公开(公告)号：US20090116950A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US12301521

申请日：2007-05-17

Applicant: Filippo Sirocchi

Inventor： Filippo Sirocchi

IPC: B65G61/00 ,  B65G47/08 ,  B65G57/24

CPC classification number: B65G47/082 ,  B65G57/24 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: An apparatus (1) and method for continuous loading and accumulation of rows (12) of suspendedly handled items (5) includes, at the top, a feed jig (2) with one or more feed channels (3) having air conveying means and grippers (4) for holding the items and, at the bottom, a continuous-motion loader (6) having movable panels (7) or fixed walls (8) on the outer periphery to define a plurality of passageways (9). The continuous-motion loader (6) is of such a length as to define a row loading area, defined by the feed jig (2), and a row pickup area external to such jig (2): an additional section may be provided between the feed area and the pickup area for maintenance and accumulation of the loaded rows (12) of items.

Abstract translation: 用于连续装载和堆积悬挂物品（5）的行（12）的装置（1）和方法在顶部包括具有一个或多个具有空气输送装置的进料通道（3）的进料夹具（2） 用于保持物品的夹持器（4），并且在底部具有在外周上具有可移动面板（7）或固定壁（8）的连续运动装载机（6），以限定多个通道（9）。 连续运动装载机（6）具有限定由进给夹具（2）限定的行加载区域和在该夹具（2）外部的行拾取区域的长度，可以设置附加部分 进给区域和用于装载的行（12）的物品的维护和累积的拾取区域。

公开(公告)号：US20090004322A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-01

申请号：US12147931

申请日：2008-06-27

Applicant: Stephane LEGALLAIS

Inventor： Stephane LEGALLAIS

IPC: B29C49/42

CPC classification number: B29C49/421 ,  B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/36 ,  B29C49/4205 ,  B29C49/70 ,  B65G47/902 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A device for transferring objects, in particular containers such as preforms or bottles, comprising a support (2) which is rotated about an substantially vertical rotational axis and which supports at least one transfer arm (3) with an inner radial part fixed to the support (2) and an outer radial part (6) adapted for sliding with respect to said inner radial part along an elongation axis held within a plane substantially perpendicular to the rotational axis of said support (2), the outer radial part (6) having a gripper head (13) adapted for supporting at least one object, wherein said head (13) is adapted for sliding, with respect to the inner radial part, along an elongation axis substantially parallel to the rotational axis of the support (2).

Abstract translation: 一种用于传送物体的装置，特别是诸如预成型件或瓶子的容器，包括支撑件（2），该支撑件围绕基本垂直的旋转轴线旋转，并且支撑至少一个传送臂（3），其中内部径向部分固定到支撑件 （2）和适于相对于所述内部径向部分沿着基本上垂直于所述支撑件（2）的旋转轴线的平面内的延伸轴线滑动的外径向部分（6），所述外部径向部分（6）具有 适于支撑至少一个物体的夹持头（13），其中所述头部（13）适于相对于所述内部径向部分沿着基本上平行于所述支撑件（2）的旋转轴线的伸长轴线滑动。

公开(公告)号：US20070256911A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US10591400

申请日：2005-02-07

Applicant: Stephane Legallais ,  Vincent Brachet ,  Denis Gillet

Inventor： Stephane Legallais ,  Vincent Brachet ,  Denis Gillet

IPC: B65G47/84

CPC classification number: B65G47/847 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: Device for conveying objects, includes a rotating support having a transfer arm which consists of a plate and a gripper head which can bear at least one object and which is slidingly mounted in relation to the plate according to a direction. The gripper head (20) is coupled to a slider sliding in a slide rail fixed to the plate, and including a first and second cam system in order to respectively slidingly drive the gripper head and to pivotingly drive the plate, according to the angular position of the arm around the axis of rotation of the support. The slider is constructed as a single part which has an overall rail shape, and the profile of the slider is complementary with respect to the profile of the slide rail. The gripper head is fixed such that it overhangs on the distal end section of the slider.

