A system for sorting and dispensing packages can include a flip gate assembly. The flip gate assembly can include a base, an inclined surface, one or more support legs extending from the base to the inclined surface, an actuator attached to the base, and a flip gate pivotably attached to the inclined surface. The flip gate can be configured to be actuated by the actuator between a retracted configuration, in which a top side of the flip gate is planar with a top surface of the inclined surface, and an extended configuration, in which the top side of the flip gate is disposed at an angle with respect to the top surface of the inclined surface.

Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for automated gates to secure mobile carrier unit payloads. In one embodiment, an example system for a mobile carrier unit of a sortation system may include an automated gate configured to block an open end of the mobile carrier unit in a first position, and to unblock the open end of the mobile carrier unit in a second position, and a controller configured to control operation of the gate. The controller may be configured to determine that the conveyor belt is activated, cause the automated gate to move to the second position, determine that the item is off the conveyor belt, and cause the automated gate to move to the first position.

A system for sorting and dispensing packages includes a first conveyor system, a gate assembly with a plurality of chutes that receive at least two packages of a plurality of packages selectively dispensed from the first conveyor system, a second conveyor system that receives the plurality of packages selectively dispensed from the gate assembly, a sensor that senses a characteristic of the plurality of packages, and an electronic controller that receives signals from the sensor. The plurality of chutes each include a gate moveable via an actuator between a first position, in which the at least two packages are held within the respective chute, and a second position, in which the at least two packages are released from the respective chute onto the second conveyor system. The controller is configured to selectively control each actuator of the gate assembly based on signals received from the sensor.

A system for sorting and dispensing packages can include a flip gate assembly. The flip gate assembly can include a base, an inclined surface, one or more support legs extending from the base to the inclined surface, an actuator attached to the base, and a flip gate pivotably attached to the inclined surface. The flip gate can be configured to be actuated by the actuator between a retracted configuration, in which a top side of the flip gate is planar with a top surface of the inclined surface, and an extended configuration, in which the top side of the flip gate is disposed at an angle with respect to the top surface of the inclined surface.

An electric turnout unit (1) serves for determining and changing the conveying path of object holders being moved by and together with a conveying means (28) of a conveying apparatus (29). The electric turnout unit (1) includes a pivot angle definition element (15) being rotatably supported and one sensor (6) or a plurality of sensors (6) for determining a first pivot position (35) and a second pivot position (36) of the pivot angle definition element (15). The first pivot position (35) and the second pivot position (36) differ by a first pivot angle difference (37) being greater than zero. The pivot angle definition element (15) includes a first detection point (17) being associated with the first pivot position (35) and a second detection point (17) being associated with the second pivot position (36).

An electric turnout unit (1) serves for determining and changing the conveying path of object holders being moved by and together with a conveying means (28) of a conveying apparatus (29). The electric turnout unit (1) includes a pivot angle definition element (15) being rotatably supported and one sensor (6) or a plurality of sensors (6) for determining a first pivot position (35) and a second pivot position (36) of the pivot angle definition element (15). The first pivot position (35) and the second pivot position (36) differ by a first pivot angle difference (37) being greater than zero. The pivot angle definition element (15) includes a first detection point (17) being associated with the first pivot position (35) and a second detection point (17) being associated with the second pivot position (36).

A system for automatically sorting and dispensing packages includes a first conveyor system, a gate assembly with a plurality of chutes, a second conveyor system that receives a plurality of packages selectively dispensed from the gate assembly, a sensor that senses a characteristic of the plurality of packages, an electronic controller, a vibration system that includes a vibrator plate and a vibrator motor, and a sensor system that includes sensor system sensors configured to communicate with the vibrator motor. The plurality of chutes each include a gate moveable between a first position, in which a group of packages are held within the respective chute, and a second position, in which the group of packages are released from the respective chute onto the second conveyor system.

A water and seafood flow distributor (1) for routing flowable mass from a first location to a selected one of a second plurality of locations. The distributor (1) has a first pipe (5) and a second bent pipe (51), which are in communication with one another at a first end (8, 8) via a mass mover. The second bent pipe (5) is rotatable about the first end (81) to displace a second end (91) along a circle (121). A first conduit (10) is in communication with the first location, and a plurality of second conduits (10) are in communication with a respective one of the second plurality of locations, and the ends of the conduits are arranged along a circle (12) described by the second end (91) of the second bent pipe (51). The first and second conduits can be fluidly connected through the first and second pipes.

A conveyor module is disclosed. The conveyor module comprises a base and a plurality of rotating disks mounted on the bases. Each of the plurality of rotating disks comprise a top that is circular and a gripping surface positioned around the top. The gripping surface is configured to grip and propel one or more objects placed over the conveyor module in one or more directions based on rotation of the plurality of rotating disks.