Patent ID: 6578697
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: B65G,Y10S

Abstract:
A sorting system for sorting uniquely shaped articles, the system comprising:a conveyor for transporting the articles along a path of travel, said conveyor defining an external surface with a plurality of raised portions and a plurality of valleys between the raised portions, the raised portions being spaced apart to support the uniquely shaped articles; a sorting device positioned proximate said conveyor, said sorting device operable to move substantially perpendicular to the path of travel of the conveyor; at least one paddle having a proximal end connected to the sorting device, and a distal end; and a brush extending from the distal end of the at least one paddle, said brush operable to substantially contact both the raised portions and the valleys of the conveyor when said sorting device moves substantially perpendicular to the path of travel of the conveyor, so as to push the uniquely shaped articles from the conveyor.