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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 31, 2021
Filed:
Feb. 12, 2020
Siemens Logistics Llc, DFW Airport, TX (US);
Francisco Grupp, Trophy Club, TX (US);
Michael D. Carpenter, Arlington, TX (US);
Siemens Logistics LLC, New York, NY (US);
Abstract
A parcel sorter system and method. A process performed by a parcel sorter system includes receiving sorting information of a first parcel. The process includes identifying a first destination pallet corresponding to the sorting information. The first destination pallet is associated with a first carousel and a first destination chute. The process includes transporting the first parcel toward the first destination chute. The process includes, while transporting the parcel toward the first destination chute, operating the first carousel to move the first destination pallet proximate to the first destination chute. The process includes delivering the first parcel at the first destination chute for placement on the first destination pallet.