公开(公告)号：US07458454B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US11123385

申请日：2005-05-06

Applicant: Jesse Mendenhall

Inventor： Jesse Mendenhall

IPC: H02K41/00 ,  B65G25/04 ,  G05B11/00

CPC classification number: B65G35/06 ,  B65G54/02 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: The invention provides novel mechanisms and methods for effecting rotational and translational motion in three dimensions of objects carried by, or coupled to, actuators that move along a pathway. Vehicles or other conveyances (collectively, “vehicles”) that utilize mechanisms and methods can increase the performance of and decrease the cost of transportation, shipping, manufacturing, materials handling and other systems. In one aspect, the illustrated embodiment provides such a vehicle or other conveyance having two (or more) actuators adapted for movement along a pathway. The actuators are propelled or otherwise capable of motion, relative to each other so that the distance between can be increased or decreased. When desired, that distance can also be maintained the same, e.g., regardless of whether the actuators are moving. A pallet, carriage or other moveable part (collectively, pallet) is moveably coupled to the actuators so that at least selected motions by the actuators relative to one another on the pathway effect rotational and/or translational motion of the pallet in three dimensions relative to the pathway, including, for example, movement transverse to the pathway and out of a plane of the pathway.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于在沿着路径移动的致动器携带或耦合到的致动器的三维空间中实现旋转和平移运动的新颖机制和方法。 利用机制和方法的车辆或其他运输工具（统称为“车辆”）可以提高运输，运输，制造，物料搬运和其他系统的成本和降低成本。 在一个方面，所示实施例提供了具有适于沿着路径运动的两个（或更多个）致动器的这种车辆或其它输送器。 致动器相对于彼此被推进或以其他方式能够运动，使得其之间的距离可以增加或减小。 当需要时，该距离也可以保持相同，例如，不管致动器是否正在移动。 托盘，托架或其他可移动部件（统称为托盘）可移动地联接到致动器，使得致动器在通道上的至少选定的运动相对于彼此相对于托盘在三维方向上的旋转和/或平移运动相对于 该途径包括例如横向于该途径并且在该通路的平面之外的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20080260505A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-23

申请号：US12102301

申请日：2008-04-14

Applicant: Kyoung Won Kang ,  Jeong Yong Moon ,  Hee Rak Beom ,  Jae Myeong Song ,  Hyeong Hee Kim

Inventor： Kyoung Won Kang ,  Jeong Yong Moon ,  Hee Rak Beom ,  Jae Myeong Song ,  Hyeong Hee Kim

IPC: B65G1/00 ,  B65D1/36 ,  B65B21/02

CPC classification number: G01R31/2893 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: A carrier for carrying a packaged chip includes a housing having a holding space and at least one guiding hole. A guiding block ascends and descends along the guiding hole. A latch moves backwards and forwards as the guiding block ascends and descends to move into and out of the holding space.

Abstract translation: 用于承载封装芯片的载体包括具有保持空间的壳体和至少一个引导孔。 引导块沿引导孔上升和下降。 当引导块上升时，闩锁向后和向前移动并且下降以移动进入和离开保持空间。

公开(公告)号：US07313898B1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-01

申请号：US10652923

申请日：2003-08-29

Applicant: Charles E. Eller ,  Thomas C. Pegg

Inventor： Charles E. Eller ,  Thomas C. Pegg

IPC: B65B5/08

CPC classification number: B65B35/36 ,  B65B21/06 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: In a container carrier system and method for use in an automated process for filling containers of multiple sizes, pucks of various sizes are inserted into compartments of container pallets to allow containers of different sizes to be held in the compartments. A puck configuration subsystem can be used to configure each pallet to hold a desired combination of containers of two or more container sizes by inserting and removing pucks from the compartments. A pallet conveyor can be used to transport configured pallets from the puck configuration subsystem to the filling process and return empty pallets to the puck configuration subsystem for reconfiguration.

Abstract translation: 在用于填充多种尺寸的容器的自动化方法中的容器载体系统和方法中，将各种尺寸的圆盘插入容器托盘的隔室中，以允许将不同尺寸的容器保持在隔间中。 可以使用圆盘配置子系统来配置每个托盘，以通过从隔间插入和移除圆盘来保持两个或更多个容器尺寸的容器的期望组合。 托盘输送机可用于将配置的托盘从圆盘配置子系统运输到填充过程，并将空托盘运送到圆盘配置子系统以进行重新配置。

公开(公告)号：US20070207027A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-06

申请号：US11709830

申请日：2007-02-23

Applicant: Mark Neebe ,  Thomas Hillerich ,  Randall Neilson ,  Robert Schlender ,  Matthew Good ,  Jacob Timm

Inventor： Mark Neebe ,  Thomas Hillerich ,  Randall Neilson ,  Robert Schlender ,  Matthew Good ,  Jacob Timm

IPC: B65G57/00

CPC classification number: B65G65/00 ,  B65G2201/0258 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tray transfer system (TTS). This system is designed to automatically transfer trays of mail between dollies and conveyor belts. The TTS is an efficient method for shipping, moving, storing, loading, and unloading mail trays. It allows mail-processing centers to physically and temporally separate the process of sorting mail and the process of moving mail into automation compatible trays (ACT).