Abstract translation: 用于输送物体的装置包括旋转支撑件，该转动支架具有由能够承载至少一个物体的板和夹持器头组成的转移臂，所述夹持头可根据方向相对于板滑动地安装。 夹头（20）与固定在板上的滑轨滑动的滑块相连接，并包括第一和第二凸轮系统，以分别滑动地驱动夹头并根据角位置枢轴驱动板 的臂围绕支撑件的旋转轴线。 滑块被构造为具有整体轨道形状的单个部件，并且滑块的轮廓相对于滑轨的轮廓是互补的。 夹持头固定成使得其在滑块的远端部分上突出。

公开(公告)号：US07264113B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US11131625

申请日：2005-05-18

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  Robert C. Beesley ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  William R. Hartness, III

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  Robert C. Beesley ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  William R. Hartness, III

IPC: B65G17/12

CPC classification number: B65G17/42 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A link is disclosed for a conveyor, as is a conveyor itself, suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction, a plurality of the links being attachable to form the conveyor, the link includes a body having a length extending along the direction of transport and a width extending across the direction of transport, and two opposed gripping members extending from the body. At least one of the gripping members is a movable gripping member movable from a first opened position to a second gripping position, the movable gripping member includes a gripping end, the gripping members being located so as to contact one of the objects via the gripping end when the movable gripping member is in the second position to hold the object relative to the body during transport. At least one spring member urging the movable gripping member toward the second position, and universal joint components are provided including an extension and a cavity, the extension being disposable in a cavity of a first adjacent link, and the cavity for receiving an extension of a second adjacent link. The extension extends along an axis substantially unaligned with the direction of transport. Various options and modifications are possible.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于输送机的连杆，输送机本身也适合于沿输送方向输送物体，多个连杆可附接以形成输送机，该连杆包括具有沿着输送方向延伸的长度的本体，以及 横跨运输方向延伸的宽度以及从主体延伸的两个相对的夹持构件。 夹持构件中的至少一个是可从第一打开位置移动到第二夹持位置的可动夹持构件，可动夹持构件包括夹持端，夹持构件定位成经由夹持端部接触物体之一 当可移动夹持构件处于第二位置以在运输期间相对于身体保持物体。 至少一个将可动夹持构件推向第二位置的弹簧构件，以及万向接头构件，其包括延伸部和空腔，所述延伸部一次性地在第一相邻连杆的空腔中，并且所述空腔用于接收 第二个相邻链接。 延伸部沿着与传送方向基本上不对准的轴线延伸。 可以进行各种选择和修改。

公开(公告)号：US07261199B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10979762

申请日：2004-11-03

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

IPC: B65G47/84

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B65G17/385 ,  B65G17/42 ,  B65G47/842 ,  B65G2201/0235 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B67C3/04 ,  B67C3/06 ,  B67C3/225 ,  B67C3/242 ,  B67C3/2637 ,  B67C7/004 ,  B67C2003/266 ,  B67C2003/2677

Abstract: A conveyor is disclosed suitable for conveying objects such as containers to a processing station. The conveyor includes a plurality of connected links, and at least one gripping member extending from each of the links. Each gripping member is movable relative to its respective link for gripping a container by the neck of the container. A guide structure is disposed on the link for mating a component of the processing station to the neck of the container for processing the container. The processing station may be a filler such as a rotary filler, a capper, or a rinser. Related individual links, conveying systems, and filler components are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了适于将诸如容器的物体输送到加工站的输送机。 输送机包括多个连接的连接件，以及从每个连杆延伸的至少一个夹持件。 每个夹持构件可相对于其相应的连杆移动，以通过容器的颈部夹持容器。 引导结构设置在连杆上，用于将处理站的部件与容器的颈部配合，用于处理容器。 处理站可以是诸如旋转填料，封盖器或冲洗器的填料。 还公开了相关的单独链接，传送系统和填充部件。

公开(公告)号：US20070095247A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11554339

申请日：2006-10-30

Applicant: Thomas Ingraham

Inventor： Thomas Ingraham

IPC: B61B12/00

CPC classification number: B65G21/2072 ,  B65G51/035 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A guide positioning system for a container transport line includes a guide assembly supporting a pair of guide segments extending opposite each other along the container transport line and an actuation system. The guide segments are located in a home position, and the actuation system is set to correspond with the home position to calibrate the guide positioning system. Furthermore, the actuation system selectively couples and operates the guide assembly so that the guide segments move to a predetermined position away from the home position.

