公开(公告)号：US20090074545A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12002309

申请日：2007-12-14

Applicant: John G. Lert, JR. ,  Foster D. Hinshaw

Inventor： John G. Lert, JR. ,  Foster D. Hinshaw

IPC: B65G1/18 ,  B65G1/16

CPC classification number: B65G1/0492 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for selecting and combining packages in an outbound container by employing autonomous transfer and transport vehicles which move on a network of roadways to carry a plurality of individual cases each containing the same kind of product from a loading station and to a destination station where individual packages are combined in the outbound container. The travel of each vehicle through the roadway network is computer controlled, and each vehicle includes means for automatically loading and unloading packages from predetermined locations on the network.

Abstract translation: 通过采用在道路网络上移动的自主转运和运输车辆来选择和组合出港集装箱中的包装的方法和装置，以携带多个单独的箱子，每个箱子包含相同类型的产品，从装载站和目的地站 单个包裹组合在出站集装箱中。 每个车辆通过道路网络的行驶是计算机控制的，并且每个车辆包括用于从网络上的预定位置自动装载和卸载包裹的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20090014276A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-15

申请号：US12162453

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: Silvio Grilli

Inventor： Silvio Grilli

IPC: B65G13/06 ,  B60K1/00 ,  B60L5/00

CPC classification number: B65G13/02 ,  B61B13/127 ,  B65G21/08 ,  B65G23/22 ,  B65G35/06 ,  B65G39/12 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  Y02T30/40

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for the transport of containers, wherein at least one container is driven along on rotating drive units (12) on a transport system, the transport system being built over a long distance such that remote delivery of containers may at least be achieved on a regional scale and a transport system for transporting containers comprising a rectangular frame (1,3), several rotatable drive units (12), fixed to the frame (1,3) perpendicular to the frame (1,3) and parallel to each other, each comprising at least one drive wheel (10) on which a container can be supported and driven, wherein the transport device runs over a long distance such that the remote delivery of containers may at least be achieved on a regional scale.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于运输容器的方法，其中至少一个容器沿着运输系统上的旋转驱动单元（12）被驱动，该运输系统被建立在很长的距离上，使得容器的远程输送可以至少 可以在区域尺度上实现运输系统，用于运输集装箱，包括矩形框架（1,3），几个可旋转的驱动单元（12），固定到垂直于框架（1,3）的框架（1,3），以及 彼此平行，每个包括至少一个驱动轮（10），容器可以在其上被支撑和驱动，其中运输装置运行很长的距离，使得至少可以在区域尺度上实现容器的远程输送 。

公开(公告)号：US20090010741A1

公开(公告)日：2009-01-08

申请号：US12278951

申请日：2007-02-09

Applicant: Albert Burgstaller ,  Michael Gruber ,  Franz Bauer-Kieslinger

Inventor： Albert Burgstaller ,  Michael Gruber ,  Franz Bauer-Kieslinger

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/04 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F17/00 ,  B65G65/00

CPC classification number: B65G1/1378 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B65G2209/08

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for automatically order-picking or consolidating articles of a wide variety of different formats and varieties, using the following steps: separating the stored articles, storing the articles in a rack bay, retrieving the articles and palletising them. The method is predominantly characterized in that the articles which are to be order-picked for an order are put together in a rack bay already in the sequence which is necessary for palletising. The invention also relates to an installation for implementing the method.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于通过以下步骤自动排序挑选或整合各种不同格式和品种的物品的方法：分离存储的物品，将物品存储在机架托架中，检索物品并将其堆垛。 该方法主要的特征在于，要订购的订单的物品已经以码垛所需的顺序放置在机架隔间中。 本发明还涉及一种用于实现该方法的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20080072548A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-27

申请号：US11514998

申请日：2006-09-05

Applicant: Peter Guttinger ,  Berger Bernd Pogrzeba ,  Tony Spadafora ,  Tomasz Kardynal

Inventor： Peter Guttinger ,  Berger Bernd Pogrzeba ,  Tony Spadafora ,  Tomasz Kardynal

