Material handling system and method of use

Details Material handling system and method of use Material handling system and method of use

2007-09-18

2007-09-18

Bidwell, James R. (Department: 3651)

Conveyors: power-driven

Conveyor arrangement for selecting among plural sources or...

Condition responsive control means including sensing...

C198S448000, C198S436000

Reexamination Certificate

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10971021

ABSTRACT:
A material handling system and method of use for increasing throughput at security checkpoints. The material handling system includes a dual input conveyor with a merge conveyor leading to a detection system. At the output of the detection system is a diverting mechanism which will divert the items leaving the detection system to one of two output conveyors, corresponding to the input conveyors. A reject mechanism and accompanying conveyor may be provided, in addition to a bin return and control system.

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