Cross-belt sorter
US12110191B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 21, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/962
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A cross-belt sorter (1) comprises a plurality of interconnected carriers (3) which are drivable behind each other in a conveying direction (X). Each of the carriers (3) is provided with a cross-belt (7) for supporting a product. The cross-belt (7) is drivable in a belt driving direction (Y) extending transversely to the conveying direction (X). A pushing element (25) is mounted to the cross-belt (7) for pushing against a product on the cross-belt (7) in the event that a product on the cross-belt (7) tends to move with respect to the cross-belt (7) in opposite direction of the belt driving direction (Y). The pushing element (25) has an upright orientation with respect to the cross-belt (7) and is supported in the belt driving direction (Y) by a supporting member (26) which is at least between opposite side edges of the cross-belt (7) fixed to the pushing element (25) and to the cross-belt (7) at respective distances from an intersection between the pushing element (25) and the crossbelt (7).
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