公开(公告)号：US20180002114A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-04

申请号：US15546026

申请日：2016-01-28

Applicant: SANOVO TECHNOLOGY NETHERLANDS B.V.

Inventor： Dirk Willem WIKKERINK ,  Edwin Lambertus Maria PAPEN

IPC: B65G47/24 ,  A01K43/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/24 ,  A01K43/00 ,  B65B23/06 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: An egg orientation device is adapted to put eggs (10, 10′) point down or point up in egg retainers (6). The egg orientation device comprises a stationary lane having a support plate (2) comprising a central zone (3) and two lateral zones (4). The device furthermore comprises a pusher (20) movable in a conveying direction along the lane and adapted to push an egg such that it rolls over the support plate around its longitudinal axis. An egg retainer is movable in the conveying direction beneath the support plate of the lane in a synchronised manner with the pusher. At least one drop opening (5, 7A, 7B) is provided in the support plate, which allows eggs to fall through and drop point down or point up in the egg retainer that is positioned underneath the drop opening. The drop opening is located in the central zone or in at least one of the lateral zones for dropping the eggs in the egg retainer point up and point down respectively.

公开(公告)号：US09840375B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-12

申请号：US15510944

申请日：2015-09-22

Applicant: VISIO NERF

Inventor： Pierre Robert ,  Laurent Queveau

IPC: B65G47/84 ,  B65G29/02 ,  B65G43/08 ,  A01K43/00 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B65G47/90

CPC classification number: B65G47/848 ,  A01K43/00 ,  B65G29/02 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G47/904 ,  B65G47/917 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: A part-processing machine having, in series, consecutive parts on a belt (2) moving same along a main conveying line. Selectively identified non-compliant parts are removed from the conveying line, into a transfer device (1) by pickup tools (8) supported on the periphery of a rotating drum (6) mounted transversely to the conveying line and arranged to rotate about itself so as to pass over the belt, enabling the non-compliant parts to be picked up by the pickup tools and released once the parts have been transported away from the conveying line. The pickup tools have pneumatic gripping heads, more particularly for example suction cups. The pneumatic gripping heads are depressurized relative to the surrounding air by a low-pressure chamber provided inside the drum, to which each head is connected by a tube inside a tool support arm.

公开(公告)号：US20170210571A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-27

申请号：US15408917

申请日：2017-01-18

Applicant: Zoetis Services LLC

Inventor： William Dongwook Suh

IPC: B65G47/90

CPC classification number: B65G47/90 ,  A01K41/06 ,  A01K43/00 ,  B25J15/12 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: An egg transfer system is provided. Such a system includes a first securing arrangement configured to engage and deflect about an egg such that the egg is capable of being seated within the first securing arrangement. A second securing arrangement is opposingly positioned with respect to the first securing arrangement, the second securing arrangement being configured to engage and deflect about an egg such that the egg is capable of being seated within the second securing arrangement. The first and second securing arrangements are configured to interact through relative movement with respect to one another, such interaction thereby causing an egg to be transferred therebetween. Associated systems and methods are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US09701489B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14818883

申请日：2015-08-05

Applicant: SANOVO TECHNOLOGY ITALIA S.r.l

Inventor： Marco Dalla Torre

IPC: G06K9/00 ,  B65G59/02 ,  A01K43/00 ,  B65G61/00 ,  B65B43/44 ,  B65B43/46 ,  B65B23/02

CPC classification number: B65G59/023 ,  A01K43/00 ,  B65B23/02 ,  B65B43/44 ,  B65B43/46 ,  B65G61/00 ,  B65G2201/0208 ,  B65G2203/041

Abstract: Described is a depalletizer for trays of eggs, comprising a head movable in space and comprising a plurality of elements for forking a tray of eggs and a unit for controlling means for moving the head designed to control the movement of the head in space. More specifically, the depalletizer comprises image acquisition means which are facing the tray of eggs and designed to acquire at least an image of a predetermined side of the tray to be depalletized. The control unit is designed to process the image for the purpose of identifying the position in space of the empty areas of the predetermined side of the tray for insertion of the forking elements of the head.

公开(公告)号：US09199795B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14106026

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: Sanovo Technology Group

Inventor： George N. Bliss ,  Keith H Pietila

IPC: B65G47/22 ,  B65G17/00 ,  B65B23/08 ,  B65G47/244 ,  B65B35/58

CPC classification number: B65G17/005 ,  B65B23/08 ,  B65B35/58 ,  B65G47/244 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: An egg carrier including a gripper mechanism wherein the egg carrier is operative to grip and release an egg at a predetermined orientation. Accordingly, the egg carrier includes a mechanism whereby the gripper mechanism can be rotated whereby an egg can be released at an angle greater or less than 90°. The gripper mechanism capable of gripping an egg in one orientation and then pivoting or changing the orientation of the egg such that the egg is released at a predetermined angle.

