Bi-directional belt sorter
US5901830A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A bi-directional belt sorter for unloading items into a selected bin located along a travel path of a conveyor system includes a carrier and a support frame secured to the carrier. The carrier has a plurality of orientations with respect to the support frame. The carrier includes a conveyor belt for unloading items into the selected bin located to the side of or in-line with the travel path of the conveyor system. The conveyor system includes a host computer for controlling the distribution of items to selected bins.
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