Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Sorting special items – and certain methods and apparatus for... – Separating means
Patent
1996-09-22
1998-08-18
Nguyen, Tuan
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...
Separating means
209900, 209916, 209917, 19837002, 1988361, B07C 900, B65G 4710
Patent
active
057947902
ABSTRACT:
A sorting system for sorting packages at high speed to a large number of destinations by automation. The sorting system provides a feeding mechanism for depositing flat packages in an upright position on a conveying system. The conveying system includes lower and upper conveyors for supporting the package. Ejection modules are included along the length of the conveying system for guiding as well as ejecting individual packages along the conveying system. The ejection module extends around the items to prevent falling of the items in a first position, and breaks away from the around the article when a plunger pushes the article from the path.
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Nguyen Tuan
United Parcel Service of America Inc.
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