Carton feeding and forming machine with selectively actuated lugs and related methods

A driven conveyor for selectively engaging an object capable of moving in a conveying direction, comprising:

• a plurality of lugs, each capable of moving from a normal position to an actuated position in which at least part of the lug extends in a generally vertical direction for engaging the object;
• and
• a diverter for selectively diverting a selected lug in the normal position to the actuated position,
• wherein each lug is spaced apart a distance no greater than a width of a single one of the lugs in the conveying direction when in the actuated position.

A driven conveyor for selectively engaging an object capable of moving in a conveying direction along a conveying path, comprising:

• a plurality of lugs capable of moving from a normal to an actuated position such that a part of the lug extends vertically into the conveying path for engaging the object;
• and
• a diverter elongated in the conveying direction and capable of moving from a first position to a second position for engaging and initiating movement of a selected lug to the actuated position;
• an actuator for selectively moving the diverter toward the second position;
• and
• a guide structure for maintaining the selected lug in the actuated position for engaging the object;
• wherein at least a portion of a first lug overlaps with at least a portion of the second lug in one of the conveying direction or a direction generally transverse to both the conveying direction and the vertical direction, when the first and second lugs are in a normal position.