公开(公告)号：US07028857B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-18

申请号：US10446027

申请日：2003-05-28

Applicant: Michael H. Peronek

Inventor： Michael H. Peronek

IPC: B65D1/02

CPC classification number: B67C3/242 ,  B29B11/08 ,  B29B11/14 ,  B29B2911/1402 ,  B29B2911/14026 ,  B29B2911/14033 ,  B29B2911/1404 ,  B29B2911/14106 ,  B29B2911/14133 ,  B29B2911/1444 ,  B29B2911/14466 ,  B29B2911/14473 ,  B29B2911/14686 ,  B29B2911/14746 ,  B29B2911/14813 ,  B29C49/421 ,  B29K2067/00 ,  B29L2031/7158 ,  B65D1/023 ,  B65G47/846 ,  B65G51/035 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B67B3/206

Abstract: A plastic container for beverages to replace a container having a round flange with a round flange diameter and which is adapted to be conveyed by air along a track with inwardly extending track rails spaced from one another a set distance. The plastic container replacing the replaced container without significant modifications to the conveying system including the inwardly extending track rails of the track. The container including a central axis, an upper mouth portion, a neck portion coaxial to the axis with a diameter, a cylindrical sidewall, a lower base and an anti-rotation flange below the upper mouth portion having a polygonal peripheral edge with a shape including a plurality of flats and a plurality of apexes each located between adjacent flats. Each apex being diametrically opposite one of the flats. The peripheral edge having a diametrical distance between each of the apexes and the flat opposite the apex. The diametrical distance being at most only slightly less than the round flange diameter of the replaced container.

公开(公告)号：US20060070850A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-06

申请号：US10953511

申请日：2004-09-28

Applicant: Thomas Hartness ,  Olivier Duterte

Inventor： Thomas Hartness ,  Olivier Duterte

IPC: B65G47/86

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B65G47/5104 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: Various shuttle conveyor designs are disclosed. The conveyors are suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction. The shuttle conveyors may include a track extending along a conveying path, the track defining a length, and a plurality of shuttle elements independently movable along the track. Each shuttle element may define mating structure for following the track along the conveying path. Each shuttle element may include at least one movable gripping member for selectively gripping conveyed objects. The shuttle elements may define a collective length less than the length of the track. A drive mechanism moves the shuttle elements along the track. The shuttle elements may include a plurality of links. The shuttle elements may be driven faster on at least a portion of a return portion of the track than on the conveying portion of the track, and the shuttle element flow along the track may be modulated in various ways.

Abstract translation: 公开了各种梭式输送机设计。 输送机适用于沿输送方向输送物体。 梭式输送机可以包括沿着输送路径延伸的轨道，轨道限定长度，以及沿着轨道独立地移动的多个往复运动元件。 每个穿梭元件可以限定用于沿着输送路径跟随轨道的配合结构。 每个梭元件可以包括用于选择性地夹持输送的物体的至少一个可动夹持构件。 穿梭元件可以限定小于轨道长度的集合长度。 驱动机构沿轨道移动穿梭元件。 穿梭元件可以包括多个链节。 梭子件可以在轨道的返回部分的至少一部分上比在轨道的输送部分上更快地驱动，并且沿着轨道的梭元件流可以以各种方式进行调制。

公开(公告)号：US20050284731A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-29

申请号：US10979762

申请日：2004-11-03

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

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

IPC: B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/38 ,  B65G17/42 ,  B67C3/04 ,  B67C3/06 ,  B67C3/24 ,  B67C3/26 ,  B67C7/00

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：US06957735B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-25

申请号：US10384740

申请日：2003-03-11

Applicant: Russell Varone ,  Michael Deitz

Inventor： Russell Varone ,  Michael Deitz

IPC: B05B13/02 ,  B65G15/14 ,  B65G47/244 ,  F16H7/08

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：US20040084285A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-06

申请号：US10283900

申请日：2002-10-30

Applicant: Goldco Industries, Inc.

Inventor： Donald J. Simkowski

IPC: B65G053/06

CPC classification number: B65G51/035 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A selective conveying device is disclosed for conveying unstable articles, such as plastic bottles, having a neck portion with a neck ring thereon. Neck ring supported unstable articles are conveyed in single file along an article conveying path established by first and second guide units with the guide units having spaced connectors with neck ring engagable elements thereon spaced different distances from one another to receive the neck portions of unstable articles having different size neck portions. A first actuator, such as a pneumatic or mechanical actuator, causes relative movement between the guide units so that unstable articles are conveyed along the article conveying path on the neck ring engagable portions of the first guide unit when in a first operating position or are conveyed along the article conveying path on the neck ring engagable portions of the second guide unit when in a second operating position. The unstable articles are urged along the article conveying path by a second actuator, such as an air conveyor and/or a movable belt.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于输送不稳定物品（例如塑料瓶）的选择性输送装置，其中颈部具有颈环。 颈环支撑的不稳定物品沿着由第一和第二引导单元建立的物品输送路径以单个文件传送，其中引导单元具有间隔开的连接器，其中颈环可接合元件彼此间隔不同的距离，以接收不稳定物品的颈部， 不同尺寸的颈部。 诸如气动或机械致动器的第一致动器引起引导单元之间的相对运动，使得当处于第一操作位置或被输送时，不稳定的物品沿着第一引导单元的颈环可接合部分上的物品输送路径被输送 当处于第二操作位置时，沿着第二引导单元的颈环可接合部分上的物品输送路径。 通过诸如空气输送机和/或可移动带的第二致动器沿着物品输送路径推动不稳定物品。