Abstract translation: 盘传送系统（TTS）技术领域本发明涉及托盘传送系统（TTS）。 该系统设计用于在托盘和输送带之间自动传送邮寄托盘。 TTS是运输，移动，存储，装载和卸载邮件托盘的有效方法。 它允许邮件处理中心在物理和时间上分离邮件分类流程和将邮件移动到自动化兼容托盘（ACT）的过程。

公开(公告)号：US20060118383A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US11002080

申请日：2004-12-03

Applicant: Ivan Stecko

Inventor： Ivan Stecko

IPC: B65G47/24

CPC classification number: B65G47/8823 ,  B62D65/18 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: An anti-backlash mechanism is provided for use in an assembly line including a conveyor transporting a plurality of pucks. The anti-backlash mechanism comprises a supporting structure adapted for being mounted adjacent the conveyor. A finger is mounted on the supporting structure and is biased in contact with the pucks to successively fall into and move out of notches defined in the pucks. The finger while being in engagement with the notches acts to block the propagation of movement from one of the plurality of pucks to other colliding pucks located upstream therefrom.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于装配线的防间隙机构，包括输送多个圆盘的输送机。 反间隙机构包括适于邻近输送机安装的支撑结构。 手指安装在支撑结构上，并被偏压成与圆盘接触，以便连续地落入和移出限定在圆盘中的凹口。 在与凹口接合的同时，手指用于阻止从多个圆盘中的一个移动到位于其上游的其它碰撞冰球的传播。

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：US20040180744A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-16

申请号：US10384740

申请日：2003-03-11

Applicant: Graham Packaging Company, L.P.

Inventor： Russell Varone ,  Michael Dietz

IPC: F16H007/08 ,  F16H007/22

CPC classification number: B65G15/14 ,  B05B13/0228 ,  B05B13/0264 ,  B65G47/244 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  F16H2007/0812

Abstract: An pneumatic tensioner apparatus is disclosed, the apparatus including: a main drive belt; a chuck assembly, suspended from the main drive belt, having a spinning member and a drive contact portion; a first frictional drive belt in a first track, the first frictional drive belt in contact with the drive contact portion operative to spin the chuck assembly; and a first tension adjusting device having at least one pneumatic tension adjustment member operative to apply pressure to the first frictional drive belt tangentially to the drive contact portion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种气动张紧器装置，该装置包括：主驱动带; 从主传动带悬挂的卡盘组件，具有旋转构件和驱动接触部分; 在第一轨道中的第一摩擦传动带，与驱动接触部分相接触的第一摩擦传动带，其用于旋转卡盘组件; 以及第一张力调节装置，其具有至少一个气动张力调节构件，其可操作以与驱动接触部分切向地施加压力到第一摩擦驱动带。

公开(公告)号：US20030141421A1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-31

申请号：US10058644

申请日：2002-01-28

Applicant: PurePak Technology Corporation, a corporation of the State of Arizona

Inventor： Clay A. Kelley ,  James E. Richards

IPC: A47G023/02

CPC classification number: B65D90/12 ,  B65D25/24 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B67C3/24

Abstract: The present invention relates to a specific ring support construction that supports containers of volatile liquids where the containers may become deformed, unstable and possibly tip over and provides a stable base for the containers and also makes the containers easier to navigate through conventional filing lines; said ring support construction comprising: a top hollow peripheral portion for housing a container to provide vertical side support of said container; a bottom hollow peripheral portion connected below said top hollow peripheral, said bottom hollow peripheral portion having at least one vent hole; and a seat formed about where said top hollow peripheral portion and said bottom hollow peripheral portion meet to provide horizontal bottom support for said container's base.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种支撑挥发性液体的容器的特定的环支撑结构，其中容器可能变形，不稳定并且可能尖端，并且为容器提供稳定的基座，并且还使得容器更容易通过常规的填充线导航; 所述环支撑结构包括：顶部中空周边部分，用于容纳容器以提供所述容器的垂直侧支撑; 连接在所述顶部中空周边下方的底部中空周边部分，所述底部中空周边部分具有至少一个通气孔; 以及形成为围绕所述顶部中空周边部分和所述底部中空周边部分相交以提供用于所述容器基座的水平底部支撑的座位。

