Packaging device and sorting system for directional packaging of products, such as vegetables and fruit, and a method therefor

Abstract

The present invention relates to a packaging device () and sorting system for directional packaging of products, such as vegetables and fruit, and a method therefor. The packaging device according to the invention comprises: —a feed system () configured to feed products (P) and a packaging transport system for supplying and discharging packagings; —at least one measuring and positioning path () connected operatively to the feed system for transporting products in a transport direction; —a measuring system () connected operatively to the at least one measuring and positioning path and configured to measure properties of the product; —a directing system () for directing the product on the at least one measuring and positioning path in a suitable pick-up orientation for the product; —a packaging robot () comprising a product pick-up element, wherein the packaging robot is provided with a robot arm, comprising: —transport rotation mechanism; and—a robot arm displacing mechanism; and—the packaging device comprising a controller for controlling the measuring system, the directing system and the packaging robot.