Conveyor system for the longitudinal transport of oblong goods

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a conveyor system for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods with a circulating tension belt and a support structure for the circulating tension belt according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

[0002] It is well known that conveyor systems are used to transport materials. A distinction is made according to the type of material being transported, such as piece goods and bulk materials, with the conveyor systems being adapted to the specific characteristics of the materials being conveyed. Conveyor systems for transporting long piece goods are often used in wood processing. For example, in sawmills, round timber can be transported via conveyor systems to wood processing machines and processed into lumber.

[0003] GB 737 342 A shows a conveyor system with a plurality of conveyor carriages, which conveyor carriages are connected to one another by means of coupling elements and a conveyor belt is attached to the conveyor carriages.

[0004] EP 0 203 898 A2 shows a conveyor line with pallets for transporting heavy loads, comprising two guide segments pivotably mounted about a vertical axis, each of which is guided in a path determined by guide walls.

[0005] US 2010 / 200118 A1, which discloses the features of the preamble of claim 1, discloses a log conveyor system comprising a conveyor belt and two conveyor rails with two sliding surfaces. A plurality of supports are attached to the conveyor belt, each support having a recess for receiving a log.

[0006] Conveyor systems or longitudinal conveyors are often used in sorting systems, such as log sorting systems, to transport elongated piece goods along the conveying direction. Such conveyor systems typically feature a sliding guide for carriers guided by a chain. The elongated piece goods conveyed by the conveyor systems are sorted according to predefined criteria on a sorting line, with the sorted elongated piece goods being deposited from the conveyor systems into predefined sorting bins.

[0007] A disadvantage of existing conveyor systems is that they must be operated with significantly excessive drive power, both to ensure reserves for uneven loading of elongated piece goods on the longitudinal sorting line and to ensure sufficient power for starting and stopping the conveyor systems. Due to the sliding guide of the chain-guided carriers, common conveyor systems are also typically equipped with central oil lubrication to keep friction between the moving parts as low as possible. Since such central oil lubrication systems are not sealed off from the environment or the installation site of the conveyor systems, a large portion of the lubricating oil used can enter the environment and pollute it.

[0008] Another disadvantage of currently known conveyor systems, particularly those for log sorting plants, is the presence of inconsistent gaps between the long, uneven pieces of goods transported by the conveyor systems. Such inconsistent gaps usually arise from an undefined transfer of the long, uneven pieces from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport by means of a receiving unit of a sorting plant. For this reason, common conveyor systems typically include various sensors for measuring the gaps between the long, uneven pieces of goods, with the conveyor speeds being adjusted to standardize or harmonize these gaps.

[0009] The object of the invention is therefore to provide a conveyor system of the type mentioned at the outset, with which the disadvantages mentioned can be avoided and with which elongated piece goods can be conveyed in an environmentally friendly and efficient manner in longitudinal transport.

[0010] According to the invention, this is achieved by the features of patent claim 1.

[0011] This results in the advantage of providing a conveyor system that can transport elongated unit loads in an environmentally friendly and efficient manner in the longitudinal direction. The combination of at least one traction element and the movable mounting of the circulating traction belt in the conveying area by means of rollers completely eliminates the need for oil lubrication on exposed parts of the conveyor system, thereby reducing the maintenance effort and ongoing operating costs of the conveyor system. This also prevents oil from escaping into the environment at the conveyor system's installation site, thus preventing environmental contamination.Furthermore, by movably supporting the revolving tension belt relative to the support structure by means of rollers in the conveying area, the conveyor system can be operated with a lower drive power than a conveyor system with chain-guided carriers, while still allowing the conveyor speed to be increased compared to a chain-driven conveyor system. Because each support is attached to at least one tension element at at least two spaced-apart attachment points, a high torsional rigidity of the revolving tension belt against impacts and lateral forces can be achieved with the simplest possible design, eliminating the need for complex guidance of the supports in the conveying area along the longitudinal transport direction.The movable mounting of the circulating tension belt in the conveying area by means of rollers also results in the advantage that the noise pollution of the conveyor system during a conveying process is significantly reduced compared to a conveyor system with chain-guided carriers. This means that residents and workers who live or work near such a conveyor system are exposed to significantly less noise pollution than with chain-guided conveyor systems. Furthermore, the movable mounting of the circulating tension belt by means of rollers in the conveying area can also reduce the friction between the circulating tension belt and the support structure compared to a conveyor system with chain-guided carriers. This extends the service life of the conveyor system compared to previously known conveyor systems and reduces the energy costs for operating the conveyor system.The combination of at least one tension element and the rollers creates a further synergistic effect, significantly simplifying maintenance and assembly of the conveyor system. This allows parts of the conveyor system to be installed in a single delivery unit even in a production facility, which also makes it easier to replace parts of the conveyor system compared to a conveyor system with chain-guided carriers.

[0012] The invention further relates to a sorting system according to claim 14.

[0013] The subclaims relate to further advantageous embodiments of the invention. Express reference is hereby made to the wording of the patent claims, whereby the patent claims are incorporated into the description at this point by reference and are deemed to be reproduced verbatim.

[0014] The invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which only preferred embodiments are shown by way of example. [continued on page 4 of the original description] Fig. 1 a first preferred embodiment of a conveyor system for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods in an axonometric representation, Fig. 2 a detail of the Fig. 1 shown first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system in an axonometric representation, Fig. 3 the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system as part of a sorting system in an axonometric representation, Fig. 4 at least partially the Fig. 3 shown first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system as part of the sorting system in side view, Fig. 5 the in Fig. 4 shown section according to AA of the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system, Fig. 6 a first detail from Fig. 5 the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system, Fig. 7 a second detail from Fig. 5 the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system, Fig. 8 which in Fig. 1 shown first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system in side view, Fig. 9 the in Fig. 8 shown section according to BB of the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system, Fig. 10 a detail from Fig. 9 the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system, Fig. 11 a second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods in an axonometric representation, Fig. 12 a section perpendicular to the longitudinal transport direction of the second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system, Fig. 13 a detail from Fig. 12 the second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods, Fig. 14 a preferred embodiment of a deflection device of a sorting system for elongated piece goods in an axonometric view, Fig. 15 the preferred embodiment of the deflection device of the sorting system for elongated piece goods in front view and Fig. 16 the preferred embodiment of the deflection device of the sorting system for elongated piece goods in plan view.

[0015] The Fig. 1 bis 13 show at least parts of a first and a second preferred embodiment of a conveyor system 1 for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods 2 with a circulating tension belt and a support structure 43 for the circulating tension belt, wherein a plurality of supports 3 are connected to the circulating tension belt by means of at least one tension element 4, wherein each of the supports 3 has a recess 33 for placing the elongated piece goods 2, wherein each of the supports 3 is fastened to the at least one tension element 4 at at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34, wherein the circulating tension belt is mounted so as to be movable relative to the support structure 43 at least in one conveying region 5 of the conveyor system 1 by means of rollers 8.

[0016] Furthermore, a sorting system with at least one conveyor system 1 is provided.

[0017] This results in the advantage that a conveyor system 1 can be provided with which elongated piece goods 2 can be transported in the longitudinal transport direction 7 in an environmentally friendly and efficient manner. The combination of at least one tension element 4 and the movable mounting of the circulating tension belt in the conveying area 5 by means of rollers 8 makes it possible to completely dispense with the use of oil lubrication on exposed parts of the conveyor system 1, thereby reducing the maintenance effort of the conveyor system 1 and the ongoing operating costs of the conveyor system 1. This also prevents oil from escaping into the environment at the installation site of the conveyor system 1, thus preventing environmental contamination.Furthermore, due to the movable mounting of the circulating tension belt relative to the support structure 43 by means of rollers 8 in the conveying area 5, the conveyor system 1 can be operated with a lower drive power than a conveyor system with chain-guided carriers, while still allowing the conveying speed of the conveyor system 1 to be increased compared to a chain-driven conveyor system. Because each support 3 is attached to at least one tension element 4 at at least two spaced-apart attachment points 34, a high torsional rigidity of the circulating tension belt against impacts and laterally acting forces can be achieved by means of a construction that is as simple as possible, whereby complex guidance of the supports 3 in the conveying area 5 along the longitudinal transport direction 7 can be dispensed with.The movable mounting of the circulating tension belt in the conveying area 5 by means of rollers 8 also results in the advantage that the noise pollution of the conveyor system 1 during a conveying process is significantly reduced compared to a conveyor system with chain-guided carriers, whereby residents and workers who live or work near such a conveyor system 1 are exposed to significantly less noise pollution than with chain-guided conveyor systems. Furthermore, the movable mounting of the circulating tension belt by means of rollers 8 in the conveying area 5 can also reduce the friction between the circulating tension belt and the support structure 43 compared to a conveyor system with chain-guided carriers, thereby extending the service life of the conveyor system 1 compared to previously known conveyor systems and reducing the energy costs for operating the conveyor system 1.The combination of at least one tension element 4 and the rollers 8 results in a further synergistic effect, which significantly simplifies the maintenance and assembly of the conveyor system 1. This allows parts of the conveyor system 1 to be installed in a delivery unit even in a production facility, which advantageously also makes it easier to replace parts of the conveyor system 1 compared to a conveyor system with chain-guided carriers.

