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摘要

The buffer station is used to sort packages (26), for filling orders at a warehouse etc. It has an input stretch (14) to bring the packages into the buffer, and a delivery stretch (16) to take them from the buffer. The buffer has a number of holding positions (22,24) for the merchandise. An operating unit (18) takes the packages from the incoming stretch for movement to a free holding position, and transfer them from their holding points is a given sequence to the delivery stretch. The buffer is operated by a control.