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公开(公告)号：US20200070208A1
公开(公告)日：2020-03-05
申请号：US16678414
申请日：2019-11-08
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton , Gregory J. Smith , Thomas C. Potter
IPC: B07C3/08 , B07C3/06 , B07C3/00 , B07C5/00 , B07C3/02 , B07C5/38 , B07C3/18 , B65H43/00 , B07C5/04
Abstract: Sorting systems and methods for large quantities of items in industrial processes are described. The systems, devices and methods are for receiving, sorting and removing items dynamically. A first group of items, such as letters or other mail pieces, are injected by a belt into a pocket to a form a first stack, and a divider is extended near the first stack. The divider allows for a second group of items to either be injected to form a second stack behind the divider, or to be diverted and injected into another pocket. The first stack can be removed while the second group is being injected.
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公开(公告)号：US20200038916A1
公开(公告)日：2020-02-06
申请号：US16600840
申请日：2019-10-14
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Scott R. Bombaugh , Tuan A. Le , Charles P. McLellan , Christopher M. Stratton
Abstract: A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters
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公开(公告)号：US10202248B2
公开(公告)日：2019-02-12
申请号：US14869843
申请日：2015-09-29
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton , Gregory J. Smith , Thomas C. Potter , Wayne R. Perry-Eaton
Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.
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公开(公告)号：US20170197233A1
公开(公告)日：2017-07-13
申请号：US15403693
申请日：2017-01-11
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Scott R. Bombaugh , Tuan A. Le , Charles P. McLellan , Christopher M. Stratton
Abstract: A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters
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公开(公告)号：US11872597B2
公开(公告)日：2024-01-16
申请号：US17395258
申请日：2021-08-05
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Scott R. Bombaugh , Tuan A. Le , Charles P. McLellan , Christopher M. Stratton
CPC classification number: B07C5/36 , B07C3/02 , B07C3/08 , B07C3/18 , B65G47/38 , B65G47/44 , B65G47/967 , B07C3/008
Abstract: A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters.
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公开(公告)号：US20220162020A1
公开(公告)日：2022-05-26
申请号：US17650831
申请日：2022-02-11
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton , Gregory J. Smith , Thomas C. Potter , Wayne R. Perry-Eaton
Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.
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公开(公告)号：US11167319B2
公开(公告)日：2021-11-09
申请号：US16846157
申请日：2020-04-10
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Scott R. Bombaugh , Tuan A. Le , Charles P. McLellan , Christopher M. Stratton
Abstract: A high throughput sorting device is disclosed. The device includes a first sorter and a second sorter, each of the first and second sorters having a plurality of cells each configured to support, carry, and deposit an item. The device can also include at least one shared chute extending below a portion of the first sorter and a portion of the second sorter. The at least one chute can be configured to receive an item deposited by each of the plurality of cells and transport the item to an endpoint. The device can also include a base configured to support the at least one shared chute and the first and second sorters.
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公开(公告)号：US10144038B2
公开(公告)日：2018-12-04
申请号：US15610304
申请日：2017-05-31
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton , Gregory J. Smith , Thomas C. Potter
IPC: B07C3/06 , B07C3/08 , B07C5/04 , B65H43/00 , B07C3/00 , B07C3/18 , B07C5/38 , B07C3/02 , B07C5/00
Abstract: Sorting systems and methods for large quantities of items in industrial processes are described. The systems, devices and methods are for receiving, sorting and removing items dynamically. A first group of items, such as letters or other mail pieces, are injected by a belt into a pocket to a form a first stack, and a divider is extended near the first stack. The divider allows for a second group of items to either be injected to form a second stack behind the divider, or to be diverted and injected into another pocket. The first stack can be removed while the second group is being injected.
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9.发明申请TRANSFORMABLE TRAY AND TRAY SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING, TRANSPORTING AND UNLOADING ITEMS 审中-公开用于接收，运输和卸载物品的可变托盘和托盘系统公开(公告)号：US20160096653A1
公开(公告)日：2016-04-07
申请号：US14869843
申请日：2015-09-29
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton , Gregory J. Smith , Thomas C. Potter , Wayne R. Perry-Eaton
Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.
Abstract translation: 公开了装载，运输和卸载物品的特点。 描述了使用托盘进行这种操作的系统，设备和方法。 在一些实施例中，具有可移动底部的托盘允许在用于装载和卸载进出托盘的物品的配置和用于托盘内的物品运输的配置之间进行切换。 托盘也可以堆放，用于一次运输多个托盘并嵌套，以便在存放托盘时节省空间。 在一些实施例中，托盘可以与加载和卸载系统一起使用。
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公开(公告)号：US20250100821A1
公开(公告)日：2025-03-27
申请号：US18974385
申请日：2024-12-09
Applicant: United States Postal Service
Inventor： Christopher M. Stratton , Gregory J. Smith , Thomas C. Potter , Wayne R. Perry-Eaton
Abstract: Features for loading, transporting and unloading of items are disclosed. Systems, devices and methods for such operations using a tray are described. In some embodiments, a tray having a moveable bottom allows for switching between a configuration for loading and unloading items in and out of the tray and a configuration for transportation of items inside the tray. The trays may also be stacked, for transportation of multiple trays at once, and nested, for saving space when storing the trays. In some embodiments, the trays may be used in conjunction with loading and unloading systems.
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