IE41712L - Method and apparatus for sorting mail - Google Patents
Method and apparatus for sorting mailInfo
- Publication number
- IE41712L IE41712L IE203475A IE203475A IE41712L IE 41712 L IE41712 L IE 41712L IE 203475 A IE203475 A IE 203475A IE 203475 A IE203475 A IE 203475A IE 41712 L IE41712 L IE 41712L
- Authority
- IE
- Ireland
- Prior art keywords
- unit
- sorting
- motion
- sorted
- Prior art date
Links
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title abstract 3
- 230000000717 retained effect Effects 0.000 abstract 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
- B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
- B07C7/00—Sorting by hand only e.g. of mail
- B07C7/02—Compartmented furniture, e.g. pigeon-holes
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B07—SEPARATING SOLIDS FROM SOLIDS; SORTING
- B07C—POSTAL SORTING; SORTING INDIVIDUAL ARTICLES, OR BULK MATERIAL FIT TO BE SORTED PIECE-MEAL, e.g. BY PICKING
- B07C3/00—Sorting according to destination
- B07C3/02—Apparatus characterised by the means used for distribution
- B07C3/04—Drum-type sorting machines or having circularly arranged sorting compartments
Landscapes
- Sorting Of Articles (AREA)
- Forming Counted Batches (AREA)
Abstract
This invention relates to apparatus for sorting and distributing mail which comprises a centrally-located carousel-like unit that rotates about a vertically-disposed axis during both of the aforesaid operations and around which are grouped one or more stationary receiving stations extending radially therefrom. The carousel unit itself has two or more pigeonholes opening radially outward from a central core that repeatedly and successively circulate past each receiving station and distribution point. Detachably retained within each pigeonhole is an open-fronted drawer-like bin designed for removal and replacement while the unit is still in motion. A novel braking device consisting of a pin spring-biased against an undulating cam carried atop an idler wheel rotated by the carousel cooperates with a friction drive so as to enable the unit to be stopped at will whereupon it will remain stopped until restarted. These same units also cooperate such that, once the unit is in motion, it will remain in motion until stopped due to the fact that the drive mechanism overrides the braking system. The invention also encompasses the method of sorting mail which comprises the steps of receiving a load of mail to be sorted at a stationary receiving station, sorting same according to destination, and placing it thus sorted into selected receptacles repeatedly circulating past the station. The invention further encompasses the distribution method for redistributing the mail thus sorted which consists of removing the mail-receiving receptacles, emptying same and returning the empty receptacles to the circulation system while the latter remains in motion and in use for the mail-sorting function.
[US3905896A]
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US506309A US3905896A (en) | 1974-09-16 | 1974-09-16 | Method and apparatus for sorting and distributing mail |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| IE41712L true IE41712L (en) | 1976-03-20 |
| IE41712B1 IE41712B1 (en) | 1980-03-12 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IE2034/75A IE41712B1 (en) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-09-16 | Method and apparatus for sorting mail |
Country Status (16)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US3905896A (en) |
| JP (1) | JPS5823151B2 (en) |
| AR (1) | AR208327A1 (en) |
| BE (1) | BE833446A (en) |
| BR (1) | BR7505872A (en) |
| CA (1) | CA1035311A (en) |
| CH (1) | CH590695A5 (en) |
| DE (1) | DE2541223A1 (en) |
