公开(公告)号：US07686171B1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11970997

申请日：2008-01-08

Applicant: Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Nicholas M. Hanssens ,  Jan Bohlmann ,  Philipp K. Janert

Inventor： Jonathan J. Shakes ,  Nicholas M. Hanssens ,  Jan Bohlmann ,  Philipp K. Janert

IPC: B07C5/00 ,  B07C7/00 ,  G06K9/00 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B07C7/005 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: System and method for modular sorting stations. A sorting station may be subdivided into two or more modular bins. A modular bin may be partitioned into compartments. Each compartment may be configured to receive one order including one or more items. Modular bins may be partitioned into compartments of different sizes to receive orders of different sizes. A modular bin may be removed from a sorting station and conveyed to a packing station for packing or other sorting station to continue sorting. Picked items may be received and sorted for rebinning into the modular bins manually or using an automated sorting mechanism. A control system may direct the sorting and rebinning operation. Modular sorting stations may be located adjacent to packing stations or, alternatively, away from packing stations and, when a modular bin is complete, it may be conveyed to an appropriate packing station for packing.

Abstract translation: 模块化分拣站的系统和方法。 分拣站可以细分为两个或更多个模块化箱。 模块化仓可以被分隔成隔间。 每个隔间可被配置为接收包括一个或多个物品的一个订单。 模块化箱可以分成不同尺寸的隔间以接收不同尺寸的订单。 模块化仓可以从分拣站移除并输送到包装站进行包装或其他分拣站以继续排序。 可以接收并分类选择的物品以便将其重新装入模块化箱体中或使用自动分选机构。 控制系统可以指导排序和重新归档操作。 模块化分拣站可以位于包装站附近，或者替代地包装站，并且当模块化箱完成时，其可以被输送到适当的包装站进行包装。

公开(公告)号：US20060287968A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11510381

申请日：2006-08-24

Applicant: Christopher Brehm ,  Stanley Engel ,  Michael McAlpin ,  Sandy Pittman ,  Joseph Teate

Inventor： Christopher Brehm ,  Stanley Engel ,  Michael McAlpin ,  Sandy Pittman ,  Joseph Teate

IPC: G06F17/00

CPC classification number: B07C3/00 ,  Y10S209/90 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: A method and system is provided for collecting relatively small batches of mail that, alone, would not qualify for mailing at a pre-sorted postage rate and pooling them together with others for pre-sorting into a qualified batch of pre-sorted mail. The inventive method involves transporting mail in a traceable container to a holding facility where it is pooled with others for pickup and processing by a mail pre-sorting business. The mail may be metered at a reduced program rate. The system creates a cooperative of participating mail senders working together to earn a lower effective postage rate. The method further provides a solution to the technical problem of postal sorting equipment that is overburdened by medium-sized batches of unsorted mail. The solution identifies and diverts such batches for processing at a separate facility before the batch is tendered to the postal service.

公开(公告)号：US06685031B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-03

申请号：US10339103

申请日：2003-01-09

Applicant: Chiyuki Takizawa

Inventor： Chiyuki Takizawa

IPC: B07C500

CPC classification number: B65G1/137 ,  B07C7/005 ,  B65G1/1375 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G47/5104 ,  B65G2209/04 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: A commercial article sorting system is provided. The system comprises a belt conveyor to transfer a plurality of articles of the same kind put in a tray, a sorting rack provided along the belt conveyor and having a plurality of slots, a scanner provided to the sorting rack to read the data necessary for sorting the articles from the tray to the slots, at least one direction indicator each thereof is mounted to approximately center of the one block of the slots to provide a visual direction signal to the hauler, entry indicators each thereof is mounted to each slot to provide a visual location signal to the hauler, and a controller to control the direction indicator and the entry indicators based on the data read from the label.

