Deflection device for oblong pieces of cargo

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a deflection device for elongated piece goods according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

[0002] It is well known that elongated piece goods are conveyed in both transverse and longitudinal transport modes. Such conveying devices are usually arranged one behind the other, allowing the elongated piece goods to be redirected from transverse transport to longitudinal transport, or vice versa.

[0003] Furthermore, it is known that conventional sorting systems, especially log sorting systems, vary in their design depending on the specific installation site and customer requirements. Sorting systems typically include a receiving unit for transferring the elongated piece goods from the transverse conveyor to the longitudinal conveyor, as well as a longitudinal sorting section connected to the receiving unit.

[0004] US 4,889,224 A, which discloses the features of the preamble of claim 1, discloses a conveyor system comprising three belt conveyors, which aligns conveyed objects in the longitudinal transport direction. US 3,960,267 A discloses a deflection device for round timber with two deflection plates.

[0005] From EP 1 873 089 A2 a conveyor belt device is known comprising a trough-shaped conveyor track with conveyor belts in V-position, which is intended to convey objects to a characterization device.

[0006] AT 343 539 B discloses a device for turning elongated pieces of timber, particularly round timber, with two counter-rotating turning stars. Round timber sorting devices are known from DE 20 14 857 A1 and DE 30 24 699 A1.

[0007] A disadvantage of currently known sorting systems is that when transferring long items from the transverse conveyor to the longitudinal conveyor using a conventional receiving unit, gaps of varying sizes arise between the long items on the longitudinal conveyors. In a common conveying process, these gaps between the long items are subsequently detected by sensors in the longitudinal sorting section, and an attempt is made to maintain a uniformly sized gap by adjusting the conveyor speed.

[0008] The object of the invention is therefore to provide a deflection device of the type mentioned at the outset, with which the disadvantages mentioned can be avoided and with which an environmentally friendly and harmonized transfer of elongated piece goods from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport is achieved.

[0009] According to the invention, this is achieved by the features of patent claim 1.

[0010] This has the advantage that elongated piece goods can be transferred from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport in such a way that the gap between the elongated piece goods is as uniform as possible. This significantly reduces the standard effort required to standardize the gaps between the elongated piece goods in a longitudinal sorting line following the deflection device. The design and arrangement of the belt-shaped conveyors allows elongated piece goods to be transferred from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport more quickly and with shorter time intervals between the elongated piece goods, since the gaps between the elongated piece goods are already essentially uniform when the elongated piece goods are transferred from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport.This can significantly accelerate the conveying process, especially when feeding in an elongated piece of goods from one side of the deflection device. The receiving area also has the advantage that the gaps between elongated piece goods of different dimensions are essentially uniform, since the elongated piece goods come into contact more quickly with a larger surface of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors during transfer from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport. This means that the elongated piece goods are centered more quickly in the longitudinal transport direction and are consequently transported out of the receiving area more quickly. Due to the receiving area and the conveyance of the elongated piece goods on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors, no leading edges are formed.This prevents the elongated piece goods from hitting the side panels of the deflection device, thus preventing the conveying speed of the elongated piece goods from being reduced. This also advantageously prevents any pendulum movement of the elongated piece goods when they are picked up from the cross conveyor. This effect has proven to be particularly efficient for the conveying process, especially with shorter piece goods. Furthermore, the formation of the pick-up area with at least two belt-shaped conveyors means that oil lubrication on exposed components of the deflection device is no longer necessary. By eliminating the need for oil lubrication, no oil can escape into the environment through the deflection device itself at the location where the deflection device is installed.

[0011] The invention further relates to a sorting system with at least one deflection device according to claim 10.

[0012] The subclaims relate to further advantageous embodiments of the invention.

[0013] Express reference is hereby made to the wording of the patent claims, whereby the patent claims are incorporated into the description at this point by reference and are deemed to be reproduced verbatim.

[0014] The invention will be described in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which only preferred embodiments are shown by way of example. In the drawings: Fig. 1 a preferred embodiment of a deflection device for elongated piece goods in an axonometric view, Fig. 2 the preferred embodiment of the deflection device for elongated piece goods in front view and Fig. 3 the preferred embodiment of the deflection device for elongated piece goods in plan view. Fig. 4 a preferred embodiment of a conveyor system of a sorting system for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods in an axonometric representation, Fig. 5 a section perpendicular to the longitudinal transport direction of the preferred embodiment of the conveyor system of the sorting system, Fig. 6 a detail of the preferred embodiment of the conveyor system of the sorting system for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods,

[0015] The Fig. 1 bis 3 show at least parts of a preferred embodiment of a deflection device 1 for elongated piece goods 2, wherein the deflection device 1 has a receiving area 3, wherein the receiving area 3 is designed to receive the elongated piece goods 2 on the input side in transverse transport and to deliver the elongated piece goods 2 on the output side in longitudinal transport, wherein the deflection device 1 comprises at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 arranged at an angle to one another in the longitudinal transport direction 21, wherein the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 span the receiving area 3 in an operating state of the deflection device 1.

[0016] Furthermore, a sorting system with at least one deflection device 1 is provided.

