, a pivoting trigger and a sliding nozzle body with an integrated nozzle/manifold which is slidably movable relative to the trigger between an extended operable position and a retracted, locked position. The nozzle includes flexible articulating wall structures adjacent to the manifold to accommodate movement of the nozzle body. The nozzle and trigger have interfitting locking structures to prevent actuation of the trigger when the nozzle is in the retracted locked position.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally pertains to a medical device and more particularly, a metered-dose inhaler (“MDI”) actuator capable of a targeted delivery of fine API particles having particle diameters of about 1.1 ?m or less to a portion of a patient's lungs where alveoli are located.

Abstract: An aerosol hair care product that includes a dispenser container containing a compressed gas, an adsorbent material, a propellant and a reservoir filled with a hair care composition such as a hairspray or dry shampoo. The hair care composition is dispensed from the container without substantial clogging in the valve assembly or outlet nozzle and exhibits no substantial change to the mass flow rate and/or average particle size distribution over the life of the product.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a package (1) for an aerosol provision system component or article. The package comprises a container, and an inner pack (2) located within the container. The inner pack comprises a sheet of material that is arranged to form the inner pack. The sheet material comprises at least 90% of a first material (by mass) and has a water vapour permeability of less than 6 g/m2/24 hr. The present invention also relates to a method of manufacture of a package.

Abstract: A capsule, intended for the preparation of a beverage in a device for making beverages, includes: a bottom wall; a side wall; an annular flange, wherein the bottom wall includes an annular supporting portion, connected to the side wall, and a central portion surrounded by the annular supporting portion, wherein the annular supporting portion projects from the central portion, and wherein the central portion includes a first zone, having a first thickness, and a second zone, having a second thickness, wherein the second thickness is smaller than the first thickness, and wherein the second zone is oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: The invention deals with a method for manufacturing a strip (100) of packages (30, 40), the method comprising steps of:—Providing a first shell (10) comprising a first part (11) of a first cavity (31) comprising a rim (12), and a flange (13);—Providing a second shell (20) comprising a first part (21) of a second cavity (41) comprising a rim (22), and a flange (23);—Positioning the first part (11) of the first cavity aside the first part (21) of the second cavity with one part of the flange (13) of the first shell overlapping one part of the flange (23) of the second shell; and—Linking the part of the flange (13) of the first shell to the part of the flange (23) of the second shell. The invention also deals with a corresponding strip (100) of packages (30, 40).

Abstract: The invention relates to a container transportation system, such as a rail-based conveyance arrangement. The present invention provides a transportation unit for a container, such as a shipping container, the transportation unit having a wheel arrangement including one or more wheels for engaging a rail along which the container is conveyable, the one or more wheels being locatable at a side of the container; wherein said unit is detachably mounted to the container.

Abstract: A recycling bin for classification and compression of renewable resources, comprising a recycling bin housing, and a recycling bin inner container and a pressurizing device provided inside the recycling bin housing, wherein a weighing device is further provided between a bottom of the recycling bin inner container and the recycling bin housing; the pressurizing device comprises a compression beam provided in an upper part of an inner cavity of the recycling bin inner container, and a driving part for driving the compression beam to move; an upper end of the driving part is connected to the compression beam, and a lower end is connected to the bottom of the recycling bin inner container.

Abstract: A logistic system for managing and displacing materials comprises a first series of shelves (23) and a second series of shelves (24); the first series of shelves (23) is arranged in front of the second series of shelves (24), and a central aisle (25) is obtained between the shelves; each shelf is made up of a first pair of uprights (21, 22) facing towards the central aisle and a second pair of uprights (26, 27) facing towards the opposite side. The uprights of each shelf are retained by structural cross members. At the lower portion thereof, the uprights have a recess (35) which enables a carriage (20) equipped with toothed wheels (31) to pass the shelves during the sliding on the ground. The carriage is provided with a lifting system (36), activated by motor organs located inside the carriage (20).

Abstract: Systems, methods, and machine-executable coded instruction sets are disclosed for fully- and/or partly automated handling of goods. The disclosure provides improvements in the storage and retrieval of storage and delivery containers in order processing systems.

Abstract: A specific transfer mode is a mode for causing a transport device to execute a first transfer operation, a travel operation, and a second transfer operation in this order. The first transfer operation is transferring a second article from a storage region to the transport device with use of a second transfer device, and thereafter transferring a first article from the storage region to the transport device with use of a first transfer device. The travel operation is traveling to a position corresponding to a boundary between a relay section and a temporary placement region while holding the first article and the second article. The second transfer operation is transferring the first article from the transport device to the relay section with use of the first transfer device, and transferring the second article from the transport device to the temporary placement region with use of the second transfer device.

