Material or article handling – Plural – static structures for supporting discrete loads and... – Load-underlying members
Patent
1997-10-29
2000-10-24
Werner, Frank E.
Material or article handling
Plural, static structures for supporting discrete loads and...
Load-underlying members
414286, 414280, 414807, 4147985, 533821, 53235, B65G 104
Patent
active
061356972
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for automatically transferring and handling cartridges containing flat articles. The method and apparatus robotically transfers filled cartridges from the output compartments of a sorting machine to a buffer shelf; and from the buffer shelf to a docking station of a cartridge unloader and automatic feeder to the input of the sorting machine, and for transferring empty cartridges from the docking station to either the buffer or the output compartments of the sorter, is provided.
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Burkett, Jr. Harold G.
Carlile Mark L.
Combs Charles M.
Harres Luiz C.
Hickey Richard C.
Meyers Philip G.
Siemens ElectroCom L.P.
Werner Frank E.
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