High speed diverter

US7637366B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• SHUTTLEWORTH LLC · US

Inventors

• Eric Roll · Belleville, US
• Klaus Daenzer · Warsaw, US
• Gregory C. Stroud · Huntington, US
• Breton C. Ranc · Huntington, US
• Allen R. Snodgrass · Columbia City, US
• Ronald Poulson · Attica, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 6, 2005
• Grant date: Dec 29, 2009
• Expiry date: Jan 7, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G47/82
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for diverting objects to a second path from a first path. Some embodiments include an articulatable diverting member coupled to an endless loop placed at an oblique angle above the first path of the conveyor. The diverting members are selectively placed in either a retracted position or an extended position based on sensory knowledge of the particular objects passing underneath the endless member. In the extended position, the diverting members contact the particular objects and slide them to the second path. In the retracted position, the conveyed objects pass underneath the diverting member.