Abstract translation: 提供商品分类系统。 该系统包括一个带式输送机，用于传送放置在托盘中的多个同样的物品，沿着带式输送机设置的分类架，并具有多个槽;扫描仪，设置在分拣机架上，以读取排序所需的数据 物品从托盘到槽，其中至少一个方向指示器安装到一个槽的大致中心，以向拖拉机提供视觉方向信号，其中每个槽的入口指示器安装到每个槽以提供一个 基于从标签读取的数据，控制器控制方向指示符和条目指示符。

公开(公告)号：US06580046B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-17

申请号：US09621435

申请日：2000-07-21

Applicant: Martin Koini ,  Gunar Baier

Inventor： Martin Koini ,  Gunar Baier

IPC: B07C500

CPC classification number: B64F1/368 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: A process is provided for the automated conveying, sorting and loading of baggage items in airports having a baggage-conveying facility conveying baggage from a check-in region to a baggage area, from where they are transported for loading into aircraft. In a first step, a flight destination and travel class as well as weight, shape, volume and consistency of each baggage item are recorded and registered. In a second step, the recorded baggage data are entered into a computer system (packing computer) which divides the baggage items into predetermined classes and determines optimum assignment to loading devices in accordance with classification and flight destination. In a third step, the baggage items handled in this way are transported to loading stations for loading in accordance with the defined assignment and, in a fourth step, are loaded there into a loading device essentially in an automated manner. A configuration which is suitable for implementing the process is also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种过程，用于在机场中自动传送，分拣和装载行李物品，该行李物品具有将行李从登机区输送到行李区域的行李传送设备，从那里将其运输到装载到飞行器中。 在第一步中，记录并注册每个行李物品的飞行目的地和旅行类以及重量，形状，体积和一致性。 在第二步中，记录的行李数据被输入计算机系统（包装计算机），该计算机系统将行李物品划分成预定类别，并根据分类和飞行目的地确定对加载装置的最佳分配。 在第三步中，以这种方式处理的行李物品被运送到加载站，以根据所定义的分配进行装载，并且在第四步中，基本上以自动方式将其装载到装载装置中。 还提供了适合于实现该过程的配置。

公开(公告)号：US06533125B1

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09806505

申请日：2001-06-20

Applicant: Svend Bækhøj Jensen

Inventor： Svend Bækhøj Jensen

IPC: B07C516

CPC classification number: G01G19/387 ,  G01G19/303 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: A batcher apparatus having a weighing station (4) for arriving items and a sorting-out station (6) with transfer mechanism for selectively transferring the weighed items to a plurality of receiver stations (18, 18′, 18″). According to the invention two or more receiver stations may be used as substations (18′, 18″) being allocated items weightwise belonging to the same batch (26), whereby it is possible to allocate to each batch item, which are selected not only based on their weight, but additionally based on other criteria such as type of item in connection with co-batching of different types of poultry parts to be batched separately in subbatches which are then merged into the full batch. Also, items may be allocated to one substation or another in order to thereafter be acted upon in a specific manner, e.g. for some items to be turned or marked.

Abstract translation: 具有用于到达物品的称重站（4）和具有用于选择性地将加权物品传送到多个接收站（18,18'，18“）的传送机构的分拣站（6）的分批设备。 根据本发明，可以使用两个或多个接收机站作为分配属于相同批次（26）的物品的变电站（18'，18“），由此可以分配给不被选择的每个批次项目 只是基于它们的重量，而是基于其他标准，例如与分批在批次中分批的不同类型的家禽部分的共同分批的项目类型，然后将其合并成全批。 此外，可以将项目分配给一个变电站或另一个变电站，以便此后以特定方式进行操作。 一些物品被转动或标记。

公开(公告)号：US20020159876A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-31

申请号：US09845804

申请日：2001-04-30

Inventor： Robert Ahrens

IPC: G06F007/00

CPC classification number: B65G61/00 ,  B65G2201/0282 ,  B65G2203/0208 ,  B65G2203/042 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: A method and apparatus for selecting random length boards for nesting into a single row of predetermined lengths includes the initial step of arranging a plurality of random length boards on an accumulating rack. A plurality of the boards are then conveyed to channels in an adjacent storage rack. The length of each board is determined as the board is conveyed from the accumulating rack to the storage rack, and this information is transmitted to a central processor. The processor calculates combinations of board lengths in the storage rack which will form a single stock row having a combined board length within a predetermined target range. The processor then selects a preferred combination of boards from the possible combinations, and activates gates in the channels to drop the boards to a conveyor and move the selected boards to a stock row accumulating location. The processor then activates gates on the accumulating rack tracks to convey additional boards to empty channels in the storage rack, and repeats the process. The apparatus includes an accumulating conveyor with longitudinal tracks positioned adjacent a storage rack with longitudinal channels aligned with the tracks. A scanning assembly is positioned between the accumulating conveyor and storage rack for scanning boards moving between the conveyor and storage rack, to determine the length of each board. The central processor is connected to the scanning assembly, and gates on the accumulating rack and storage rack, to automatically operate the system.

