Sorting TRIZ Cases

Analog inductive proximity sensors classify mixed scrap materials by conductivity, resolving low detection accuracy for coated or convoluted parts.

An inclined conveyor separates live insects from dead ones using gravity and crawling behavior.

Fluorescent markers enable optical sorting of dark polymers that absorb near-infrared radiation, diverting materials from incineration to mechanical recycling.

A camera and control unit display insertion positions on a screen, eliminating manual searching errors during mailpiece merging.

A rotary sweep arm system moves selected food products laterally from a conveyor using a rotatable shaft and paddle mechanism.

A radiation detection system using scintillators and photomultiplier tubes to identify radioactive emissions in soil samples.

A display system synchronizes package information with conveyor movement to guide manual sorting tasks.

Continuous optoelectronic treatment transforms bulk plastic flows into a monolayer curtain to detect and remove colored particles in real time.

A rotating alignment body corrects misaligned preforms in a roller sorter without disturbing correctly positioned ones.

An automated sorting device replaces manual order verification by using a chip reader to detect container data and an arm to guide bottles along conveyor paths.

Image-based classification assigns values to plant material units, enabling a robot to transfer them directly to dedicated trays and reduce handling damage.

A dual-position chute uses a positionable diverter door to route parcels between vertical discharge locations.

Rotating receptacles at each outlet increase logical sorting capacity without expanding the physical installation footprint or handling complexity.

Detection sensor monitors unsorted blueberries downstream of the distribution station to trigger electronic control unit alerts.

Indicator device guides operators to sort output locations using illuminated designators, resolving manual address interpretation errors.

Control unit sets automatic rejection timing from manual input, eliminating time-consuming operator estimation.

Cascade mineral sorting system uses multiple sensor diverter stages to separate ore efficiently.

Rotating supports in direction change paths reduce sliding friction on packages, preventing surface damage during conveyance.

A sorting control system monitors performance parameters to apply corrective measures and optimize target allocation.

Segmented bin trays minimize motion time and eliminate idle periods caused by preset counter limits, boosting sorting throughput.

Segmented inclined feed surfaces separate aluminum scrap to boost laser spectroscopy throughput.

A robot controller coordinates pod and cart arrivals at sortation stations to optimize resource utilization.

Continuous conveyance enables inline checking of vessel closures, eliminating mechanical separation elements that cause production stoppages.

A robotic arm with a slidable tray transfer tool moves items between trays and totes.

Flats Carrier Sequencer processes random mail into delivery point sequence order using robotic arms and programmable controllers.

Inverting containers discharges items onto a conveyor, reducing manual intervention and resolving order processing bottlenecks.

Pre-sorted articles enter specific inputs on a dual-loop sorting system, balancing output distribution while maximizing sorter unit occupation rates.

Pulsed air blasts separate mailpieces from a stack, preventing double-feeds that reduce throughput and increase wear in high-volume sorting operations.

A shaft-like parts feeding apparatus uses pass control members and feed rod positioning to verify component lengths before insertion.

Inspection and sorting machine recirculates undetermined fasteners to resolve accuracy issues caused by system faults.

A sorter base element swivels support surfaces to divert products from a continuous conveyor stream.

A conveyor belt system uses vision and sensors to classify scrap aluminum pieces based on their chemical composition.

A flexible plastic curtain blocks glass shards while allowing whole bottles to pass, preventing contamination in bottling systems.

Imaging feedback adjusts ridge belt gaps in a grading device, correcting errors while processing sensitive products at high speeds.

A mirror arrangement guides a camera's line of sight to capture multiple bottle angles in one recording.

Three-pass sorting with dual feeders reduces endpoint count while maintaining throughput by segmenting mail processing across temporal stages.

A semi-automated bulk sorting system uses a manual sort center and palletization zones to handle diverse packaging types efficiently.

A vertical structure holds an item consolidation area above a carton receiving zone, allowing gravity to move items through a passage for faster packaging.

Hyperspectral imaging analyzes only the central region of each grain to separate barley from oats, achieving gluten levels below 10 ppm.

Air blower generates airflow with specific wind velocity distribution to suppress flight variation and improve shooting accuracy during resin sorting.

Modular elevator trays enable single-pass sorting without requiring excessive bins or multiple passes.

An adaptive sorting system dynamically adjusts calculation time and accuracy based on real-time material flow occupancy to ensure timely object classification.

Uses image copying and comparison to resolve the contradiction between sorting efficiency and object-position assignment loss.

Crossed sorting passes between two units double separation power, supporting 25 times more distribution points without expanding facility footprint.

Pre-scanning veneer sheets for size and orientation prevents dropping or multi-sheet transfers during suction handling.

A curved damping curtain guides ejected containers along a concave trajectory, reducing noise and damage from high kinetic energy.

Selection device shifts to assembly position covering transport path, enabling compactor maintenance without disrupting container flow.

Optical scanner captures surface profile topology of sealable bags to calculate apparent volume for automated quality control.

Pivoting flexible container chutes consolidate items into adaptable volumes, reducing replenishment frequency in high-throughput sortation systems.