Abstract translation: 用于集装箱运输线的导向定位系统包括一个导向组件，该导向组件支撑一对沿着容器运输线彼此相对延伸的导向段和一个致动系统。 引导段位于原始位置，并且致动系统被设置为与起始位置对应以校准引导定位系统。 此外，致动系统选择性地联接和操作引导组件，使得引导段移动到远离原始位置的预定位置。

公开(公告)号：US20050284537A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US10880351

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Thomas Hartness ,  William Hartness ,  Mark Davidson

Inventor： Thomas Hartness ,  William Hartness ,  Mark Davidson

IPC: B65G17/32 ,  B67C3/04 ,  B67C3/26 ,  B67C7/00 ,  B67C3/00

CPC classification number: B67C7/0046 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B67C3/04 ,  B67C3/225 ,  B67C3/2637 ,  B67C7/002

Abstract: A rotary filling machine is disclosed for filling containers, the machine including a rotating platform rotatable relative to a vertical rotating axis through a filling zone, and a conveyor configured to convey empty containers to be filled to the rotating platform for filling and to convey filled containers from the rotating platform. Cooperating elements are disposed on the rotating platform and conveyor for releasably attaching the conveyor to the rotating platform at least in the filling zone, a filling turret is disposed generally above the rotating platform and rotatable relative to the vertical rotating axis at a speed corresponding generally to that of the rotating platform, the filling turret including a plurality of filling heads movable from a rest position to a filling position as said turret rotates between through the filling zone, each of the filling heads having a plurality of filling elements, the filling elements movable into engagement with the containers as the filling heads move to the filling position for filling the containers. Various aspects and designs of the above elements are disclosed, as well as a related method.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于填充容器的旋转灌装机，该机器包括相对于垂直旋转轴线通过填充区域可旋转的旋转平台，以及传送器，其构造成将要填充的空容器输送到旋转平台用于填充和输送填充的容器 从旋转平台。 合作元件设置在旋转平台和输送机上，用于至少在填充区域中将输送器可释放地附接到旋转平台上，填充转台大致设置在旋转平台的上方并且可相对于垂直旋转轴线以相对于 旋转平台的填充转台包括多个填充头，当所述转动架通过填充区域之间旋转时，可将其从静止位置移动到填充位置，每个填充头具有多个填充元件，所述填充元件可移动 当填充头移动到用于填充容器的填充位置时，与容器接合。 公开了上述要素的各个方面和设计，以及相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US20050269188A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11131625

申请日：2005-05-18

Applicant: Thomas Hartness ,  Robert Beesley ,  Mark Davidson ,  William Hartness

Inventor： Thomas Hartness ,  Robert Beesley ,  Mark Davidson ,  William Hartness

IPC: B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/32

CPC classification number: B65G17/42 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A link is disclosed for a conveyor, as is a conveyor itself, suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction, a plurality of the links being attachable to form the conveyor, the link includes a body having a length extending along the direction of transport and a width extending across the direction of transport, and two opposed gripping members extending from the body. At least one of the gripping members is a movable gripping member movable from a first opened position to a second gripping position, the movable gripping member includes a gripping end, the gripping members being located so as to contact one of the objects via the gripping end when the movable gripping member is in the second position to hold the object relative to the body during transport. At least one spring member urging the movable gripping member toward the second position, and universal joint components are provided including an extension and a cavity, the extension being disposable in a cavity of a first adjacent link, and the cavity for receiving an extension of a second adjacent link. The extension extends along an axis substantially unaligned with the direction of transport. Various options and modifications are possible.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于输送机的连杆，输送机本身也适合于沿输送方向输送物体，多个连杆可附接以形成输送机，该连杆包括具有沿着输送方向延伸的长度的本体，以及 横跨运输方向延伸的宽度以及从主体延伸的两个相对的夹持构件。 夹持构件中的至少一个是可从第一打开位置移动到第二夹持位置的可动夹持构件，可动夹持构件包括夹持端，夹持构件定位成经由夹持端部接触物体之一 当可移动夹持构件处于第二位置以在运输期间相对于身体保持物体。 至少一个将可动夹持构件推向第二位置的弹簧构件，以及万向接头构件，其包括延伸部和空腔，该延伸部一次性地在第一相邻连杆的空腔中，并且用于接收 第二个相邻链接。 延伸部沿着与传送方向基本上不对准的轴线延伸。 可以进行各种选择和修改。

