公开(公告)号：WO2004103822A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：PCT/US2004/015134

申请日：2004-05-14

Applicant: KELLOGG COMPANY ,  OURS, David, C. ,  CARY, Randall ,  GUNIA, Gary

Inventor： OURS, David, C. ,  CARY, Randall ,  GUNIA, Gary

IPC: B65B69/00

CPC classification number: B65B69/0075 ,  B65G53/42 ,  B65G65/36

Abstract: The subject invention relates to a vacuum wand assembly (10) for extracting a product (12) from a container (14), especially a non-self supporting container that collapses as the product is extracted. The assembly (10) includes a wand for extending into the container (14) and for withdrawing the product (12) therefrom. A vacuum source (18) is connected to the wand (16) for applying a vacuum to extract the product through the wand (16). A supporting structure (24) supports the wand (16) and is moveable relative to the container (14) for carrying the wand (16) as the product (12) is extracted from the container (14). The wand (16) is limited in a vertical direction by the supporting structure (24). This keeps the wand (16) at the pre-determined level relative to the product within the container (14).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于从容器（14）中提取产品（12）的真空棒组件（10），特别是当产品被抽出时塌陷的非自支撑容器。 组件（10）包括用于延伸到容器（14）中并用于从其中取出产品（12）的杆。 真空源（18）连接到棒（16），用于施加真空以通过棒（16）提取产品。 当产品（12）从容器（14）中取出时，支撑结构（24）支撑杆（16）并且可相对于容器（14）移动，用于承载魔杖（16）。 杆（16）由支撑结构（24）沿垂直方向限制。 这使得魔杖（16）相对于容器（14）内的产品保持在预定的水平。

公开(公告)号：WO2005012145A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-10

申请号：PCT/US2004/024331

申请日：2004-07-28

Applicant: KELLOGG COMPANY ,  OURS, David, C. ,  CARY, Randall ,  STOLHANSKE, Gary ,  DAVIS, Stanley

Inventor： OURS, David, C. ,  CARY, Randall ,  STOLHANSKE, Gary ,  DAVIS, Stanley

IPC: B65G21/14

CPC classification number: B65G17/126 ,  B65G21/14 ,  B65G69/165

Abstract: Apparatus including a conveying member defining a loop (98). The conveying member can be a belt, a chain, or plurality of hinged plates. The invention also includes first and second supporting members (92, 94) individually disposed at opposite sides of the loop and spaced a first distance apart from one another. The first and second supporting members support rotating movement of the conveying member. A moving device (102) is operable to translate the first and second supporting members concurrently along a path having at least one bend (106). The lengths of the portions of the conveying member disposed on opposite sides of the bend can be adjusted by the moving device. A bendable frame assembly (108), connected to the moving device, extends between and is attached to the first and second supporting members.

Abstract translation: 装置包括限定环（98）的输送构件。 输送构件可以是带，链或多个铰接板。 本发明还包括第一和第二支撑构件（92,94），该第一和第二支撑构件分别设置在环的相对侧并彼此间隔开第一距离。 第一和第二支撑构件支撑输送构件的旋转运动。 移动装置（102）可操作以沿着具有至少一个弯曲部（106）的路径并行地平移第一和第二支撑构件。 设置在弯曲部的相对侧的输送部件的长度可以通过移动装置进行调整。 连接到移动装置的可弯曲框架组件（108）在第一和第二支撑构件之间延伸并附接到第一和第二支撑构件。

公开(公告)号：EP1701885B1

公开(公告)日：2008-08-13

申请号：EP04812778.1

申请日：2004-12-02

Applicant: KELLOGG COMPANY

Inventor： OURS, David, C. ,  CARY, Randall

IPC: B65B9/14

CPC classification number: B65B9/15 ,  B65B9/14 ,  B65B9/18

Abstract: The invention provides a diameter reducing system for reducing the diameter of a flexible container (12) as the container is filled. The system includes a stretching device (24) to stretch the container at the fill level as the container is filled with a plurality of particles. The stretching device can release a stretched portion (22) of the container substantially at the fill level as the fill level rises. The container can be a flexible, elastic bag. Shrinking of the container at the fill level as the container fills promotes supporting engagement between particles to enhance the structural integrity of the filled container and to reduce the likelihood that particles will be damaged during movement of the filled container.

公开(公告)号：EP1701885A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-20

申请号：EP04812778.1

申请日：2004-12-02

Applicant: KELLOGG COMPANY

Inventor： OURS, David, C. ,  CARY, Randall

IPC: B65B9/14

CPC classification number: B65B9/15 ,  B65B9/14 ,  B65B9/18

Abstract: The invention provides a diameter reducing system for reducing the diameter of a flexible container (12) as the container is filled. The system includes a stretching device (24) to stretch the container at the fill level as the container is filled with a plurality of particles. The stretching device can release a stretched portion (22) of the container substantially at the fill level as the fill level rises. The container can be a flexible, elastic bag. Shrinking of the container at the fill level as the container fills promotes supporting engagement between particles to enhance the structural integrity of the filled container and to reduce the likelihood that particles will be damaged during movement of the filled container.

公开(公告)号：EP1648802A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-26

申请号：EP04779397.1

申请日：2004-07-28

Applicant: KELLOGG COMPANY

Inventor： OURS, David, C. ,  CARY, Randall ,  STOLHANSKE, Gary ,  DAVIS, Stanley

IPC: B65G21/14 ,  B65G69/16

CPC classification number: B65G17/126 ,  B65G21/14 ,  B65G69/165

Abstract: Apparatus including a conveying member defining a loop (98). The conveying member can be a belt, a chain, or plurality of hinged plates. The invention also includes first and second supporting members (92, 94) individually disposed at opposite sides of the loop and spaced a first distance apart from one another. The first and second supporting members support rotating movement of the conveying member. A moving device (102) is operable to translate the first and second supporting members concurrently along a path having at least one bend (106). The lengths of the portions of the conveying member disposed on opposite sides of the bend can be adjusted by the moving device. A bendable frame assembly (108), connected to the moving device, extends between and is attached to the first and second supporting members.