Device for detecting moving containers
US8991589B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2011 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB67C3/007
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Described is a device for detecting containers (2) moving along a feed path (A) of a conveyor (3), comprising a support structure (11) and at least one detection sensor (15) connected to the support structure (11) and mobile with respect to the support structure. The device (1) also comprises means (16) for synchronizing the sensor (15) with respect to the container (2), to move it in such a way that the sensor (15) follows the container (2) along at least one part of the feed path (A) from an initial position to a final position. Described is also a method for detecting containers (2) moving along a feed path (A) of a conveyor (3), comprising the operating steps of providing a sensor (15) and moving it from an initial position to a final position in a way which is synchronized with the movement of a container (2).
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