IPC: B65B1/04 ,  B65B3/04

CPC classification number: B65B5/04 ,  B65B35/205 ,  B65B43/52 ,  B65G35/06 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: A system is disclosed for loading a plurality of items into a plurality of containers. The system may include a plurality of pucks, each puck adapted to retain an item. A puck delivery sub-system may include a puck-infeed conveyor to move each of the pucks along an in-feed conveyor path, and a transition apparatus operable to facilitate the transition of the pucks to a continuous puck unloading conveyor. The puck un-loading conveyor may have a releasable engagement mechanism such that when each of the pucks is engaged with said puck unloading conveyor, each of said pucks is fixed in a relative longitudinal position relative to the puck unloading conveyor. An item transfer apparatus may transfer an item from each puck when engaged with the puck un-loading conveyor, to a corresponding container.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将多个物品装载到多个容器中的系统。 该系统可以包括多个冰球，每个冰球适于保持物品。 圆盘输送子系统可以包括圆盘进给输送机，以沿着进料输送机路径移动每个圆盘，以及可操作以便于将圆盘过渡到连续的圆盘卸载输送机的过渡装置。 圆盘卸载输送机可以具有可释放的接合机构，使得当每个圆盘与所述圆盘卸载输送机接合时，每个所述圆盘相对于圆盘卸载输送机固定在相对纵向的位置。 物品传送装置可以在与圆盘卸载输送机接合时从每个圆盘传送物品到相应的容器。

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。

公开(公告)号：US07233838B2

公开(公告)日：2007-06-19

申请号：US10627342

申请日：2003-07-25

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

Inventor： Douglas Barry ,  Thomas L. Bybee ,  Adrian Chan ,  John Fuller ,  Ray Puseman ,  Greg Rothman ,  Don R. Simms ,  Michael Turner ,  Jay Woods ,  Inna M. 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 and positioning apparatus includes a positioning assembly located between the tracks of a dual lane conveyor and upstream of a lane changer. The positioning assembly includes a retractable shaft for stopping a carrier along a first conveyor adjacent the assembly. A pair of gripper arms are pivotally mounted to move between an open position permitting the carrier to pass along the conveyor track, and a closed position with forward ends in contact with a specimen container on the carrier to position the container in a reference location for direct processing. The lane changer 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 queue is positioned upstream of the positioning assembly and 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.

Abstract translation: 传送和定位设备包括定位组件，该定位组件位于双通道传送带的轨道和车道更换器的上游之间。 所述定位组件包括用于沿与所述组件相邻的第一传送器停止载体的可伸缩轴。 一对夹持臂枢转地安装成在允许承载件沿输送机轨道通过的打开位置和关闭位置之间移动，其中前端与载体上的标本容器接触，以将容器定位在参考位置以便直接 处理。 车道更换器包括从具有一对臂的顶部支架悬挂的梭子，用于接收并将样品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。 队列位于定位组件的上游，并且包括可伸缩的轴，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。

公开(公告)号：US20040005245A1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-08

申请号：US10434177

申请日：2003-05-09

Applicant: A.I. SCIENTIFIC PTY LTD.

Inventor： Leslie Robert Watson ,  Christoph Friedrich Tschopp ,  Ross Andrew Weaver ,  Ian David Henderson ,  Pieter Adriaan Kuiper ,  Christian Darrel Decosterd

IPC: B01L003/00

CPC classification number: G01N35/00732 ,  B65G47/1471 ,  B65G47/256 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N35/10 ,  G01N2035/00752 ,  G01N2035/00772 ,  G01N2035/00831 ,  G01N2035/00861 ,  G01N2035/0405 ,  G01N2035/047 ,  G01N2035/0493 ,  G01N2035/1018 ,  G01N2035/1025 ,  G01N2035/103 ,  G01N2035/1032 ,  Y10T156/171 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: A pathology distribution system 10 is provided for automated sample container 14, 15 distribution. The system 10 comprises a loading station 500 for loading samples in primary containers 14 of different types, a sample handling station 16 for receiving the containers 14 and identifying the container types and samples therein, and a container distribution station 38 for distributing the containers in areas or racks in the distribution station 38 marked for analyzing processes prescribed for the samples therein.

Abstract translation: 为自动化样品容器14,15分配提供病理分布系统10。 系统10包括用于将样品装载在不同类型的主容器14中的装载站500，用于接收容器14并识别其中的容器类型和样品的样品处理站16和用于将容器分配在区域中的容器分配站38 或配送站38中的机架，用于分析其中​​规定的样品的处理。

公开(公告)号：US06669010B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-30

申请号：US09914988

申请日：2002-04-30

Applicant: Tullio Venturato ,  Nicola Da Riol

Inventor： Tullio Venturato ,  Nicola Da Riol

IPC: B65G2900

CPC classification number: B65G17/32 ,  B29C49/06 ,  B29C49/4205 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: Pick-up plug comprising at least an annular stator (10) engaging driving means, a motor (11) in an equally annular shape capable of being associated to said stator (10) and having the same axis (O) thereof, said rotor and said respective stator (10) being mutually engaged by means of generally known means and being adapted to rotate relatively to each other about said common axis (O). In the stator there are applied a plurality of magnets adapted to be collected into a multiplicity of distinct clusters, in which each cluster of magnets comprises magnets provided with a same polarity ((N), (8)), and in the rotor there are applied a plurality of magnets capable of being collected into clusters in a similar manner. Said magnets of the rotor and said magnets of the stator are arranged so as to enable said rotor and said stator to dispose themselves, when at rest, into a defined number of prefixable positions.

