Method and system for sequentially ordering objects using a single pass delivery point process
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1. A system for sorting objects, comprising:
- at least one feeding station feeding non-sequenced objects to separate holders extending from a carriage movable in at least one direction; and
a stationary carriage adjacent the moveable carriage;
wherein the separate holders with the non-sequenced objects are transported from the moveable carriage to respective positions on the stationary carriage to sort the non-sequenced objects stored in the separate holders into a sequence on the stationary carriage; and
the separate holders include a hinge and a releasable latch mechanism located at respective bottom corners.
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Abstract
A method and system using a single pass sequencer having a transport system for transporting the mail pieces to a transport system having a moveable carriage system and a stationary carriage system with a plurality of holders slidable between the moveable carriage system and the stationary carriage system. The plurality of holders hold a mail piece of the mail pieces received from the transport system. The mail pieces are sequenced as they are transported or moved from the stationary carriage to the moveable carriage.
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11 Claims
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1. A system for sorting objects, comprising:
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at least one feeding station feeding non-sequenced objects to separate holders extending from a carriage movable in at least one direction; and a stationary carriage adjacent the moveable carriage; wherein the separate holders with the non-sequenced objects are transported from the moveable carriage to respective positions on the stationary carriage to sort the non-sequenced objects stored in the separate holders into a sequence on the stationary carriage; and the separate holders include a hinge and a releasable latch mechanism located at respective bottom corners. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3)
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4. A system for sorting objects, comprising:
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at least one feeding station feeding non-sequenced objects to separate holders extending from a carriage movable in at least one direction; and a stationary carriage adjacent the moveable carriage; wherein the separate holders with the non-sequenced objects are transported from the moveable carriage to respective positions on the stationary carriage to sort the non-sequenced objects stored in the separate holders into a sequence on the stationary carriage; and the moveable carriage is movable in two directions for loading of the non-sequenced objects and unloading of the objects, in a sequence.
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5. A system for sorting objects, comprising:
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at least one feeding station feeding non-sequenced objects to separate holders extending from a carriage movable in at least one direction; and a stationary carriage adjacent the moveable carriage; wherein the separate holders with the non-sequenced objects are transported from the moveable carriage onto the stationary carriage to sort the non-sequenced objects stored in the separate holders into a sequence, and the separate holders include a hinge and a releasable latch mechanism located at respective bottom corners.
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6. A system for sorting objects, comprising:
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at least one feeding station feeding non-sequenced objects to separate holders extending from a carriage movable in at least one direction; and a stationary carriage adjacent the moveable carriage; wherein the separate holders with the non-sequenced objects are transported from the moveable carriage onto the stationary carriage to sort the non-sequenced objects stored in the separate holders into a sequence on the stationary carriage; and the moveable carriage is movable in two directions for loading of the non-sequenced objects and unloading of the objects, in a sequence.
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7. A system for sorting objects, comprising:
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at least one feeding station feeding non-sequenced objects to separate holders having a releasable hinged bottom and extending from a carriage movable in at least one direction; and a stationary carriage adjacent the moveable carriage; wherein the separate holders with the non-sequenced objects are transported from the moveable carriage to the stationary carriage and from the stationary carriage to the moveable carriage to sort the non-sequenced objects stored in the separate holders into a sequence. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for sorting objects, comprising:
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at least one feeding station feeding non-sequenced objects to separate holders extending from a carriage movable in at least one direction; and a stationary carriage adjacent the moveable carriage; wherein the separate holders with the non-sequenced objects are transported from the moveable carriage to the stationary carriage and from the stationary carriage to the moveable carriage to sort the non-sequenced objects stored in the separate holders into a sequence, and the separate holders include a hinge and a releasable latch mechanism located at respective bottom corners.
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