[0018] The conveyor system 1 is a device which is designed to transport elongated piece goods 2 in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0019] Elongated piece goods 2 is understood to mean any type of piece goods that has an elongated dimension. Preferably, a first side of the elongated piece goods 2, which extends along the longitudinal transport direction 7, is longer than a second side of the elongated piece goods 2, which is arranged transversely to the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0020] The preferred length is elongated piece goods 2 made of wood.

[0021] Particularly preferably, the elongated piece of goods 2 is an elongated piece of wood.

[0022] Alternatively, the elongated piece goods 2 can also be made of a polymer and / or a metal.

[0023] Preferably, the elongated piece goods comprise 2 boards, slats, strips and / or beams.

[0024] Particularly preferably, the elongated piece goods comprise 2 wooden boards, wooden slats, wooden strips, wooden beams and / or round timbers.

[0025] The conveyor system 1 is provided with a circulating tension belt and a support structure 43 for the circulating tension belt. A tension belt is, in particular, a horizontal component subject to tensile stress. The support structure 43 is provided to support the circulating tension belt and hold it in position.

[0026] It is preferably provided that the elongated piece goods 2 are transported in the longitudinal transport direction 7 while being placed on the supports 3.

[0027] Preferably, it can be provided that the elongated piece goods 2 are transported in the longitudinal transport direction 7 by means of a plurality of movably mounted supports 3.

[0028] The supports 3 can preferably also be referred to as drivers.

[0029] In particular, the longitudinal transport direction 7 is the direction along which the elongated piece goods 2 are conveyed or transported by the conveyor system 1. Particularly preferably, the longitudinal transport direction 7 can also be referred to as the conveying transport direction. Fig. 3 und Fig. 4 For example, in the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, the elongated piece goods 2 are shown being conveyed in the longitudinal transport direction 7. Fig. 3 the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 in an axonometric representation and in Fig. 4 the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 is shown in side view. Furthermore, Fig. 4 the section line AA is drawn, which section line AA marks a cut perpendicular to the longitudinal transport direction 7. In the Fig. 5 is the section AA of the Fig. 4 shown along the section line AA. In Fig. 5 For example, the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 is shown, wherein an elongated piece goods 2 is transported in the conveyor area 5 in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0030] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 rest in the conveying area 5 on at least two supports 3. In Fig. 6 For example, the first detail from Fig. 5 the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, wherein an elongated piece goods 2 is transported in the conveyor area 5 in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0031] It can preferably be provided that the supports 3 are movably mounted.

[0032] Preferably, the support 3, in particular at least some of the plurality of movably mounted supports 3, has six sides, wherein an upper side of the support 3 has the recess 33 for the at least one elongated piece goods 2, wherein a lower side of the support 3 is arranged opposite and spaced from the upper side of the support 3, wherein a front side of the support 3 is arranged in the longitudinal transport direction 7, wherein a rear side of the support 3 is arranged opposite and spaced from the front side of the support 3, wherein in each case a narrow side of the support 3 is arranged orthogonally to the longitudinal transport direction 7. In Fig. 13 is an example of a detail from Fig. 12 the second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods, wherein the movable mounting of a support 3 by means of rollers 8 is shown.

[0033] Preferably, it can be provided that a first end face of the support 3 is arranged on the front side of the support 3.

[0034] Preferably, it can be provided that a second end face of the support 3 is arranged on the rear side of the support 3.

[0035] It is provided that each of the supports 3 comprises a base body, in particular a steel base body. The base body, in particular the steel base body, can preferably be designed as a welded construction.

[0036] It is provided that each of the supports 3 has a recess 33 for the elongated piece goods 2. It is preferably provided that the recess 33 is designed such that the elongated piece goods 2 does not slip or roll laterally off the supports 3 during transport of the elongated piece goods 2 in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0037] Each of the supports 3 comprises a support unit 41 for the elongated piece goods 2, wherein the support unit 41 has the recess 33 for the elongated piece goods 2. In particular, the recess 33 for the elongated piece goods 2 can be formed as a V-shape.

[0038] The support unit 41 can preferably be made of a polymer, in particular plastic, and / or a metal. A person skilled in the art will be familiar with the polymers and / or metals that can be used as the support unit 41, which is why a list of the polymers and / or metals that can be used as the support unit 41 will not be provided here.

[0039] Preferably, it can be provided that each support unit 41 of the supports 3 is positively connected to the base body of the supports 3.

[0040] It is provided that each support unit 41 is fastened to the base body of each support 3, in particular to the steel base body of each support 3. Each support unit 41 can preferably be fastened to the base body, in particular to the steel base body, of each support 3 by means of screws.

[0041] Preferably, an upper side of the support unit 41 can have the recess 33 for the elongated piece goods 2. Preferably, an underside of the support unit 41 can be connected to the circumferential tension band. Preferably, it can be provided that the base body of the support 3 and the underside of the support unit 41 of the support 3 are connected to the circumferential tension band. This results in the advantage, in particular with the attachment of the support unit 41 to the base body of the support 3, that the support 3 is connected to the circumferential tension band by means of a wide support surface, whereby in particular a twisting of the circumferential tension band when the elongated piece goods 2 is placed on and / or dropped off can be effectively counteracted.

[0042] Preferably, it can be provided that the recess 33 for placing the elongated piece goods 2 is formed directly on the support 3. In particular, it can be provided that the support 3 is formed in one piece.

[0043] It is provided that the supports 3 are connected to a circumferential tension band by means of at least one tension element 4.

[0044] It is provided that each of the supports 3 is fastened to at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34 with the at least one tension element 4. This results in the advantage that, by means of a construction as simple as possible, a high torsional rigidity of the circulating tension belt can be achieved against impacts and lateral forces, whereby a complex guidance and alignment of the supports 3 in the conveying area 5 along the longitudinal transport direction 7 can be dispensed with. Fig. 13 the at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34 are shown on the second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, wherein the at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34 for the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 are shown in the Fig. 1 bis 10 are not apparent.

[0045] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34 have a predefined distance from one another. Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34 are arranged at predeterminable distances from one another. In particular, it is provided that two first, at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34 are arranged at a predeterminable distance from two second, at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34. This results in the advantage that the conveyor system 1 can be individually adapted to the length of the elongated piece goods 2 to be transported.

[0046] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34 are arranged on the supports 3. In the Fig. 13 the arrangement of the two spaced-apart fastening points 34 in the second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 is shown.

[0047] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two fastening points 34 spaced apart from one another are arranged on the at least one tension element 4.

[0048] Preferably, it can be provided that a connecting line through the at least two fastening points 34 is arranged transversely, in particular orthogonally, to the longitudinal transport direction 7 of the conveyor system 1. This results in the particular advantage that a particularly torsion-resistant mounting of the supports 3 on the at least one tension element 4 can be achieved. As a result, the circulating tension belt can be protected from high lateral forces, in particular when the elongated piece goods 2 are placed on the supports 3 or when the elongated piece goods 2 are dropped from the supports 3. Furthermore, in the event of damage to a support 3, only the damaged support 3 can be replaced easily and quickly.

[0049] It can preferably be provided that the at least one tension element 4 comprises at least one tension cable. In particular, it can be provided that a plurality of tension cables are arranged parallel to one another. In particular, it can be provided that two tension cables are arranged parallel to one another. In particular, it can be provided that the tension cables arranged parallel to one another are arranged in the longitudinal transport direction 7. In particular, it can be provided that a plurality of supports 3 are connected to form a circumferential tension belt by means of the tension cables arranged parallel to one another.

[0050] It can be particularly preferably provided that the at least one tension element 4 is designed as a tension cable.

[0051] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the at least one tension element 4 is designed as a belt. In particular, the belt can also be referred to as a belt band or elevator belt. This results in the particular advantage that dirt, such as pieces of wood, can be transported out of the conveying area 5 by means of the belt. Furthermore, this results in the advantage that the design of the at least one tension element 4 as a belt achieves a high torsional rigidity of the circulating tension belt. This can prevent twisting of the circulating tension belt, in particular when the elongated piece goods 2 are placed on or dropped from the conveyor system 1.

