Delivery point sequencing mail sorting system with flat mail capability
US7982156B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 19, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 19, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S209/923
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for sorting articles to a delivery point sequence includes at least one article sorter adapted to sort articles and a conveying system operable to arrange and convey containers of articles sorted in a first sort pass to an induct of the article sorter for a second sort pass or process of the articles. The system or method automatically sorts and conveys trays containing sorted articles from a discharge of at least one sorting assembly to an induct of the at least one sorting assembly. The conveying assembly may have a generally continuous conveying track and is operable to automatically provide the trays to the induct of the at least one sorting assembly in a sequenced manner.
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