Arrangement and a method for controlling units within a flow
US7306087B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G47/715
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for controlling units within a flow from at least one incoming feeder track into at least one outgoing feeder track is provided, including at least one shifting unit for controlled shifting of the flow into one or more selectable paths of the outgoing feeder track, wherein the shifting unit is provided with a speed controller for controlling the speeds of the respective units and separation of the units in the longitudinal direction of flow, the separation enabling the controlled shifting.
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