[0052] Particularly preferably, when the at least one tension element 4 is designed as a belt, the belt can be wider than the elongated piece goods 2.

[0053] Preferably, the at least one tension element 4 can be formed from a composite material. This results in the advantage that greater wear resistance can be achieved than with a conventional belt. Furthermore, this results in the advantage that the belt tension in the conveyor system 1 can be kept constant even over longer operating times of the conveyor system 1, since this reduces the stretching of the belt. This also effectively counteracts the propagation of cracks in the belt.

[0054] Preferably, it can be provided that the belt, in particular the elevator belt, comprises a steel cable. In particular, the belt, in particular the elevator belt, can comprise a steel cable carcass. In particular, it can be provided that the steel cable or the steel cable carcass is arranged within the belt. In particular, the steel cable or the steel cable carcass can be embedded in the belt. The steel cable carcass can preferably comprise first carcass steel cables in the longitudinal transport direction 7 and second carcass steel cables transverse to the longitudinal transport direction 7, wherein the cross-sectional area of ​​the first carcass steel cables can be larger than the cross-sectional area of ​​the second carcass steel cables. This advantageously increases the strength and rigidity, in particular the impact resistance, of the belt, since the carcass is the supporting structure of the belt.

[0055] Particularly preferably, each of the supports 3 can be fastened to the belt, in particular the elevator belt. In this case, each of the supports 3 can preferably be fastened to the belt by means of screws, in particular by means of elevator screws. In particular, each of the supports 3 can be fastened to the belt at at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34.

[0056] Preferably, the at least one tension element 4 is formed from segments 35, which segments 35 are detachably coupled to one another by means of a connector 36. This results in the advantage that on-site vulcanization can be dispensed with, that damaged components can be easily replaced, and that a flexible design for conveyor systems 1 of different sizes can be achieved. This also avoids high maintenance costs because only the damaged segment or segments 35 need to be replaced. Fig. 2 For example, a detail of the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 is shown in an axonometric view, wherein in the conveyor area 5 three segments 35 of the at least one tension element 4 are shown, which are detachably coupled to one another by means of two connectors 36.

[0057] Preferably, it can be provided that the connector 36 is formed from a metal, in particular from aluminum.

[0058] Preferably, the connector 36 may consist of several parts.

[0059] In particular, it can be provided that the movably mounted supports 3 are connected to a circumferential tension band by means of at least one tension cable 4. In particular, it can be provided that the circumferential tension band is formed by the supports 3 connected to the at least one tension element 4.

[0060] Preferably the surrounding drawstring is closed.

[0061] It is provided that the circulating tension belt is movably mounted relative to the support structure 43 by means of rollers 8, at least in the conveying area 5 of the conveyor system 1.

[0062] The rollers 8 can also be referred to as rollers.

[0063] Preferably, the rollers 8 for the movable mounting of the circulating tension band are arranged on the circulating tension band relative to the support structure 43. This allows for secure guidance of the circulating tension band, while preventing the circulating tension band from slipping off the support structure 43. Fig. 6 the first detail from Fig. 5 shown, for example, in the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, an embodiment of the movable mounting of the circulating tension belt relative to the support structure 43 is shown.

[0064] Preferably, each of the supports 3 can comprise at least two rollers 8 for movably supporting the circulating tension belt relative to the support structure 43. This results in the advantage that the supports 3 can be guided in a predetermined manner by means of the at least two rollers 8. This can also advantageously prevent the circulating tension belt from sagging during the transport of the elongated piece goods 2, since the support 3, which carries or transports the elongated piece goods 2 in the conveyor area 5, is movably mounted relative to the support structure 43 via the at least two rollers 8. This allows secure guidance of the circulating tension belt, wherein slipping of the circulating tension belt from the support structure 43 can be prevented.

[0065] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that each of the supports 3 comprises only two rollers 8 for the movable mounting of the circulating tension band relative to the support structure 43.

[0066] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the at least two rollers 8 of each support 3 for the movable mounting of the circulating tension belt relative to the support structure 43 in the conveying area 5 are guided in at least one guide rail 6, in particular two guide rails 6, in the longitudinal transport direction 7. In particular, one roller 8 of the at least two rollers 8 of each support 3 for the movable mounting of the circulating tension belt relative to the support structure 43 in the conveying area 5 can be guided in at least one guide rail 6.

[0067] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the only two rollers 8 of each support 3 for the movable mounting of the circulating tension belt relative to the support structure 43 in the conveyor area 5 are guided in at least one guide rail 6, in particular two guide rails 6, in the longitudinal transport direction 7. This results, particularly in combination with the fastening of each of the supports 3 by means of the at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34, in the advantage that a torsion-resistant construction of the circulating tension belt can be achieved particularly easily and quickly.

[0068] Preferably, it can be provided that the base body of the support 3, in particular on the narrow sides of the support 3, comprises extensions for the rollers. In particular, the rollers 8 can be positively connected to the base body of the support 3. In particular, the rollers can be arranged on the narrow sides of the support 3. In this case, it can be provided, in particular, that the rollers 8 are arranged in alignment on the narrow sides of the support 3. In particular, it can be provided that the rollers 8 are guided on the narrow sides of the support 3 in at least two guide rails 6, in particular in one guide rail 6 each.

[0069] In particular, the width of the circumferential tension belt can be limited by the width of the support 3 and / or by the rollers 8 arranged on the support 3. The width of the support 3 can in particular be the length between the two narrow sides of the support 3.

[0070] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that at least two supports 3 of the plurality of supports 3 are connected to one another by means of at least one tension element 4, in particular by means of at least one tension cable. Particularly preferably, it can be provided that at least two supports 3 of the plurality of supports 3 are connected to one another by means of at least two tension elements, in particular by means of at least two tension cables. Particularly preferably, it can be provided that at least two supports 3 are connected to one another by means of only two tension cables 4.

[0071] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that each of the supports 3 is connected to at least one tension element 4, in particular a tension cable.

[0072] In particular, it can be provided that each of the supports 3 is connected to at least two other supports 3. Preferably, it can be provided that the distance between two supports 3 is determined by the length of the at least one tension element 4, in particular of the at least one tension cable, between two supports 3.

[0073] Particularly preferably, the distance between at least some of the supports 3 can be the same. In particular, the distance between all supports 3 can be the same. This results in the advantage that, in the conveyor system 1, the distance between the supports 3 can be individually adjusted to the length of the elongated piece goods 2 to be transported.

[0074] Preferably, it can be provided that in the operating state of the conveyor system 1, the at least one tension element 4 in the conveying area 5 is under tension and / or tensioned.

[0075] Particularly preferably, if the at least one tension element 4 is designed as a tension cable, the at least one tension cable 4 can be formed by means of a cross-lay of the cable. The cross-lay of the cable can also be referred to as a counter-lay.

[0076] Alternatively, if the at least one tension element 4 is designed as a tension cable, the at least one tension cable 4 can be formed by means of a unidirectional lay of the cable.

[0077] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that in the operating state of the conveyor system 1, the at least one tension element 4 is under tension and / or tensioned only in the conveying area 5.

[0078] In particular, it can be provided that the circulating tension belt comprises a return region 38 which is arranged opposite and spaced from the conveying region 5.

[0079] Preferably, it can be provided that the conveyor system 1 comprises a return area 38, which is arranged opposite and spaced from the conveyor area 5, and that the conveyor system 1 comprises a dirt guide 39 for redirecting dirt from the conveyor area 5 into the return area 38. The dirt guide 39 is preferably provided to redirect dirt via the dirt guide 39 from the conveyor area 5 into the return area 38. This results in the advantage that dirt, for example small fragments or bark residues, as with a chute, can be easily and quickly transported out of the conveyor area 5. This also results in a synergy effect with the movable mounting of the circulating traction belt by means of rollers 8, whereby the conveyor system 1 requires significantly less maintenance and cleaning work than a conventional conveyor system with chain-guided carriers. Fig. 2 The dirt guide 39 in the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 is shown as an example. Fig. 7 is the one in Fig. 5 The image section of the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 is shown, marked with the reference number 45. Fig. 7 For example, the dirt guide 39 in the return area 38 of the conveyor system 1 can be seen.

[0080] In particular, the dirt guide 39 can be made of a metal.

[0081] In particular, the dirt guide 39 can have curved and / or straight surfaces.

[0082] Particularly preferably, the dirt guide 39 can be shaped such that dirt can be guided from the conveying area 5 into the return area 38.

