Singulation conveyor system with rollers of different roller cross-sectional profiles
US10858198B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 2, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 2, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2811/095
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A singulation conveyor is described. The singulation conveyor includes multiple rollers, for example, a first roller and a second roller. In some example embodiments, the first roller can be of a first roller cross-sectional profile and the second roller can be of a second roller cross-sectional profile. The first roller cross-sectional profile can be defined by a sleeve mounted around a circumference of the first roller and a dowel positioned between the sleeve and the first roller. Further, in some examples, the first roller cross-sectional profile can be different from the second roller cross-sectional profile. Furthermore, according to some examples, the first roller and the second roller can be configured to be rotated based on a first rotation pattern and a second rotation pattern respectively, to cause singulation of a shingled item.
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