公开(公告)号：US11733256B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-22

申请号：US16609552

申请日：2018-05-08

Applicant: Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc.

Inventor： William Perry ,  Michael Chen ,  Steven Geehan ,  Gyula Hojer ,  Norbert Laszka

IPC: G01N35/04 ,  G01N35/02 ,  G01N35/10 ,  G01N35/00 ,  B65G47/244 ,  B65G43/08

CPC classification number: G01N35/04 ,  B65G47/244 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N35/02 ,  G01N35/026 ,  G01N35/10 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B65G2203/0225 ,  B65G2203/0233 ,  G01N2035/046 ,  G01N2035/0415

Abstract: An embodiment is a sample analysis system for analyzing a sample that includes at least one test device for analyzing the sample. The system also includes a rack handler operable to move a sample from a first location to a second location along a travel path. The rack handler has a rotation assembly including a) an engagement element for engagement with the sample rack, and b) a motor coupled to the engagement element and is operable to cause rotation of the engagement element. The rotation assembly rotates the sample rack from a first orientation into a second orientation along the travel path when the engagement element engages the sample rack.

公开(公告)号：US20190241366A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-08

申请号：US16265274

申请日：2019-02-01

Applicant: Dürkopp Fördertechnik GmbH

Inventor： Michael WEND ,  Thomas JOHANNESMANN

IPC: B65G17/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/005 ,  B65G9/002 ,  B65G19/025 ,  B65G47/38 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: The invention relates to a carrying device for receiving goods, which comprises a carrying wall, having a front wall and a rear wall, and a closing device, having at least one closing means for releasably connecting the front wall to the rear wall in a closed state. The carrying wall is here arrangeable between the closed state and an open state, wherein in the closed state, it delimits a carrying volume for receiving the goods at least partially to the front, bottom and rear, and wherein in the open state, it opens up the carrying volume in the downward direction. The at least one closing means is arrangeable, in the open state, at a spacing from the carrying wall.

公开(公告)号：US20180285075A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US15689552

申请日：2017-08-29

Applicant: Humana Inc.

Inventor： Atin Kapadia ,  Michael Mahar ,  Anu Payyapilly ,  Andrew Bihnam

IPC: G06F7/08 ,  B65G43/08 ,  G06F7/06 ,  B65G47/82 ,  B65G47/69 ,  G07F17/00 ,  B65G1/137 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G06F7/08 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G47/69 ,  B65G47/82 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B65G2203/0216 ,  B65G2203/0233 ,  B65G2203/044 ,  B65G2203/046 ,  G06F7/06 ,  G06F19/00 ,  G06F19/3462 ,  G07F17/0092 ,  Y10T156/1744 ,  Y10T156/1768

Abstract: An automated method and system for a conveyor holding system for holding vials of a multi-vial order in a holding pattern until all vials of the order have been filled by an automatic pill counter. The system uses RFID information to divert vials off the conveyor into the conveyor holding loop if all vials of the multi-vial order have not been filled. The system is adapted to divert the vials of the multi-vial order out of the holding loop when all vials of the multi-vial order have been filled.

公开(公告)号：US20180076069A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15698674

申请日：2017-09-08

Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company

Inventor： Ryan Andrew Burkhard ,  Nathan E Moore ,  Elizabeth Marie Fikes ,  Daniel Richard Royce

IPC: H01L21/67 ,  B29C49/42 ,  G05B19/418 ,  B67C3/02

CPC classification number: H01L21/67276 ,  B29C49/4205 ,  B65B59/00 ,  B65B65/003 ,  B65B65/006 ,  B65B2210/02 ,  B65B2210/04 ,  B65G54/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B67B1/00 ,  B67B3/00 ,  B67C3/02 ,  B67C3/24 ,  B67C7/0006 ,  B67C7/002 ,  B67C7/004 ,  G05B19/41815 ,  G05B2219/32391 ,  G05B2219/40554

Abstract: A system and method for simultaneously filling containers with different fluent products are disclosed. The system includes a plurality of vehicles that are independently routable along a track system to deliver containers to at least one unit operation station for dispensing fluent materials into the containers. The containers receive one or more fluent materials that differ from another in ingredients and/or weight percentage of at least one ingredient.

公开(公告)号：US20180072505A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-15

申请号：US15698686

申请日：2017-09-08

Applicant: The Procter & Gamble Company

Inventor： Christopher Robert Lyman ,  Mark Levandoski ,  Michael Granitz ,  Jason Matthew Orndorff

IPC: B65G21/20

CPC classification number: B65G21/2036 ,  B25B11/005 ,  B25J15/0625 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: A vacuum holder for articles, a combination of a vacuum holder and an article, a system for holding and conveying articles, and a method for holding and conveying articles are disclosed. The vacuum holder includes a main body having a surface and an air passageway leading to the surface, and a valve joined to the main body and in fluid communication with the air passageway. An article can be placed adjacent to the surface of the main body, and a vacuum can be drawn through the air passageway to hold the article to the vacuum holder. The valve maintains the vacuum between the article and the vacuum holder without being connected to a vacuum source, until it is desired to release the article from the vacuum holder.

