Paine Hamblen, LLP
Sorting apparatus and method utilizing a mechanical diverter
The present invention is an apparatus and method for sorting foreign material and undesirable articles from a product stream. A mechanical diverter having a concave shape is responsive to an inspection station coupled to the product stream. The mechanical diverter is employed to effectively launch or otherwise redirect undesirable articles in an alternate path. In addition, an air ejector in one form of the invention is provided and is responsive to the inspection station and is employed to dislodge foreign material from the product stream.
Key Technology, Inc.
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B07C B07C
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Ken James Philip L. Mike Hans G. Peter T. Timothy
McGarvey Ruff Hoffman Lemke Halmberger Jones Reardon