Abstract translation: 用于选择用于嵌套成预定长度的单行的随机长度板的方法和装置包括将多个随机长度板布置在累积架上的初始步骤。 然后，多个板被传送到相邻存储架中的通道。 当板从积聚架传送到存储架时，每个板的长度被确定，并且该信息被传送到中央处理器。 处理器计算存储架中的板长度的组合，其将形成组合板长度在预定目标范围内的单个库存行。 然后，处理器从可能的组合中选择板的优选组合，并激活通道中的门将板移动到传送带并将所选择的板移动到库行积累位置。 然后，处理器激活积累的货架轨道上的门，以将额外的板传送到存储架中的空通道，并重复该过程。 该装置包括具有纵向轨道的累积输送器，纵向轨道邻近存储齿条定位，纵向通道与轨道对准。 扫描组件位于累积输送机和存储架之间，用于扫描在输送机和存储架之间移动的板，以确定每个板的长度。 中央处理器连接到扫描组件，并且在堆积架和存储架上进行门，以自动操作系统。

公开(公告)号：US20020134711A1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-26

申请号：US10145007

申请日：2002-05-14

Applicant: AT&C Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chiyuki Takizawa

IPC: B07C005/00

CPC classification number: B65G1/137 ,  B07C7/005 ,  B65G1/1375 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G47/5104 ,  B65G2209/04 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: A direction indicator placed on one site of a sorting block indicates, for a given good, the direction towards a nominated slot through which the good is to be placed in the block. This arrangement makes it possible for the hauler to immediately put a good into a nominated slot without looking around at sorting blocks at large, which will lead to the improvement of work efficiency. Moreover, because this will moderate the burden imposed on the hauler, the number of wrongly hauled goods would be greatly reduced. If a good is passed through a wrong slot, it is recognized by a sensor and then an alarming means is activated to generate a buzzing sound or a blinking light to alarm. This arrangement will make it possible to greatly reduce the number of wrongly hauled goods. In association with the entry of every good, the name of the provider, as well as the name of the manufacturer of the good, the property of the good and the number of its scheduled input, is given because the provider can feed his name through an input feeding means. This arrangement will make it possible to efficiently manage inflow goods according to the name of providers, simply dependent on identification codes generally attached to goods such as a JAN code or ITF code.

公开(公告)号：US06403905B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09496874

申请日：2000-02-02

Applicant: Michael R. Conboy ,  Elfido Coss, Jr. ,  Russel Shirley

Inventor： Michael R. Conboy ,  Elfido Coss, Jr. ,  Russel Shirley

IPC: B07C500

CPC classification number: H01L21/67271 ,  G03F7/70741 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: A system and method for stocking and sorting reticles used in a semiconductor fabrication facility, the facility having a material handling system that presents a reticle to a photolithography process area. In an example embodiment of the reticle management system, a reticle storage system and a reticle sorting apparatus are coupled to a host system that is adapted to track and control the movement of reticles in the material handling system. The host system is capable of interfacing with a management input module that integrates management directives into the reticle flow plan in the manufacturing process. The result is a reticle management system that is flexible enough to manage a finite number of reticles and pods in minimizing the delivery time of a reticle to the desired location while responding to changing conditions external to the manufacturing process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在半导体制造设备中使用的放线和分类掩模版的系统和方法，该设备具有将光罩呈现于光刻工艺区域的材料处理系统。 在掩模版管理系统的示例性实施例中，掩模版存储系统和掩模版分类装置耦合到适于跟踪和控制材料处理系统中的标线的运动的主机系统。 主机系统能够与管理输入模块进行接口，管理输入模块将管理指令集成到制造过程中的标线流程图中。 结果是一种掩模版管理系统，其足够灵活以管理有限数量的光罩和荚，以最小化掩模版到所需位置的传送时间，同时响应制造过程外部的变化条件。

公开(公告)号：US20020053533A1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-09

申请号：US10013105

申请日：2001-11-06

Inventor： Christopher Scott Brehm ,  Stanley Alan Engel ,  Michael Todd McAlpin ,  Sandy Lee Pittman ,  Joseph Clay Teate

