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A system for sorting objects includes an upstream and a downstream conveyor positioned to sequentially receive and convey an object along a first path, and a sorting conveyor belt positioned transversely in a gap between the upstream and downstream conveyors. The sorting conveyor is tilted with resp

A system for sorting objects includes an upstream and a downstream conveyor positioned to sequentially receive and convey an object along a first path, and a sorting conveyor belt positioned transversely in a gap between the upstream and downstream conveyors. The sorting conveyor is tilted with respect to the plane of the other conveyors, and carries flexible projections that lift one edge of the object and push it The operation of the sorting belt reduces static friction between the object and the main conveyors as the object is pushed. The system also includes a measuring device operatively linked to provide dimensions and position information about the object to a sorting conveyor controller.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for sorting objects, comprising:an upstream and a downstream conveyor positioned to sequentially receive and convey an object along a first path, said conveyors defining a gap transverse to the first path;an elongate sorting member positioned in said transverse

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. A system for sorting objects, comprising:an upstream and a downstream conveyor positioned to sequentially receive and convey an object along a first path, said conveyors defining a gap transverse to the first path;an elongate sorting member positioned in said transverse gap, said sorting member including an elongate carrier strip defining at least one diverter section comprising a plurality of flexible, spaced apart projections extending upwardly from said carrier strip, and at least one generally planar section adjacent to said diverter section; andan actuator connected selectively to move said projections against and under an object travelling across said sorting member to carry the object off the conveyors, and selectively to position said planar section in the path of an object to allow the object to pass over the sorting member without being diverted.