Title:
APPARATUS FOR SORTING OBJECTS, AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/021638
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
An apparatus and associated method are provided for sorting objects as having one of an accepted and rejected status. The apparatus includes a hopper assembly configured to receive a plurality of objects and to release the objects through a release port associated therewith. A first object sorting arrangement is in communication with the hopper assembly and is configured to receive the objects therefrom. The first object sorting arrangement includes a first inclined member in communication with the hopper assembly for directing the objects to a first deflector member spaced-apart from the first inclined member. Objects deflected over a first wall member spaced-apart from the first deflector member, the first deflector member being disposed between the first inclined member and the first wall member have an accepted status, while objects directed into a first channel disposed between the first deflector member and the first wall member have a rejected status.
Inventors:
DIXON DARRELL (US)
MCCANN LARRY (US)
MCCANN LARRY (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/047276
Publication Date:
April 05, 2012
Filing Date:
August 10, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
REYNOLDS TOBACCO CO R (US)
DIXON DARRELL (US)
MCCANN LARRY (US)
DIXON DARRELL (US)
MCCANN LARRY (US)
International Classes:
B07B13/00; B07B13/10
Foreign References:
| US20060180522A1 | 2006-08-17 | |||
| NL7702830A | 1977-09-27 | |||
| DE102005008275A1 | 2006-08-24 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
LYN, Kevin, R. (PLLCP.O. Box 703, Atlanta Georgia, US)
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