[0017] This results in the advantage that elongated piece goods or elongated piece goods 2 can be transferred from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport in such a way that the gap between the elongated piece goods 2 is as uniform as possible. This significantly reduces the standard effort required to standardize the gaps between the elongated piece goods 2 in a longitudinal sorting line following the deflection device 1. Due to the design and arrangement of the belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5, elongated piece goods 2 can be transferred from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport more quickly and with shorter time intervals between the elongated piece goods 2, since the gaps between the elongated piece goods 2 are already essentially uniform when the elongated piece goods 2 are transferred from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport.This allows the conveying process to be significantly accelerated, particularly when an elongated piece of goods 2 is fed in from one side of the deflection device 1. The receiving area 3 also has the advantage that the gaps between elongated piece of goods 2 of different dimensions are essentially uniform, since the elongated piece of goods 2 come into contact more quickly with a larger surface of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 during transfer from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport. As a result, the elongated piece of goods 2 are centered more quickly in the longitudinal transport direction 21 and are consequently transported away from the receiving area 3 more quickly. Due to the receiving area 3 and the conveyance of the elongated piece of goods 2 on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5, no leading edges are formed.As a result, the elongated piece goods 2 cannot strike the lateral sheet metal panels of the deflection device 1, whereby the conveying speed of the elongated piece goods 2 is not reduced. This also advantageously prevents any pendulum movement of the elongated piece goods 2 when the elongated piece goods 2 are picked up from the transverse transport. This effect has proven to be particularly efficient for the conveying process, especially with shorter piece goods 2. Furthermore, by forming the receiving area 3 with at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5, oil lubrication on exposed components of the deflection device 1 can be dispensed with. By eliminating the need for oil lubrication, no oil can escape into the environment through the deflection device 1 itself at the installation location of the deflection device 1.

[0018] The deflection device 1 is a device which is designed to receive elongated piece goods 2 on the input side in transverse transport and to deliver the elongated piece goods 2 on the output side in longitudinal transport.

[0019] An elongated piece goods 2 is understood to mean any type of piece goods that has an elongated dimension. A first side of the elongated piece goods 2, which extends along the longitudinal transport direction 21, is longer than a second side of the elongated piece goods 2, which is arranged transversely to the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0020] The preferred length is elongated piece goods 2 made of wood.

[0021] Alternatively, the elongated piece goods 2 can also be made of a polymer and / or a metal.

[0022] Preferably, the elongated piece goods comprise 2 boards, slats, strips and / or beams.

[0023] Particularly preferably, the elongated piece goods comprise 2 wooden boards, wooden slats, wooden strips, wooden beams and / or round timbers.

[0024] Transverse transport is preferably understood to mean transport of the elongated piece goods 2 in the direction orthogonal to the longitudinal transport direction 21 of the elongated piece goods 2.

[0025] Longitudinal transport is preferably understood to mean transport of the elongated piece goods 2 in the direction of the longitudinal extent of the elongated piece goods 2.

[0026] The deflection device 1 can also be referred to as a conveying device. Preferably, the direction in which the elongated piece goods 2 are delivered or transported during longitudinal transport is the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0027] Preferably, the deflection device 1 is designed to change the conveying direction of the elongated piece goods 2. Particularly preferably, the conveying direction is the direction in which the elongated piece goods 2 are conveyed or transported.

[0028] Preferably, it can be provided that the conveying direction of the deflection device 1 differs on the input side and the output side.

[0029] Preferably, the conveying direction of the deflection device 1 on the input side is orthogonal to the longitudinal extension of the deflection device 1.

[0030] Particularly preferably, the conveying direction of the deflection device 1 on the input side is orthogonal to the longitudinal extent of the elongated piece goods 2.

[0031] Preferably, the conveying direction of the deflection device 1 is on the output side in the longitudinal transport direction 21 of the deflection device 1.

[0032] It is provided that the deflection device 1 has a receiving area 3. The receiving area 3 is preferably designed to receive the elongated piece goods 2. The elongated piece goods 2 are preferably transferred from the transverse transport into the receiving area 3 by a transverse transporter. Since the term "transverse transporter" is familiar to a person skilled in the art, a list and description of different transverse transporters will be omitted here.

[0033] In particular, the elongated piece goods 2 are picked up on the input side by a feeder in cross transport.

[0034] In particular, the feeder can be a cross-transporter.

[0035] Preferably, the dead weight of the elongated piece goods 2 and the acceleration due to gravity are used for the transfer of the elongated piece goods 2 from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport.

[0036] Particularly preferably, the receiving area 3 is designed to be open at the top in the operating state of the deflection device 1. Preferably, the receiving area 3 of the deflection device 1 is an opening, which opening is arranged facing away from the ground in the operating state of the deflection device 1.

[0037] When designating the receiving area 3 as a receiving space, it is preferably provided that the receiving space is not a closed space. Preferably, the receiving space is open at the top when the deflection device 1 is in the operating state.

[0038] In Fig 2 . is an example of the preferred embodiment of the deflection device 1 with an elongated piece of goods 2, which was received in the receiving area 3 of the deflection device 1.

[0039] Preferably, the deflection device 1 has a first and a second end region 8, 9, wherein at the first end region 8 of the deflection device 1, the elongated piece goods 2 are transferred in longitudinal transport, in particular to a conveyor system for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods 2, wherein the second end region 9 of the deflection device 1 is arranged opposite and spaced from the first end region 8 of the deflection device 1. In Fig. 1 The preferred embodiment of the deflection device 1 with the first and second end regions 8, 9 is shown as an example.

[0040] Preferably, the deflection device 1 has an upper side 10, on which upper side 10 the elongated piece goods 2 are transported.

[0041] Preferably, the deflection device 1 has a bottom side 11 arranged opposite and spaced from the top side 10 of the deflection device 1.

[0042] Preferably, the deflection device 1 has a first and a second transverse side 12, 13, wherein the elongated piece goods 2 can be received on the input side in the transverse transport on the first and / or on the second transverse side 12, 13.

[0043] In Fig. 2 The preferred embodiment of the deflection device 1 with the top side 10, the bottom side 11 and the first and second transverse sides 12, 13 is shown as an example.

[0044] It is provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 span the receiving area 3 in an operating state of the deflection device 1.

[0045] In particular, it can be provided that the conveying direction of the belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 is arranged in the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0046] Belt-shaped conveyors can in particular be considered to be conveyors which comprise 21 movable conveying surfaces in the longitudinal transport direction.

[0047] In particular, it can be provided that the elongated piece goods 2 are transported on the conveying surfaces movable in the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0048] Preferably, the belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 can be mechanical conveyors.

