Tie plate separator and method thereof

摘要

Embodiments of a tie plate sorter are disclosed wherein the tie plates are sorted and fed to an output device for further feeding to a tie plate distribution system. The tie plates may be oriented as needed. Exemplary methods are also provided.

主权项

1. A tie plate sorter assembly, comprising:
a tie plate receiver having a first end and a second end; at least one location which receives tie plates into said tie plate receiver; said tie plate receiver having at least one side extending between said first and second ends defining an interior of said tie plate receiver wherein said tie plates are deposited; said tie plate receiver having at least one aperture discharging tie plates; a plurality of magnets disposed about said receiver adjacent to said at least one side of said receiver, to magnetically retain said tie plates and release said tie plates through said at least one aperture.