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Overhead reverse divert systems and methods

US10994947B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 11, 2019
Grant dateMay 4, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 11, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G2201/025
  • WIPO fieldHandling
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An overhead reverse diverter for diverting cartons passing under the diverter along a primary transport path, the diverter including a diverter frame arranged over a space through which the cartons move along the primary transport path, a divert belt, and one or more divert paddles attached to the divert belt. The divert belt may be movable along a movement profile when the diverter is triggered to divert one or more of the cartons from the primary transport path, such that the one or more divert paddles are configured to sweep through the space through which the cartons pass as the divert belt moves along the movement profile to divert one or more of the cartons from the primary transport path along one or more divert paths.

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