Sortation systems and related methods
US9604258B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G2207/18
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A conveying system for intended use in sorting articles and related methods of conveying and sorting articles are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first conveyor extending in a first direction and a second conveyor extending in a second direction, with the directions intersecting. A transfer conveyor, such as a transpositor conveyor, may be provided for transferring articles from one of the first conveyors to one of the second conveyors. The system may be used to sort articles delivered from one or more storage locations for distribution, or may instead be used to sort articles for delivery to one or more storage locations. Related aspects and methods are also described.
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