[0049] Particularly preferably, the belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 can be belt conveyors and / or chain conveyors.

[0050] In particular, the belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 can comprise conveyor belts for transporting the elongated piece goods 2.

[0051] In particular, the belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 can comprise conveyor chains for transporting the elongated piece goods 2. Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 are transported or conveyed by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0052] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 have the same conveying width.

[0053] Alternatively, it can be provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 have different conveyor widths.

[0054] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 each comprise at least one drive unit. Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 each comprise at least one drive unit. In particular, it is provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 are driven by the at least one drive unit.

[0055] Preferably, the at least one drive unit may comprise at least one motor, in particular an electric motor, for driving the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0056] Preferably, the at least one drive unit may comprise at least one geared motor for driving the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0057] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 move substantially at the same speed.

[0058] When designing the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 as belt conveyors, it can be provided that the at least one drive unit of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 comprises a roller unit for guiding the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 along the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0059] Preferably, it can be provided that the deflection device 1 comprises exactly two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 arranged at an angle to each other. Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the deflection device 1 comprises exactly two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 arranged at a predefined angle to each other. Fig. 1 bis 3 is an example of the preferred embodiment of the deflection device 1 with two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0060] The operating state of the deflection device 1 is preferably a state in which elongated piece goods 2 are picked up by means of the deflection device 1 on the input side in transverse transport and delivered on the output side in longitudinal transport.

[0061] Preferably, the receiving area 3 is formed by at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0062] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 comprise at least one damping device. The at least one damping device is preferably designed to dampen an impact of the elongated piece goods 2 on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be accelerated more quickly in the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0063] In particular, the at least one damping can be formed by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 themselves.

[0064] In particular, the at least one damping device can be formed in the roller unit of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5. It can preferably be provided that the roller unit comprises at least one hydraulic damper and / or at least one friction damper.

[0065] Preferably, it can be provided that at least one conveyor wheel 14 is arranged on the first and / or second transverse side 12, 13 of the deflection device 1 for accelerating the elongated piece goods 2 along the conveying direction.

[0066] Particularly preferably, the first and / or the second transverse side 12, 13 of the deflection device 1 is designed to accept the elongated piece goods 2 on the input side in transverse transport.

[0067] Preferably, the deflection device 1 comprises several conveyor wheels 14 along the longitudinal transport direction 21 for accelerating the elongated piece goods 2 along the conveying direction.

[0068] Preferably, the at least one conveyor wheel 14 can be designed to accelerate the elongated piece goods 2 along the conveying direction.

[0069] Particularly preferably, the at least one conveyor wheel 14 can be helical and / or conical in shape.

[0070] Particularly preferably, the at least one conveyor wheel 14 can be designed to accelerate the elongated piece goods 2 along the conveying direction even before contact with the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0071] Since the receiving area 3 of the deflection device 1 receives the elongated piece goods 2 on the input side in the transverse transport and there is essentially no longitudinal acceleration of the elongated piece goods 2 during the transverse transport of the elongated piece goods 2, the acceleration of the elongated piece goods 2 by means of the at least one conveyor wheel 14 is to be understood as an acceleration of the elongated piece goods 2 in the longitudinal transport direction 21 during the transfer of the elongated piece goods 2 from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport.

[0072] According to the invention, at least one conveyor wheel 14 is arranged on the first and / or second transverse side 12, 13 of the deflection device 1 for accelerating the elongated piece goods 2 in the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0073] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 are accelerated in the longitudinal transport direction 21 by means of the at least one conveyor wheel 14 during the input-side reception of the elongated piece goods 2. Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 are accelerated in the longitudinal transport direction 21 before the elongated piece goods 2 come into contact with at least one of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0074] Preferably, it can be provided that a V-shaped profile of the receiving area 3 is spanned by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5. This results in the advantage that a particularly slip-minimized longitudinal acceleration of the elongated piece goods 2 is achieved during the transfer of the elongated piece goods 2 from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport. Furthermore, this also results in the advantage that, especially with shorter elongated piece goods 2, no pendulum movement occurs when the elongated piece goods 2 are received in the receiving area 3.

[0075] Preferably, the V-shaped profile of the receiving area 3 is formed by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0076] Particularly preferably, the V-shaped profile of the receiving area 3 can be open upwards in the operating state of the deflection device 1.

[0077] Preferably, the receiving area 3 can be delimited only by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be received particularly well by the receiving area 3, wherein the elongated piece goods 2 can come into contact with a larger surface of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 particularly quickly.

[0078] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the receiving area 3 is limited downwards by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 in the operating state of the deflection device 1.

[0079] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the receiving area 3 is limited exclusively by the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0080] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 are arranged at an angle of greater than or equal to 60 degrees, preferably greater than or equal to 80 degrees, particularly preferably greater than or equal to 100 degrees, to one another. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be picked up particularly efficiently by the receiving area 3, thereby achieving particularly rapid centering of the elongated piece goods 2 and achieving slippage-minimized longitudinal acceleration.

[0081] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 are arranged at an angle of less than or equal to 180 degrees, preferably less than or equal to 160 degrees, particularly preferably less than or equal to 140 degrees, to one another. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be received particularly efficiently by the receiving area 3, thereby achieving particularly rapid centering of the elongated piece goods 2 and achieving slippage-minimized longitudinal acceleration.

[0082] Preferably, the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 can be arranged at an angle of substantially 110 degrees to one another. This results in the advantage that the elongated piece goods 2 can be picked up particularly efficiently by the receiving area 3, thereby achieving particularly rapid centering of the elongated piece goods 2 and achieving particularly good, slip-minimized longitudinal acceleration.

