Parcel delayering systems and methods for automatic parcel processing based on accurate de-layering
US10061308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/49374
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Systems, methods, and machine-readable media for delayering parcels. A parcel delayering system for automatic processing of a plurality of parcels includes a multi-stage arrangement of sequential cascading conveyors configured for de-layering the plurality of parcels. One or more of the conveyors has a high-friction belt which is inclined in a direction of travel and arranged such that a first conveyor section discharges from above onto a second conveyor section. The parcel delayering system includes a system or processor configured to progressively increase a duty cycle from stage to stage of the multi-stage arrangement of sequential cascading conveyors by adding pulsation in a velocity of the conveyors.
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