Patent ID: 7915557
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: B07C,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A method for synchronizing distribution information of a sorting stock with information relating to a sorter element of a sorter, the sorter element being loaded with the sorting stock, comprising: moving the sorter element together with a plurality of successive further sorter elements on a path closed on itself past a laying-down station; laying down the sorting stock onto a support of the sorter element; preparing a first image of the support of the sorter element passing the laying-down station before the sorting stock is laid onto the sorter element; preparing a second image of the support of the sorter element passing the laying-down station after the sorting stock is laid onto the sorter element; comparing the first and second image of the sorter element; recognizing an occupancy by the comparing of the first and second image of the sorter element; assigning unequivocally the distribution information relating to the sorting stock known before the laying-down of the sorting stock to the sorter element which is recognized as fed with the sorting stock, transporting the sorting stock to an unloading station by the sorter element; and unloading the sorting stock at the unloading station where distribution takes place based upon the distribution information.