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Overhead mounted sorter for conveyors

  • US 6,189,702 B1
  • Filed: 11/25/1998
  • Issued: 02/20/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 11/25/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A sorting device mounted above objects traveling longitudinally along a conveyor, comprising:

  • a rail orientated across the conveyor;

    a carriage mounted to translate along the rail;

    a paddle extending from the carriage down into a path of objects traveling on the conveyor;

    the paddle including;

    a first plate and a second plate spaced apart to define a void, each plate including an outward side and an inward side;

    a floating wiper positioned partially within the void and resiliently urged into contact with the conveyor; and

    means positioned within the void for urging the floating wiper into contact with the conveyor; and

    a controller positioned to translate the carriage along the rail.

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