Optics: measuring and testing – By shade or color
Patent
1993-04-16
1996-06-11
Evans, F. L.
Optics: measuring and testing
By shade or color
356237, 209577, 209580, G01N 2188, G01J 350
Patent
active
055261191
ABSTRACT:
A complete sorting system is provided herein including a sequence of interlacing cable conveyors for conveying objects to be sorted, such as apples or other agricultural produce, from bulk storage at the input to the system, through the system, and along to drops at the output of the system. The cable conveyors are configured and arranged to handle even delicate agricultural produce without damage and at high speed. The produce or objects which are conveyed typically do not roll along the conveyors. Preferably, objects of substantially any shape can be conveyed along the system.
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Bartfeld Eyal
Bezdin Haim
Blit Shmuel
Eilam Yair
Katzin Doron
EL-OP Electro-Optics Industries Ltd.
Evans F. L.
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