Abstract translation: 拾取塞包括至少一个接合驱动装置的环形定子（10），能够与所述定子（10）相关联并具有相同轴线（O）的同等环形形状的马达（11），所述转子和 所述相应的定子（10）通过通常已知的装置相互接合并且适于围绕所述公共轴线（O）相对于彼此旋转。 在定子中，施加适于被收集到多个不同的簇中的多个磁体，其中每个磁体簇包括设置有相同极性的磁体（（N），（8）），并且在转子中 以类似的方式施加能够被收集到簇中的多个磁体。 所述转子的所述磁体和所述定子的所述磁体被布置成使得所述转子和所述定子能够在静止时将其自身配置成限定数量的可前缀位置。

公开(公告)号：US06499280B1

公开(公告)日：2002-12-31

申请号：US09523856

申请日：2000-03-13

Applicant: Shoji Tsutsui

Inventor： Shoji Tsutsui

IPC: B65B4326

CPC classification number: B65B43/52 ,  B65G23/30 ,  B65G47/5104 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: A supply device which, in a retainer type continuous-filling packaging system, converts the movement of empty bags supplied intermittently in a plurality of rows into a continuous motion in a single row and supplies these empty bags continuously to retainers that are conveyed at a constant speed. The supply device includes an empty-bag holding member conveying device and an intermittent bag supply device. In the empty-bag holding member conveying device, a plurality of empty-bag holding members (that contain therein empty bags) disposed at equal intervals are moved in one direction along a ring-form track that has a pair of parallel sections, and during this movement, the empty-bag holding members are moved intermittently by a specified distance (a distance equal to an integral multiple of an attachment spacing of the empty-bag holding members) on a bag entry side of the parallel sections and are moved continuously at a constant speed on a bag exit side of the parallel section. The intermittent bag supply device simultaneously supplies empty bags to the plurality of empty-bag holding members (with one bag being supplied to each empty-bag holding member) on the bag entry side. On the bag entry side, empty bags are supplied in a plurality of rows to stopped empty-bag holding members by the intermittent bag supply device; and on the bag exit side, the empty bags are successively extracted from the continuously moving empty-bag holding members and supplied to the retainers that are continuously conveyed.

Abstract translation: 一种供给装置，在保持器式连续填充包装系统中，将多行间歇地供给的空袋的运动转换为单列的连续运动，并将这些空袋连续地供给到以恒定的方式输送的保持器 速度。 供给装置包括空袋保持构件输送装置和间歇袋供给装置。 在空袋保持构件输送装置中，以相等间隔设置的多个空袋保持构件（其中包含空袋）沿着具有一对平行部的环形轨道沿一个方向移动，并且在 在这种运动中，空袋保持构件在平行部分的袋入口侧间歇地移动指定距离（等于空袋保持构件的附着间隔的整数倍的距离）并且连续地移动 在平行部分的袋出口侧具有恒定的速度。 间歇袋供给装置同时向袋入口侧的多个空袋保持构件（一袋供给每个空袋保持构件）供给空袋。 在袋入口侧，通过间歇袋供给装置将空袋供给多行排出的空袋保持构件; 并且在袋出口侧，从连续移动的空袋保持构件中依次提取空袋，并将其提供给连续输送的保持器。

公开(公告)号：US06485794B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-26

申请号：US09604469

申请日：2000-06-27

Applicant: Minyu Li ,  Robert D. P. Hei ,  Keith D. Lokkesmoe ,  Keith Edward Olson

Inventor： Minyu Li ,  Robert D. P. Hei ,  Keith D. Lokkesmoe ,  Keith Edward Olson

IPC: C08J704

CPC classification number: C09D5/00 ,  B65D23/0828 ,  B65G17/32 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  C08L27/18 ,  C09D7/65 ,  Y10T407/14 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/3154

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricating coating that is thermally cured at less than 200° C. or radiation-cured. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or no water content, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping, renewable lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide dry lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.

Abstract translation: 通过向容器或传送器施加在小于200℃下热固化或辐射固化的润滑涂层来润滑容器沿输送机的通道。 该混合物可以以相对低的量施用，相对较低或不含水量，以提供薄的，基本上不滴落的可再生润滑膜。 与稀释的含水润滑剂相反，本发明的润滑剂提供输送机和容器的干润滑，清洁的输送线和减少的润滑剂使用，从而减少浪费，清理和处理问题。