Linear belt sorter and methods of using linear belt sorter

Details Linear belt sorter and methods of using linear belt sorter Linear belt sorter and methods of using linear belt sorter

2005-02-15

2005-02-15

Bidwell, James R. (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor arrangement for selecting among plural sources or...

By loading or unloading section at selected one of a...

C198S370020, C198S370100

Reexamination Certificate

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06854584

ABSTRACT:
The invention is particularly useful for sorting, altering or maintaining the orientation items of differing sizes moved by a sorter. The endless loop's carriers include belts that both transport and sort the items. Followers clasp the belts about the lengthwise periphery of the carriers' slats and also engage lines, diverters, crossovers and receivers. When a follower is diverted toward a crossover, transverse motion is imparted to its corresponding carrier's belt. Routers can be incorporated into the sorter for enhancing the control of the orientation and sortation of items advanced by the endless loop's carriers.

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