公开(公告)号：US09844846B2

公开(公告)日：2017-12-19

申请号：US13763339

申请日：2013-02-08

Applicant: Tension International, Inc.

Inventor： Robert Terzini

IPC: B65G17/12 ,  B23Q1/03 ,  B65B43/42 ,  B65B43/52 ,  B67C3/24

CPC classification number: B23Q1/032 ,  B65B43/42 ,  B65B43/52 ,  B65G17/12 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B67C3/24

Abstract: A carrier for receiving and restraining a container against rotation during an automated filling and capping operation includes an array of modular container housings. A bumper is disposed below the housing and projects outwardly to cushion the carrier against impact. The bumper is supported by a base. Structure extends from the housing through the bumper and into the base to secure the carrier. One housing module includes a recess having container abutment surfaces and angled surfaces at the opening to guide a container into engagement with the abutments. One housing module includes a recess having ribs separated by relief vents to relieve air pressure as a container is loaded into the carrier. One housing module includes a container holder having a pair of upright supports separated by side openings. The bumper and the base each including a weight positioned at a selected location to uphold the filled container.

公开(公告)号：US20170327320A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15589278

申请日：2017-05-08

Applicant: Techno Dynamics Inc.

Inventor： Toshinao KATO

IPC: B65G33/06

CPC classification number: B65G33/06 ,  B65G35/08 ,  B65G47/28 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B65G2812/05 ,  F16H25/00

Abstract: The present invention is characterized to include a cylindrical cam that is provided to correspond to a moving path and possesses an engaging groove, the moving path moving in an uncoupled state with each of a plurality of carriers to which an object to be conveyed is respectively installed and the plurality of carriers being in states where a set of a plurality of first carriers and a set of a plurality of second carriers are alternately lined up, and a drive source that drives the cylindrical cam, wherein a first cylindrical cam and a second cylindrical cam, as the cylindrical cam, are respectively provided to correspond to a predetermined position in the moving path, the first cylindrical cam possessing an engaging groove with which only the first carriers are engageable and the second cylindrical cam possessing an engaging groove with which only the second carriers are engageable, a first drive source that drives the first cylindrical cam and a second drive source that drives the second cylindrical cam are included as the drive source, the engaging grooves of the first cylindrical cam and the second cylindrical cam are helical grooves that possess a first groove part and a second groove part, the second groove part being continuous with the first groove part, being positioned on a downstream side in a conveying direction with respect to the first groove part and having a pitch different from the pitch of the first groove part, and the second cylindrical cam rotates to move the second carrier that reached the first groove part when an interval of the first carriers is changed by the set of the plurality of the first carriers moving past the first groove part to reach the second groove part by a rotation of the first cylindrical cam.

公开(公告)号：US09776811B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-03

申请号：US15083514

申请日：2016-03-29

Applicant: AOI SEIKI CO., LTD.

Inventor： Teruaki Itoh

IPC: B65G54/02 ,  B65G33/04 ,  B65G35/06 ,  B65G37/00 ,  G01N35/04

CPC classification number: B65G54/02 ,  B65G35/066 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G54/025 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0406 ,  G01N2035/0475 ,  G01N2035/0477 ,  G01N2035/0484 ,  G01N2035/0487

Abstract: A conveying device includes a carrier which includes a holder side member; a conveying passage which guides conveyance of the carrier; a spirally-shaped spiral member which is arranged below the carrier and extends along the conveying passage, the spiral member causing between the spiral member and the holder side member a first force which acts in a direction away from the holder side member or a second force which acts to draw in the holder side member; a partition wall portion which is provided between the carrier and the spiral member and partitions the carrier and the spiral member; and a rotary unit which rotates the spiral member axis-wise thereof.

公开(公告)号：US09676564B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US15126531

申请日：2015-03-13

Applicant: Bosch Packaging Technology K.K.

Inventor： Taiko Kawahara ,  Katsumi Shimizu

IPC: B65G47/244 ,  B65G47/84 ,  B65G15/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/846 ,  B65B43/50 ,  B65B57/02 ,  B65G15/00 ,  B65G47/80 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N21/90

Abstract: A conveyance system (1) and a system for inspecting an article to be conveyed by using the conveyance system (1) are provided with a purpose of preventing contact of an article to be conveyed with a guide with a simple structure, the conveyance system (1) including: a rotor section (2); a rotation mechanism (3); a pack (5); and a lift mechanism (4).

公开(公告)号：US20170101277A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US15276827

申请日：2016-09-27

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Michal Malinowski

IPC: B65G54/02 ,  G01N35/04

CPC classification number: B65G54/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0406 ,  G01N2035/0477

Abstract: A laboratory sample distribution system and a laboratory automation system comprising such a laboratory sample distribution system are presented. The laboratory sample distribution system comprises a plurality of electro-magnetic actuators. Each electro-magnetic actuator comprises a ferromagnetic core and an excitation winding. Each excitation winding exceeds its assigned ferromagnetic core.