Method and apparatus for detecting and ejecting misaligned containers
US6365906B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 1999 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/044
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is directed to an apparatus for detecting and ejecting fallen containers on a conveyor line. The detecting apparatus includes at least three sensors arranged beside the conveyor system. Two of the sensors are positioned to detect the top of a container and a third sensor is positioned to detect the bottom of the container. When a container is judged to be fallen on the conveyor line, a control system sends a signal to an ejector apparatus to remove the fallen container from the conveyor line.
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