Classifying – separating – and assorting solids – Sorting special items – and certain methods and apparatus for... – Condition responsive means controls separating means
Patent
1996-12-13
1999-11-02
Walsh, Donald P.
Classifying, separating, and assorting solids
Sorting special items, and certain methods and apparatus for...
Condition responsive means controls separating means
209555, 209558, 209584, 209592, 209593, 209594, 209595, 209596, 209651, 209654, 209917, 209923, 209942, B07C209583
Patent
active
059775017
ABSTRACT:
A sortation and sequencing system for sorting a plurality of different items into discrete orders and putting the items into a predetermined sequence within each discrete order or group of orders. The system includes an induction station for accepting items in random succession, and a sensor at the induction station for sensing an identifying characteristic unique to each item and for generating tracking signals uniquely corresponding to the items for tracking the items through the system. A controller receives the tracking signals and generates sort command and sequence command signals which are in part responsive to the tracking signals. A sorter receives the items from the induction station and directs individual items to selected ones of a plurality of sort locations, each sort location corresponding to an individual order or group of orders, in response to sort command signals from the controller. A sequencer associated with each sort location receives sorted items from the sorter and discharges the items in a preselected sequence at a discharge location in response to the sequence control signals.
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Clark David A.
Porter Robert
Ross Phillip N.
Werkheiser James
Martin Brett
SI Handling Systems Inc.
Walsh Donald P.
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