公开(公告)号：US11999575B2

公开(公告)日：2024-06-04

申请号：US17779155

申请日：2020-12-04

Applicant: Körber Supply Chain LLC

Inventor： Francisco Grupp ,  Michael D. Carpenter

IPC: B65G47/68 ,  B07C1/02 ,  B65G43/10 ,  B65G47/52

CPC classification number: B65G47/681 ,  B07C1/02 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/682 ,  B65G43/10

Abstract: A parcel processing system (400) includes infeed conveyors (404, 406, 408) each conveying parcels (106) with an assigned orientation class, a merging conveyor (410) configured to merge parcels fed by the infeed conveyors into a single stream of parcels, and an induction conveyor (200) configured to feed the merged stream of parcels along an induction feed path (202) to a sorting conveyor (100). The infeed paths (404a, 406a) of the infeed conveyors are arranged at different angular orientations in relation to a merging feed path (412) of the merging conveyor such that each parcel in the merged stream of parcels has an orientation that is dependent upon its assigned orientation class. The merging conveyor (410) includes a multi-axis transport mechanism configured to move parcels along a principal axis parallel to the merging feed path and a secondary axis perpendicular to the principal axis, the merging conveyor being operable to selectively activate movement along the secondary axis for centering parcels being loaded thereon.

公开(公告)号：US20160016738A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-21

申请号：US14792663

申请日：2015-07-07

Applicant: Dematic Corp.

Inventor： Robert L. Koetje ,  Christopher W. Steiner ,  Thomas H. Green, III ,  Dennis J. Schuitema ,  James A. Brumels ,  Thomas H. Triesenberg ,  John M. Karas ,  Matthew T. Brayman

IPC: B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B65G47/681 ,  B07C1/02 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C5/16 ,  B07C5/3412 ,  B65G47/26 ,  B65G47/28 ,  B65G47/684 ,  B65G47/844

Abstract: A mixed article sortation system and method of sorting the bulk flow of mixed articles being of various sizes and shapes to separate destinations includes at least two bulk flow singulators, each configured to receive a bulk flow of mixed articles and arrange the articles to respective first and second single-file flows. A first article induct arranges the first flow of articles from one of the singulators to a first flow of gapped articles and a first article sensor senses the identity and weight of each article. A second article induct arranges the single-file flow of articles from the other singulator to a second flow of gapped articles and a second article sensor senses the identity and weight of each article in said second single-file flow. A combiner combines the first and second single-file flow of articles into a third single-file flow of articles. A sorter receives the third single-file flow of mixed articles and sorts the articles to separate destinations.

Abstract translation: 混合物品分类系统和将各种尺寸和形状的混合制品的大量流分离到分离的目的地的混合物品分类系统和方法包括至少两个散装流动分离器，其分别构造成接收大量混合物品流并将物品排列在相应的第一和第 第二个单文件流。 第一物品诱导将来自一个分离器之一的物品的第一流布置到第一个间隙物品流，第一物品传感器检测每个物品的身份和重量。 第二物品感应器将来自另一个分割器的单个文件流程布置到第二个间隙物品流，而第二物品传感器检测所述第二单个文件流中每个物品的身份和重量。 组合器将第一和第二单个文件流合并成文章的第三个单文件流。 分拣机收到混合物品的第三个单一文件流，并将文章排序到不同的目的地。

公开(公告)号：US08160740B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-17

申请号：US11985974

申请日：2007-11-19

Applicant: Armin Zimmermann

Inventor： Armin Zimmermann

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B07C1/02 ,  B65H3/045 ,  B65H31/06 ,  B65H83/025 ,  B65H2701/1916

Abstract: A sorting system for mail items includes sorting registers, a storage module operating on a last-in/first-out principle, a sorting circuit to convey a stream of mail items. The sorting registers and the storage module are connected via switch points to the sorting circuit, wherein the storage module comprises a storage area and an insertion function. An extraction function extracts mail items from the storage area, and a process controller controls the mail item stream and the switch points. The process controller sets, if there is a conveyance fault, part of the switch points so mail items intended for the faulty sorting registers are introduced into the storage area. When the fault is rectified and/or a predefined occupancy level is reached, mail items stored in the storage area are extracted by adjusting a remaining feeding of mail items into the mail item stream, and fed to the sorting registers.

