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Package automation apparatus

US8827066B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 17, 2013
Grant dateSep 9, 2014
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Expiry dateMay 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65G47/493
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided is a package automation apparatus including: a detection unit configured to detect package information of a package conveyed to a tray; a chute operation unit configured to operate a package loading chute so that the package is loaded on at least one of a plurality of sorting spaces formed at a pallet adjacent to the tray; and a control unit configured to transfer an operation control signal of the package loading chute to the chute operation unit so that the package is loaded on any one of the plurality of sorting spaces, based on the package information, in order to easily sort the package automatically.

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