[0083] In particular, the angle at which the two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 are arranged to one another is the angle which is enclosed on a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal transport direction 21 in the operating state of the deflection device 1 by a first tangent on a first surface of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 and a second tangent on a second surface of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0084] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 are locked in the operating state of the deflection device 1, wherein at least one belt-shaped conveyor of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 can be pivoted into a maintenance position in a maintenance state of the deflection device 1. This results in the advantage that maintenance work on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 or the maintenance of the deflection device 1 is significantly simplified and can be carried out more quickly than with currently known deflection devices 1.

[0085] Preferably, it can be provided that the deflection device 1 comprises at least one joint.

[0086] Preferably, at least one first belt-shaped conveyor 4 of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 is fastened to at least one first fastening arm 6. This results in the advantage that the maintenance and servicing work on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 or the maintenance of the deflection device 1 is significantly simplified compared to currently known deflection devices 1.

[0087] Preferably, it can be provided that at least one second belt-shaped conveyor 5 of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 is fastened to at least one second fastening arm 7.

[0088] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 are locked in the operating state of the deflection device 1, wherein the first belt-shaped conveyor 4 and / or the second belt-shaped conveyor 5 of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 can be pivoted into a maintenance position in the maintenance state of the deflection device 1.

[0089] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least one first fastening arm 6 is pivotally mounted relative to at least one second belt-shaped conveyor 5 of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 for pivoting into the maintenance position of the deflection device 1. This results in the advantage that the maintenance and servicing work on the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 or the maintenance of the deflection device 1 is significantly simplified compared to currently known deflection devices 1.

[0090] Particularly preferably, the at least one first fastening arm 6 can be pivotable relative to the at least one second fastening arm 7, in particular by means of the at least one joint.

[0091] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the deflection device 1 comprises at least one hydraulic unit 15 for pivoting the at least one first fastening arm 6 into the maintenance position of the deflection device 1.

[0092] In particular, the at least one hydraulic unit 15 can be arranged at the first end region 8 and / or at the second end region 9 of the deflection device 1.

[0093] In particular, the at least one hydraulic unit 15 can be arranged on the at least one drive unit of the at least two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5.

[0094] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 support each other at least indirectly. Fig. 2 shows a preferred embodiment of the deflection device 1 in front view, wherein it can be seen that the two belt-shaped conveyors 4, 5 support each other at least indirectly.

[0095] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two fastening arms 6, 7, in particular on the at least one joint, are pivotably mounted at an angle of less than 100 degrees, preferably at an angle of less than 80 degrees, particularly preferably at an angle of less than 60 degrees. This results in the advantage that the parts of the deflection device 1 are more easily accessible, thereby facilitating maintenance work on the deflection device 1.

[0096] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two fastening arms 6, 7, in particular on the at least one joint, are pivotably mounted at an angle of greater than 10 degrees, preferably at an angle of greater than 20 degrees, particularly preferably at an angle of greater than 30 degrees. This results in the advantage that the parts of the deflection device 1 are more easily accessible, thereby facilitating maintenance work on the deflection device 1.

[0097] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least two fastening arms 6, 7, in particular on the at least one joint, are pivotably mounted through an angle of substantially 35 degrees. This results in the advantage that the parts of the deflection device 1 are particularly easily accessible, thereby facilitating maintenance work on the deflection device 1.

[0098] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least one joint comprises an axis which is arranged parallel to the conveying direction.

[0099] Preferably, it can be provided that the deflection device 1 is part of a sorting system.

[0100] A sorting system is a system designed to sort various elongated piece goods 2 according to specified criteria.

[0101] Preferably, unsorted elongated piece goods 2 are picked up by the sorting system on the input side and sorted and delivered on the output side.

[0102] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 are picked up by the sorting system on the input side in cross transport.

[0103] The elongated piece goods 2 are preferably sorted by the sorting system in longitudinal transport.

[0104] In the Fig. 1 bis 6 At least parts of the sorting system are shown as examples, whereby the sorting system is shown in the Fig. 1 bis 6 is not shown as a whole.

[0105] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 deflected by means of a deflection device 1 are delivered on the output side to a conveyor system of the sorting system.

[0106] The sorting system can preferably comprise a conveyor system 16 for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods 2 in order to transport unsorted elongated piece goods 2 in the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0107] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 can be delivered from the deflection device 1 to the conveyor system 16 on the output side.

[0108] Furthermore, the sorting system can preferably comprise at least one storage unit 31, wherein the sorted piece goods are preferably stored in the at least one storage unit 31.

[0109] In particular, it can be provided that the sorted piece goods are stored in several storage units 31. It can preferably be provided that the storage units 31 differ in their longitudinal extent.

[0110] In particular, it can be provided that the storage unit 31 is designed such that the length of the elongated piece goods 2 corresponds to the length of the at least one storage unit 31.

[0111] Preferably, the storage unit 31 can be arranged next to the conveyor system 1 in the longitudinal transport direction 7.

[0112] Particularly preferably, the at least one storage unit 31 can have a piece goods receiving opening 32. In particular, it can be provided that an end region of the elongated piece goods 2 is arranged in the piece goods receiving opening 32. In the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 In the preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 1, the storage unit 31 and the piece goods receiving unit 31 of the sorting system can be seen.

[0113] It can preferably be provided that the deflection device 1 delivers the elongated piece goods 2 to a conveyor system 16 on the output side, that the conveyor system 16 comprises a plurality of movably mounted carriers 17 for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods 2, that the plurality of carriers 17 are connected by means of at least one traction cable 18 to form a circulating traction belt, that the conveyor system 16 comprises at least one guide rail 20 in the longitudinal transport direction 21 in a conveying area 19, that each carrier 17 comprises at least one roller 22 for guiding the carrier 17 along the at least one guide rail 20, and that each carrier 17 is mounted in the conveying area 19 on the at least one guide rail 20 in a tilt-proof manner.

