公开(公告)号：US07006891B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US10778360

申请日：2004-02-17

Applicant: J. Edward Roth ,  Bruce H. Hanson

Inventor： J. Edward Roth ,  Bruce H. Hanson

IPC: G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B65H39/00 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G61/00 ,  B65G2201/0267 ,  B65G2203/00 ,  B65H2301/4213 ,  B65H2301/42256 ,  B65H2511/40 ,  B65H2513/51 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  B65H2801/78 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: A processing system for automating the packaging, packing, unpacking, transfer/short term storage and loading of flats mail into flats sorters for sortation is disclosed. This involves bundling flats mail into bundles or logs and creating pallets for transporting in a standardized manner at mailer facilities such as publishers so that the sort depth and final destination of the bundle contents are preserved and used throughout its journey through postal facilities. Sort depth and destination bar coding is placed on each bundle. An automated method for palletizing involves creating a stack of bundles on a pallet in a predetermined sequence so that sorting processes in the postal facility become more efficient. Once the pallets are received at the postal facilities, the pallets are broken down in a pre-determined sequence in accordance with the sequence of original creation. The bundles are scanned into the sorter processes of the postal facility where the scanned information concerning destination codes and sort depth facilitates or eliminates routing and sorting within the postal facility, thereby reducing overhead and costs. A system to create pallets using both robotic and conveyor mechanisms is disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将包装，包装，拆包，转移/短期存储和将邮件装载到用于分拣的平板分拣机中的处理系统。 这涉及将邮件捆绑到捆绑包或日志中，并创建托盘，以标准化的方式在诸如出版商等邮件设备上运输，以便捆绑内容的排序深度和最终目的地在整个旅程通过邮政设施保留和使用。 排序深度和目标栏编码放置在每个包上。 用于码垛的自动化方法涉及以预定顺序在托盘上产生一堆捆束，使得邮政设施中的分拣过程变得更有效。 一旦在邮政设施收到托盘，托盘按照原始创作的顺序按照预先确定的顺序分解。 捆绑包被扫描到邮政设施的分拣机过程中，其中关于目的地代码和排序深度的扫描信息便于或消除了邮政设施内的路由和排序，从而减少了开销和成本。 公开了一种使用机器人和输送机构来制造托盘的系统。

公开(公告)号：US07004301B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-28

申请号：US10789195

申请日：2004-02-27

Applicant: Wolfgang Brixius ,  Dominik Gräfer ,  Albrecht Hoene

Inventor： Wolfgang Brixius ,  Dominik Gräfer ,  Albrecht Hoene

IPC: B65G25/00

CPC classification number: B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/368 ,  B65G17/002 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G35/06 ,  B65G47/648 ,  B65G2201/0235 ,  B65G2201/0258 ,  B65G2201/0264 ,  B65G2201/0267

Abstract: A transport system for advancing containers includes a curve section for defining a curved transport path which is defined by a curve radius, and a driving and guiding assembly for advancing and guiding a container along the transport path. The driving and guiding assembly has support elements, which support the underside of the container, and is constructed to bear upon at least one of the sidewalls, at least along portions thereof, in a force-locking or form-fitting manner for propulsion of the container. The container has an underside formed with two longitudinal sidewalls extending mirror-symmetrically and curved outwardly or inwardly at a radius, which corresponds to the curve radius, such that a distance between the sidewalls is at a maximum or minimum in mid-section of the sidewalls.

Abstract translation: 用于推进容器的传送系统包括用于限定由曲线半径限定的弯曲传送路径的曲线部分，以及用于沿着传送路径推进和引导容器的驱动和引导组件。 驱动和引导组件具有支撑元件，其支撑容器的下侧，并且被构造成至少沿着其中的至少一个侧壁以力锁定或形状配合的方式承受，用于推动 容器。 容器具有形成有两个纵向侧壁的下侧，两个纵向侧壁以对应于弯曲半径的半径向外或向内弯曲向外或向内弯曲，使得侧壁之间的距离在侧壁的中间部分处于最大或最小 。

公开(公告)号：US20040256202A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-23

申请号：US10464103

申请日：2003-06-18

Applicant: APV Baker

Inventor： John M. Hamilton ,  Ramanathan Ravindran ,  Mark S. Hittle

IPC: B65G021/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/46 ,  A21B3/135 ,  A21C9/08 ,  A21C13/02 ,  B65G2201/0267

Abstract: A method of retrofitting a magnetic centerguide to a grid. The grid is of the type adapted to carry a pan along a path defined by a conveyor to which the grid is attached. The centerguide is of bifurcated construction which is split at one or both ends of its structure in order to allow it to be maneuvered about the grid structure for partial assembly. After being partly assembled, a fastener secures the bifurcated portion together to provide a magnetic centerguide in which the underside of a magnet is attracted to and thereby guides a pan when placed on the grid.

