Rotating sorting device and sorting method
US6702121B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 9, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/648
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A rotating sorting device for sorting packaged goods has one or more linear supply conveyors and a plurality of removal locations arranged circularly about a central axle. One or more linear removal conveyors are positioned between the central axle and the removal locations and are arranged substantially radially. The linear removal conveyor rotates continuously about the central axle. The linear supply conveyor is positioned above or below the linear removal conveyor and has an end portion in a conveying direction of the linear supply conveyor. The end portion has an incline extending downwardly or upwardly toward the linear removal conveyor. A distribution control device controls the linear supply conveyor, the linear removal conveyor, and the removal locations.
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