[0114] This results in the advantage that the conveyor system 16 can be operated in an environmentally friendly manner, since no oil lubrication is required for the longitudinal conveyance of elongated piece goods 2. This eliminates the need for a chain as a drive train for the plurality of carriers 17, while the combination of at least one traction cable 18 with at least one roller 22 of the carrier 17 completely eliminates the need for oil lubrication on exposed parts of the conveyor system 16. This also prevents oil from escaping into the environment at the installation site of the conveyor system 16.Furthermore, the combination of the at least one traction cable 18 with the at least one roller 22 of the carrier 17 also significantly reduces the noise pollution of the conveyor system 16 during a conveying process, in contrast to a conveyor system 16 with a chain-guided carrier 17, thereby significantly reducing the noise pollution for residents and for workers who live or work near such a sorting system. By guiding the plurality of carriers 17 along the at least one guide rail 20 with the aid of the at least one roller 22, the friction of the carrier 17 on the at least one guide rail 20 is significantly reduced compared to currently known conveyor systems 16, thereby extending the service life of the conveyor system 16 compared to currently known conveyor systems 16, and increasing the maintenance intervals.Due to the reduced friction on moving parts of the conveyor system 16, the energy consumption of the conveyor system 16 is consequently also reduced, whereby elongated piece goods 2 can be conveyed in a more environmentally friendly way than with conventional conveyor systems 16. The combination of the at least one traction cable 18 with the at least one roller 22 results in a further synergy effect, which significantly simplifies the maintenance and assembly of the conveyor system 16. As a result, parts of the conveyor system 16 can be installed in a delivery unit even in a production plant, which advantageously also makes it easier to replace parts of the conveyor system 16 compared to chain-operated conveyor systems 16. The tilt-proof mounting of each carrier 17 in the conveying area 19 on the at least one guide rail 20 achieves more efficient and safe operation of the conveyor system 16 while at the same time achieving a high conveying capacity.

[0115] It has been shown that the sorting system can be operated particularly well when the deflection device 1 is combined with the conveyor system 16. The combination of the conveyor system 16 with the deflection device 1 results in synergy effects, whereby after deflecting the elongated piece goods 2 from the transverse transport to the longitudinal transport, the elongated piece goods can be delivered to the conveyor system 16 particularly precisely and efficiently. This allows the elongated piece goods 2 to be picked up particularly well by the conveyor system 16, ensuring a fast and precise transfer of the elongated piece goods 2 to the carriers 17 of the conveyor system 16.

[0116] In principle, the conveyor system 16 could also be operated with a deflection device 1 other than that described here.

[0117] Preferably, the conveyor system 16 is designed to convey the elongated piece goods 2 efficiently and in an environmentally friendly manner in longitudinal transport.

[0118] The Fig. 4 bis 6 show at least parts of a preferred embodiment of a conveyor system 16 for the longitudinal transport of elongated piece goods 2 by means of a plurality of movably mounted carriers 17, wherein the plurality of carriers 17 are connected by means of at least one traction cable 18 to form a circulating traction belt, wherein the conveyor system 16 comprises at least one guide rail 20 in the longitudinal transport direction 21 in a conveying area 19, wherein each carrier 17 comprises at least one roller 22 for guiding the carrier 17 along the at least one guide rail 20, and that each carrier 17 is mounted in the conveying area 19 on the at least one guide rail 20 in a tilt-proof manner.

[0119] The conveyor system 16 is a device which is designed to transport elongated piece goods 2 in the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0120] It is provided that the elongated piece goods 2 are transported in the longitudinal transport direction 21 by means of a plurality of movably mounted carriers 17.

[0121] In particular, the longitudinal transport direction 21 is the direction along which the elongated piece goods 2 are conveyed or transported. Particularly preferably, the longitudinal transport direction 21 can also be referred to as the conveying transport direction.

[0122] Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 rest on at least two carriers 17 in the conveying area 19.

[0123] Preferably, at least some of the plurality of movably mounted drivers 17 have six sides, wherein an upper side of the driver 17 is connected to a support unit for the at least one piece of wood, wherein an underside of the driver 17 is arranged opposite and spaced from the upper side of the driver 17, wherein a front side of the driver 17 is arranged in the longitudinal transport direction 21, wherein a rear side of the driver 17 is arranged opposite and spaced from the front side of the driver 17, wherein in each case a narrow side of the driver 17 is arranged orthogonally to the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0124] Preferably, it can be provided that a first end face of the driver 17 is arranged on the front side of the driver 17.

[0125] Preferably, it can be provided that a second end face of the driver 17 is arranged on the rear side of the driver 17.

[0126] The movably mounted carriers 17 are connected to a circumferential tension band by means of at least one tension cable 18. It is provided that the circumferential tension band is formed by the carriers 17 connected to the at least one tension cable 18.

[0127] Preferably the surrounding drawstring is closed.

[0128] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that at least two carriers 17 of the plurality of carriers 17 are connected to one another by means of at least one traction cable 18. Particularly preferably, it can be provided that at least two carriers 17 of the plurality of carriers 17 are connected to one another by means of at least two traction cables 18. Particularly preferably, it can be provided that at least two carriers 17 are connected to one another by means of only two traction cables 18.

[0129] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that each driver 17 is connected to at least one traction cable 18.

[0130] In particular, it can be provided that each driver 17 is connected to at least two other drivers 17.

[0131] Preferably, it can be provided that the distance between two drivers 17 is determined by the length of the at least one traction cable 18 between two drivers 17.

[0132] Particularly preferably, the distance between at least some of the plurality of movably mounted carriers 17 can be the same. In particular, the distance between all movably mounted carriers 17 can be the same. This results in the advantage that the distance between the movably mounted carriers 17 can be individually adjusted for each conveyor system 16, whereby the lengths of the elongated piece goods 2 to be transported can be individually taken into account on different conveyor systems 16.

[0133] Preferably, it can be provided that in the operating state of the conveyor system 16, the at least one traction cable 18 in the conveying area 19 is under tension and / or is tensioned.