Abstract translation: 将磁性离心剂改装到电网的方法。 格栅是适于沿着由栅格所附接的传送带限定的路径携带盘的类型。 离心管是分叉结构，其分叉在其结构的一端或两端，以允许其围绕电网结构进行部分组装。 在部分组装之后，紧固件将分叉部分固定在一起，以提供磁性夹心，其中磁体的下侧被吸引到其中，并且由此在放置在网格上时引导锅。

公开(公告)号：US20040256201A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-23

申请号：US10464101

申请日：2003-06-18

Applicant: APV Baker

Inventor： John M. Hamilton ,  Ramanathan Ravindran ,  Mark S. Hittle

IPC: B65G021/00

CPC classification number: A21C13/02 ,  A21B1/48 ,  A21B3/135 ,  A21C9/08 ,  B65G17/46 ,  B65G2201/0267

Abstract: A magnetic centerguide for a grid structured for travel along the path of a conveyor. The grid defines a support surface that supports a pan. The guide generally comprises a magnet-carrying guide member mounted to the grid, normally but not necessarily on the grid centerline, and adjustable in a vertical direction relative to the support surface. The guide functions with numerous types of pans having different configurations of dough-carrying pockets and inter-pocket gaps. The guide member automatically adjusts its vertical position to contact the underside of the pan under a pocket or in an inter-pocket gap.

Abstract translation: 用于网格结构的磁力保持器，用于沿输送机的路径行进。 网格定义了支撑平台的支撑表面。 引导件通常包括安装到栅格的磁体承载引导构件，通常但不一定在栅格中心线上，并且可相对于支撑表面在垂直方向上调节。 指南功能与许多类型的平底锅具有不同配置的面团携带口袋和口袋间隙。 引导构件自动调整其垂直位置，以在凹槽下方或间隙内接触平底锅的下侧。

公开(公告)号：US20040240980A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10848441

申请日：2004-05-18

Inventor： Shinichi Nakazato ,  Noriyuki Kawanishi ,  Shigetoshi Koga

IPC: B65G060/00

CPC classification number: B65G65/00 ,  B65G2201/0267

Abstract: A loader picks up a workpiece from a container, and delivers it to a workstation downstream. An unloader receives the workpiece from the workstation upstream and puts it into a container. In the loader and the unloader respectively, a first stacker and a second stacker, for holding containers in stacked manner, are placed in parallel along direction Y. A table working as a container moving mechanism moves an extracted container along direction Y. A first container transfer mechanism extracts a container from the containers stacked in the first stacker and delivers it to the container moving mechanism. A second container transfer mechanism receives the container from the moving mechanism, and stacks it in the second stacker. A transfer-head working as a workpiece transfer mechanism picks up the workpiece from the container on the table, moves it along direction X, and delivers it to the workstation downstream.

Abstract translation: 装载机从容器拾取工件，并将其输送到下游的工作站。 卸载机从上游工作站接收工件并将其放入容器中。 在装载机和卸载机中，分别以层叠的方式保持容器的第一堆垛机和第二堆垛机沿Y方向平行放置。作为容器移动机构的工作台沿着Y方向移动抽出的容器。第一容器 转移机构从堆叠在第一堆垛机中的容器中提取容器并将其输送到容器移动机构。 第二容器传送机构从移动机构接收容器，并将其堆叠在第二堆垛机中。 作为工件传送机构工作的转印头从工作台上的容器中取出工件，沿X方向移动，并将其传送到工作站下游。

公开(公告)号：US20040238335A1

公开(公告)日：2004-12-02

申请号：US10448244

申请日：2003-05-29

Applicant: Liberty Engineering Company

Inventor： Jerome A. Salois

IPC: B65G029/00

CPC classification number: B65G59/02 ,  B65G57/14 ,  B65G2201/0267

Abstract: The invention provides a tray support plate assembly instead of a single cast unitary part for a tray carrier used in a mogul machine. The high wear or failure areas of the tray support plate assembly have been designed as removable and replaceable separate parts that are fastened onto the tray support plate. The support plate may be machined from aluminum billet material. The individual parts such as the end pick plate may also be made of aluminum plate material. Preferably the cam plate is made of steel material. A pair of cam mechanisms can be provided on opposed sides of the tray support plate.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了托盘支撑板组件，而不是用于大型机器中的托盘托架的单一铸造单元件。 托盘支撑板组件的高磨损或破损区域已经被设计成可固定到托盘支撑板上的可移除和可替换的分离部件。 支撑板可以由铝坯料加工。 诸如端部拾取板的各个部件也可以由铝板材料制成。 优选地，凸轮板由钢材制成。 可以在托盘支撑板的相对侧上设置一对凸轮机构。

公开(公告)号：US20040191050A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-30

申请号：US10806189

申请日：2004-03-23

Inventor： Dan Lafontaine ,  Howard Geniele

IPC: B65G047/12

CPC classification number: B65G47/57 ,  B65G37/02 ,  B65G47/261 ,  B65G59/00 ,  B65G2201/0267

Abstract: An order merging system includes two first case guides with a pair of twisted lanes. The case guides are downwardly sloped and guide a product case along in each case guide. Two raisable guides are connected downstream of the case guides and are in communication with them. Two other case guides in communication with the raisable guides, which are lowered to allow the product cases from the first case guides to merge onto the other case guides.