公开(公告)号：US06561341B1

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09786671

申请日：2001-06-04

Applicant: Minoru Kouda ,  Tomotaka Kawano ,  Ryuichiro Ebi

Inventor： Minoru Kouda ,  Tomotaka Kawano ,  Ryuichiro Ebi

IPC: B65G4784

CPC classification number: B65G47/848 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: An apparatus whereby cylindrical cans formed of a ferromagnetic material and transported at high speed along a carrying conveyor in such a contiguous way as having no gaps between adjoining cylindrical cans are separated so as to provide a spacing therebetween to eliminate interference between the adjoining cylindrical cans, thereby supplying a plurality of cylindrical cans with reliability to a main index wheel of an automatic machine for producing cylindrical cans. The apparatus includes a carrying conveyor, star index wheel, supply index wheel and main index wheel. The supply index wheel has permanent magnets, each holding an individual cylindrical can by suction. The transport speed of a plurality of cylindrical cans transported along a conveyor at high speed is reduced for a moment by the star index wheel. Then, each respective cylindrical can is held by suction caused by magnetic force from permanent magnets disposed around the outer edge of the disc-shaped supply index wheel and spaced uniformly to provide a spacing between adjoining cylindrical cans. While maintaining the foregoing spacing, the cylindrical cans are supplied to the main index wheel of the automatic machine for producing cylindrical cans.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，其中由铁磁材料形成的圆柱形罐和沿着运送输送机高速运送的圆柱形罐以相邻的圆柱形罐之间没有间隙的相邻方式被分离，从而在它们之间提供间隔以消除邻接的圆柱形罐之间的干涉， 从而可靠地将多个圆筒形罐提供给用于生产圆筒形罐的自动机器的主分度轮。 该装置包括运送输送机，星形轮，供应分度轮和主索引轮。 供应指针轮具有永磁体，每个都通过抽吸来容纳单个圆柱形罐。 沿着传送带高速运送的多个圆柱形罐的输送速度由星形轮减少一会儿。 然后，通过由设置在盘形供给分度轮的外边缘周围的永久磁铁的磁力引起的吸引力保持各圆柱形罐体的均匀间隔，以提供相邻圆筒形罐之间的间隔。 在保持上述间隔的同时，将圆筒形罐供给到用于生产圆筒形罐的自动机的主分度轮。

公开(公告)号：US20030070901A1

公开(公告)日：2003-04-17

申请号：US09975634

申请日：2001-10-11

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation

Inventor： Christopher Joseph Tulley

IPC: B65G043/00

CPC classification number: B65G37/02 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: A conveying system including multiple conveying tracks where each track acts as the output track from one operation and the input track to a subsequent operation. When the manufacturing process at a first operational area is completed, the completed product is placed on the area's output track and conveyed to a subsequent operational area. When the processing at the subsequent area is completed, the unit is placed on the subsequent area's output track, which is a physically distinct track from the area's input track. The input and output tracks within an operational area may occupy different levels of a multi-level system in which the various levels share a common floor space footprint to conserve floor space requirements. The tracks may be configured as a pair of tracks to facilitate simultaneous processing of two products or jobs. In addition, one or more of the tracks may have a support surface that is not parallel to the manufacturing floor. A track may comprise a V-shaped rack in which a first surface of the rack is oriented at an angle with respect to the floor and in which a second surface is perpendicular to the first surface. The tilted orientation of the first surface may facilitate insertion and removal of product from totes within a confined space.

Abstract translation: 一种输送系统，包括多个输送轨道，其中每个轨道用作从一个操作和输入轨道到后续操作的输出轨道。 当第一操作区域的制造过程完成时，将完成的产品放置在区域的输出轨道上并传送到随后的操作区域。 当在后续区域的处理完成时，该单元被放置在随后区域的输出轨道上，该输出轨道是与该区域的输入轨迹物理上不同的轨迹。 操作区域内的输入和输出轨迹可能占据多层次系统的不同级别，其中各种级别共享公共占地空间足迹以节省占地面积需求。 轨道可以被配置为一对轨道，以便于同时处理两个产品或作业。 此外，一个或多个轨道可以具有不平行于制造车间的支撑表面。 轨道可以包括V形齿条，其中齿条的第一表面相对于地板以一定角度定向，并且第二表面垂直于第一表面。 第一表面的倾斜方向可以有助于在密闭空间内从容器中插入和移除产品。