Methods and systems for parcel one pass labeling and sorting for presort qualification
US10058897B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06Q10/083
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Systems and methods for parcel one pass labeling and sorting for presort qualification. The system includes a conveyor on which parcel pieces are placed by an operator, where the conveyor ensures proper gap between parcel pieces and justifies the parcels to an edge of the conveyor in order to align the parcels with labelers which print and apply shipping documents and shipping labels. The labeled parcel pieces are then sorted according to the destination indicated and deposited into a sort bin. The system is configured to allow dynamic reassignment of the sort bins based on capacity and sort destinations processed. A single bin is used for depositing parcel pieces which do not need to be sorted by destination.
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