GB1309201A - Material container sorting apparatus and method - Google Patents

Material container sorting apparatus and method

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GB1309201A
GB1309201A GB1543671*[A GB1543671A GB1309201A GB 1309201 A GB1309201 A GB 1309201A GB 1543671 A GB1543671 A GB 1543671A GB 1309201 A GB1309201 A GB 1309201A
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conveyer
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06K—GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS
    • G06K7/00—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns
    • G06K7/10—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation
    • G06K7/10544—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation by scanning of the records by radiation in the optical part of the electromagnetic spectrum
    • G06K7/10821—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation by scanning of the records by radiation in the optical part of the electromagnetic spectrum further details of bar or optical code scanning devices
    • G06K7/10861—Methods or arrangements for sensing record carriers, e.g. for reading patterns by electromagnetic radiation, e.g. optical sensing; by corpuscular radiation by scanning of the records by radiation in the optical part of the electromagnetic spectrum further details of bar or optical code scanning devices sensing of data fields affixed to objects or articles, e.g. coded labels
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
    • B65G47/00—Article or material-handling devices associated with conveyors; Methods employing such devices
    • B65G47/34—Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor 
    • B65G47/46—Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor  and distributing, e.g. automatically, to desired points
    • B65G47/48—Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor  and distributing, e.g. automatically, to desired points according to bodily destination marks on either articles or load-carriers
    • B65G47/49—Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor  and distributing, e.g. automatically, to desired points according to bodily destination marks on either articles or load-carriers without bodily contact between article or load carrier and automatic control device, e.g. the destination marks being electrically or electronically detected
    • B65G47/493—Devices for discharging articles or materials from conveyor  and distributing, e.g. automatically, to desired points according to bodily destination marks on either articles or load-carriers without bodily contact between article or load carrier and automatic control device, e.g. the destination marks being electrically or electronically detected by use of light responsive means

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  • Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • Discharge Of Articles From Conveyors (AREA)
  • Control Of Conveyors (AREA)
  • Branching, Merging, And Special Transfer Between Conveyors (AREA)

Abstract

1309201 Transferring articles between endless conveyers F E HELFAND and M B BAER 18 May 1971 [17 July 1970] 15436/71 Heading B8A [Also in Division G4] Material containers are sorted in accordance with signals derived from signals obtained by sensing alphanumeric codes on the containers by means of an optical-to-electric converter as the containers are being transported on a conveyer. Items of luggage at an airport bear labels printed with the alphanumeric codes which are read by a modified vidicon scanner, the alphanumeric characters being recognized in a first mini-computer, the output of which is supplied to a second mini-computer where it is stored, processed, decoded into a sorting code and compared with a preprogrammed repertoire to produce a timed command signal to control diversion (if appropriate) of the container on to a branch conveyer. The diversion is accomplished by raising and lowering vertical sheetlike diversion members, the transfer section including rollers (some of which may be powerdriven). Arrival of the container at the scanning station, and exit of it from the main conveyer are detected photoelectrically to prepare and reset the circuitry. The command signals may also cause weighing of the containers, and storage and print-out of the label information.
GB1543671*[A 1970-07-17 1971-05-18 Material container sorting apparatus and method Expired GB1309201A (en)

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US5588470A 1970-07-17 1970-07-17

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CA (1) CA920694A (en)
CH (1) CH535614A (en)
DE (1) DE2125789A1 (en)
FR (1) FR2107033A5 (en)
GB (1) GB1309201A (en)

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GB2188601A (en) * 1986-02-25 1987-10-07 Molins Plc Container conveying system wherein containers are coded
GB2188601B (en) * 1986-02-25 1990-07-11 Molins Plc Conveyor system for rod-like articles

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US3639728A (en) 1972-02-01
CA920694A (en) 1973-02-06
CH535614A (en) 1973-04-15
DE2125789A1 (en) 1972-02-03
FR2107033A5 (en) 1972-05-05

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PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PLNP Patent lapsed through nonpayment of renewal fees