[0083] Particularly preferably, the dirt guide 39 can be attached to the support structure 43.

[0084] When the at least one tension element 4 is designed as a belt, it is particularly preferred that the belt has an upper side, to which the supports 3 for the elongated piece goods are attached. Furthermore, it is preferred that the belt has an underside, which is arranged opposite and spaced from the underside of the belt. In particular, it can be provided that dirt from the conveying area 5 can be guided to the underside of the belt via the dirt guide 39.

[0085] Particularly preferably, the return area 38 can be arranged below the conveying area 5 in the operating state of the conveyor system 1.

[0086] Preferably, it can be provided that in the operating state of the conveyor system 1, the at least one tension element 4 in the return region 38 is under tension and / or is tensioned.

[0087] Preferably, it can be provided that the plurality of movably mounted supports 3 are guided in the return region 38 opposite to the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0088] In particular, it can be provided that the conveyor system 1 has a longitudinal extension in the longitudinal transport direction 7, wherein two transport direction change regions 15, 16 limit the conveyor system 1 in its longitudinal extension.

[0089] In particular, it can be provided that a first transport direction change area 15 of the conveyor system 1 is arranged at a first end area of ​​the conveyor system 1 and a second transport direction change area 16 of the conveyor system 1 is arranged at a second end area of ​​the conveyor system 1, wherein the second end area of ​​the conveyor system 1 is arranged opposite and spaced from the first end area of ​​the conveyor system 1. Preferably, the conveyor system 1 is limited in its elongated extent by the first transport direction change area 15 and / or the second transport direction change area 16. In the Fig. 1 and Fig. 11 the first transport direction change region 15 is visible at the first end region of the conveyor system 1 and the second transport direction change region 16 is visible at the second end region of the conveyor system 1 in the first and second preferred embodiments of the conveyor system 1.

[0090] Preferably, the first transport direction change region 15 and the second transport direction change region 16 comprise a first and a second direction change device for changing the transport direction of the supports 3, in particular of the plurality of movably mounted supports 3, on the at least one tension element 4 from the conveying region 5 into the return region 38. When considering an individual support 3 among the plurality of movably mounted supports 3, the support 3 is guided along the circulating tension belt in such a way that the support 3 preferably comes into at least indirectly contact with an elongated piece goods 2 at the first end region of the conveyor system downstream of the first direction change device 1 in the longitudinal transport direction 7. In particular, the elongated piece goods 2 are placed in the recess 33 of the support 3.Subsequently, the elongated piece goods 2 are preferably transported, in particular along the at least one guide rail 6, in the conveying area 5 in the longitudinal transport direction 7. It can preferably be provided that the elongated piece goods are dropped from the support 3 during transport in the conveying area 5 of the conveyor system 1. After the transport of the elongated piece goods 2, the support 3 is preferably guided into the return area 38 at the second transport direction change area 16 at the second end area of ​​the conveyor system 1 by means of the second direction change device. Subsequently, the support 3 is preferably returned counter to the conveying direction. As a result, it can preferably be provided that the support 3 can be used again to convey an elongated piece goods 2 when the support 3 is guided into the conveying area 5 by the first direction change device.

[0091] Preferably, the first and / or second direction-changing device can be configured to drive the conveyor system 1. In particular, the first and / or second direction-changing device can be configured to drive the circulating traction belt. Preferably, the first and / or second direction-changing device can comprise a motor for driving the conveyor system 1.

[0092] In particular, the conveying area 5 can be arranged between the first transport direction change area 15 and the second transport direction change area 16. Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 can be transported in the conveying area 5 of the conveyor system 1. Preferably, the plurality of supports 3 can be transported in the conveying area 5 in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0093] In particular, the return area 38 can be arranged between the first transport direction change area 15 and the second transport direction change area 16. Preferably, the plurality of supports 3 can be transported in the return area 38 counter to the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0094] Preferably, at the first end region of the conveyor system 1, the elongated piece goods 2 can be placed on at least two movably mounted supports 3 and transported to the second end region of the conveyor system 1 by means of the at least two movably mounted supports 3. Particularly preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 can be placed on the at least two movably mounted supports 3 with the aid of a deflection device 17 of a sorting system. Placing the elongated piece goods 2 on the at least two movably mounted supports 3 can also preferably be understood as transferring the elongated piece goods 2 from the deflection device 17 of the sorting system to the conveyor system 1.

[0095] Preferably, the circulating traction belt comprises the conveying area 5, the return area 38 as well as the first transport direction change area 15 and the second transport direction change area 16.

[0096] It can be provided that the conveyor system 1 in the conveying area 5 comprises at least one guide rail 6 in the longitudinal transport direction 7. It is preferably provided that the conveyor system 1 in the conveying area 5 comprises at least two guide rails 6 in the longitudinal transport direction 7. In particular, it can be provided that the at least two guide rails 6 of the conveyor system 1 are arranged opposite one another and spaced apart from one another. In the Fig. 6 For example, in the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, two guide rails 6 arranged opposite one another and spaced apart from one another can be seen in the conveyor area 5.

[0097] In particular, it can be provided that the rollers 8 in the conveying area 5 are guided in the at least one guide rail 6.

[0098] In particular, the at least one guide rail 6 can be part of the support structure 43.

[0099] In particular, the at least one guide rail 6 can be fastened to the support structure 43.

[0100] Preferably, it can be provided that the conveyor system 1 comprises at least one guide rail 6 in the return area 38 for guiding the support 3 against the longitudinal transport direction 7. Preferably, it can be provided that two guide rails 6 arranged opposite one another and spaced apart from one another are arranged in the return area 38 for guiding the support 3 against the longitudinal transport direction 7. In the Fig. 7 is the second detail from Fig. 5 can be seen, for example, in the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, two guide rails 6 arranged opposite one another and spaced apart from one another can be seen in the return area 38.

[0101] Preferably, the at least one guide rail 6 can be made of metal and / or a metal alloy and / or a polymer, in particular a plastic, and / or a composite material.

[0102] Preferably, the at least one guide rail 6 can be straight.

[0103] Preferably, the at least one guide rail 6 can be arranged at least partially in the conveying area 5. Particularly preferably, the at least one guide rail 6 extends along the conveying area 5. Particularly preferably, the at least one guide rail 6 extends from the first transport direction change area 15 to the second transport direction change area 16 along the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0104] It can be provided that each of the supports 3 is guided along the at least one guide rail 6 with at least one roller 8, in particular a roller. Preferably, it can be provided that at least one roller 8, in particular a roller, is guided on each guide rail 6. In Fig. 12 is a section perpendicular to the longitudinal transport direction 7 of the Fig. 11 shown second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, wherein the at least one roller 8 and the at least one guide rail 6 are visible. In Fig. 13 is the one in Fig. 12 The image section of the second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, marked with the reference number 14, can be seen.

[0105] Preferably, the at least one roller 8 can be formed from a polymer, in particular from a plastic and / or a rubber.

[0106] In particular, the at least one roller 8 can be a heavy-duty wheel. Each individual heavy-duty wheel can have a load capacity of approximately 500 kg.

[0107] In particular, the at least one roller 8 can be made of cast polyamide.

[0108] Alternatively, the at least one roller 8 can be made of a metal, preferably of a metal alloy, in particular of steel.

[0109] In particular, the at least one roller 8 can have a flange. In particular, the at least one roller 8 can be designed as a flanged wheel.

[0110] Preferably, the circulating tension belt can be mounted in a tilt-proof manner at least in the conveying area 5 of the conveyor system 1. This provides the advantage that the circulating tension belt can be protected from a lateral force when the elongated piece goods 2 are placed on or dropped from the conveying area 5.

[0111] It can preferably be provided that each of the supports 3 in the conveying area 5 is mounted on the at least one guide rail 6 in a tilt-proof manner.

[0112] Preferably, it can be provided that in at least one section of the conveying area 5 on the conveyor system 1, a protective cover 37 for the rollers 8 of the movable mounting of the circulating tension belt is arranged opposite the support structure 43. This results in the advantage that the circulating tension belt is mounted in a tilt-proof manner by the protective cover 37. Furthermore, the rollers 8 can be protected from dirt and damage, whereby the maintenance work on the conveyor system 1 can be further reduced. Fig. 6 is the one in Fig. 5 shown with the reference number 44, of the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1. The Fig. 6 the first detail from Fig. 5 the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, wherein the protective cover 37 for the rollers 8 is shown as an example.

[0113] Preferably, the protective cover 37 for the rollers 8 can be attached to the support structure 43, in particular in a manner that can be removed without causing any damage. This provides the advantage that maintenance work on the supports 3 and the surrounding tension belt can be carried out particularly easily and quickly.

