Linear belt sorter and methods of using linear belt sorter
US6854584B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention is particularly useful for sorting, altering or maintaining the orientation items of differing sizes moved by a sorter. 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 motion is imparted to its corresponding carrier's belt. Routers can be incorporated into the sorter for enhancing the control of the orientation and sortation of items advanced by the endless loop's carriers.
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