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Device for reliably moving article from conveyor surface

a technology of reliably moving articles and conveyors, applied in the direction of solid separation, sorting, grading, etc., can solve the problems of a relatively high failure rate of the method of moving packaged, wrapped or small items traveling on a conveyor to a delivery station or off a main conveyor, and achieve high friction, low failure rate and reliability, the effect of high friction coating

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-07-23
UNITED SORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC
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The patent text describes a unique combination of a motorized drive roller and a plastic belt for use in sweep-type diverters or sorters. The plastic belt provides rigidity and accuracy, but can stretch over time, especially in varying temperatures. To solve this problem, a compression spring acts as an automatic tensioning device to maintain the proper tension on the belt. The text also describes a cost-effective and robust attachment between the sprocket and the motorized drive roller using a flange and sprocket toe clamp. Overall, the invention provides a reliable and maintenance-free device for diverting items.

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Methods for moving packaged, wrapped, or small items traveling on a conveyor to a delivery station or off of a main conveyor have a relatively high fail rate.
As one of the critical last steps in sorting packages for delivery, the failure rate at this step requires human intervention, can involve delays, and leads to expense.

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[0018]In contrast with other conveying systems that use a pusher device to move articles across and off a conveying surface from below or through the bottom of the conveying surface, the present invention employs a more robust sweeping action which can preferably be employed from above the conveying surface. As a result, there are fewer errors in the sorting of packages or other articles during the process of removing them from a conveying surface. In order to move or propel articles or packages from a conveyor surface, the paddle assembly is attached to a rigid belt. In general, the connection between the paddle assembly parts and the rigid belt are designed and built to ensure that the connection has little to no play when the paddle contacts the article on the conveyor surface. The design and construction of the paddle surface itself can be changed to allow some flexibility depending on the articles that are being moved. In addition, the paddle surface can comprise a region where...

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Abstract

A device for reliably sweeping or sorting an article from a main conveyor surface that is positioned above the main conveyor surface and includes a paddle assembly that can be adjusted for moving various different articles from the main conveyor.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application 61 / 754,488, filed Jan. 18, 2013, and is a continuation-in-part of PCT / US2014 / 012283, filed Jan. 21, 2014, and the entire contents of these documents are incorporated herein by reference.INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]Methods for moving packaged, wrapped, or small items traveling on a conveyor to a delivery station or off of a main conveyor have a relatively high fail rate. As one of the critical last steps in sorting packages for delivery, the failure rate at this step requires human intervention, can involve delays, and leads to expense. The present invention addresses this and other problems in the field by providing an improved device for robust movement of a package or item from the main conveyor line or for sorting the package or item to another conveyor line. In one aspect, the device comprises multiple paddle pieces that are securely linked to each other ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65G47/84
CPCB65G47/841B65G47/82B07C3/06B07B13/05B07C5/36
Inventor EISENBERG, HOWARD
Owner UNITED SORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC