Lid transport device provided with an upside down prevention system, can closing system provided with such a lid transport device and method for detecting upside down lids

摘要

The present invention relates to a lid transport device provided with an upside down prevention system. The prevention system includes a curved guide and a sensor mounted on the cover transport device on either side of a cover transport slot at substantially the same longitudinal position. The prevention system further comprises a controller for controlling the lid transport device, a lid feeder and / or a can closing device, wherein the controller is adapted to receive a signal generated by the sensor. The invention furthermore relates to a lid transport device provided with the above-mentioned prevention system. The invention furthermore relates to a can-closing system provided with the above-mentioned lid transport device. The invention further relates to a method for detecting upside-down covers.