Article positioner for a conveyor system
US7896150B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 19, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2203/042
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for reducing the likelihood of an article becoming jammed in a conveyor system. The width of an article, like luggage, may be detected and the article rotated if the width is greater than a threshold value. A jammed article in the conveyance system may be detected, and repositioned by a positioner, to clear the jam. Spacing between articles in the conveyor system may also be controlled.
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