Collection and classification of deposit articles, such as empty drinks containers and bottles, comprises scanners arranged around the inlet opening to a storage container so that barcodes can be quickly read and evaluated

摘要

Method for receiving and registering empty articles (4) in the input opening of a housing from which they are transported away to a storage area. In the input area the articles are scanned from several directions using circumferentially arranged scanners (14). The scanners transmit read signals to an evaluation unit which evaluates barcodes or markings (5) on the article surface. The invention also relates to a corresponding device.