Abstract translation: 用于邮件的分类系统包括排序寄存器，以先进先出原理操作的存储模块，用于传送邮件流的分类电路。 分类寄存器和存储模块通过切换点连接到分类电路，其中存储模块包括存储区域和插入功能。 提取功能从存储区域提取邮件项目，过程控制器控制邮件项目流和切换点。 过程控制器设置如果存在传送故障，则部分交换机点使得用于故障排序寄存器的邮件被引入存储区域。 当纠正故障和/或达到预定义的占用水平时，通过调整邮件项目的剩余馈送到邮件项目流中来提取存储在存储区域中的邮件，并将其馈送到分类寄存器。

公开(公告)号：US20100329833A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-30

申请号：US12446057

申请日：2008-12-02

Applicant: Stephane Ambroise ,  Stephane Samain ,  Pierre Chorier-Pichon

Inventor： Stephane Ambroise ,  Stephane Samain ,  Pierre Chorier-Pichon

IPC: B65H7/00 ,  B07C1/00 ,  B65H1/02 ,  B65H3/00 ,  B65H3/48

CPC classification number: B65H3/124 ,  B07C1/02 ,  B65H1/025 ,  B65H3/48 ,  B65H2511/214 ,  B65H2511/414 ,  B65H2513/10 ,  B65H2515/212 ,  B65H2515/60 ,  B65H2515/714 ,  B65H2553/24 ,  B65H2553/41 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/11 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A mailpiece unstacker device comprises a feed magazine for moving the mailpieces in a stack and on edge in a certain direction towards an unstacker head. It is provided with materials sensors for delivering signals indicating that a current mailpiece has a cover made of a plastics material and/or includes a metal material. A control unit forces the feed magazine and the unstacker head to operate as a function of the signals generated by the sensors so that the mailpieces are presented facing the unstacker head in positions that are inclined backwards to various extents.

Abstract translation: 邮件拆卸装置包括用于将邮件以堆叠方式移动并且朝向朝向未拆封头的特定方向的边缘的馈送仓。 它提供有用于传递信号的材料传感器，其指示当前邮件具有由塑料材料制成的盖和/或包括金属材料。 控制单元迫使进料盒和拆卸头作为由传感器产生的信号的函数来操作，使得将邮件呈现在向后倾斜到各种范围的位置中。

公开(公告)号：US07589294B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US11668171

申请日：2007-01-29

Applicant: Gary P. Burns ,  Douglas E. Olson ,  Robert L. Stone

Inventor： Gary P. Burns ,  Douglas E. Olson ,  Robert L. Stone

IPC: B65G1/00

CPC classification number: B07C3/008 ,  B07C1/02 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/087 ,  Y10S209/90 ,  Y10S209/923

Abstract: A method and apparatus for sorting articles to a delivery point sequence includes at least one article sorter adapted to sort articles and a conveying system operable to arrange and convey containers of articles sorted in a first sort pass to an induct of the article sorter for a second sort pass or process of the articles. The system or method automatically sorts and conveys trays containing sorted articles from a discharge of at least one sorting assembly to an induct of the at least one sorting assembly. The conveying assembly may have a generally continuous conveying track and is operable to automatically provide the trays to the induct of the at least one sorting assembly in a sequenced manner.

Abstract translation: 用于将物品分拣到递送点序列的方法和装置包括：至少一个物品分拣机，其适用于对物品进行分类;以及输送系统，可操作地将以第一分类通过方式分类的物品的容器布置和输送到物品分拣机的导入件， 排序或过程的文章。 所述系统或方法自动地将包含分类物品的托盘从至少一个分选组件的排放物输送到至少一个分选组件的感应器。 传送组件可以具有大致连续的输送轨道，并且可操作以按顺序方式自动地将托盘提供给至少一个分类组件的感应器。

公开(公告)号：US20080067114A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-20

申请号：US11522717

申请日：2006-09-18

Applicant: David P. Chastain ,  Allen L. Simers ,  Joshua A. Schriver ,  Jason W. Harbert ,  David W. Purcell

Inventor： David P. Chastain ,  Allen L. Simers ,  Joshua A. Schriver ,  Jason W. Harbert ,  David W. Purcell

IPC: B07C5/00 ,  B07C5/344 ,  G06K9/00

CPC classification number: B07C1/02 ,  B07C1/04 ,  B65H7/20 ,  B65H2511/40 ,  B65H2511/512 ,  B65H2553/22 ,  B65H2701/18267 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A system and method for separating batches of mail in a mailpiece sorter. The system employs a card stock interposed between batches of mail, which card stock includes a ferromagnetic symbology disposed on a face surface of the card stock. An inductive proximity detector is employed to scan the ferromagnetic symbology and produce a ferromagnetic signature signal indicative of the ferromagnetic parameters of the symbology. The system conveys batches of mail containing the card stock past the inductive proximity detector such that the signature signals may be read and compared to predefined ferromagnetic signature signals stored in a signal processor. The processor may then determine the beginning and/or ending of a mailpiece job run for use by the mailpiece sorter.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在邮件分拣机中分离邮件的系统和方法。 该系统采用卡片存放在一堆邮件之间，该卡片包括布置在卡片纸表面上的铁磁符号。 采用电感式接近检测器来扫描铁磁符号，并产生表示符号系统的铁磁参数的铁磁特征信号。 系统通过电感式接近检测器传送包含卡片原料的邮件批次，使得签名信号可以被读取并与存储在信号处理器中的预定铁磁特征信号进行比较。 然后，处理器可以确定由邮件分类器使用的邮件作业运行的开始和/或结束。

