Conveyor system with distributed article manipulation

Details Conveyor system with distributed article manipulation Conveyor system with distributed article manipulation

2007-06-19

2007-06-19

Hess, Douglas A. (Department: 3651)

Data processing: generic control systems or specific application

Specific application, apparatus or process

Article handling

C700S213000, C198S395000, C198S444000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11464287

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for manipulating articles includes providing a bed having at least one conveying surface. The conveying surface is adapted to move articles in a direction of conveyance from an upstream end to a downstream end of the bed. At least one sensor is provided to determine the position of any articles on the bed. Selected articles are moved in the direction of conveyance at a speed that is generally higher than articles traveling on the bed that have yet to be manipulated and the articles are selectively rotated.

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