发明名称 |
CROSS BELT SLAT SORTER |
摘要 |
A conveyor sortation system includes a frame and two or more carriages riding along the frame in a travel direction. Each carriage includes a belt and an electric motor. The belt is oriented at a direction that is transverse to the travel direction of the carriage. The electric motor is configured to drive the belt. In one form, the belt has a width that is at most 8 inches (20.32 cm) wide. In another form, the carriages have a vertical recirculation pattern along the frame. |
申请公布号 |
US2016325937(A1) |
申请公布日期 |
2016.11.10 |
申请号 |
US201615213472 |
申请日期 |
2016.07.19 |
申请人 |
Bastian Solutions, LLC |
发明人 |
Bastian, II William A.;Clark Garrett;Halvorson, II Eric C. |
分类号 |
B65G17/34;B65G43/08;B65G47/244;B65G37/00 |
主分类号 |
B65G17/34 |
代理机构 |
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代理人 |
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主权项 |
1. A method, comprising:
moving an item positioned on two or more belts in a travel direction of a conveyor, wherein the belts extend at a direction that is transverse to the travel direction of the conveyor; determining orientation of the item is incorrect with a control system of the conveyor; and reorienting the item to a correct orientation by moving the belts relative to one another in response to said determining. |
地址 |
Indianapolis IN US |