Method for sorting in a distribution order

Details Method for sorting in a distribution order Method for sorting in a distribution order

2006-06-13

2006-06-13

Rodriguez, Joseph (Department: 3653)

Classifying, separating, and assorting solids

Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...

Condition responsive means controls separating means

C209S900000

Reexamination Certificate

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07060928

ABSTRACT:
In the present invention a sorting machine in a distribution order is made to process a substantially higher number of distribution order points, within a sorting process, than necessary for sorting in one or several real distribution orders based on the available pigeon holes. Real distribution order points with large quantities of mailing pieces are distributed between several virtual distribution order points with a minimum quantity of mailing pieces. The quantity of mailing pieces statistically determined for each real distribution order point of a defined distribution order are distributed between the virtual distribution order points, as regularly as possible, for the sorting passes preceding the final sorting pass. Then, the sorting passes preceding the final sorting pass are executed. The final sorting pass is thus executed, such that the mailing pieces of a distribution order are sorted into adjacent pigeon holes.

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