A method and apparatus for automatically transferring and handling cartridges (25) containing flat articles. The method and apparatus robotically transfers filled cartridges from the output compartments (20) of a sorting machine (15) to a buffer shelf (40) and from the buffer shelf to a docking station (55) of a cartridge unloader and automatic feeder (50) to the input (70) of the sorting machine, and for transferring empty cartridges from the docking station to either the buffer or the output compartments (20) of the sorter, is provided.
申请公布号
CA2250163(A1)
申请公布日期
1997.10.09
申请号
CA19972250163
申请日期
1997.03.28
申请人
SIEMENS ELECTROCOM AUTOMATION L.P.
发明人
ISAACS, GERALD A.;ROTENBERRY, JOSEPH C.;KULAS, JOHN W.;HILL, LYNN V.;HICKEY, RICHARD C.;HARRES, LUIZ C.;CARLILE, MARK L.;BURKETT, HAROLD G., JR.;COMBS, CHARLES M.;MCKEE, KENNETH A.