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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 07, 2023
Filed:
Jun. 28, 2021
Laitram, L.l.c., Harahan, LA (US);
Matthew L. Fourney, Laurel, MD (US);
Robert K. Paquin, Baltimore, MD (US);
James L. Brun, Forest Hill, MD (US);
Christopher B. Spicer, Silver Spring, MD (US);
David L. Marsh, Pasadena, MD (US);
Laitram, L.L.C., Harahan, LA (US);
Abstract
A conveying system employs independently controlled flights. The flights are controlled separately from a conveying surface using a linear transport system. The linear transport system allow the position of the flights to be controlled based on a parameter, such as the length of a conveyed object. The flights are pivotally mounted to a mover of the linear transport system and can pivot relative to the conveying surface to allow the flights to fit in a space between an end of carryway and a receptacle.