Systems and methods for sorting material on a conveyor
US11123749B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB03C2201/20
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed are systems and methods for sorting material on a conveyor of a conveyor system, such as a conveyor system for material including non-ferrous metals. The conveyor system includes a conveyor belt and a separator system. The conveyor belt is adapted to convey the material. The separator system includes a separator below the conveyor belt and is configured to selectively apply a separating force onto the material on the conveyor belt such that at least one piece of the material is lifted off of the conveyor belt. A method of sorting material on a conveyor belt includes receiving the material on the conveyor belt, conveying the material with the conveyor belt, and applying the separating force onto the material with the separator such that at least one piece of the material is lifted off of the conveyor belt.
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