Semi-automated bulk sorting system and associated methods
US11660641B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 30, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2201/0285
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A semi-automated bulk sorting system includes a primary conveyor having a proximate end and a distal end, where the proximate end of the primary conveyor is configured for collecting outbound parcels and cartons that are to be sorted. The system includes a manual sort center coupled downstream from the primary conveyor and configured to partially sort the parcels and cartons. A parcel final sortation zone is coupled downstream from the manual sort center for receiving the partially sorted parcels and is configured to finally sort the parcels for delivery. In addition, the system includes a plurality of carton palletization zones coupled downstream from the manual sort center for receiving the sorted cartons and to palletize the sorted cartons for delivery.
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