Abstract: A goods-to-man warehousing system comprises a multilevel racking system, a plurality of mobile storage units, a storage unit transporter, a pick-place vehicle, a mobile storage unit transfer node, and a warehouse management computing hub. The multilevel racking system comprises a vertically and horizontally distributed array of storage bays. One or more of the mobile storage units are positioned in respective ones of the storage bays of the multilevel racking system. The pick-place vehicle comprises pick-place hardware that enables the pick-place vehicle to transfer mobile storage units between a plurality of different, vertically displaced storage bays of the multilevel racking system and the mobile storage unit transfer node of the goods-to-man warehousing system. The storage unit transporter comprises storage unit engagement hardware that enables the storage unit transporter to transport mobile storage units to or from the mobile storage unit transfer node of the goods-to-man warehousing system.

Abstract: To provide a low-temperature storage system that can reduce unusable idle spaces to improve space efficiency for storing storage objects and to prevent a drop in cooling efficiency with simple structure. The low-temperature storage system includes a low-temperature storage chamber accommodating a rotary storage shelf, a moving mechanism having a holding part to carry a storage rack thereon for loading and unloading a storage object in the storage rack, and a picking stage. The holding part is located such that its center axis along a direction of its back and forth movement does not intersect a rotating shaft of the rotary storage shelf. The rotary storage shelf stores the storage rack such that the storage rack, when brought to a removal position, is oriented in a same direction as that of a storage rack placed on the picking stage.

Abstract: An automated pharmaceutical dispensing system includes: a tablet dispensing station comprising a plurality of cells for dispensing pills, each of the cells mounted in a dispensing location, each of the cells including a channel for dispensing pills into a container and an inlet configured to be adjustable so that pills in the cell are conveyed through the inlet and into the channel in single file; and an autocalibration station, the autocalibration station comprising a mechanism for automatically adjusting the inlet of a cell based on the dimensions of the pills to be contained in the cell. The autocalibration station is configured and located to also provide a dispensing location, such that a cell docked therein may function to dispense pills.

Abstract: Provided are a warehousing management system and method. The system includes: a control server, an inventory container, an access device, a temporary container, a workstation and a carrying device. The control server is configured to, in response to a current task, determine a first target inventory container in which a target storage container hit by the current task is located, a first target access device, a target temporary container, a target workstation, and a first target carrying device, and control the first target access device to take out the target storage container from the first target inventory container, carry and store the target storage container to the target temporary container; and control the first target carrying device to move the target temporary container to the target workstation for operation.

Abstract: A warehouse automation system adapted to improve warehouse operating productivity includes a plurality of carts for transporting products within a warehouse and a controller. The controller is adapted to associate a first one of the plurality of carts with a first person and to control the first cart to lead the first person around the warehouse. According to one advantage, the time the first person spends restocking, picking, counting, sorting, moving, and packing product into customer orders and shipments, for example, is reduced.

Abstract: An order fulfillment system including an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) structure, robotic vehicles, storage bins, and different service areas in a continuous arrangement positioned adjacent to an outer perimeter of the ASRS structure at one or more service levels of the ASRS structure, is provided. The robotic vehicles are navigable within the ASRS structure at the service level(s) positioned above and/or below storage levels of the ASRS structure. The robotic vehicles carry the storage bins within the ASRS structure during transfer of the storage bins to and from storage locations of the ASRS structure. Each service area includes one or more workstations of a type configured for one or more tasks different from one or more workstations at another service area. Each service area receives a drop-off of the storage bins at and/or a travel of the storage bins through each service area by the robotic vehicles.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method and apparatus for delivering an item. A specific embodiment of the method includes: determining, in response to receiving a set of tasks comprising a plurality of outbound delivering tasks, in a plurality of storage areas, a storage position of a to-be-delivered item in each outbound delivering task in the set of tasks; determining, from the plurality of storage areas, a target storage area corresponding to the set of tasks based on storage positions of to-be-delivered items in outbound delivering tasks; determining, from the target storage area, target storage positions of the to-be-delivered items in outbound delivering tasks; and classifying to-be-delivered items, target storage positions of which belonging to a same shelf in a same storage area, in the set of tasks into a same picking task for outbound delivery processing.

Abstract: Conveyor idler monitoring apparatus, systems and methods are provided. In some embodiments, one or more sensors (e.g., temperature sensors, load sensors, etc.) are supported by the shaft of a conveyor idler. In some embodiments, one or more sensors are in data communication with a wireless transmitter. In some embodiments, a power generator driven by rotation of the idler is in electrical communication with one or more sensors and/or a wireless transmitter. In some embodiments, idler monitoring systems are in data communication with a conveyor monitoring system and/or operational monitoring system.