Postal detail determination for packages - has weighing and bar scanning unit combined with convector feed unit

摘要

The postal handling system has a module (1) that contains a computer (2), keyboard (3), screen (4), label printer (5), switch gear housing (6) and scanner electronic box. Packages (44,47) are fed onto the short length of conveyor belt (24) on top of the module that is activated when a package is detected by a non-contact sensor (30). The weight of the package is determined by a built in and (13) and the conveyor is held stationary while a bar code scanner (20) is used to determine the package number. A label is printed (46) and is bonded onto the package for routing purposes. ADVANTAGE - Allows postage details to be established for packages.