公开(公告)号：US06523874B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-25

申请号：US09685757

申请日：2000-10-09

Applicant: David Edmeyer ,  Michael Anderson ,  Robert Theilbar

Inventor： David Edmeyer ,  Michael Anderson ,  Robert Theilbar

IPC: B66C142

CPC classification number: B66C1/425 ,  B65B21/18 ,  B65G47/901 ,  B65G51/035 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B65G2203/044

Abstract: The present invention provides a packaging apparatus for gripping, lifting, and then moving a plurality of individual products from a first location to a second location. The apparatus includes first and second plates and a plurality of individual grippers that are each selectively actuated to grip a single product and to release the product at a preselected time. Each gripper includes a plurality of slots extending upwardly from the base of each gripper, thereby providing a plurality of gripper fingers. Each gripper extends through an appropriately configured hole in the second plate into a fixed engagement with the first plate. The second plate is movably mounted to the first plate such that it can be moved relatively thereto. The holes in the second plate are sized to engage the gripper fingers when moved apart from the first plate. As the plates continue to move apart, the continuing camming engagement between the second plate and the gripper will cause the gripper fingers to be moved inwardly into a gripping engagement with the products.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种包装设备，用于将多个单独的产品从第一位置抓住，提升，然后移动到第二位置。 该装置包括第一和第二板和多个单独的夹具，每个夹具选择性地致动以夹持单个产品并且在预选的时间释放产品。 每个夹持器包括从每个夹持器的基部向上延伸的多个槽，从而提供多个夹持器指状物。 每个夹持器延伸穿过第二板中的适当构造的孔与第一板固定接合。 第二板可移动地安装到第一板上，使得其相对于其移动。 第二板中的孔的尺寸设计成当从第一板移开时与夹爪指接合。 当板继续移动时，第二板和夹持器之间的持续凸轮啮合将使夹爪指向内移动成与产品的夹紧接合。

公开(公告)号：US06374992B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09645106

申请日：2000-08-23

Applicant: Donald J. Simkowski

Inventor： Donald J. Simkowski

IPC: B65G1512

CPC classification number: B65G47/71 ,  B65G15/14 ,  B65G47/682 ,  B65G51/035 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B65G2207/14

Abstract: A conveying device with a diverter is disclosed for conveying lightweight unstable articles, such as plastic bottles having a neck portion with a neck ring thereon. The unstable articles are conveyed along a first path established by a first guide unit to different ones of plural second paths established by a plurality of second guide units through a third path established by a third guide unit having a diverter to align a first end of the third path with the first path and to move the second end of the third path for alignment with the different ones of the plural second paths with a deviation in the third path between the ends thereof being established during aligning movement of the second end of the third path by flexing of a flexible bar positioned adjacent to the third path. A controller is utilized to control movement of the diverter to align the second end of the third path with different ones of the second paths, and the unstable articles are supported by flanges extending from chains in actuating guides positioned at opposite sides of the article paths and movable along the guides to urge the unstable articles along the article paths.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有转向器的输送装置，用于输送轻质不稳定物品，例如具有颈部颈部的塑料瓶。 不稳定物品沿着由第一引导单元建立的第一路径被传送到由多个第二引导单元建立的不同的多个第二路径中，通过由具有转向器的第三引导单元建立的第三路径来对准第一引导单元 具有第一路径的第三路径并且移动第三路径的第二端以与多个第二路径中的不同的第二路径对准，其中在其端部之间的第三路径中的偏差在第三路径的第二端的对准运动期间被建立 通过邻近第三路径定位的柔性杆的弯曲的路径。 控制器用于控制分流器的运动，以使第三路径的第二端与不同的第二路径对准，并且不稳定物品由位于物品路径的相对侧的致动导轨中的链条延伸的凸缘支撑， 沿着引导件移动以沿着物品路径促使不稳定物品。

公开(公告)号：US6131724A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-17

申请号：US43299

申请日：1998-03-18

Applicant: Tadao Hirasawatu ,  Mamoru Oshida

Inventor： Tadao Hirasawatu ,  Mamoru Oshida

IPC: B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/26 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65B17/32

CPC classification number: B65G37/005 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/26 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0217 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B65G2207/14 ,  B65G51/035

