Machine for sorting flats
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May 26, 2015
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Jul 22, 2010
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Jan 6, 2010
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Jan 7, 2009
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Abstract
A sorting machine at least for flat postal items comprises a stacking module having a plurality of stacking stations, which define respective channels along which the postal products are carried and a first plurality of rollers for handling the postal products along the stacking stations, a first carrying assembly defining a second channel configured for carrying the postal products towards the stacking module and comprising a second plurality of rollers for carrying the postal products, a plurality of deviating assemblies, each of which comprises a first device selectively mobile for deviating a flat into the channel of the desired stacking station, and a second carrying assembly delimiting an outlet channel communicating with the plurality of stacking stations, wherein at least one of the first and second rollers is mobile transversely with respect to the direction of conveyance of the postal products on the machine.
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- 10 France
- 8 Japan
- 7 China
- 5 Korea
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Patent Owner(s)
Patent Owner | Address | |
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ELSAG DATAMAT SPA | VIA GIACOMO PUCCINI 2 GENOVA 16154 |
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- 2010 Application Filing Year
- B07C Class
- 104 Applications Filed
- 64 Patents Issued To-Date
- 61.54 % Issued To-Date
Inventor(s)
Inventor Name | Address | # of filed Patents | Total Citations |
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De, Leo Guido Teodoro | Genoa, IT | 5 | 42 |
# of filed Patents : 5 Total Citations : 42 | |||
Franzone, Cristiano | Genoa, IT | 8 | 148 |
# of filed Patents : 8 Total Citations : 148 |
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