Linear belt sorter and methods of using linear belt sorter
US6669001B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 30, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 12, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is particularly useful for sorting items of differing sizes. The endless loop's carriers include belts that both transport and sort the items. Followers clasp the belts about the lengthwise periphery of the carriers' slats and also engage lines, diverters, crossovers and receivers. When a follower is diverted toward a crossover, transverse sorting motion is imparted to its corresponding carrier's belt. Followers can also include delays for prolonging the longevity of the diverters. And when the size of the item being sorted mandates, a diverter can divert sequential followers, in series.
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