CPC B65G 47/917 (2013.01) [B07C 5/342 (2013.01); B07C 5/368 (2013.01); B65G 2203/0233 (2013.01); B65G 2203/041 (2013.01)] | 8 Claims |
1. A bidirectional air conveyor device, comprising:
a housing that includes an intake port and an outlet port, wherein an internal through-passageway connects the intake port and the outlet port;
a first air input port;
a first airflow generator defined within the housing, wherein the first airflow generator is coupled to the first air input port;
a second air input port;
a second airflow generator defined within the housing, wherein the second airflow generator is coupled to the second air input port;
a material obstruction sensor that is configured to:
determine whether a collected object has fully passed through the bidirectional air conveyor device; and
output a feedback signal associated with the determination;
wherein the first airflow generator is configured to cause a first airflow to enter the intake port, flow through the internal through-passageway, and exit the outlet port in response to a first supply of air to the first air input port; and
wherein the second airflow generator is configured to cause a second airflow to enter the outlet port, flow through the internal through-passageway, and exit the intake port in response to a second supply of air to the second air input port.
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