| FR (1) | FR2284376A1 (en) |
| GB (1) | GB1506516A (en) |
| IE (1) | IE41712B1 (en) |
| IL (1) | IL48095A (en) |
| IT (1) | IT1048592B (en) |
| NL (1) | NL172731C (en) |
| NZ (1) | NZ178689A (en) |
| SE (1) | SE403719B (en) |
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| US4690283A (en) * | 1985-12-26 | 1987-09-01 | Rca Corporation | Parcel sorting apparatus |
| GB2335639B (en) | 1998-03-27 | 2002-06-12 | Post Office | Sorting system |
| US7138596B2 (en) | 2001-08-01 | 2006-11-21 | Pippin James M | Apparatus and method for mail sorting |
| CA2365061A1 (en) * | 2001-12-14 | 2003-06-14 | Sortech Systems Inc. | Apparatus for sorting mail |
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| US7527261B2 (en) | 2006-07-13 | 2009-05-05 | Lockheed Martin Corporation | Mailpiece container for stacking mixed mail and method for stacking mail therein |
| US20090026159A1 (en) * | 2007-07-25 | 2009-01-29 | Danielle Mazur | Systems and methods for organizing, storing, and carrying items |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| US1204428A (en) * | 1914-11-02 | 1916-11-14 | Charles P Grandfield | Mail receiving and delivering apparatus. |
| US2553507A (en) * | 1950-03-13 | 1951-05-15 | Universal Steel Equipment Corp | Locking mechanism for revolving bins |
| US2633970A (en) * | 1951-01-18 | 1953-04-07 | Bell P Robinson | Produce-handling apparatus |
| US3002628A (en) * | 1960-02-04 | 1961-10-03 | Warren Christmas Trees Inc | Rotating power driven base |
| US3747752A (en) * | 1971-10-22 | 1973-07-24 | A Reader | Method and apparatus for mail distribution |
| US3807788A (en) * | 1972-03-31 | 1974-04-30 | Ready Metal Mfg Co | Combination service truck and dispensing equipment |
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1974
- 1974-09-16 US US506309A patent/US3905896A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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1975
- 1975-01-01 AR AR260401A patent/AR208327A1/en active
- 1975-08-18 CA CA233,642A patent/CA1035311A/en not_active Expired
- 1975-08-27 GB GB35279/75A patent/GB1506516A/en not_active Expired
- 1975-09-09 NL NLAANVRAGE7510596,A patent/NL172731C/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1975-09-09 SE SE7510035A patent/SE403719B/en unknown
- 1975-09-12 IL IL48095A patent/IL48095A/en unknown
- 1975-09-12 BR BR7505872*A patent/BR7505872A/en unknown
- 1975-09-15 CH CH1192475A patent/CH590695A5/xx not_active IP Right Cessation
- 1975-09-15 IT IT09547/75A patent/IT1048592B/en active
- 1975-09-15 NZ NZ178689A patent/NZ178689A/en unknown
- 1975-09-16 IE IE2034/75A patent/IE41712B1/en unknown
- 1975-09-16 JP JP50112055A patent/JPS5823151B2/en not_active Expired
- 1975-09-16 FR FR7528406A patent/FR2284376A1/en active Granted
- 1975-09-16 DE DE19752541223 patent/DE2541223A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1975-09-16 BE BE160063A patent/BE833446A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| IT1048592B (en) | 1980-12-20 |
| US3905896A (en) | 1975-09-16 |
| FR2284376B1 (en) | 1982-08-27 |
| GB1506516A (en) | 1978-04-05 |
| FR2284376A1 (en) | 1976-04-09 |
| SE7510035L (en) | 1976-03-17 |
| NL7510596A (en) | 1976-03-18 |
| DE2541223A1 (en) | 1976-03-25 |
| JPS5156700A (en) | 1976-05-18 |
| NZ178689A (en) | 1978-06-02 |
| SE403719B (en) | 1978-09-04 |
| BR7505872A (en) | 1976-08-03 |
| NL172731B (en) | 1983-05-16 |
| IL48095A (en) | 1980-02-29 |
| AU8483275A (en) | 1977-03-24 |
| CA1035311A (en) | 1978-07-25 |
| CH590695A5 (en) | 1977-08-15 |
| IL48095A0 (en) | 1975-11-25 |
| JPS5823151B2 (en) | 1983-05-13 |
| AR208327A1 (en) | 1976-12-20 |
| IE41712B1 (en) | 1980-03-12 |
| NL172731C (en) | 1983-10-17 |
| BE833446A (en) | 1976-03-16 |
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