Abstract translation: 一种蛋托架，其包括夹持器机构，其中所述蛋托架用于以预定取向夹持和释放鸡蛋。 因此，蛋托架包括一个机构，由此夹持器机构可旋转，从而可以以大于或小于90°的角度释放鸡蛋。 夹持器机构能够以一个方向夹持鸡蛋，然后枢转或改变蛋的取向，使得蛋以预定角度释放。

公开(公告)号：US08607960B1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-17

申请号：US13715362

申请日：2012-12-14

Applicant: Sanovo Technology Group

Inventor： George N. Bliss ,  Keith H. Pietila

IPC: B65G47/22

CPC classification number: B65G17/005 ,  B65B23/08 ,  B65B35/58 ,  B65G47/244 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: An egg orientation mechanism orients eggs within an egg handling machine including a plurality of randomly arranged eggs on a first egg conveying mechanism. A lifter mechanism located on the first egg conveying mechanism raises each egg away from the egg conveying mechanism to off balance and rotate the egg so that the egg is oriented to with larger end of egg leading as egg is released into a second egg conveying mechanism. A clamshell egg receiver includes a front wall, a rear wall and egg receiving space formed between front wall and the rear wall. Either one of front wall or rear wall pivots about a pivot point located below a centerline of the egg receiving space. A method of releasing an egg includes holding an egg by an egg holder, rotating the egg holder and releasing the egg at an angle greater or less than 90 degrees.

Abstract translation: 鸡蛋定向机构将鸡蛋处理机器中的鸡蛋定位在第一卵输送机构上，包括多个随机排列的鸡蛋。 位于第一蛋输送机构上的提升机构使每个鸡蛋离开蛋输送机构，使蛋离开平衡，并使鸡蛋转动，使得鸡蛋定向成较大的蛋末端，因为鸡蛋被释放到第二个蛋输送机构中。 蛤壳式蛋接收器包括在前壁和后壁之间形成的前壁，后壁和蛋容纳空间。 前壁或后壁中的任一个围绕位于蛋接收空间的中心线下方的枢转点枢转。 释放鸡蛋的方法包括用鸡蛋夹持鸡蛋，旋转鸡蛋架并以大于或等于90度的角度释放鸡蛋。

公开(公告)号：US20110094858A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-28

申请号：US12224645

申请日：2007-03-01

Applicant: André Mix

Inventor： André Mix

IPC: B65G17/30 ,  B29C45/14

CPC classification number: B65G17/36 ,  A01K31/165 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: A conveyor and associated method for shock-sensitive products and the like, includes a conveyor member having at least one individual compartment for receiving a product therein, as well as upward and downward conveyor sections. An upper conveyor deflector deflects the conveyor member from the upward to the downward section. The compartment includes a first support surface configured for supporting the product in the upwardly directed conveyor section, as well as a second support surface configured for supporting the product in a downwardly directed conveyor section. The compartment also includes a bottom surface that supports the product during movement of the conveyor member over the upper conveyor deflector. The bottom surface has a curved shape, so that when passing over the upper deflector, the product deposited in the compartment is guided smoothly and gently along the bottom surface from the first support surface to the second support surface, such that critically damaging shock forces to the product are avoided.

Abstract translation: 用于冲击敏感产品等的输送机和相关联的方法包括具有至少一个用于在其中接收产品的单独隔室以及向上和向下输送机部分的输送机构件。 上输送机偏转器将输送构件从上向偏转。 隔室包括构造成用于将产品支撑在向上定向的输送机部分中的第一支撑表面以及被配置为将产品支撑在向下定向的输送机部分中的第二支撑表面。 隔间还包括底部表面，该底表面在输送器构件在上输送机偏转器上移动期间支撑产品。 底表面具有弯曲形状，使得当通过上偏转器时，沉积在隔室中的产品沿着底表面从第一支撑表面平滑且轻轻地被引导到第二支撑表面，使得对于 避免产品。

公开(公告)号：US20090107801A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US12183902

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: Colin James Smith

Inventor： Colin James Smith

IPC: B65G47/46

CPC classification number: A01K31/165 ,  B62B3/006 ,  B65D19/42 ,  B65G1/06 ,  B65G65/00 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: An egg transport system has an egg transport module (10) where eggs are stored on a plurality of shelves (20) on a transportable frame (30) with wheels (11).The module (10) is loaded or unloaded by a loader (50, 150) and unloader (70), both of which can be vertical aligned to enable loading/unloading of a selected one of the shelves (20).

