Method and apparatus for palletizing packages of random size...

Details Method and apparatus for palletizing packages of random size... Method and apparatus for palletizing packages of random size...

2007-05-01

2007-05-01

Mackey, Patrick (Department: 3653)

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C414S021000, C414S902000

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10748113

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for palletizing rectangular packages received in random size and weight. A “corner”-based modeling system is used to assist in evaluating possible placements of packages accumulated on a line conveyor, and a placement evaluation process is used to select a “best” package placement based on heuristic analysis. Statistically-based measurement and comparison is used to assist in the evaluation process.

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