[0114] In particular, it can be provided that, in the operating state of the conveyor system 1, the protective cover 37 is arranged above the at least one guide rail 6 in the conveying area 5. In particular, it can be provided that the protective cover 37 is part of the at least one guide rail 6. When using more than at least one guide rail 6, it can preferably be provided that a protective cover 37 is arranged above each guide rail 6 in the conveying area 5. This provides the advantage that the guide rail 6 can be protected from contamination.

[0115] Preferably, the supports 3 can be arranged at a distance from one another. In particular, the supports 3 can be arranged at a predetermined distance from one another. In particular, the distance between the supports 3 can depend on the length of the piece goods 2 to be transported.

[0116] Preferably, the at least one guide rail 6 comprises at least four running surfaces 9, 10 along the longitudinal transport direction 7, wherein at least one roller 8 is guided on each running surface 9, 10 of at least some of the movably mounted supports 3 in the conveying area 5. This results in the advantage that the plurality of movably mounted supports 3 can be guided particularly efficiently and securely along the at least one guide rail 6.

[0117] Preferably, the at least one guide rail 6 can have a substantially circular cross-section for guiding the rollers 8 of the supports 3.

[0118] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least four running surfaces 9, 10 are formed by the at least one guide rail 6.

[0119] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the at least four running surfaces 9, 10 are part of the at least one guide rail 6.

[0120] Alternatively, it can be provided that the at least four running surfaces 9, 10 are indirectly connected to the at least one guide rail 6.

[0121] Preferably, two first running surfaces 9 of the at least four running surfaces 9, 10 are arranged opposite and spaced apart from two second running surfaces 10 of the at least four running surfaces 9, 10. This results in the advantage that the plurality of movably mounted supports 3 can be guided particularly efficiently and securely along the at least one guide rail 6.

[0122] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 9 of the at least four running surfaces 9, 10 form a first pair of running surfaces 9 and that the two second running surfaces 10 of the at least four running surfaces 9, 10 form a second pair of running surfaces 10.

[0123] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 9 or the first pair of running surfaces 9 are arranged substantially axially symmetrically to the two second running surfaces 10 or to the second pair of running surfaces 10.

[0124] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 9 or the first pair of running surfaces 9 are arranged opposite the two second running surfaces 10 or the second pair of running surfaces 10.

[0125] Preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 9 and / or the two second running surfaces 10 of the at least four running surfaces 9, 10 are arranged at an angle to each other on the at least one guide rail 6. This results in the advantage that the support 3 can be guided particularly securely against tipping along the at least one guide rail 6 in the conveying area 5. In Fig. 13 The second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 with two first running surfaces 9 and two second running surfaces 10 is shown by way of example, wherein the two first running surfaces 9 are arranged at a first angle to one another on a first guide rail, the two second running surfaces 10 are arranged at a second angle to one another on a second guide rail and the angular width of the first angle corresponds to the angular width of the second angle.

[0126] Preferably, it can be provided that the angle between the two first running surfaces 9 corresponds to the angle between the two second running surfaces 10.

[0127] Preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 9 form a first wedge due to the angle between the two first running surfaces 9. Preferably, it can be provided that the two second running surfaces 10 form a second wedge due to the angle between the two second running surfaces 10. Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the tip of the first wedge is arranged opposite and spaced from the tip of the second wedge.

[0128] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 9 or the first pair of running surfaces 9 and / or the two second running surfaces 10 or the second pair of running surfaces 10 are arranged at an angle of less than or equal to 170 degrees to one another on the at least one guide rail 6 in the conveying area 5.

[0129] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 9 or the first pair of running surfaces 9 and / or the two second running surfaces 10 or the second pair of running surfaces 9 are arranged substantially at right angles to one another on the at least one guide rail 6. This results in the advantage that the support 3 can be guided particularly securely against tipping along the at least one guide rail 6 in the conveying area 5.

[0130] Preferably, each of the supports 3 can have at least one connecting device 11 for fastening the at least one tension element 4. Particularly preferably, each of the supports 3 can be fastened to the at least one tension element 4 via the at least one connecting device 11. This results in the advantage that, in the event of maintenance of a support 3, the respective support 3 can be replaced quickly and easily. Fig. 13 is a detailed view of the Fig. 12 shown embodiment of the conveyor system 1, wherein a support 3 with two connecting devices 11 for fastening two tension elements 4 is shown.

[0131] Particularly preferably, the at least one connecting device 11 can be arranged at the at least two fastening points 34 spaced apart from one another.

[0132] Particularly preferably, the at least one connecting device 11 comprises a clamping connection for connecting the at least one tension element 4 to the support 3.

[0133] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least one connecting device 11 is arranged on at least one end face 12 of the respective support 3 for at least some of the movably mounted supports 3. This results in the advantage that the connecting device 11 is particularly easily accessible in the event of maintenance work, and thus repair work on the at least one support 3 can be carried out particularly easily. Furthermore, this also allows for the replacement of individual parts of the support 3 or the replacement of the support 3 itself to be carried out quickly and easily.

[0134] Preferably, it can be provided that at least two of the plurality of movably mounted supports 3 are connected to the at least one tension element 4 in such a way that, for a first support, the connecting device 11 is arranged on a first end face, and for a second support, the connecting device 11 is arranged on a second end face facing away from the first end face. This results in the advantage of achieving a particularly stable and tilt-proof construction of the circumferential tension band, whereby the supports 3 are particularly reliably protected from lateral forces when guided along the at least one guide rail 6. Fig. 11 bis 13 Two supports 3 connected in this way to the at least one tension element 4 are not visible. For this reason, the use of a reference symbol for the first support, the second support, the first end face, and the second end face has been omitted.

[0135] Preferably, the conveyor system 1 can be provided with a discharge device 13, which is designed to discharge the elongated piece goods 2 laterally from the supports 3 in the conveying area 5. This results in the advantage that the conveyor system 1 can be used for sorting the elongated piece goods 2, whereby different piece goods 2 can be discharged from the supports 3 along the conveying area 5.

[0136] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the conveyor system 1 comprises at least one discharge device 13 along the conveying area 5. In particular, it is provided that two, preferably three, particularly preferably four discharge devices 13 are arranged along the conveying area 5.

[0137] Preferably, the discharge device 13 of the conveyor system 1 can be designed to discharge the elongated piece goods 2 on both sides of the conveying area 5. This results in the advantage that more sorting options are available for the elongated piece goods 2 during a sorting process of the conveyor system 1, thus providing several options for the design of a sorting line.

[0138] Preferably, it can be provided that the discharge device 13 comprises a pushing element which is designed to discharge the elongated piece goods 2 laterally from the supports 3.

[0139] Particularly preferably, the impact element can be part of the ejection device 13.

[0140] Preferably, the discharge device 13 of the conveyor system 1 can be designed as an eccentric discharger and / or a rotary discharger. This can be provided in particular when the conveyor system 1 is used as a pre-sorting tip train. Preferably, discharge linear devices can be provided to discharge the elongated piece goods from the supports 3.

[0141] Particularly preferably, the ejection device 13 can be substantially horseshoe-shaped or U-shaped.

[0142] Particularly preferably, the discharge device 13 can be rotatably mounted along an axis aligned in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0143] Particularly preferably, the ejection device 13 comprises three positions, wherein in a first position the ejection device 13 is in a neutral position, wherein in a second position the ejection device 13 ejects the elongated piece goods 2 on a first side from the supports 3 from the conveying area 5, wherein in a third position the ejection device 13 ejects the elongated piece goods 2 on a second side from the supports 3 from the conveying area 5.

[0144] In particular, it can be provided that the supports 3 are mounted in a tilt-proof manner in at least one discharge area of ​​the discharge device 13. Preferably, the discharge area 13 is an area in the immediate vicinity of the discharge device 13. Preferably, it can be provided that the discharge area of ​​the discharge device 13 extends away from the discharge device 13 by a piece length of the elongated piece goods 2 to be transported by the conveyor system 1, in particular in the longitudinal transport direction 7 and / or opposite to the longitudinal transport direction 7. In Fig. 8 The first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 is shown in side view. Furthermore, Fig. 8 the section line BB is drawn in the discharge area, which section line BB marks a section perpendicular to the longitudinal transport direction 7. In the Fig. 9 is the cut BB which is in the Fig. 8 shown along the section line BB. In the Fig. 9 The impact element is also shown as an example, which is designed to throw the elongated piece goods 2 laterally from the supports 3.

