Reject bin interlock system and method of securing objects rejected by an inspection device

摘要

A combination of a hardware-secured reject bin and a programmed controller that together function to create an interlock that limits access to a reject bin to only those users with specific access rights. Access is gained by entering a user ID or some other authorized reject bin user access information into the user interface of a checkweigher controller or another controller in communication with a checkweigher controller. Access attempts and events may be tracked and the removal of objects from an interlocked bin may be recorded to provide for improved object traceability.

主权项

1. A reject bin interlock system for use with an object inspection device, comprising:
an interlocked reject bin in the form of a secure enclosure associated with and adapted to receive objects designated as rejected by the object inspection device; a closure mechanism adapted to securely retain a lid of the reject bin in a closed position until the closure mechanism is deliberately released; a programmable controller in communication with the closure mechanism and adapted to release and secure the closure mechanism by transmission of an appropriate electrical signal thereto after receipt of authorized reject bin user access information; and a user interface in association with the programmable controller, the user interface adapted to permit the input of reject bin user access information to the programmable controller.