Staging tower above a conveyor
US6659263B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 7, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/918
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A plurality of staging tower assemblies disposed above a conveyor for storing items therein and, more particularly flats mail items, which are then collated in any selected order. Each tower assembly has a plurality of independently operable endless belts below, above, and in a transition zone along the conveyor. The endless belts are driven according to a selected order of collation by a computerized controller.
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