Sorting system and sorting method with two storage areas
US-9314822-B2 · Apr 19, 2016 · US
Escort based sorting system for mail sorting centers
US9815089B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-9815089-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514938167-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 11, 2015 |
| Priority date | Apr 10, 2008 |
| Publication date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
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An Escort-Based Sorting (EBS) mail sorting and distribution center system configured and controlled for optimum mail flow and dispatch, minimal sorting center space usage, and elimination of peripheral storage and retrieval equipment. A plurality of input stations each include a mechanism for loading mailpieces and obtaining mailpiece data. A plurality of sorting banks each having a plurality of sorting modules, each sorting module adapted for the face-to-face conveyance of mailpieces for sorting by transferring select mailpieces from a first to a second conveyance path. The sorting modules define at least one row and a plurality tiers operatively coupled by a plurality of elevators. The elevators move mailpieces to and from tiers of the respective sorting bank. A system controller, operatively coupled to the input stations, sorting banks, and elevators, creates an association between the mailpiece information and the escort device, and sorts and dispatches mailpieces according to a dispatch schedule.
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What is claimed is: 1. A conveyance/diverter system for selectively transferring escorted mailpieces across multiple paths, comprising: a first path structured to receive escorted mailpieces to be sorted and stored in batches; a second path structured to dispatch escorted mailpieces previously stored and sorted; a plurality of central paths disposed between the first and second paths, each of the central paths operative to receive select escorted mailpieces and store the escor…
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- What does patent US9815089B2 cover?
- An Escort-Based Sorting (EBS) mail sorting and distribution center system configured and controlled for optimum mail flow and dispatch, minimal sorting center space usage, and elimination of peripheral storage and retrieval equipment. A plurality of input stations each include a mechanism for loading mailpieces and obtaining mailpiece data. A plurality of sorting banks each having a plurality o…
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- Lockheed Corp
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification B07C3/00. Mapped technology areas include Operations & Transport.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 14 2017 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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