Patent ID: 7182331
Filing Date: 2007-02-27
Classification: B07C,B65H

Abstract:
1. A sorting system for a plurality of letters, comprising: a letter isolating unit, a first conveyor line for conveying letters to said letter isolating unit, said first conveyor line comprising: a first conveyor surface for supporting and transporting said letters; a supporting wall for supporting said letters, said wall running along said first conveyor surface; a first separating blade for supporting said letters and facilitating transport of said letters to said unit; and a linear guide for guiding said first separating blade, said guide running beyond a length of said first conveyor surface; and a second conveyor line for conveying said letters to said first conveyor line, said second conveyor line being mounted on a moveable carriage and comprising: a second conveyor surface for supporting and transporting said letters; coupling means for functionally associating said second conveyor line to said first conveyor line such that letters supported by said second conveyor surface may be transported to said first conveyor surface by said first blade; at least one second blade for supporting and transporting said letters; and a second linear guide for guiding said at least one second blade.