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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 22, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 02, 2014
Dematic Corp., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
David M. Berghorn, Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Michael S. Khodl, Ada, MI (US);
Nolan R. Pilarz, Walker, MI (US);
Dematic Corp., Grand Rapids, MI (US);
Abstract
A material-handling system and method includes at least one first processing station, each having an input and an output. A linear transfer system made up of a plurality of transfer units that travel in unison in a linear motion past the input and output of the first processing station(s) either receives articles from the output and discharges articles to the input or transfers articles between the first processing station and a second processing station. A control sequences articles between the transfer units and the first input and output or between the first processing station and a second processing station in a manner that enhances operation of the processing station(s).