Slat driven positive displacement sorter
US7562761B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 29, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G17/067
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An article sorter is made up of a web defined by a plurality of interconnected, laterally elongated, slats. An upper portion of the web defines a longitudinally extending conveying surface. Each of the slats has a generally planar upper surface forming a portion of the conveying surface. A plurality of pusher shoes travel laterally of the conveying surface to laterally displace articles on the conveying surface. A drive assembly is provided. The drive includes at least one sprocket and a motor. The motor is adapted to rotate the sprocket(s). The sprocket(s) engage the slats to propel the web.
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