Postal sorting machine including an injection carousel fitted with flexible deflectors
US7199323B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/90
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A postal sorting machine includes an injection carousel (1) and a system (4) for injecting mail items (3) standing on edge into receptacles (2) of the carousel (1). Each receptacle (2) of the carousel (1) is defined by an end wall (7) and two side walls (5, 6). A flexible deflector (12) is secured to a first side wall (5) of each receptacle in such a manner that each mail item (3) injected into the receptacle (2) is guided towards the end wall (7) while being pressed substantially against the second side wall (6).
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