[0134] Particularly preferably, the at least one traction cable 18 can be formed by means of a cross-lay of the cable. The cross-lay of the cable can also be referred to as a counter-lay.

[0135] Alternatively, the at least one traction cable 18 can be formed by means of a uni-lay of the cable.

[0136] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that in the operating state of the conveyor system 16, the at least one traction cable 18 is under tension and / or tensioned only in the conveying area 19.

[0137] In particular, it can be provided that the circulating tension belt comprises a return region which is arranged opposite and spaced from the conveying region 19.

[0138] Particularly preferably, the return area can be arranged below the conveying area 19 in the operating state of the conveyor system 16.

[0139] Preferably, it can be provided that in the operating state of the conveyor system 16, the at least one traction cable 18 in the return area is under tension and / or is taut.

[0140] Preferably, it can be provided that the plurality of movably mounted carriers 17 are guided in the return area counter to the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0141] In particular, it can be provided that the conveyor system 16 has a longitudinal extension in the longitudinal transport direction 21, wherein two transport direction change regions 29, 30 limit the conveyor system 16 in its longitudinal extension.

[0142] In particular, it can be provided that a first transport direction change region 29 of the conveyor system 16 is arranged at a first end region of the conveyor system 16 and a second transport direction change region 30 of the conveyor system 16 is arranged at a second end region of the conveyor system 16, which is arranged opposite the first end region of the conveyor system 16. Preferably, the conveyor system 16 is limited in its elongated extent by the first transport direction change region 29 and / or the second transport direction change region 30. In Fig. 1 the first transport direction change area 29 is visible at the first end area of ​​the conveyor system 16 and the second transport direction change area 30 is visible at the second end area of ​​the conveyor system 16.

[0143] The first transport direction change region 29 and the second transport direction change region 30 preferably comprise a first and a second direction change device for changing the transport direction of the plurality of movably mounted carriers 17 on the at least one traction cable 18 from the conveying region 19 into the return region. When considering an individual carrier 17 of the plurality of movably mounted carriers 17, the carrier 17 is guided along the circulating traction belt in such a way that the carrier 17 preferably comes into at least indirectly contact with an elongated piece goods 2 at the first end region of the conveyor system 16 downstream of the first direction change device 16 in the longitudinal transport direction 21. The elongated piece goods 2 are then preferably transported along the at least one guide rail 20 in the conveying region 19 in the longitudinal transport direction 21.Preferably, it can be provided that the elongated piece goods 2 is dropped from the carrier 17 during transport in the conveying area 19 of the conveyor system 16. Preferably, after the transport of the elongated piece goods 2, the carrier 17 is guided into the return area at the second transport direction change area 30 at the second end area of ​​the conveyor system 16 by means of the second direction change device. Subsequently, the carrier 17 is preferably guided back against the conveying direction. As a result, it can preferably be provided that the carrier 17 can be used again to convey an elongated piece goods 2 when the carrier 17 is guided into the conveying area 19 by the first direction change device.

[0144] Preferably, the first and / or second direction-changing device can be configured to drive the conveyor system 16. In particular, the first and / or second direction-changing device can be configured to drive the circulating traction belt. Preferably, the first and / or second direction-changing device can comprise a motor for driving the conveyor system 16.

[0145] In particular, the conveying area 19 can be arranged between the first transport direction change area 29 and the second transport direction change area 30. Preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 can be transported in the conveying area 19 of the conveyor system 16. Preferably, the plurality of carriers 17 can be transported in the conveying area 19 in the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0146] In particular, the return area can be arranged between the first transport direction change area 29 and the second transport direction change area 30. Preferably, the plurality of carriers 17 can be transported in the return area counter to the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0147] Preferably, at the first end region of the conveyor system 16, the elongated piece goods 2 can be placed on at least two movably mounted carriers 17 and transported to the second end region of the conveyor system 16 by means of the at least two movably mounted carriers 17. Particularly preferably, the elongated piece goods 2 can be placed on the at least two movably mounted carriers 17 with the aid of a deflection device 1 of a sorting system. Placing the elongated piece goods 2 on the at least two movably mounted carriers 17 can also preferably be understood as transferring the elongated piece goods 2 from the deflection device 1 of the sorting system to the conveyor system 16.

[0148] Preferably, the circulating traction belt comprises the conveying area 19, the return area as well as the first transport direction change area 29 and the second transport direction change area 30.

[0149] It can be provided that the conveyor system 16 comprises at least one guide rail 20 in the longitudinal transport direction 21 in the conveying area 19. Preferably, the conveyor system 16 comprises at least two guide rails 20 in the longitudinal transport direction 21 in the conveying area 19. In particular, it can be provided that the at least two guide rails 20 of the conveyor system 16 are arranged opposite one another and spaced apart from one another.

[0150] Preferably, it can be provided that the conveyor system 16 in the return area comprises at least one guide rail 20 for guiding the driver 17 against the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0151] Preferably, the at least one guide rail 20 can be made of metal and / or a metal alloy and / or a polymer, in particular a plastic, and / or a composite material.

[0152] Preferably, the at least one guide rail 20 can be straight.

[0153] Preferably, the at least one guide rail 20 can be arranged at least partially in the conveying area 19. Particularly preferably, the at least one guide rail 20 extends along the conveying area 19. Particularly preferably, the at least one guide rail 20 extends from the first transport direction change area 29 to the second transport direction change area 30 along the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0154] It can be provided that each driver 17 is guided along the at least one guide rail 20 with at least one roller 22. Preferably, it can be provided that at least one roller 22 is guided on each guide rail 20. In Fig. 5 is a section perpendicular to the longitudinal transport direction 21 of the Fig. 4 shown conveyor system 16, wherein the at least one roller 22 and the at least one guide rail 20 are visible. In Fig. 6 is the one in Fig. 5 shown is an image section of the preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 16, designated by reference number 28.

