公开(公告)号：US20050023109A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10627341

申请日：2003-07-25

Applicant: Douglas Barry ,  Don Simms ,  Inna Zevakina

Inventor： Douglas Barry ,  Don Simms ,  Inna Zevakina

IPC: B25J18/04 ,  B65G13/06 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G23/08 ,  B65G23/12 ,  B65G23/30 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G37/02 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/76 ,  B65G47/90 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N35/04

CPC classification number: G01N35/04 ,  B25J18/04 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G23/08 ,  B65G23/30 ,  B65G37/005 ,  B65G37/02 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/763 ,  B65G47/902 ,  B65G47/914 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2035/0406 ,  G01N2035/0462 ,  G01N2035/0465 ,  G01N2035/0467 ,  G01N2035/047 ,  G01N2035/0484 ,  Y10T436/113332

Abstract: The passive transfer guide of the present invention is positioned in a section of tangency between a first continuous loop conveyor and a second continuous loop conveyor, with a first guide lane for directing a specimen carrier from the first conveyor to the second conveyor, and a second guide lane for directing a specimen carrier from the second conveyor to the first conveyor. The guide includes a horizontally oriented “H”-shaped central member having a pair of upper legs, a pair of lower legs, and a cross-member connecting the upper and lower legs. The upper legs and an upper portion of the cross-member form one specimen carrier-directing lane, and the lower legs and a lower portion of the cross-member form the second carrier-directing lane.

公开(公告)号：US20050258018A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US10626463

申请日：2003-07-24

Applicant: Douglas Barry ,  Adrian Chan ,  Greg Rothman ,  Don Simms ,  Inna Zevakina

Inventor： Douglas Barry ,  Adrian Chan ,  Greg Rothman ,  Don Simms ,  Inna Zevakina

IPC: B25J18/04 ,  B65G13/06 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G23/08 ,  B65G23/12 ,  B65G23/30 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G37/02 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/76 ,  B65G47/90 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N35/04

CPC classification number: G01N35/04 ,  B25J18/04 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G23/08 ,  B65G23/30 ,  B65G37/005 ,  B65G37/02 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/763 ,  B65G47/902 ,  B65G47/914 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2035/0406 ,  G01N2035/0462 ,  G01N2035/0465 ,  G01N2035/0467 ,  G01N2035/047 ,  G01N2035/0484 ,  Y10T436/113332

Abstract: A conveyor track drive includes a housing with a first continuous loop conveyor having a portion extending through the housing within a generally horizontal drive plane. The conveyor includes a first segment extending through the housing in the drive plane, then wraps around a portion of a drive sprocket, extends back upstream and around a portion of an idler sprocket and then includes a second segment transversely adjacent the first segment within the drive plane. A guide plate on the housing is positioned over the drive plane with a slot located to guide a specimen carrier from the first segment to the second segment at the point where the two segments are adjacent one another. A motor in the housing drives the drive sprocket to move the conveyor.

Abstract translation: 输送机履带驱动器包括具有第一连续回路输送机的壳体，其具有在大致水平的驱动平面内延伸穿过壳体的部分。 输送机包括在驱动平面中延伸穿过壳体的第一段，然后围绕驱动链轮的一部分卷绕，延伸到惰轮链轮的上游和一部分周围，然后包括与驱动器内的第一段横向相邻的第二段 飞机 壳体上的引导板位于驱动平面上方，具有定位成将样本载体从第一段导引到第二段的槽，在两个段彼此相邻的点处。 外壳中的电机驱动驱动链轮移动输送机。

公开(公告)号：US20070225857A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11304108

申请日：2006-12-15

Applicant: Douglas Barry ,  Thomas Bybee ,  Adrian Chan ,  John Fuller ,  Ray Puseman ,  Greg Rothman ,  Don Simms ,  Michael Turner ,  Jay Woods ,  Inna Zevakina

Inventor： Douglas Barry ,  Thomas Bybee ,  Adrian Chan ,  John Fuller ,  Ray Puseman ,  Greg Rothman ,  Don Simms ,  Michael Turner ,  Jay Woods ,  Inna Zevakina

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: G01N35/04 ,  B25J18/04 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G23/08 ,  B65G23/30 ,  B65G37/005 ,  B65G37/02 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/763 ,  B65G47/902 ,  B65G47/914 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N35/0099 ,  G01N2035/0406 ,  G01N2035/0462 ,  G01N2035/0465 ,  G01N2035/0467 ,  G01N2035/047 ,  G01N2035/0484 ,  Y10T436/113332

Abstract: A transfer apparatus includes a shuttle depending from an overhead support with a pair of arms for receiving and shifting a specimen carrier from one conveyor to a second conveyor of a dual-conveyor track. The shuttle is operable to retain a specimen carrier along either the first or second conveyor and to release a specimen carrier along either the first or second conveyor. Sensors are located to detect the presence of a specimen carrier at each of the retention locations, and to confirm the release of a specimen carrier from the shuttle along each of the conveyors. A drive motor for moving the shuttle between the retention and release positions is electrically connected to a command module with a processor, for receiving instructions as to the position of the shuttle. The sensors are also connected to the processor to transmit detection data to the processor. A queue is positioned upstream of the shuttle and is electrically connected to the processor. The queue includes retractable shafts, sensors and scanners for selectively retaining, detecting and scanning identification data from a specimen carrier on either conveyor upstream of the shuttle, and transmitting the information to the processor.

Abstract translation: 传送装置包括从具有一对臂的顶部支架悬挂的梭子，用于接收并将试样载体从一个输送机移动到双输送机轨道的第二输送机。 梭子可操作以沿着第一或第二输送机保持试样载体并沿着第一或第二输送机释放试样载体。 定位传感器以检测在每个保持位置处的样本载体的存在，并且确认沿着每个输送机的试样载体从梭子的释放。 用于在保持位置和释放位置之间移动梭子的驱动马达通过处理器与命令模块电连接，用于接收关于梭子位置的指令。 传感器也连接到处理器，以将检测数据传送到处理器。 队列位于梭子的上游，并且电连接到处理器。 队列包括可伸缩的轴，传感器和扫描器，用于选择性地保持，检测和扫描来自穿梭机上游的任一输送机上的标本载体的识别数据，并将该信息传送到处理器。