公开(公告)号：US07012210B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-14

申请号：US10215502

申请日：2002-08-09

Applicant: Kyle E. Kibbler ,  Shawn Younkin

Inventor： Kyle E. Kibbler ,  Shawn Younkin

IPC: B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B07C5/02 ,  B07C1/02

Abstract: A system and method for reliably detecting singulated parcels traveling on a conveyor belt by comparing parcel characteristics before and after parcel agitation. First, parcel characteristics are evaluated. Then parcels are agitated to promote a change in characteristics, for example volume or dimensions, of the unsingulated parcels. Next, parcel characteristics are again evaluated and compared to the previously-evaluated characteristics. If there is no appreciable difference in characteristics, the parcel is deemed singulated.

Abstract translation: 通过比较包裹搅拌之前和之后的包裹特征，可靠地检测在传送带上行进的单独包裹的系统和方法。 首先，评估包裹特征。 然后，包裹被鼓动，以促进未受包裹的包裹的特征（例如体积或尺寸）的变化。 接下来，再次评估包裹特征并将其与先前评估的特征进行比较。 如果特征没有明显的差异，则包裹被认为是单独的。

公开(公告)号：US06935171B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-30

申请号：US10296057

申请日：2001-05-14

Applicant: Jacobus Johannes De Haas ,  Frank Pieter Van Pomeren ,  Gerardus Petrus Antonius Paulus Van Der Zon

Inventor： Jacobus Johannes De Haas ,  Frank Pieter Van Pomeren ,  Gerardus Petrus Antonius Paulus Van Der Zon

IPC: B07C1/02 ,  G01L5/04

CPC classification number: B07C1/02

Abstract: Device for detecting overlapping objects in a stream of transported flat objects in a transport path that comprises a measurement path, in which use is made of a braking roller in the measurement path. The device furthermore comprises a sensor for the passing speed of objects. If there are overlapping objects in the measurement path, the effect of a deceleration by the braking roller on the passing speed will be greater than if just one object is present in the measurement path, on account of the decelerated object lagging behind relative to the rest of the series of overlapping objects.

Abstract translation: 用于检测输送路径中输送的平坦物体流中的重叠物体的装置，包括测量路径，其中使用测量路径中的制动辊。 该装置还包括用于物体的通过速度的传感器。 如果测量路径中有重叠的物体，则制动辊减速对通过速度的影响将大于在测量路径中只有一个物体存在的情况下，由于减速对象相对于其余物体滞后 的一系列重叠对象。

公开(公告)号：US20030173259A1

公开(公告)日：2003-09-18

申请号：US10370510

申请日：2003-02-24

Inventor： Peter Berdelle-Hilge ,  Christoph Hofmann

IPC: B07B001/00

CPC classification number: B65H1/025 ,  B07C1/02

Abstract: The present invention relates to an input unit of a letter sorting system which comprises separable first and second conveyor lines. The first line is positioned proximate to an isolating device which processes letters. The first line comprises a conveyor surface and supporting wall along with a linear guide which extends beyond the surface. On the linear guide runs a separating blade. The second line also comprises a conveyor surface and supporting wall along with a linear guide, however this linear guide does not run beyond the length of the second conveyor line supporting surface. At least one second separating blades run on the second conveyor line linear guide. In operation, letters are placed on the second conveyor supporting surface from bins. The placement may be in a select order. The second conveyor line is then brought proximate to the first conveyor line where the two are then coupled. The conveyor surfaces of the two lines substantially mate so as to facilitate transported by a separating blade of the letters from the second to the first conveyor line and then to the isolating unit for processing.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种信件分拣系统的输入单元，它包括可分离的第一和第二输送线。 第一行位于处理字母的隔离装置附近。 第一行包括输送机表面和支撑壁以及延伸超过表面的线性引导件。 在直线导轨上运行分离叶片。 第二线还包括输送机表面和支撑壁以及线性引导件，然而，该线性引导件不会超过第二输送线支撑表面的长度。 至少一个第二分离叶片在第二输送线线性引导件上运行。 在操作中，字母从箱子放置在第二输送机支撑表面上。 展示位置可以是选择顺序。 然后将第二输送线接近第二输送线，然后将两条输送线连接在一起。 两条输送带的输送机表面基本配合，以便于通过分离叶片从第二输送线输送到第一输送线，然后输送到隔离单元进行处理。

公开(公告)号：US20030093179A1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-15

申请号：US10286531

申请日：2002-11-01

Applicant: Quad/Graphics, Inc.

Inventor： Eric E. Blohm

IPC: G06F007/00

CPC classification number: B07C3/00 ,  B07C1/02 ,  Y10S209/90

Abstract: The combination of a first and a second product mail streams wherein the first stream includes wrapped products and the second stream includes unwrapped products.

Abstract translation: 第一和第二产品邮件流的组合，其中第一流包括包裹的产品，第二流包括未包装的产品。