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Method and arrangement for synchronizing the distribution information of sorting stock with the information relating to a sorter element loaded with this sorting stock

  • US 7,915,557 B2
  • Filed: 03/26/2009
  • Issued: 03/29/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/27/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for synchronizing distribution information of a sorting stock with information relating to a sorter element of a sorter, the sorter element being loaded with the sorting stock, comprising:

  • moving the sorter element together with a plurality of successive further sorter elements on a path closed on itself past a laying-down station;

    laying down the sorting stock onto a support of the sorter element;

    preparing a first image of the support of the sorter element passing the laying-down station before the sorting stock is laid onto the sorter element;

    preparing a second image of the support of the sorter element passing the laying-down station after the sorting stock is laid onto the sorter element;

    comparing the first and second image of the sorter element;

    recognizing an occupancy by the comparing of the first and second image of the sorter element;

    assigning unequivocally the distribution information relating to the sorting stock known before the laying-down of the sorting stock to the sorter element which is recognized as fed with the sorting stock,transporting the sorting stock to an unloading station by the sorter element; and

    unloading the sorting stock at the unloading station where distribution takes place based upon the distribution information.

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