IPC: B07C005/02

CPC classification number: B07C3/00 ,  Y10S209/90 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: A method and system is provided for collecting relatively small batches of mail that, alone, would not qualify for mailing at a pre-sorted postage rate and pooling them together with others for pre-sorting into a qualified batch of pre-sorted mail. The inventive method involves transporting mail in a traceable container to a holding facility where it is pooled with others for pickup and processing by a mail pre-sorting business. The mail may be metered at a reduced program rate. The system creates a cooperative of participating mail senders working together to earn a lower effective postage rate. The method further provides a solution to the technical problem of postal sorting equipment that is overburdened by medium-sized batches of unsorted mail. The solution identifies and diverts such batches for processing at a separate facility before the batch is tendered to the postal service.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和系统，用于收集相对较小批量的邮件，这些邮件单独不符合以预先排序的邮资率邮寄资格，并将其与其他邮件汇总在一起，以便将其预先分类到合格的预排序邮件中。 本发明的方法涉及将可跟踪容器中的邮件运送到与其他人集合的保持设施，以便通过邮件预分类业务进行拾取和处理。 该邮件可以以减少的程序速率计量。 该系统创建合作的参与邮件发送者一起工作，以获得较低的有效邮费率。 该方法进一步提供了中型大批量未排序邮件负担过重的邮政分拣设备技术问题的解决方案。 该解决方案在批次提交给邮政服务之前，将这些批次标识并转移到单独设施处理。

公开(公告)号：US06305548B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-23

申请号：US09398045

申请日：1999-09-17

Applicant: Eiji Sato ,  Masakatsu Hayashi ,  Takeo Takagi ,  Toshiyuki Aoki ,  Yoshiyuki Takamura ,  Tsutomu Hasegawa ,  Shigeki Kunii

Inventor： Eiji Sato ,  Masakatsu Hayashi ,  Takeo Takagi ,  Toshiyuki Aoki ,  Yoshiyuki Takamura ,  Tsutomu Hasegawa ,  Shigeki Kunii

IPC: B07C502

CPC classification number: B09B5/00 ,  B29B2017/0089 ,  Y10S209/933

Abstract: A discarded industrial product recycling system capable of acquiring pertinent data required for processings of discarded industrial products such as discarders, reception dates, persons responsible for disposal, disposal dates and so forth for selecting proper disposal for each of the discarded industrial products while automatizing the article data acquisition to a possible maximum for enhancing the enhance disposal rate. An electronic tag (radio-frequency identifier tag) is attached to each of discarded industrial products to allow data required for the processing to be written and read by readers/writers. At a time point and a place where a discarded industrial product is received, basic data required for the processing of that article is written in the electronic tag. Pertinent processing route for each of the manufactured articles is decided by reading the data from the electronic tag while writing additional data in the tag as occasion requires. Properties of plastic material are measured, results of which are written in the electronic tag. Classification of component parts resulting from disassembling is carried out by affixing an electronic tag to each palette, reading the data from the electronic tag attached to the discarded industrial product and writing a code of assortment destination for the parts carried by the palette in the electronic tag affixed thereto on the basis of the data read from the electronic tag attached to the discarded industrial product.

Abstract translation: 废弃的工业产品回收系统，能够获取废弃工业产品的处理所需的相关数据，如丢弃物，接收日期，负责处置的人员，处置日期等，以便为每个废弃的工业产品选择适当的处理，同时使物品自动化 数据采集​​可能最大限度地提高处理率。 每个废弃的工业产品附有一个电子标签（射频标识符标签），以便读者/作者能够书写和读取处理所需的数据。 在收到废弃工业产品的时间点和地点，将该物品处理所需的基本数据写入电子标签。 通过在需要时在标签中写入附加数据的同时读取来自电子标签的数据来决定每个制品的相关处理路线。 测量塑料材料的性能，其结果写在电子标签中。 通过将电子标签附着在每个调色板上，读取附着在废弃工业产品上的电子标签的数据，并将该调色板携带的部件的分类目的地的代码写入电子标签中来进行分解产生的部件的分类 基于从附着在被废弃工业产品上的电子标签读出的数据，固定在其上。