Article transport system
US4915547A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 1988 |
| Grant date | Apr 10, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G51/20
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transport system particularly for flat articles, e.g. cards, includes guides which allow alternate articles to be conveyed in different orientations through the same duct (122) so that the risk of jamming or shingling during conveyance is eliminated. In a preferred arrangement the system includes a crossed-axes pneumatic duct (122) and driven rollers (144) for introducing cards (12) into the duct in different orientations. The system also includes intermediate air supply stations (138), a card inspection unit (134), and a receiving station (139) including a device (145) for turning cards so that they are all received in the same orientation.
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