[0145] In particular, it can be provided that the dirt guide 39 is arranged in an area of ​​the conveyor system 1 in which the discharge device 13 is also arranged. In particular, the dirt guide 39 can be arranged in the discharge area of ​​the conveyor system 1. In Fig. 10 is the one in Fig. 9 The image section of the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 is marked with the reference number 46. In the Fig. 10 the dirt guide 39 and the discharge device 13 are shown as examples.

[0146] In particular, the dirt guide 39 - viewed in the longitudinal transport direction 7 - can be arranged in front of the discharge device 13 and / or after the discharge device 13.

[0147] In particular, the dirt guide 39 can be attached to the support structure 43.

[0148] Preferably, the conveyor system 1 can comprise a tension belt cleaning device 40 for cleaning the circulating tension belt, which tension belt cleaning device 40 is arranged in the return area 38. This results in the advantage that the circulating tension belt can be cleaned, and the dirt transported in the return area 38 can be removed by means of the tension belt cleaning device.

[0149] In particular, the pulley cleaning device may comprise a sweeping device for sweeping dirt out of the circulating pulley in the return area 38.

[0150] Preferably, the pull-belt cleaning device can be designed to collect dirt from the circulating pull-belt in the return area 38 by means of sweeping blades and to discharge it into a disposal conveyor 42.

[0151] In particular, the disposal conveyor 42 can be arranged laterally offset from the circulating traction belt and / or at least partially below the circulating traction belt in an operating state of the conveyor system 1. Fig. 3 For example, the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 is shown as part of a sorting system in an axonometric representation, wherein at least parts of the sorting system are shown with the disposal conveyor 42.

[0152] In particular, the tension belt cleaning device - viewed in the longitudinal transport direction 7 - can be arranged in front of the first direction changing device of the first transport direction changing region 15.

[0153] In particular, the tension belt cleaning device can be arranged - viewed in the longitudinal transport direction - after the second direction changing device of the second transport direction changing region 16.

[0154] In the Fig. 1 bis 10 at least parts of the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 are shown. In the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, it is provided in particular that a plurality of supports 3 are connected to the circulating tension belt by means of at least one tension element 4, that each of the supports 3 has a recess 33 for placing the elongated piece goods on, that each of the supports 3 is fastened to the at least one tension element 4 at at least two spaced-apart fastening points 34, and that the circulating tension belt is mounted movably relative to the support structure 43 at least in one conveying region 5 of the conveyor system 1 by means of rollers 8.

[0155] Furthermore, the Fig. 11 bis 13 at least parts of the second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods 2 by means of a plurality of movably mounted supports 3, wherein the plurality of supports 3 are connected to a circulating tension belt by means of at least one tension element 4, wherein the conveyor system 1 comprises at least one guide rail 6 in the longitudinal transport direction 7 in a conveying region 5, wherein each support 3 comprises at least one roller 8 for guiding the support 3 along the at least one guide rail 6, and wherein each support 3 in the conveying region 5 is mounted on the at least one guide rail 6 in a tilt-proof manner. The tilt-proof mounting of each support 3 in the conveying region 5 on the at least one guide rail 6 results in the particular advantage of achieving efficient and safe operation of the conveyor system 1 while at the same time achieving a high conveying capacity.

[0156] Preferably, it can be provided that the conveyor system 1 is part of a sorting system.

[0157] A sorting system is a system designed to sort various elongated piece goods 2 according to specified criteria.

[0158] Preferably, unsorted elongated piece goods 2 are picked up by the sorting system on the input side and sorted and delivered on the output side.

[0159] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 are picked up by the sorting system on the input side in cross transport.

[0160] The elongated piece goods 2 are preferably sorted by the sorting system in longitudinal transport.

[0161] In the Fig. 1 bis 16 At least parts of the sorting system are shown as examples, whereby the sorting system is shown in the Fig. 1 bis 16 is not shown as a whole.

[0162] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 to be transported by the conveyor system 1 are accepted by the sorting system on the input side, preferably in transverse transport.

[0163] The sorting system can preferably comprise a deflection device 17 in order to deliver unsorted elongated piece goods 2 to the conveyor system 1.

[0164] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 can be diverted from transverse transport to longitudinal transport by means of the diverting device 17. Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 can be delivered to the conveyor system 1 by means of the diverting device 17.

[0165] Furthermore, the sorting system can preferably comprise at least one storage unit 31, wherein the sorted piece goods are preferably stored in the at least one storage unit 31. In particular, the storage unit 31 can also be referred to as a sorting container or as a boxer.

[0166] In particular, it can be provided that the sorted piece goods are stored in several storage units 31. It can preferably be provided that the storage units 31 differ in their longitudinal extent.

[0167] In particular, it can be provided that the at least one storage unit 31 is designed such that the length of the elongated piece goods 2 corresponds to the length of the at least one storage unit 31.

[0168] Preferably, the at least one storage unit 31 can be arranged next to the conveyor system 1 in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0169] Particularly preferably, the at least one storage unit 31 can have a piece goods receiving opening 32. In particular, it can be provided that an end region of the elongated piece goods 2 is arranged in the piece goods receiving opening 32. In the Fig. 3 and Fig. 5 is, for example, in the first preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1 and in the Fig. 11 and Fig. 12 For example, in the second preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, the storage unit 31 and the piece goods receiving unit 31 of the sorting system can be seen.

[0170] Preferably, it can be provided that the sorting system further comprises a deflection device 17 for elongated piece goods 2, that the deflection device 17 has a receiving area 18, that the receiving area 18 is designed to receive the elongated piece goods 2 on the input side in transverse transport and to discharge the elongated piece goods 2 on the output side in longitudinal transport, that the deflection device 17 comprises at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 arranged at an angle to one another in the longitudinal transport direction 7, wherein the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 span the receiving area 18 in an operating state of the deflection device 17.

[0171] This results in the advantage that elongated piece goods 2 or elongated piece goods can be transferred from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport in such a way that the gap between the elongated piece goods 2 is as uniform as possible. This significantly reduces the standard effort required to standardize the gaps between the elongated piece goods 2 in a longitudinal sorting line following the deflection device 1. Due to the design and arrangement of the belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20, elongated piece goods 2 can be transferred from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport more quickly and with shorter time intervals between the elongated piece goods 2, since the gaps between the elongated piece goods 2 are already essentially uniform when the elongated piece goods 2 are transferred from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport.This allows the conveying process to be significantly accelerated, especially when an elongated piece goods 2 is fed in from one side of the deflection device 17. The receiving area 18 also has the advantage that the gaps between elongated piece goods 2 of different dimensions are essentially uniform, since the elongated piece goods 2 come into contact more quickly with a larger surface of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 during transfer from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport. As a result, the elongated piece goods 2 are centered more quickly in the longitudinal transport direction 7 and consequently transported away from the receiving area 18 more quickly. Due to the receiving area 18 and the conveyance of the elongated piece goods 2 on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20, no leading edges are formed.As a result, the elongated piece goods 2 cannot strike the lateral sheet metal panels of the deflection device 17, whereby the conveying speed of the elongated piece goods 2 is not reduced. This also advantageously prevents any pendulum movement of the elongated piece goods 2 when the elongated piece goods 2 are picked up from the transverse transport. This effect has proven to be particularly efficient for the conveying process, especially with shorter piece goods 2. Furthermore, by forming the receiving area 18 with at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20, oil lubrication on exposed components of the deflection device 17 can be dispensed with. By eliminating the need for oil lubrication, no oil can escape into the environment through the deflection device 17 itself at the installation location of the deflection device 17.

[0172] It has been shown that the sorting system can be operated particularly well when the conveyor system 1 is combined with the deflection device 17. The combination of the conveyor system 1 with the deflection device 17 results in synergy effects, whereby after deflecting the elongated piece goods 2 from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport, the elongated piece goods can be delivered to the conveyor system 1 particularly precisely and efficiently. This allows the elongated piece goods 2 to be picked up particularly well by the conveyor system 1, ensuring a fast and precise transfer of the elongated piece goods 2 to the supports 3 of the conveyor system 1.

[0173] In principle, the deflection device 17 could also be operated with a conveyor system 1 other than that described here.

[0174] Preferably, the deflection device 17 is designed to achieve an environmentally friendly and harmonized transfer of elongated piece goods 2 from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport.

[0175] The Fig. 14 bis 16 show at least parts of a preferred embodiment of a deflection device 17 for elongated piece goods 2, wherein the deflection device 17 has a receiving area 18, wherein the receiving area 18 is designed to receive the elongated piece goods 2 on the input side in transverse transport and to deliver the elongated piece goods 2 on the output side in longitudinal transport, wherein the deflection device 17 comprises at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 arranged at an angle to one another in the longitudinal transport direction 7, wherein the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 span the receiving area 18 in an operating state of the deflection device 17.

