Article loading system and method for multilevel sorter
US12090522B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G1/1373
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A multi-level induction station is disclosed. The multi-level induction station includes multiple sorting levels arranged in a vertical stacked configuration; a vertically traveling automated lift that carries articles vertically between the sorting levels along a frame positioned proximate to the multiple sorting levels; an information acquisition device positioned to read information from an article on the lift; multiple transport devices positioned on the sorting levels to receive the articles; and a control system that directs the multi-level induction station to determine a destination for an article and direct the lift to a platform where a transport device is at an article-receiving position at the sorting level to receive the article.
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