Method and system for sorting inspected parts
US11623250B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06T2207/30164
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sorting system for inspected parts includes a storage assembly, a conveyance system, and a controller. The storage assembly has a plurality of bins configured to receive and store the inspected parts. The conveyance system is configured to deliver the inspected parts to the storage assembly. The controller programmed to, assign part types to each of the plurality of bins. The controller is further programmed to operate the conveyance system to deliver each of the inspected parts to one of the plurality of bins having a matching part type. The controller is further programmed to, in response to a full condition of the storage assembly, empty the inspected parts from a first the plurality of bins.
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