公开(公告)号：US06920905B2

公开(公告)日：2005-07-26

申请号：US10312519

申请日：2001-06-27

Applicant: Jean-Pierre Maria

Inventor： Jean-Pierre Maria

IPC: B65G17/32 ,  B65G17/34 ,  B67C3/00 ,  B67C7/00 ,  B65B43/42

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B65G17/32 ,  B65G17/34 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B67C3/007 ,  B67C7/0073

Abstract: The invention concerns an installation for filling and packaging hollow bodies (12) comprising stations (20, 22, 24, 26) for filling and packaging said bodies and a device for transferring the latter between an intake station (18) for the bodies in the transfer device, the filling and packaging stations, and an outlet station (19) for the filled and packaged bodies, the transfer device comprising a motorised endless conveyor (16) including an outgoing side (32) opposite which are arranged the filling and conditioning stations and the outlet station (19), and a return side (34). The return side (34) extends above the outgoing side (32). The invention is useful in particular for filling and packaging bottles or flasks.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于填充和包装中空体（12）的装置，该中空体（12）包括用于填充和包装所述主体的工位（20,22,24,26）和用于将所述主体传送到用于所述主体的主体的进气站（18） 输送装置，填充和包装站以及用于填充和包装的主体的出口站（19），所述转运装置包括电动环形输送机（16），其包括相对的输出侧（32），所述出口侧布置有填充和调节站 和出口站（19）和返回侧（34）。 返回侧（34）在输出侧（32）的上方延伸。 本发明特别适用于瓶子或瓶子的填充和包装。

公开(公告)号：US20050103599A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-19

申请号：US10712405

申请日：2003-11-13

Applicant: Thomas Hartness ,  William Hartness ,  Mark Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert Beesley

Inventor： Thomas Hartness ,  William Hartness ,  Mark Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert Beesley

IPC: B65G17/32 ,  B65G47/86 ,  B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B65G47/842 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: Various conveyor designs are disclosed, along with related link designs, suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction. The conveyor may include a plurality of connected links. Each link may have a length extending across the direction of transport and a width extending along the direction of transport. Each link may have a body, a slider, at least one gripping member, and a gear drive mechanism interconnecting the slider and gripping member. The slider is slidable along the length of the body to selectively move the gripping member between a first position and a second position via the gear drive mechanism. The gripping member when in first position is disposed in an open position, and the gripping member when in the second position is disposed in a gripping position for contacting one of the objects to hold the object during transport. The gear drive mechanism may be a rack and pinion mechanism, the gripping member may have one or more gripping arms, and the gripping arms may or may not be offset from the gear drive mechanism.

Abstract translation: 公开了各种输送机设计以及相关的连接件设计，其适于沿输送方向输送物体。 输送机可以包括多个连接的连接件。 每个连杆可以具有横跨运输方向延伸的长度和沿着运输方向延伸的宽度。 每个连杆可以具有主体，滑块，至少一个夹持构件和将滑块和夹持构件互连的齿轮驱动机构。 滑块可以沿主体的长度滑动，以经由齿轮驱动机构选择性地将握持构件在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 处于第一位置时的夹持构件设置在打开位置，并且当处于第二位置时，把持构件设置在用于接触物体之一的夹持位置以在运输期间保持物体。 齿轮驱动机构可以是齿条和小齿轮机构，夹持构件可以具有一个或多个夹紧臂，并且夹持臂可以或可以不从齿轮驱动机构偏移。