Intelligent product feed system and method
US8612050B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 29, 2008 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G43/10
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Intelligent product feed systems and product transport methods are presented in which an array of variable speed transport modules is positioned between an input transport mechanism and an output mechanism, with the individual module speeds being controlled by a model-based planner to transport products delivered in an uncertain fashion by the input transport mechanism to the output mechanism synchronized and oriented according to a specified product configuration.
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