Railways – Selective delivery
Patent
1982-09-03
1985-11-26
Reeves, Robert B.
Railways
Selective delivery
104130, 209900, 414136, B61J 312
Patent
active
045548730
ABSTRACT:
Mechanized mail sorting offices require packets to be sorted according to destination into one of many bags. A typical mechanized system includes a loading mechanism for transferring packets from stationary input pockets onto a continuously moving sequence of containers which pass all destinations in turn and unload as required. The system according to the invention consists of a number of separate self powered single trolleys (TL) which run on a tracking network. Each trolley (TL) is adapted to be programmed with the route to be taken to the destination of the packet(s) loaded into it. The trolley (TL) co-operates with en-route track-side signposts (TSB) enabling steering arrangements (SM) in the form of a guide arm at the front of the trolley (TL) to guide the trolley around the tracking network to and from its required destination for unloading its package into a bag. Programming is done by operators at induction stations (ISA, ISB, ISC and ISD) at sidings in the tracking network while the trolleys are stationary.
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Plessey Overseas Limited
Reeves Robert B.
Wacyra Edward M.
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