Apparatus and method for grading articles
US6659287B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/912
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus and method for inspecting and sorting articles such as fruit and vegetables in which the articles are presented, on a conveyor, under a viewing device and classified. A take-off position is determined from the classification and the article is removed by means of an independently actuated ejector mechanism.
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