Article loading system and method for multilevel sorter

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12090522
APP PUB NO 20240017296A1
SERIAL NO

18455902

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A multi-level induction station is disclosed. The multi-level induction station includes multiple sorting levels arranged in a vertical stacked configuration; a vertically traveling automated lift that carries articles vertically between the sorting levels along a frame positioned proximate to the multiple sorting levels; an information acquisition device positioned to read information from an article on the lift; multiple transport devices positioned on the sorting levels to receive the articles; and a control system that directs the multi-level induction station to determine a destination for an article and direct the lift to a platform where a transport device is at an article-receiving position at the sorting level to receive the article.

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TOMPKINS ROBOTICS INC6435 HAZELTINE NATIONAL DRIVE SUITE 105 ORLANDO FL 32822

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Baring, Bruce D Orlando, US 3 3
Futch, Michael C Orlando, US 41 145
Serstad, James M Orlando, US 41 145

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