[0155] Preferably, the at least one roller 22 can be formed from a polymer, in particular from a plastic and / or a rubber.

[0156] Alternatively, the at least one roller 22 can be formed from a metal, in particular from a metal alloy.

[0157] It is provided that each driver 17 in the conveying area 19 is mounted on at least one guide rail 20 in a tilt-proof manner.

[0158] In particular, it can be provided that, in the operating state of the conveyor system 16, a cover is arranged above the at least one guide rail 20 in the conveying area 19. In particular, it can be provided that the cover is part of the at least one guide rail 20. When using more than at least one guide rail 20, it can preferably be provided that a cover is arranged above each guide rail 20 in the conveying area 19. This provides the advantage that the guide rail 20 can be protected from contamination.

[0159] Preferably, it can be provided that the movably mounted carriers 17 are arranged at a distance from one another. In particular, it can be provided that the movably mounted carriers 17 are arranged at a predetermined distance from one another. In particular, the distance between the movably mounted carriers 17 can depend on the length of the piece goods 2 to be transported. This results in the advantage that no continuous conveyor belt needs to be used to transport or convey the elongated piece goods 2, which facilitates the cleaning of the conveyor system 16 and the maintenance of the carriers 17.

[0160] Preferably, the at least one guide rail 20 comprises at least four running surfaces 23, 24 along the longitudinal transport direction 21, wherein at least one roller 22 is guided on each running surface 23, 24 for at least some of the movably mounted carriers 17 in the conveying area 19. This results in the advantage that the plurality of movably mounted carriers 17 can be guided particularly efficiently and securely along the at least one guide rail 20.

[0161] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least four running surfaces 23, 24 are formed by the at least one guide rail 20.

[0162] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the at least four running surfaces 23, 24 are part of the at least one guide rail 20.

[0163] Alternatively, it can be provided that the at least four running surfaces 23, 24 are indirectly connected to the at least one guide rail 20.

[0164] Preferably, two first running surfaces 23 of the at least four running surfaces 23, 24 are arranged opposite and spaced apart from two second running surfaces 24 of the at least four running surfaces 23, 24. This results in the advantage that the plurality of movably mounted carriers 17 can be guided particularly efficiently and securely along the at least one guide rail 20.

[0165] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 23 of the at least four running surfaces 23, 24 form a first pair of running surfaces 23 and that the two second running surfaces 24 of the at least four running surfaces 23, 24 form a second pair of running surfaces 24.

[0166] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 23 or the first pair of running surfaces 23 are arranged substantially axially symmetrically to the two second running surfaces 24 or to the second pair of running surfaces 24.

[0167] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 23 or the first pair of running surfaces 23 are arranged opposite the two second running surfaces 24 or the second pair of running surfaces 24.

[0168] Preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 23 and / or the two second running surfaces 24 of the at least four running surfaces 23, 24 are arranged at an angle to each other on the at least one guide rail 20. This results in the advantage that the driver 17 can be guided particularly securely against tipping along the at least one guide rail 20 in the conveying area 19. Fig. 6 The preferred embodiment of the conveyor system 16 with two first running surfaces 23 and two second running surfaces 24 is shown by way of example, wherein the two first running surfaces 23 are arranged at a first angle to one another on a first guide rail, the two second running surfaces 24 are arranged at a second angle to one another on a second guide rail and the angular width of the first angle corresponds to the angular width of the second angle.

[0169] Preferably, it can be provided that the angle between the two first running surfaces 23 corresponds to the angle between the two second running surfaces 24.

[0170] Preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 23 form a first wedge due to the angle between the two first running surfaces 23. Preferably, it can be provided that the two second running surfaces 24 form a second wedge due to the angle between the two second running surfaces 24. Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the tip of the first wedge is arranged opposite and spaced from the tip of the second wedge.

[0171] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 23 or the first pair of running surfaces 23 and / or the two second running surfaces 24 or the second pair of running surfaces 24 are arranged at an angle of less than or equal to 170 degrees to one another on the at least one guide rail 20 in the conveying area 19.

[0172] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the two first running surfaces 23 or the first pair of running surfaces 23 and / or the two second running surfaces 24 or the second pair of running surfaces 24 are arranged substantially at right angles to one another on the at least one guide rail 20. This results in the advantage that the driver 17 can be guided particularly securely against tipping along the at least one guide rail 20 in the conveying area 19.

[0173] Preferably, each driver 17 may have at least one connecting device 25 for securing the at least one traction cable 18. Particularly preferably, each driver 17 may be secured to the at least one traction cable 18 via the at least one connecting device 25.

[0174] This has the advantage that in the event of maintenance of a driver 17, the driver 17 in question can be replaced quickly and easily. Fig. 6 is a detailed view of the Fig. 5 shown embodiment of the conveyor system 16, wherein a driver 17 with two connecting devices 25 for fastening two traction cables 18 is shown.

[0175] Particularly preferably, the at least one connecting device 25 comprises a clamping connection for connecting the at least one traction cable 18 to the driver 17.

[0176] Preferably, it can be provided that the at least one connecting device 25 is arranged on at least one end face 26 of the respective driver 17 for at least some of the movably mounted drivers 17. This results in the advantage that the connecting device 25 is particularly easily accessible during maintenance work, and thus repair work on the at least one driver 17 can be carried out particularly easily. Furthermore, this also allows for the quick and easy replacement of individual parts of the driver 17 or the driver 17 itself.

[0177] Preferably, it can be provided that at least two of the plurality of movably mounted carriers 17 are connected to the at least one traction cable 18 in such a way that, in the case of a first carrier, the connecting device 25 is arranged on a first end face, and in the case of a second carrier, the connecting device 25 is arranged on a second end face facing away from the first end face. This results in the advantage of achieving a particularly stable and tilt-proof construction of the traction band, whereby the carriers 17 are particularly reliably protected from lateral forces when guided along the at least one guide rail 20. Fig. 4 bis 6 Two carriers 17 connected in this way to the at least one traction cable 18 are not visible. Therefore, the use of a reference symbol for the first carrier, the second carrier, the first end face, and the second end face has been omitted.

