Abstract: A conveyor system for sorting objects is provided. The conveyor system includes a plurality of lanes arranged in series with one another, wherein each of the lanes is operable to convey and sort a plurality of objects therealong. The conveyor system also includes at least one peripheral device associated with at least one of the lanes that is operable to facilitate the conveying and sorting of the objects. The system also includes logic circuitry in communication with the at least one peripheral device, as well as at least one distribution device in communication with the logic circuitry and the at least one peripheral device. Each distribution device includes a plurality of ports for receiving respective cables therein, and at least one cable couples the logic circuitry and the distribution device and at least one cable couples each peripheral device and the distribution device, wherein each of the cables are coupled without hard wiring.

Abstract: A conveyor system for sorting objects is provided. The conveyor system includes a plurality of lanes arranged in series with one another, wherein each of the lanes is operable to convey and sort a plurality of objects therealong. The conveyor system also includes at least one peripheral device associated with at least one of the lanes that is operable to facilitate the conveying and sorting of the objects. The system also includes logic circuitry in communication with the at least one peripheral device, as well as at least one distribution device in communication with the logic circuitry and the at least one peripheral device. Each distribution device includes a plurality of ports for receiving respective cables therein, and at least one cable couples the logic circuitry and the distribution device and at least one cable couples each peripheral device and the distribution device, wherein each of the cables are coupled without hard wiring.

Abstract: A sawtooth merging conveyor system that more accurately controls the position of merging cartons or other objects of varying size, shape, weight or condition. Rollers define entry portions configured to abut supply conveyors and a conveyor belt covers a main portion of the conveyor system. The rollers of the entry portions convey the cartons from the supply conveyors onto the conveyor belt. Slip of the cartons is reduced by the friction of the conveyor belt surface. The rollers of the entry portions may have a coating that improves roller grip of the cartons and matches the thickness of the belt to reduce slip and improve transitioning of the cartons onto the belt. A guide rail defines an outer edge of the entry portions and can includes a plurality of guide rollers connected to the main conveyor drive to urge packages onto the conveyor belt of the main portion.