Item handler for sorting and packing

1. Field of the Invention An item handling system that sorts and packs items in a storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically designed to handle items such as sub-primal cuts of beef or pork or items of like size and weight. The system is adapted to sort items based on product type or...

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Main Authors Smith, Jr., Ronald Dean, Fallin, Larry W, Courier, Andrew S, Forti, Stephen N, Leary, William G
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 30.09.2003
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Summary:1. Field of the Invention An item handling system that sorts and packs items in a storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically designed to handle items such as sub-primal cuts of beef or pork or items of like size and weight. The system is adapted to sort items based on product type or based on system capacity. The packing mechanism is adapted to properly orient the item prior to placing the item in the storage or shipping receptacle. The system is specifically adapted to handle cardboard shipping boxes.