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Sliding pallet article sorter
Assignee: Procter and Gamble Co
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Filing: 1972-10-06
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A sorter for articles, typified by cases of product, of the type wherein the cases are delivered to a single infeed station and discharged at one of two or more stations is provided. A plurality of ''''pallets'''' traverse an endless loop and slide laterally along rod-like members. The lateral movement is controlled by a diverting means which is responsive to a control signal and contacts a first protrusion, typically a pin, on the pallets. Preferably, the diverting means is articulated to provide very high speed switching. After the initial diversion, a guide rail contacts a second protrusion on the pallet and leads the pallets axially along the rod-like members to the desired lateral location for discharge as the pallet progresses along the sorter.
Inventors
- 👤 J Mcswiggin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-04 11:21
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/005; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A sorting apparatus comprising: A. two endless flexible carrier means disposed one in each of two parallel patHs; B. a means for driving said endless flexible carrier means; C. a plurality of parallel, spaced rod-like members, said members being affixed at each end to one of said flexible carrier means; D. a plurality of pallets, each of said pallets being mounted on at least one of said rod-like members and adapted to slide axially thereon; each of said pallets having at least two protrusions thereon; E. a movable diverting means for selectively sliding said pallets in two directions along said rod-like members by contacting a first of said protrusions, said movable diverting means consists of a triangularly shaped member, said member being pivotally mounted to a fixed triangularly shaped member, one face of said fixed and said movable members being aligned upon diversion of said movable member in a first direction and a second face of said members being aligned upon diversion thereof in a second direction; F. a guide means for further sliding said pallets along said rod-like members by contacting a second of said protrusions; and G. a means for returning said pallets to said movable diverting means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A sorting apparatus comprising: A. two endless flexible carrier means disposed one in each of two parallel patHs; B. a means for driving said endless flexible carrier means; C. a plurality of parallel, spaced rod-like members, said members being affixed at each end to one of said flexible carrier means; D. a plurality of pallets, each of said pallets being mounted on at least one of said rod-like members and adapted to slide axially thereon; each of said pallets having at least two protrusions thereon; E. a movable diverting means for selectively sliding said pallets in two directions along said rod-like members by contacting a first of said protrusions, said movable diverting means consists of a triangularly shaped member, said member being pivotally mounted to a fixed triangularly shaped member, one face of said fixed and said movable members being aligned upon diversion of said movable member in a first direction and a second face of said members being aligned upon diversion thereof in a second direction; F. a guide means for further sliding said pallets along said rod-like members by contacting a second of said protrusions; and G. a means for returning said pallets to said movable diverting means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |