SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR POINT OF USE/POINT OF ENTRY WATER TREATMENT

Water treatment systems and methods are provided to beneficially use the concentrate stream for other, non-potable, use. Embodiments of the invention use the distribution pressure to drive the membrane process and are configured in line with household plumbing so the concentrate is directed through the treatment system but bypassing the treatment mechanism to other uses in the building. In embodiments of this system, only the purified water that is needed for potable consumption is extracted from the water with the rest proceeding to its intended destination at the same pressure. 1. A water treatment system , comprising:a vessel configured to hold a volume of a liquid containing membrane foulants, the vessel having an inlet and a permeate outlet, the vessel installed in line with a water feed line; anda membrane element disposed within the pressure vessel, the membrane element having one or more membrane sheets spaced apart at a spacing from about 1 mm to about 8 mm; andan antifouling apparatus configured to deliver a supply of antifouling particles to the liquid, wherein the antifouling particles are configured to coat membrane surfaces of the membrane element to form a protective layer that attracts and holds membrane foulants while allowing passage of permeate through the membrane element;wherein the spacing of the membrane sheets of the membrane element is configured to reduce a longitudinal head loss of the water feed such that a concentrate stream maintains a preselected distribution pressure.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the membrane element is a spiral-wound membrane element.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the membrane element is a reverse-osmosis or nanofiltration membrane element.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the antifouling particles have a specific surface area of 10 m/g or more.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the antifouling particles have a specific surface area of 30 m/g or more.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the antifouling ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STACKING CORRUGATED SHEET MATERIAL

An apparatus for stacking sheet material that may include a trim section and a stacking section, the stacking section being downstream the trim section for receiving the blanks of sheet material, forming bundles each having a plurality of blanks, and transferring the bundles downstream. The apparatus may further include a plurality of longitudinal positioning systems for independently longitudinally positioning a plurality of components in at least one of upstream or downstream directions so as to create an operator access space. In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include an incline conveyor section downstream the trim section and upstream the stacking section, and the trim section may have a takeaway conveyor for conveying the plurality of blanks of sheet material to the incline conveyor. In certain embodiments, the plurality of longitudinal positioning systems can individually longitudinally position at least two of the takeaway conveyor, the incline conveyor, or the stacking apparatus. 1. An apparatus for stacking sheet material received from a converting machine , comprising:a trim section permitting scrap material to fall away from a plurality of blanks of sheet material;a stacking section, downstream the trim section for receiving the blanks of sheet material and forming bundles each comprising a plurality of blanks and transferring the bundles downstream; anda plurality of longitudinal positioning systems for independently longitudinally positioning a plurality of components of the apparatus in at least one of upstream and downstream directions so as to create an operator access space between at least two of the components.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising an incline conveyor section downstream the trim section and upstream the stacking section claim 1 , the incline conveyor section having an incline conveyor delivering the blanks of sheet material to the stacking section at an elevated height.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein ...

Apparatus and method for stacking items

A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow items to be placed on a stack of items in a manner that minimizes interference with the existing stack. Further, a method and apparatus are disclosed for stacking items such that marking of the items is minimized while the item is stacked. In some embodiments, the method and apparatus may include employing a plurality of forks, where a first fork in the plurality includes a belt that rotates at least partially within a tapered housing of the fork. In some embodiments, the plurality of forks is vertically movable, and the method and apparatus may include a squaring mechanism that is separate from the plurality of forks. The overall throughput of the method and apparatus may be increased by employing this independent squaring mechanism.

SHEET DECELERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD

Sheet deceleration apparatus and methods for decelerating a sheet of material for use in a sheet stacking or other application. The deceleration apparatus includes a rotatable cam nip, rotatable about a first axis and provided on one side of the travel path, such that the sheet of material can pass by the cam nip. The cam nip includes a lobe end, such that when the lobe end is away from the travel path, the sheet of material can pass substantially unimpeded past the cam nip, and when the lobe end is near the travel path, the sheet of material is nipped by the cam nip decelerating the sheet of material from the first speed to a second speed. 121-. (canceled)22. A method for decelerating a sheet of material traveling along a travel path at a first speed , the method comprising:delivering the sheet of material past a cam nip comprising at least one lobe end, the cam nip being rotatable on a first axis substantially perpendicular to the travel path; anddriving rotation of the cam nip, such that when the at least one lobe end of the cam nip is away from the travel path, the sheet of material can pass substantially unimpeded past the cam nip, and when the at least one lobe end is adjacent the travel path, the sheet of material is nipped by the cam nip to change the travel path of the sheet of material so that the sheet of material comes into frictional contact with a decelerator to decelerate the sheet of material from the first speed to a second speed.23. The method of claim 22 , whereinsaid cam nip comprises at least two lobe ends and each lobe end comprises a rotatable wheel.24. The method of claim 22 , whereinsaid at least one lob end comprises a rotatable wheel.25. The method of claim 22 , whereinsaid decelerator is a deceleration roller.26. The method of claim 25 , whereindelivering the sheet of material past a cam nip comprises delivering the sheet of material between the deceleration roller and the cam nip, the cam nip and deceleration roller being rotatable on ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STACKING ITEMS

A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow items to be placed on a stack of items in a manner that minimizes interference with the existing stack. Further, a method and apparatus are disclosed for stacking items such that marking of the items is minimized while the item is stacked. In some embodiments, the method and apparatus may include employing a plurality of forks, where a first fork in the plurality includes a belt that rotates at least partially within a tapered housing of the fork. In some embodiments, the plurality of forks is vertically movable, and the method and apparatus may include a squaring mechanism that is separate from the plurality of forks. The overall throughput of the method and apparatus may be increased by employing this independent squaring mechanism. 122-. (canceled)23. A stacking device , comprising:a plurality of forks;a backstop defining one or more voids through which the forks can interpenetrate;a first lifting element coupled to the plurality of forks and configured to lift the plurality of forks and not the backstop; anda second lifting element coupled to the backstop and configured to move the backstop into a position where the forks interpenetrate with the one or more voids of the backstop.24. The stacking device of claim 23 , whereinthe plurality of forks are configured to move an item from a loading location to a stacking location; andthe backstop is configured to interpenetrate with the forks so as to inhibit lateral movement of the item when the plurality of forks retract from the stacking location so as to deposit the item in the stacking location.25. The stacking device of claim 24 , whereinthe second lifting element is further configured to move the backstop to a squaring location after the plurality of forks have retracted past a lateral position of the backstop.26. The stacking device of claim 24 , further comprising:a squaring element coupled to the second lifting element and configured to cooperate with the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF MEMBRANE SEPARATION

Water treatment systems and methods are provided to minimize membrane fouling and the required maintenance that results therefrom. A water treatment system includes a pressure vessel with a plurality of spaced-apart membranes circularly disposed therein, and an impeller or other means for circulating feed water through the interior of the vessel and past the membranes. Antifouling particles (such as diatomaceous earth or activated carbon) and/or pellets can be added to the feed water inhibit membrane fouling and extend the useful life of the membranes. A feed spacer element having a window-pane pattern can be disposed between adjacent membrane leaves to reduce membrane fouling. 135.-. (canceled)36. A system for treating liquid comprising membrane foulants , the system comprising:a cylindrical pressure vessel configured to hold a volume of a liquid comprising membrane foulants, the cylindrical pressure vessel having an inlet, a concentrate outlet, and a permeate outlet;a plurality of spiral wound membrane elements disposed within the cylindrical pressure vessel; anda pump configured to circulate the liquid in the cylindrical pressure vessel in a direction generally parallel to a membrane surface of the membrane elements,wherein the plurality of spiral wound membrane elements are arranged in a circular array vertically within the cylindrical pressure vessel and tangential to both adjacent spiral wound membrane elements and an interior wall of the cylindrical pressure vessel such that the plurality of spiral wound membrane elements are arrayed surrounding a circulation return, such that the system is configured so that the liquid flows in a first direction through the circulation return and in a direction opposite to that of the first direction through the plurality of spiral wound membrane elements.37. The system of claim 36 , wherein the circulation return is a cylindrical-shaped central flow path not containing a spiral wound membrane element.38. The system of claim ...

TRIM ARM ADJUSTMENT ASSEMBLY AUTOMATED SETTING

Techniques for automatically setting trim removal or stacking device arms. One point on a trim arm (such as an end) is attached to a transverse rail, along which that end moves, and provides an anchor point to which the trim arm can be angled. An automated device anchors that end of the trim arm, and locks it in place at a position designated by an operator. A skew adjustment pin couples to a second point on the trim arm, so that adjusting the position of the adjustment pin skews the trim arm's angle. An automated device anchors that second point of the trim arm, and locks it in place at a angle designated by an operator. A control system electronically measures the location of the first anchor point, and directs positioning devices to move trim arms, skew them, and lock or unlock those settings. 1. A method of adjusting a trim arm assembly , comprisingelectronically detecting a location of a trim arm;anchoring a first point on the trim arm at a first location in response to the operation of electronically detecting; andpositioning the trim arm at a selected angle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the operation of anchoring includespositioning the first point on a rail, the rail being disposed transverse to the trim arm; andpositioning an object that restricts transverse movement of the first point.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the operation of positioning an object includesinflating a frictional element that restricts movement of the trim arm at the first point.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the operation of positioning includesselecting a second point on the trim arm;positioning the second point at a selected angle with respect to the first point; andpositioning a frictional element that restricts angular movement of the second point.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the operation of positioning a frictional element includesengaging a surface of an arm skewing anchor with a surface of a skewing element so as to prevent angular movement between a first ...

Water treatment systems and methods

Water treatment systems and methods are provided to minimize membrane fouling and the required maintenance that results therefrom. A water treatment system includes a pressure vessel with a plurality of spaced-apart membranes disposed therein, and an impeller or other means for circulating feed water through the interior of the vessel and past the membranes. Antifouling particles (such as diatomaceous earth or activated carbon) and/or pellets can be added to the feed water inhibit membrane fouling and extend the useful life of the membranes.

PALLETIZER FOR CORRUGATED BUNDLES

Techniques that palletize bundles at high-speed. A robotic controller includes a vision system that determines a location and orientation of incoming bundles, a tracking system that communicates between the controller and a conveyor, and a robot that coordinates its movement with the bundles. The tracking system identifies the location and orientation of each bundle, informs the controller, and causes the robot to track its location and orientation with incoming bundles. The controller receives information on the location and orientation of each bundle. The controller instructs the robot to move in coordination with each incoming bundle, instructs the robot where and at what orientation to pick up the bundle, and instructs the robot how to move the bundle to a tier-and-stacking position. The controller can instruct the robot how to pick up each bundle on the fly as the bundle moves into range on the incoming conveyor. 1. A palletizing method , comprisingdetermining by a vision system a position of one or more bundles on a conveyor;directing movement of a robot by a control system in communication with the vision system so as to align the robot with the position of the one or more bundles on the conveyer;directing the robot by the control system to seize the one or more bundles; anddirecting the robot by the control system to place the one or more bundles in a tier.2. The palletizing method of claim 1 , whereinthe position of the one or more bundles on the conveyer includes at least a location.3. The palletizing method of claim 1 , whereinthe position of the one or more bundles on the conveyer includes at least an orientation.4. The palletizing method of claim 1 , whereinthe operation of directing the robot by the control system to place the one or more bundles in a tier comprises placing the one or more bundles in a first tier in a tier build area; andthe palletizing method further comprising simultaneously directing a tier squaring operation for a second tier of ...

Sheet deceleration apparatus and method

Sheet deceleration apparatus and methods for decelerating a sheet of material for use in a sheet stacking or other application. The deceleration apparatus includes a rotatable cam nip (35), rotatable about a first axis (40) and provided on one side of the travel path, such that the sheet of material can pass by the cam nip. The cam nip includes a lobe end (38), such that when the lobe end is away from the travel path, the sheet of material can pass substantially unimpeded past the cam nip, and when the lobe end is near the travel path, the sheet of material is nipped by the cam nip decelerating the sheet of material from the first speed to a second speed.

System and method for point of use/point of entry water treatment

Water treatment systems and methods are provided to beneficially use the concentrate stream for other, non-potable, use. Embodiments of the invention use the distribution pressure to drive the membrane process and are configured in line with household plumbing so the concentrate is directed through the treatment system but bypassing the treatment mechanism to other uses in the building. In embodiments of this system, only the purified water that is needed for potable consumption is extracted from the water with the rest proceeding to its intended destination at the same pressure.

Apparatus and method for stacking items

A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow items to be placed on a stack of items in a manner that minimizes interference with the existing stack. Further, a method and apparatus are disclosed for stacking items such that marking of the items is minimized while the item is stacked. In some embodiments, the method and apparatus may include employing a plurality of forks, where a first fork (65) in the plurality includes a belt (215) that rotates at least partially within a tapered housing of the fork(65). In some embodiments, the plurality of forks is vertically movable, and the method and apparatus may include a squaring mechanism that is separate from the plurality of forks. The overall throughput of the method and apparatus may be increased by employing this independent squaring mechanism.

Membrane treatment method using antifouling particles

Water treatment systems and methods are provided to minimize membrane fouling and the required maintenance that results therefrom. A water treatment system includes a pressure vessel with a plurality of spaced-apart membranes disposed therein, and an impeller or other means for circulating feed water through the interior of the vessel and past the membranes. Antifouling particles (such as diatomaceous earth or activated carbon) and/or pellets can be added to the feed water inhibit membrane fouling and extend the useful life of the membranes.

Apparatus and method for stacking items

A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow items to be placed on a stack of items in a manner that minimizes interference with the existing stack. Further, a method and apparatus are disclosed for stacking items such that marking of the items is minimized while the item is stacked. In some embodiments, the method and apparatus may include employing a plurality of forks, where a first fork in the plurality includes a belt that rotates at least partially within a tapered housing of the fork. In some embodiments, the plurality of forks is vertically movable, and the method and apparatus may include a squaring mechanism that is separate from the plurality of forks. The overall throughput of the method and apparatus may be increased by employing this independent squaring mechanism.

Apparatus and method for stacking items

A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow items to be placed on a stack of items in a manner that minimizes interference with the existing stack. Further, a method and apparatus are disclosed for stacking items such that marking of the items is minimized while the item is stacked. In some embodiments, the method and apparatus may include employing a plurality of forks, where a first fork (65) in the plurality includes a belt (215) that rotates at least partially within a tapered housing of the fork(65). In some embodiments, the plurality of forks is vertically movable, and the method and apparatus may include a squaring mechanism that is separate from the plurality of forks. The overall throughput of the method and apparatus may be increased by employing this independent squaring mechanism.

Sheet deceleration apparatus and method

An apparatus and method for decelerating a sheet of material for use in a sheet stacking or other application. The apparatus includes a pair of rollers (35,29) moveable toward and away from one another to nip the sheet traveling between them. The method includes delivering a sheet between a pair of rollers and moving the rollers toward one another to nip, and thus decelerate, the speed of the sheet.

Sheet deceleration apparatus and method

The present disclosure relates to sheet deceleration apparatus and methods for decelerating a sheet of material for use in a sheet stacking or other application. The deceleration apparatus includes a pair of rotatable rollers (26, 28), being rotatable about first and second axes, the rollers positioned on opposite sides of the travel path. At least one of the rollers is moveable relative to the other to nip the sheet between the rollers to reduce the travel speed of the sheet (15). A vacuum conveyor (60) is further provided along the travel path subsequent the pair of rollers to control delivery of the sheet to a stacking hopper(11). A third rotatable roller(72), or similar apparatus, may be included in some embodiments, for pushing the sheet of material away from the vacuum conveyor at the appropriate time.

Sheet deceleration apparatus and method

The present disclosure relates to sheet deceleration apparatus and methods for decelerating a sheet of material for use in a sheet stacking or other application. The deceleration apparatus includes a pair of rotatable rollers (26, 28), being rotatable about first and second axes, the rollers positioned on opposite sides of the travel path. At least one of the rollers is moveable relative to the other to nip the sheet between the rollers to reduce the travel speed of the sheet (15). A vacuum conveyor (60) is further provided along the travel path subsequent the pair of rollers to control delivery of the sheet to a stacking hopper (11). A third rotatable roller (72), or similar apparatus, may be included in some embodiments, for pushing the sheet of material away from the vacuum conveyor at the appropriate time.

Apparatus and method for stacking items

A method and apparatus are disclosed that allow items to be placed on a stack of items in a manner that minimizes interference with the existing stack. Further, a method and apparatus are disclosed for stacking items such that marking of the items is minimized while the item is stacked. In some embodiments, the method and apparatus may include employing a plurality of forks, where a first fork (65) in the plurality includes a belt (215) that rotates at least partially within a tapered housing of the fork(65). In some embodiments, the plurality of forks is vertically movable, and the method and apparatus may include a squaring mechanism that is separate from the plurality of forks. The overall throughput of the method and apparatus may be increased by employing this independent squaring mechanism.

Wide belt alignment system

The present invention relates to a conveyor belt alignment system by which a pair of alignment rollers (34) are mounted on a carrier frame (30) about a pivot axis (40) that is situated at the approximate transverse centre between opposed longitudinal side edges (23) of a conveyor belt (18). The alignment rollers (34) are spaced longitudinally to accept and form a portion of the conveyor belt (18) into a substantially s-shaped configuration. The centrally pivoted carrier frame (30) and alignment rollers (34) are pivoted by a pair of bladders (50,51). Inflation of the bladders (50,51) is controlled through a sensor (54) provided to detect the transverse position of an adjacent belt edge (23). If the belt edge (23) shifts in one direction, the sensor (54) detects such motion and operates the drive to selectively inflate one or the other of the air bladders (50,51) to correspondingly shift the belt aligning rollers (34). The misaligned belt (18) is brought back to the desired tracking configuration where the sensor (54) detects the desired orientation and permits the system to return to a normal, desired operating mode. <IMAGE>

Sheet deceleration apparatus and method

Método para desacelerar una hoja de material (15) que se desplaza a lo largo de una trayectoria de desplazamiento a una primera velocidad, comprendiendo el método: distribuir la hoja de material (15) pasando por una pieza de presión de leva (35), pudiendo girar la pieza de presión de leva (35) en un primer eje sustancialmente perpendicular a la trayectoria de desplazamiento; accionar la rotación de la pieza de presión de leva (35) en respuesta a un medio de detección (60) que rastrea las hojas de material (15) que se desplazan a lo largo de la trayectoria de desplazamiento hacia una tolva de apilamiento; caracterizado por que las etapas de accionar la rotación de la pieza de presión de leva (35) incluyen: (a) colocar inicialmente un extremo lobular (38) de la pieza de presión de leva (35) en una posición de espera lejos de la trayectoria de desplazamiento de manera que la hoja de material (15) pueda pasar sustancialmente sin obstáculos por la pieza de presión de leva (35); (b) en respuesta al medio de detección (60) que detecta la hoja de material que se desplaza a lo largo de la trayectoria de desplazamiento, iniciar la rotación de un extremo lobular (38) de la pieza de presión de leva (35) hacia la trayectoria de desplazamiento desde la posición de espera hasta una posición de presión, de manera que cuando el extremo lobular (38) está cerca de la trayectoria de desplazamiento en la posición de presión, el borde posterior (54) de la hoja de material o una parte de la hoja de material (15) lo más cercana posible a su borde posterior (54) es presionada por la pieza de presión de leva (35) y capturada entre la punta (41) del extremo lobular (38) y un desacelerador (29) y se mantiene en la posición de presión el tiempo suficiente para que la hoja de material (15) sea desacelerada desde la primera velocidad hasta una segunda velocidad con la pieza de presión de leva (35) forzando la hoja de material a entrar en contacto de fricción con el desacelerador (29) que está ...

Wide belt alignment system

13 TH2-020.P01 Abstract Wide Belt Alignment System The present invention relates to a conveyor belt alignment system by which a pair of alignment rollers are mounted on a carrier frame about a pivot axis that is situated at the approximate transverse center between opposed longitudinal side edges of a conveyor belt. The alignment rollers are spaced longitudinally to accept and form a portion of the conveyor belt into a substantial "s" configuration. The centrally pivoted carrier frame and alignmentrollers are pivoted by a pair of bladders 50, 51. Inflation of the bladders is controlled through a sensor 54 provided to detect the transverse position of an adjacent belt edge. If the belt edge shifts in one direction, the sensor detectssuch motion and operates the drive to selectively inflate one or the other of the air bladders to correspondingly shift the belt aligning rollers. The misaligned belt is brought back to the desired tracking configuration where the sensor detects the desired orientation and permits the system to return to a normal, desired operating mode.

Membrane treatment method using antifouling particles

Water treatment systems and methods are provided to minimize membrane fouling and the required maintenance that results therefrom. A water treatment system includes a pressure vessel with a plurality of spaced-apart membranes disposed therein, and an impeller or other means for circulating feed water through the interior of the vessel and past the membranes. Antifouling particles (such as diatomaceous earth or activated carbon) and/or pellets can be added to the feed water inhibit membrane fouling and extend the useful life of the membranes.

Bottom sheet inserter

A bottom sheet inserter is described in which a conveyor is provided on a frame that defines a path for a load. The conveyor is operable to move the load in a forward direction along the path. A bottom sheet insertion station is situated between first and second conveyor flights which support and move a load in a forward direction. A bottom sheet feeder is operable to feed a bottom sheet through the bottom sheet insertion station and under the load as the load moves from the first flight and onto the second flight.

Apparatus and method for stacking corrugated sheet material

An apparatus (100) for stacking sheet material that may include a trim section (104) and a stacking section (108), the stacking section (108) being downstream the trim section (104) for receiving the blanks of sheet material, forming bundles each having a plurality of blanks, and transferring the bundles downstream. The apparatus may further include a plurality of longitudinal positioning systems for independently longitudinally positioning a plurality of components in at least one of upstream or downstream directions so as to create an operator access space. In some embodiments, the apparatus may further include an incline conveyor section (106) downstream the trim section (104) and upstream the stacking section (108), and the trim section (104) may have a takeaway conveyor (300) for conveying the plurality of blanks of sheet material to the incline conveyor (106). In certain embodiments, the plurality of longitudinal positioning systems can individually longitudinally position at least two of the takeaway conveyor (300), the incline conveyor (106), or the stacking apparatus (500).

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Automatic warp compensation

The present disclosure includes an apparatus for feeding a stack (102) of sheet stock in blocks (104). The apparatus includes a backstop (114), a block pusher plate (116), and at least one sensor for determining a height differential between the stack at generally near a lead edge (112) of the stack and the stack at generally near a trail edge (308) of the stack. The apparatus automatically adjusts for warp in the sheet stock. The present disclosure further includes a method comprising obtaining a first measurement at generally near a lead edge side of the stack, obtaining a second measurement at generally near a trail edge side of the- stack, comparing the first and second measurements, and pushing the portion of sheet stock from the stack with a block pusher plate when the 'second measurement is within a predetermined tolerance of the first measurement.

System and method for varying a nip point

A system for conveying sheets of corrugated paperboard material or other materials. The system includes a processing module (30) configured for transferring the material in a conveying direction (C), the processing module having a first nip point (40). A conveyor (50) is positioned downstream of the processing module and also configured for transferring the material in the conveying direction. The conveyor includes a first support roller (102B) and second support roller having a first conveyor belt (96) wound therearound, with the belt defining a deflector section extending from the first support roller to the second support roller. Similar to the processing module, the conveyor includes a second nip point (60). An adjustment drive (70) can be operatively associated with either or both of the first and second support rollers and configured to adjust the position of the second nip point in or counter to the delivery direction.

System and method for varying a nip point

A system for conveying sheets of corrugated paperboard material or other materials. The system includes a processing module (30) configured for transferring the material in a conveying direction (C), the processing module having a first nip point (40). A conveyor (50) is positioned downstream of the processing module and also configured for transferring the material in the conveying direction. The conveyor includes a first support roller (102B) and second support roller having a first conveyor belt (96) wound therearound, with the belt defining a deflector section extending from the first support roller to the second support roller. Similar to the processing module, the conveyor includes a second nip point (60). An adjustment drive (70) can be operatively associated with either or both of the first and second support rollers and configured to adjust the position of the second nip point in or counter to the delivery direction.

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Palletizer for corrugated bundles

Techniques that palletize bundles at high-speed. A robotic controller includes a vision system that determines a location and orientation of incoming bundles, a tracking system that communicates between the controller and a conveyor, and a robot that coordinates its movement with the bundles. The tracking system identifies the location and orientation of each bundle, informs the controller, and causes the robot to track its location and orientation with incoming bundles. The controller receives information on the location and orientation of each bundle. The controller instructs the robot to move in coordination with each incoming bundle, instructs the robot where and at what orientation to pick up the bundle, and instructs the robot how to move the bundle to a tier-and-stacking position. The controller can instruct the robot how to pick up each bundle on the fly as the bundle moves into range on the incoming conveyor.