Abstract translation: 蛋运输系统具有蛋传送模块（10），其中蛋被存放在具有轮（11）的可移动框架（30）上的多个搁架（20）上。 模块（10）由装载机（50,150）和卸载机（70）装载或卸载，两者都可以垂直对准，以便能够对所选择的一个搁架（20）进行装载/卸载。

公开(公告)号：US20050218677A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-06

申请号：US11129829

申请日：2005-05-16

Applicant: Robert Ilich

Inventor： Robert Ilich

IPC: A01K45/00 ,  B08B9/00 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B25J15/06

CPC classification number: A01K45/007 ,  A01K43/00 ,  B08B9/00 ,  B65B23/08 ,  B65G47/911 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: Egg lifting apparatus are provided that include a vacuum housing having first and second passageways, a venturi assembly in fluid communication with the first and second passageways, and a flexible cup secured to the vacuum housing, wherein the flexible cup has an interior that is in fluid communication with the vacuum housing second passageway. The venturi assembly produces subatmospheric pressure within the second passageway upon the flow of air through the first passageway. The flexible cup is configured to engage and retain an egg in seated relation therewith when subatmospheric pressure is provided within the flexible cup interior via the vacuum housing second passageway.

Abstract translation: 提供了蛋提升装置，其包括具有第一和第二通道的真空壳体，与第一和第二通道流体连通的文氏管组件和固定到真空壳体的柔性杯，其中柔性杯具有流体内部 与真空室第二通道的通信。 当空气流过第一通道时，文氏管组件在第二通道内产生低于大气压的压力。 柔性杯被构造成在与柔性杯内部经由真空壳体第二通道设置低于大气压的压力下接合并保持与之关联的蛋。

公开(公告)号：US20020145296A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-10

申请号：US10118082

申请日：2002-04-09

Inventor： Martin Doornekamp

IPC: B25J015/06

CPC classification number: B65B23/08 ,  B65G47/91 ,  B65G2201/0208

Abstract: The present invention relates to a suction cup device for engaging, displacing and releasing objects of substantially unequal sizes, such as food products, in particular eggs or fruit, comprising a bellows, consisting of elastic material, an air suction duct, the bellows being provided at one end with a collar with which a bellows is connected to the air suction duct, and, at the end remote therefrom, with a mouth-shaped opening for successively approaching, applying suction to and thereby gripping, displacing and placing and, finally, releasing such an object in an approach direction or release direction, respectively, the bellows being compressible over at least a small distance in substantially the approach direction or placement direction, and a frame, connected to the at least one air suction duct, with supply and discharge means for air, and connected to displacement means which, dug engagement, position the frame over the objects such that each mouth-shaped opening in its entirety is positioned onto such an object, in particular that such an air suction duct is movable relative to the frame in the approach or placement direction, such that during engagement and release, the air suction duct is only moved in the direction opposite to the approach direction or placement direction if the bellows is compressed over said small distance. Further, locking means serve for locking the air suction duct after engagement or placement of the objects, and for releasing the air suction duct upon release of the objects. In this manner, it is in particular effected that objects of unequal sizes, after engagement, are all suspended with their bottom end at approximately the same height and, during release, are not compressed, so that damages during pick-up and release are avoided.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于接合，移位和释放基本不等大小物体的吸盘装置，例如食品，特别是鸡蛋或水果，包括由弹性材料构成的波纹管，空气吸入管，提供的波纹管 在一端具有一个凸缘与空气吸入管连接的套环，并且在其远端处具有用于连续接近，从而夹紧，移位和放置的嘴形开口， 分别在接近方向或释放方向上释放这样的物体，波纹管可在基本上接近方向或放置方向上至少小的距离上被压缩，以及连接到至少一个吸气管道的框架，供应和 用于空气的排放装置，并且连接到移位装置，挖掘接合将框架定位在物体上，使得其全部的每个口形开口 特别地，这样的空气吸入管道可以在接近或放置方向上相对于框架移动，使得在接合和释放期间，吸气管道仅在与接近方向相反的方向上移动 方向或放置方向，如果波纹管在所述小距离上被压缩。 此外，锁定装置用于在物体接合或放置之后锁定空气吸入管道，并且用于在物体释放时释放空气吸入管道。 以这种方式，特别地，在接合之后，不均匀尺寸的物体全部悬挂在其底端处于大致相同的高度处，并且在释放期间不被压缩，从而避免拾取和释放期间的损坏 。