[0176] The deflection device 17 is a device which is designed to receive elongated piece goods 2 on the input side in transverse transport and to deliver the elongated piece goods 2 on the output side in longitudinal transport.

[0177] Transverse transport is preferably understood to mean transport of the elongated piece goods 2 in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal transport direction 7 of the elongated piece goods 2.

[0178] Longitudinal transport is preferably understood to mean transport of the elongated piece goods 2 in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the elongated piece goods 2.

[0179] The deflection device 17 can also be referred to as a conveying device. Preferably, the direction in which the elongated piece goods 2 are delivered or transported during longitudinal transport is the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0180] Preferably, the deflection device 17 is designed to change the conveying direction of the elongated piece goods 2. Particularly preferably, the conveying direction is the direction in which the elongated piece goods 2 are conveyed or transported. Preferably, the conveying direction of the deflection device 17 can differ on the input side and the output side.

[0181] Preferably, the conveying direction of the deflection device 17 on the input side is orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the deflection device 17.

[0182] Particularly preferably, the conveying direction of the deflection device 17 on the input side is orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the elongated piece goods 2.

[0183] Preferably, the conveying direction of the deflection device 17 is on the output side in the longitudinal transport direction 7 of the deflection device 17.

[0184] It is provided that the deflection device 17 has a receiving area 18. The receiving area 18 is preferably designed to receive the elongated piece goods 2. The elongated piece goods 2 are preferably transferred from the transverse transport into the receiving area 18 by a transverse transporter. Since the term "transverse transporter" is familiar to a person skilled in the art, the enumeration and description of different transverse transporters will be omitted here.

[0185] In particular, the elongated piece goods 2 are picked up on the input side by a feeder in cross transport.

[0186] In particular, the feeder can be a cross-transporter.

[0187] Preferably, the dead weight of the elongated piece goods 2 and the acceleration due to gravity are used for the transfer of the elongated piece goods 2 from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport.

[0188] Particularly preferably, the receiving area 18 is designed to be open at the top in the operating state of the deflection device 17. Preferably, the receiving area 18 of the deflection device 17 is an opening, which opening is arranged facing away from the ground in the operating state of the deflection device 17.

[0189] When designating the receiving area 18 as a receiving space, it is preferably intended that the receiving space is not a closed space. Preferably, the receiving space is open at the top when the deflection device 17 is in the operating state.

[0190] In Fig 15 . is an example of the preferred embodiment of the deflection device 17 with an elongated piece of goods 2, which was received in the receiving area 18 of the deflection device 17.

[0191] Preferably, the deflection device 17 has a first and a second end region 23, 24, wherein at the first end region 23 of the deflection device 17, the elongated piece goods 2 are transferred in longitudinal transport, in particular to the conveyor system 1 for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods 2, wherein the second end region 24 of the deflection device 17 is arranged opposite and spaced from the first end region 23 of the deflection device 17. In Fig. 14 The preferred embodiment of the deflection device 17 with the first and second end regions 23, 24 is shown as an example.

[0192] Preferably, the deflection device 17 has an upper side 25, on which upper side 25 the elongated piece goods 2 are transported.

[0193] Preferably, the deflection device 17 has a bottom side 26 arranged opposite and spaced from the top side 25 of the deflection device 17.

[0194] Preferably, the deflection device 17 has a first transverse side 27 and a second transverse side 28, wherein the elongated piece goods 2 can be received on the input side in the transverse transport on the first transverse side 27 and / or on the second transverse side 28.

[0195] In Fig. 15 The preferred embodiment of the deflection device 17 with the top side 25, the bottom side 26, the first transverse side 27 and the second transverse side 28 is shown as an example.

[0196] It is provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 span the receiving area 18 in an operating state of the deflection device 17.

[0197] In particular, it can be provided that the conveying direction of the belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 is arranged in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0198] Belt-shaped conveyors can in particular be considered to be conveyors which comprise 7 movable conveying surfaces in the longitudinal transport direction.

[0199] In particular, it can be provided that the elongated piece goods 2 are transported on the conveyor surfaces movable in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0200] Preferably, the belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 can be mechanical conveyors.

[0201] Particularly preferably, the belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 can be belt conveyors and / or chain conveyors.

[0202] In particular, the belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 may comprise conveyor belts for transporting the elongated piece goods 2.

[0203] In particular, the belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 may comprise conveyor chains for transporting the elongated piece goods 2.

[0204] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 are transported or conveyed with at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0205] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 have the same conveying width.

[0206] Alternatively, it can be provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 have different conveyor widths.

[0207] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 each comprise at least one drive unit. Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 each comprise at least one drive unit. In particular, it is provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 are driven by the at least one drive unit. Preferably, the at least one drive unit can comprise at least one motor, in particular an electric motor, for driving the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0208] Preferably, the at least one drive unit may comprise at least one geared motor for driving the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0209] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 move substantially at the same speed.

[0210] When designing the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 as belt conveyors, it can be provided that the at least one drive unit of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 comprises a roller unit for guiding the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 along the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0211] Preferably, it can be provided that the deflection device 17 comprises exactly two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 arranged at an angle to each other. Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the deflection device 17 comprises exactly two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 arranged at a predefined angle to each other. Fig. 14 bis 16 is an example of the preferred embodiment of the deflection device 17 with two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0212] The operating state of the deflection device 17 is preferably a state in which elongated piece goods 2 are picked up by means of the deflection device 17 on the input side in transverse transport and delivered on the output side in longitudinal transport.

[0213] Preferably, the receiving area 18 is formed by at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0214] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 comprise at least one damping element. The at least one damping element is preferably designed to dampen an impact of the elongated piece goods 2 on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be accelerated more quickly in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0215] In particular, the at least one damping means can be formed by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 themselves.

[0216] In particular, the at least one damping device can be formed in the roller unit of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20. It can preferably be provided that the roller unit comprises at least one hydraulic damper and / or at least one friction damper.

[0217] Preferably, it can be provided that at least one conveyor wheel 29 is arranged on the first transverse side 27 and / or on the second transverse side 28 of the deflection device 17 for accelerating the elongated piece goods 2 along the conveying direction.

[0218] Particularly preferably, the first transverse side 27 and / or the second transverse side 28 of the deflection device 17 is designed to accept the elongated piece goods 2 on the input side in transverse transport.

[0219] Preferably, the deflection device 17 comprises a plurality of conveyor wheels 29 along the longitudinal transport direction 7 for accelerating the elongated piece goods 2 along the conveying direction.

[0220] Preferably, the at least one conveyor wheel 29 can be designed to accelerate the elongated piece goods 2 along the conveying direction.

[0221] Particularly preferably, the at least one conveyor wheel 29 can be helically and / or conically shaped.

[0222] Particularly preferably, the at least one conveyor wheel 29 can be designed to accelerate the elongated piece goods 2 along the conveying direction even before contact with the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0223] Since the receiving area 18 of the deflection device 17 receives the elongated piece goods 2 on the input side in the transverse transport and there is essentially no longitudinal acceleration of the elongated piece goods 2 during the transverse transport of the elongated piece goods 2, the acceleration of the elongated piece goods 2 by means of the at least one conveyor wheel 29 is to be understood as an acceleration of the elongated piece goods 2 in the longitudinal transport direction 7 during the transfer of the elongated piece goods 2 from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport.

[0224] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 are accelerated in the longitudinal transport direction 7 by means of the at least one conveyor wheel 29 during the input-side reception of the elongated piece goods 2. Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 are accelerated in the longitudinal transport direction 7 before the elongated piece goods 2 come into contact with at least one of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0225] Preferably, it can be provided that a V-shaped profile of the receiving area 18 is spanned by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20. This results in the advantage that a particularly slip-minimized longitudinal acceleration of the elongated piece goods 2 is achieved during the transfer of the elongated piece goods 2 from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport. Furthermore, this also results in the advantage that, especially with shorter elongated piece goods 2, no pendulum movement occurs when the elongated piece goods 2 are received in the receiving area 18.

[0226] Preferably, the V-shaped profile of the receiving area 18 is formed by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0227] Particularly preferably, the V-shaped profile of the receiving area 18 can be open upwards in the operating state of the deflection device 17.

[0228] Preferably, the receiving area 18 can be delimited only by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be received particularly well by the receiving area 18, wherein the elongated piece goods 2 can come into contact particularly quickly with a larger surface of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0229] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the receiving area 18 is limited downwards by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 in the operating state of the deflection device 17.

