Three-dimensional sorting method and three-dimensional sorting robot and system
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Machine for sorting “flats” and letters
US9108225B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9108225-B2 |
| Application number | US-67807909-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Dec 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | Dec 23, 2008 |
| Publication date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
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A sorting machine for sorting mailpieces including both letters and flats comprises: a first sorting system ( 20 ) adapted for flats and including a first mailpiece conveyor suitable for directing the flats towards sorting outlets of the type having racks ( 26 ) into which the flats fall by gravity; and a second sorting system ( 1 ) adapted for letters and including a second mailpiece conveyor suitable for directing the letters towards sorting outlets of the type having stackers ( 7 ) in which the letters are stacked on edge one behind another. The two sorting systems have the same number of sorting outlets, the two systems being superposed so that the sorting outlets of the first sorting system are superposed on respective ones of the sorting outlets of the second sorting system. Each sorting outlet of the first system may be equipped with at least two racks towards each of which a flat can be directed selectively by the first conveyor.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A sorting machine for sorting mailpieces including both letters and flats, is characterized in that it comprises: a first sorting system ( 21 ) adapted for flats and including a first mailpiece conveyor ( 24 ) arranged above first sorting outlets ( 25 ) of said first sorting system ( 21 ), said first mailpiece conveyor ( 24 ) being suitable for directing the flats towards said first sorting outlets ( 25 ) of the type having racks ( 26 ) into which the…
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- What does patent US9108225B2 cover?
- A sorting machine for sorting mailpieces including both letters and flats comprises: a first sorting system ( 20 ) adapted for flats and including a first mailpiece conveyor suitable for directing the flats towards sorting outlets of the type having racks ( 26 ) into which the flats fall by gravity; and a second sorting system ( 1 ) adapted for letters and including a second mailpiece conveyor …
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Cartal Bruno, Jourdan Pierre, Rieu Jean, and 1 more
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B07C3/08. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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