Material handling system and method of use
US7270227B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 25, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/648
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A material handling system and method of use for increasing throughput at security checkpoints. The material handling system includes a dual input conveyor with a merge conveyor leading to a detection system. At the output of the detection system is a diverting mechanism which will divert the items leaving the detection system to one of two output conveyors, corresponding to the input conveyors. A reject mechanism and accompanying conveyor may be provided, in addition to a bin return and control system.
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