Apparatus for a sorting system and method for sorting

Details Apparatus for a sorting system and method for sorting Apparatus for a sorting system and method for sorting

2004-04-26

2008-12-30

Bidwell, James R (Department: 3651)

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C198S370080

Reexamination Certificate

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07469780

ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to an apparatus (1) for a sorting system comprising an activating member (2), a fastening bracket (3), and a discharge arm (4) which at an end part (5) is pivotally connected with the fastening bracket (3) at a side (6) of a conveyor (7), where the discharge arm (4) by means of the activating member (2) is adapted for being swung between a passive position (9) approximately parallel to the side (6) of the conveyor (7) and a number of active angular positions (8) in relation to the conveying direction (A) of the conveyor (7), where the activating member (2) comprises an electrically driven stepping motor or servomotor having a control unit being adapted for determining a pattern of motion and/or speed profile of the discharge arm (4).

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