Systems and methods for detecting bi-directional passage of an object via an articulated flag member arrangement
US7070181B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2553/61
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An articulated flag member arrangement detects bi-directional passage of an object. In embodiments, the articulated flag member arrangement comprises a first flag member and a second flag member wherein the first and second flag members interact with each other to detect bi-directional passage of an object, for example, using the same sensor.
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