Title:
CONVEYOR SYSTEM THAT SENSES AND SEPARATES PRODUCT
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2018/160916
Kind Code:
A8
Abstract:
Embodiments of a conveyor system for separating cases of product are disclosed. An elongated, substantially horizontal frame extends from an entry point to an exit point and has a plurality of linear zones. A plurality of motivators is arranged along the frame, such that a case placed on one or more motivators will be moved forward toward the exit point by a coordinated movement of the motivators. A plurality of case sensors arranged along the frame detects the presence of one or more cases within each of the linear zones, and a controller activates the motivators such that a minimum time period elapses between cases delivered to the exit point. The system can include an AC/DC power supply configured to receive 110-120V alternating current power at 60Hz and to provide direct current power to the controller, the plurality of case sensors, and the plurality of individually-controllable motivators.
Inventors:
TAYLOR ROBERT JAMES (US)
BELLAR JASON (US)
CRECELIUS JOHN (US)
PROPES WILLIAM M (US)
ALEXANDER MATTHEW DAVID (US)
BELLAR JASON (US)
CRECELIUS JOHN (US)
PROPES WILLIAM M (US)
ALEXANDER MATTHEW DAVID (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2018/020574
Publication Date:
March 14, 2019
Filing Date:
March 02, 2018
Export Citation:
Assignee:
WALMART APOLLO LLC (US)
International Classes:
B65G43/08; B07C5/02; B65G47/22; B65G47/34; B65G47/42; B65G47/52; G06Q10/08
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
BIASCO, Tye et al. (US)
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