摘要 |
<p>A system for the storage of early baggage include a storage conveyor (2) for receiving early bags from the baggage handling system, for example, of an airport and for discharging the early bags onto the baggage handling system. The storage conveyor (2) is arranged in a serpentine fashion for efficient use of horizontal space and includes evenly spaced entry and discharge stations (4, 10). The system can deliver bags to the baggage handling system in a selected period of time to account for changes in flight departure times or changes in a passenger's travel plans.</p> |