Method and apparatus for tracking a load on a conveyor system
US7263409B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2003 |
| Grant date | Aug 28, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/042
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for tracking a load on a conveyor system using the trailing edge of the load. The method includes the steps of sensing the trailing edge of the load with a first sensor and updating a load record for the load in response to sensing the trailing edge of the load with the first sensor. The apparatus may include a conveyor, a controller, and a sensor in communication with the controller for sensing the trailing edge of a load on the conveyor.
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