Cross belt slat sorter
US9409716B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 13, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 9, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 13, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2811/0678
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveyor sortation system includes a frame and two or more carriages riding along the frame in a travel direction. Each carriage includes a belt and an electric motor. The belt is oriented at a direction that is transverse to the travel direction of the carriage. The electric motor is configured to drive the belt. In one form, the belt has a width that is at most 8 inches (20.32 cm) wide. In another form, the carriages have a vertical recirculation pattern along the frame.
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