Title:
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRACKING A LOAD ON A CONVEYOR SYSTEM
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2005023683
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for tracking a load on a conveyor system using the trailing edge of the load. The method includes the steps of sensing the trailing edge of the load with a first sensor and updating a load record for the load in response to sensing the trailing edge of the load with the first sensor. The apparatus may include a conveyor, a controller, and a sensor in communication with the controller for sensing the trailing edge of a load on the conveyor.
Inventors:
LEVASSEUR BRIAN C (US)
DISHAW RYANN A (US)
HENDERSON LYLE A (US)
ALDERMAN TODD E (US)
DISHAW RYANN A (US)
HENDERSON LYLE A (US)
ALDERMAN TODD E (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2004/024422
Publication Date:
May 26, 2005
Filing Date:
July 29, 2004
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WEBB CO JERVIS B (US)
LEVASSEUR BRIAN C (US)
DISHAW RYANN A (US)
HENDERSON LYLE A (US)
ALDERMAN TODD E (US)
LEVASSEUR BRIAN C (US)
DISHAW RYANN A (US)
HENDERSON LYLE A (US)
ALDERMAN TODD E (US)
International Classes:
B65G43/10; (IPC1-7): B65G/; G06F7/00
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