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Package handling apparatus and method

  • US 6,257,826 B1
  • Filed: 09/18/1998
  • Issued: 07/10/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for handling packages comprising:

  • a pre-palletization conveyor;

    at least one handler means receiving said packages from an infeed conveyor, said at least one handler means comprising a means for positioning each of said packages on said pre-palletization conveyor, wherein said handler means comprises flaps that receive said packages and said positioning means comprises means for driving said at least one handler means along an axis;

    a means for controlling said handler means and said positioning means to assemble said packages into a user-defined layout, wherein said controlling means is programmable and sends signals to each of said at least one handler means to properly position each said package on said pre-palletization conveyor;

    a means for compressing said packages on said pre-palletization conveyor into said user-defined layout;

    means for orienting said packages on said pre-palletization conveyor wherein said programmable means for controlling further provides means for controlling said orienting means; and

    wherein said orienting means comprises means for rotating a portion of said at least one handler means.

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