[0178] Preferably, the conveyor system 16 may include a discharge device 27 configured to discharge the elongated piece goods 2 laterally from the movably mounted carriers 17 in the conveying area 19. This provides the advantage that the conveyor system 16 can be used to sort the elongated piece goods 2, with different piece goods 2 being discharged along the conveying area 19 by the movably mounted carriers 17.

[0179] Particularly preferably, it can be provided that the conveyor system 16 comprises at least one discharge device 27 along the conveying area 19. In particular, it is provided that two, preferably three, particularly preferably four discharge devices 27 are arranged along the conveying area 19.

[0180] Preferably, the discharge device 27 of the conveyor system 16 is configured to discharge the elongated piece goods 2 on both sides of the conveying area 19. This provides the advantage that, during a sorting process, more sorting options are available for the elongated piece goods 2 on the conveyor system 16, thus providing several options for the design of a sorting line.

[0181] Preferably, it can be provided that the discharge device 27 comprises a pushing element which is designed to discharge the elongated piece goods 2 laterally from the movably mounted carriers 17.

[0182] Particularly preferably, the impact element can be part of the ejection device 27.

[0183] Preferably, the discharge device 13 of the conveyor system 1 can be designed as an eccentric discharge device and / or a rotary discharge device. This can be provided in particular when the conveyor system is used as a pre-sorting tip train. Preferably, discharge linear devices can discharge the elongated piece goods from the movably mounted carriers 3.

[0184] Particularly preferably, the ejection device 27 can be substantially horseshoe-shaped or U-shaped.

[0185] Particularly preferably, the discharge device 27 can be rotatably mounted along an axis aligned in the longitudinal transport direction 21.

[0186] Particularly preferably, the ejection device 27 comprises three positions, wherein in a first position the ejection device 27 is in a neutral position, wherein in a second position the ejection device 27 ejects the elongated piece goods 2 on a first side from the movably mounted drivers 17 from the conveying area 19, wherein in a third position the ejection device 27 ejects the elongated piece goods 2 on a second side from the movably mounted drivers 17 from the conveying area 19.

[0187] Preferably, it can be provided that the conveyor system 16 is part of a sorting system.

[0188] The following are principles for understanding and interpreting the disclosure in question.

[0189] Characteristics are usually introduced with an indefinite article, "ein, eine, eines, einer." Therefore, unless the context indicates otherwise, "ein, eine, eines, einer" is not to be understood as a number.

[0190] The conjunction "or" is to be interpreted as inclusive and not exclusive. Unless the context indicates otherwise, "A or B" also includes "A and B," where "A" and "B" represent any characteristics.

[0191] By means of an ordering number, for example, "first," "second," or "third," a feature X or an object Y is distinguished in particular in multiple embodiments, unless otherwise defined by the disclosure of the invention. In particular, a feature X or object Y with an ordering number in a claim does not mean that an embodiment of the invention covered by this claim must have a further feature X or another object Y.

[0192] A "substantially" in connection with a numerical value includes a tolerance of ± 10% around the stated numerical value, unless the context requires otherwise.

[0193] For ranges of values, the endpoints are included unless the context indicates otherwise.

Claims

1. A deflecting device (1) for an elongate item (2), wherein the deflecting device (1) has a receiving region (3), wherein the receiving region (3) is designed to receive the elongate item (2) in cross transport on the input side and to discharge the elongate item (2) in longitudinal transport on the output side, wherein the deflecting device (1) comprises at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) in the longitudinal transport direction which are arranged at an angle relative to one another, the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) spanning the receiving region (3) when the deflecting device (1) is in an operating state, characterized in that at least one conveyor wheel (14) is arranged on the first and / or second transverse side (12, 13) of the deflecting device (1) for the purpose of accelerating the elongate item (2) in the direction of conveyance.

2. The deflecting device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that a V-shaped profile of the receiving region (3) is spanned by the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5).

3. The deflecting device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving region (3) is delimited only by the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5).

4. The deflecting device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) are arranged relative to one another at an angle of greater than or equal to 60 degrees, preferably greater than or equal to 80 degrees, especially preferably greater than or equal to 100 degrees.

5. The deflecting device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) are arranged relative to one another at an angle of less than or equal to 180 degrees, preferably less than or equal to 160 degrees, especially preferably less than or equal to 140 degrees.

6. The deflecting device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) are arranged relative to one another at an angle of substantially 110 degrees.

7. The deflecting device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) are locked when the deflecting device (1) is in the operating state, with at least one belt-type conveyor (4) from among the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) being pivotable into a maintenance position when the deflecting device (1) is in a maintenance state.

8. The deflecting device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that at least one first belt-type conveyor (4) from among the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) is attached to at least one first fastening arm (6).

9. The deflecting device (1) according to claims 7 and 8, characterized in that the at least one first fastening arm (6) is mounted so as to pivot relative to at least one second belt-type conveyor (5) from among the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) for the purpose of pivoting out into the maintenance position of the deflecting device (1).

10. A sorting system with a deflecting device (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9.

11. The sorting system according to claim 10, characterized in that the deflecting device (1) delivers the elongate item (2) to a conveyor system (16) on the output side, that the conveyor system (16) for the longitudinal transport of an elongate item (2) comprises a multiplicity of movably mounted drivers (17), that the multiplicity of drivers (17) are connected to a circulating traction belt by means of at least one traction cable (18), that the conveyor system (16) comprises at least one guide rail (20) in the longitudinal transport direction (21) in a conveying region (19), that each driver (17) comprises at least one roller (22) for guiding the driver (17) along the at least one guide rail (20), and that each driver (17) in the conveying region (19) is mounted in a tilt-proof manner on the at least one guide rail (20).