Baggage-conveying system and method for filling a baggage carousel of a baggage-conveying system with items of baggage

Abstract

A baggage conveying system and method for space-optimized filling of a baggage carousel of the system with baggage items is provided, because reclaiming of baggage is delayed if baggage carousels at airports have no more capacity. The method includes transporting an item of baggage lying in a flat, stable transport position on a first conveying line of the system; standing up the item of baggage from the transport position into an upright position, the item of baggage taking up less contact area on the system in the upright position than the transport position; placing the item of baggage onto an empty place of the baggage carousel; moving the item of baggage in the upright position on the previously empty place, which is now filled, using the baggage carousel. The capacity of the baggage carousel is drastically increased while the space required by the baggage carousel remains the same.

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