[0230] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the receiving area 18 is limited exclusively by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0231] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 are arranged at an angle of greater than or equal to 60 degrees, preferably greater than or equal to 80 degrees, particularly preferably greater than or equal to 100 degrees, to one another. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be received particularly efficiently by the receiving area 18, thereby achieving particularly rapid centering of the elongated piece goods 2 and achieving slip-minimized longitudinal acceleration.

[0232] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 are arranged at an angle of less than or equal to 180 degrees, preferably less than or equal to 160 degrees, particularly preferably less than or equal to 140 degrees, to one another. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be received particularly efficiently by the receiving area 18, thereby achieving particularly rapid centering of the elongated piece goods 2 and achieving slippage-minimized longitudinal acceleration.

[0233] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 are arranged at an angle of substantially 110 degrees to one another. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be picked up particularly efficiently by the receiving area 18, thereby achieving particularly rapid centering of the elongated piece goods 2 and achieving particularly good, slip-minimized longitudinal acceleration.

[0234] In particular, the angle at which the two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 are arranged relative to one another is the angle which is enclosed on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal transport direction 7 in the operating state of the deflection device 17 by a first tangent on a first surface of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 and a second tangent on a second surface of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0235] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 are locked in the operating state of the deflection device 17, wherein at least one belt-shaped conveyor 19 of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 can be pivoted into a maintenance position in a maintenance state of the deflection device 17. This results in the advantage that maintenance work on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 or the maintenance of the deflection device 17 is significantly simplified and can be carried out more quickly than with currently known deflection devices 17.

[0236] Preferably, it can be provided that the deflection device 17 comprises at least one joint.

[0237] Preferably, at least one first belt-shaped conveyor 19 of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 is fastened to at least one first fastening arm 21. This results in the advantage that the maintenance and servicing work on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 or the maintenance of the deflection device 17 is significantly simplified compared to currently known deflection devices 17.

[0238] Preferably, it can be provided that at least one second belt-shaped conveyor 20 of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 is fastened to at least one second fastening arm 22.

[0239] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 are locked in the operating state of the deflection device 17, wherein the first belt-shaped conveyor 19 and / or the second belt-shaped conveyor 20 of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 can be pivoted into a maintenance position in the maintenance state of the deflection device 17.

[0240] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least one first fastening arm 21 is pivotally mounted relative to at least one second belt-shaped conveyor 20 of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 for pivoting into the maintenance position of the deflection device 17. This results in the advantage that the maintenance and servicing work on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 or the maintenance of the deflection device 17 is significantly simplified compared to currently known deflection devices 17.

[0241] Particularly preferably, the at least one first fastening arm 21 can be pivotable relative to the at least one second fastening arm 22, in particular by means of the at least one joint.

[0242] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the deflection device 17 comprises at least one hydraulic unit 30 for pivoting the at least one first fastening arm 21 into the maintenance position of the deflection device 17.

[0243] In particular, the at least one hydraulic unit 30 can be arranged at the first end region 23 and / or at the second end region 24 of the deflection device 17.

[0244] In particular, the at least one hydraulic unit 30 can be arranged on the at least one drive unit of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20.

[0245] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 support each other at least indirectly. Fig. 15shows a preferred embodiment of the deflection device 17 in front view, wherein it can be seen that the two belt-shaped conveyors 19, 20 support each other at least indirectly.

[0246] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two fastening arms 21, 22, in particular on the at least one joint, are pivotably mounted at an angle of less than 100 degrees, preferably at an angle of less than 80 degrees, particularly preferably at an angle of less than 60 degrees. This results in the advantage that the parts of the deflection device 17 are more easily accessible, thereby facilitating maintenance work on the deflection device 17.

[0247] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two fastening arms 21, 22, in particular on the at least one joint, are pivotably mounted at an angle of greater than 10 degrees, preferably at an angle of greater than 20 degrees, particularly preferably at an angle of greater than 30 degrees. This results in the advantage that the parts of the deflection device 17 are more easily accessible, thereby facilitating maintenance work on the deflection device 17.

[0248] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two fastening arms 21, 22, in particular on the at least one joint, are pivotably mounted through an angle of substantially 35 degrees. This results in the advantage that the parts of the deflection device 17 are particularly easily accessible, thereby facilitating maintenance work on the deflection device 17.

[0249] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least one joint comprises an axis which is arranged parallel to the conveying direction.

[0250] The following are principles for understanding and interpreting the disclosure in question.

[0251] Characteristics are usually introduced with an indefinite article, "ein, eine, eines, einer." Therefore, unless the context indicates otherwise, "ein, eine, eines, einer" is not to be understood as a number.

[0252] The conjunction "or" is to be interpreted as inclusive and not exclusive. Unless the context indicates otherwise, "A or B" also includes "A and B," where "A" and "B" represent any characteristics.

[0253] By means of an ordering number, for example, "first," "second," or "third," a feature X or an object Y is distinguished in particular in multiple embodiments, unless otherwise defined by the disclosure of the invention. In particular, a feature X or object Y with an ordering number in a claim does not mean that an embodiment of the invention covered by this claim must have a further feature X or another object Y.

[0254] A "substantially" in connection with a numerical value includes a tolerance of ± 10% around the stated numerical value, unless the context requires otherwise.

[0255] For ranges of values, the endpoints are included unless the context indicates otherwise.

Claims

1. A conveying system (1) for longitudinally transporting elongated items (2) with a revolving traction belt and a supporting structure (43) for the revolving traction belt, wherein multiple supports (3) are connected to the revolving traction belt by means of at least one traction element (4), wherein each of the supports (3) has a recess (33) for placing the elongated items (2) on, wherein each of the supports (3) is fastened to the at least one traction element (4) in at least two spaced-apart fastening points (34), wherein each of the supports (3) comprises a support unit (41) for the elongated items (2), and wherein the support unit (41) has the recess (33) for the elongated items (2), characterized in that the revolving traction belt is supported by means of rollers (8) so that it is able to move relative to the supporting structure (43) at least in a conveying region (5) of the conveying system (1), in that the at least one traction element (4) is composed of segments (35), which segments (35) are detachably coupled to one another by means of a connector (36), in that each of the supports (3) comprises a base body, and in that each support unit (41) is fastened to the base body of each support (3).

2. The conveying system (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that each support unit (41) of the supports (3) is connected to the base body of the supports (3) in a form-fitting way.

3. The conveying system (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the revolving traction belt is mounted in a tilt-proof way at least in the conveying region (5) of the conveying system (1).

4. The conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the rollers (8) for supporting the revolving traction belt so that it is able to move relative to of the support structure (43) are positioned against the revolving traction belt.

5. The conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the base body of each support (3) comprises extensions for the rollers (8).

6. The conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that each of the supports (3) comprises at least two rollers (8) for supporting the revolving traction belt so that it is able to move relative to the supporting structure (43) and in that the at least two rollers (8) of each support (3) are guided in two guide rails (6) in the longitudinal transport direction (7).

7. The conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the at least one traction element (4) is made of a composite material.

8. The conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the at least one traction element (4) is embodied in the form of a belt.

9. The conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that a connecting line through the at least two fastening points (34) is oriented transversely, in particular orthogonally, to the longitudinal transport direction (7) of the conveying system (1).

10. The conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that a protective cover (37) for the rollers (8) supporting the revolving traction belt so that it is able to move relative to the supporting structure (43) is positioned in at least one section of the conveying region (5) in the conveying system (1).

11. The conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that the conveying system (1) comprises an ejecting device (13) which is embodied to eject the elongated items (2) laterally from the supports (3) in the conveying region (5).

12. The conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that the conveying system (1) comprises a return region (38) which is positioned opposite and spaced apart from the conveying region (5), and in that the conveying system (1) comprises a debris guide (39) for diverting debris from the conveying region (5) into the return region (38).

13. The conveying system (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the conveying system (1) comprises a traction belt cleaning device (40) for cleaning the revolving traction belt, which traction belt cleaning device (40) is positioned in the return region (38).

14. A sorting system with at least one conveying system (1) according to one of claims 1 to 13.

15. The sorting system according to claim 14, characterized in that the sorting system furthermore comprises a deflecting device (17) for elongated items (2), in that the deflecting device (17) has a receiving region (18), in that the receiving region (18) is embodied to receive the elongated items (2) on the input side in the transverse transport and to discharge the elongated items (2) on the output side in the longitudinal transport, and in that the deflecting device (17) comprises at least two belt-shaped conveyors (19, 20) positioned at an angle to one another in the longitudinal transport direction (7), wherein the at least two belt-shaped conveyors (19, 20) span the receiving region (18) in an operating state of the deflecting device (17).