Line sorter
US10377582B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 22, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G54/02
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to a line sorter for sorting items of various shapes, sizes and weights, in particular postal parcels or airport baggage. The invention is particularly related to the propulsion system (304, 306, 406) for the sorter. It may be seen as an object of the invention to provide a line sorter with a reduced need for energy input at a given sorting capacity. It is disclosed that a closed loop chain including sorting carts or slats (302) is provided with couplings (312) and is provided for moving along line sorter track sections. The linear synchronous motor propulsion system is provided for moving said closed loop chain, and a gap between adjacent permanent magnets (306) is the same or substantially the same between each of the permanent magnets.
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