Abstract: A conveyor chain includes chain links connected by connecting pins. Each chain link is provided with a bottle conveyor member attached to a main offset link member having a pin link, a bushing, and a conveyor member attachment plate of a synthetic resin or plastics. The conveyor chain is supported by sprocket wheels and chain guidance members to configure a conveyor chain apparatus. The arrangement is such that a pair of the conveyor chain apparatuses are disposed on each side of a conveyor path for bottles and also a holder ring provided at a mouth portion of a bottle is held from both sides by the bottle conveyor members. The conveyor chain apparatus is configured so that bottles are conveyed thereby in a state suspended from neck portions thereof.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / JP97 / 02466 Sec。 371日期1998年3月18日 102（e）1998年3月18日PCT 1997年7月16日PCT公布。 公开号WO98 / 04483 日期1998年2月5日传送链包括通过连接销连接的链节。 每个链节设置有连接到具有销链节，衬套和合成树脂或塑料的传送构件附接板的主偏移连接构件的瓶传送构件。 输送链由链轮和链条引导构件支撑，以配置输送链设备。 这种布置使得一对输送链装置设置在用于瓶子的输送路径的每一侧上，并且设置在瓶口部的保持环也由瓶传送构件从两侧保持。 输送链设备被构造成使得瓶子从其颈部悬挂的状态被输送。

公开(公告)号：US6033156A

公开(公告)日：2000-03-07

申请号：US801590

申请日：1997-02-18

Applicant: Jaime Marti Sala

Inventor： Jaime Marti Sala

IPC: B65G51/03 ,  B65G53/16

CPC classification number: B65G51/035 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A device for conveying empty bottles in a hanging arrangement applicable to the conveyance of bottles made of plastics material, the bottles including a flange in the region of their neck, the flange being partially introduced and guided in lateral channels whose open sides face each other, the flange resting on the lower edge of the respective channel and being in a position to slide along the channels, outlets for insufflating pressurized air from lateral ducts having been provided inside the channels. Above the path traced by the necks of the bottles extends a duct which opens onto the path at a slot and is connected to a suction device that generates a negative pressure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于以悬挂装置输送空瓶子的装置，其适用于由塑料材料制成的瓶子的输送，所述瓶子包括在其颈部区域中的凸缘，所述凸缘部分地被引入并被引导，所述横向通道的开口侧彼此面对， 该凸缘位于相应通道的下边缘上并处于沿着通道滑动的位置，用于从已经设置在通道内的横向管道吹入加压空气的出口。 在瓶子的颈部跟踪的路径上方延伸出一个在狭槽上通向路径的管道，并连接到产生负压的抽吸装置。

公开(公告)号：US5951211A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-14

申请号：US876848

申请日：1997-06-16

Applicant: Joseph F. Ouellette

Inventor： Joseph F. Ouellette

IPC: B65G51/03 ,  B65G51/02

CPC classification number: B65G51/035 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: An air conveyor transitional section connects an upstream air conveyor section to a downstream air conveyor section that is not collinear with the upstream air conveyor section. The air conveyor transitional section includes a pair of elongated members having opposed inner edges and upper surfaces adjacent the inner edges. The inner edges of the elongated members are laterally spaced to define a slot that extends in a downstream direction of the air conveyor. The upstream air conveyor section, the transitional section, and the downstream air conveyor section are all configured for conveying containers in the downstream direction. Each container has a neck ring with an outer diameter dimension. The inner edges of the elongated members are laterally spaced by a distance smaller than the container neck ring outer diameter dimension so that the upper surfaces provide slidable support for the container neck rings. The pair of elongated members of the transitional section has a continuous curve that extends without interruption substantially from a downstream end of the upstream air conveyor section substantially to an upstream end of the downstream air conveyor section. At least a portion of the pair of elongated members extends curvilinearly in a vertical plane so that a height of the containers varies vertically as the containers are conveyed in the downstream direction through the curvilinearly extending portion of the pair of elongated members. Thus, the transitional section defines a substantially continuous conveying path connecting the upstream and downstream air conveyor sections.

Abstract translation: 空气输送机过渡部分将上游空气输送机部分连接到与上游空气输送机部分不共线的下游空气输送机部分。 空气输送机过渡部分包括一对细长构件，其具有相对的内边缘和与内边缘相邻的上表面。 细长构件的内边缘横向间隔开以限定沿空气输送机的下游方向延伸的狭槽。 上游空气输送部分，过渡部分和下游空气输送部分都被构造用于沿下游方向输送容器。 每个容器都有一个具有外径尺寸的颈环。 细长构件的内边缘横向间隔开比容器颈环外径尺寸小的距离，使得上表面为容器颈环提供可滑动的支撑。 过渡部分的一对细长构件具有基本上从上游空气输送器部分的下游端基本上延伸到下游空气输送机部分的上游端而不间断地延伸的连续曲线。 一对细长构件的至少一部分在垂直平面中曲线地延伸，使得当容器沿下游方向通过一对细长构件的曲线延伸部分输送时，容器的高度垂直地变化。 因此，过渡部分限定连接上游和下游空气输送机部分的基本上连续的输送路径。