Abstract translation: 订单合并系统包括两个第一个案例指南和一对扭转的车道。 壳体引导件向下倾斜，并沿着每个壳体引导件引导产品外壳。 两个可引导导轨连接在外壳导轨的下游并与它们连通。 与可升降导轨相通的另外两个壳引导件，这些引导件被降低以允许来自第一壳体引导件的产品壳体合并到其它壳体引导件上。

公开(公告)号：US20040168892A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-02

申请号：US10789195

申请日：2004-02-27

Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT

Inventor： Wolfgang Brixius ,  Dominik Grafer ,  Albrecht Hoene

IPC: B65G015/12

CPC classification number: B64F1/32 ,  B64F1/368 ,  B65G17/002 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G35/06 ,  B65G47/648 ,  B65G2201/0235 ,  B65G2201/0258 ,  B65G2201/0264 ,  B65G2201/0267

Abstract: A transport system for advancing containers includes a curve section for defining a curved transport path which is defined by a curve radius, and a driving and guiding assembly for advancing and guiding a container along the transport path. The driving and guiding assembly has support elements, which support the underside of the container, and is constructed to bear upon at least one of the sidewalls, at least along portions thereof, in a force-locking or form-fitting manner for propulsion of the container. The container has an underside formed with two longitudinal sidewalls extending mirror-symmetrically and curved outwardly or inwardly at a radius, which corresponds to the curve radius, such that a distance between the sidewalls is at a maximum or minimum in mid-section of the sidewalls.

Abstract translation: 用于推进容器的传送系统包括用于限定由曲线半径限定的弯曲传送路径的曲线部分，以及用于沿着传送路径推进和引导容器的驱动和引导组件。 驱动和引导组件具有支撑元件，其支撑容器的下侧，并且被构造成至少沿着其中的至少一个侧壁以力锁定或形状配合的方式承受，用于推动 容器。 容器具有形成有两个纵向侧壁的下侧，两个纵向侧壁以对应于弯曲半径的半径向外或向内弯曲向外或向内弯曲，使得侧壁之间的距离在侧壁的中间部分处于最大或最小 。

公开(公告)号：US20040146390A1

公开(公告)日：2004-07-29

申请号：US10696722

申请日：2003-10-30

Inventor： Patrick R. Lancaster III ,  Curtis W. Martin

IPC: B65H003/00

CPC classification number: B65G57/03 ,  B65G59/067 ,  B65G2201/0267

Abstract: A pallet dispenser and a method for stripping a lowermost pallet from a vertical stack of at least two pallets is disclosed. The pallet dispenser includes a pallet magazine for containing the vertical stack of pallets and a platform disposed below the pallet magazine. The platform is configured to support the vertical stack of pallets such that the lowermost pallet rests on the platform. The pallet dispenser also includes a cantilevered pusher bar configured to push the lowermost pallet from under the vertical stack of pallets and out of the pallet magazine. In another embodiment, the pallet dispenser may include motion means for providing motion to the stack of pallets.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种托盘分配器和用于从至少两个托盘的垂直堆叠中剥离最下面托盘的方法。 托盘分配器包括用于容纳垂直堆叠的托盘的托盘盒和设置在托盘盒下方的平台。 平台被配置为支撑托盘的垂直堆叠，使得最下面的托盘搁置在平台上。 托盘分配器还包括悬臂式推杆，该推杆构造成将最下面的货盘从托盘的垂直堆叠下方推出托盘仓。 在另一个实施例中，托盘分配器可以包括用于向托盘栈提供运动的运动装置。

公开(公告)号：US20040089993A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-13

申请号：US10293767

申请日：2002-11-13

Inventor： Claire T. Martin ,  Walter J. Shear III

IPC: B65H003/16

CPC classification number: B65G59/04 ,  B65G2201/022 ,  B65G2201/0267

Abstract: The invention is a pallet pin which contains an integral floating magnet assembly The floating magnet assembly is mounted within the internal cavity of the pin and is attached to a longitudinally extending member which is coaxial with the fanner housing. The floating magnet assembly is provided with low-function rollers which engage a cylindrical track extending longitudinally from the top to the bottom of the housing. The magnet assembly is thereby permitted to traverse freely the length of the interior of the housing of the device, permitting the magnet assembly to position itself in relation to an adjoining sheet of magnetic material, and to induce the upper sheets of a stack of magnetic materials to separate. The floating magnet assembly automatically repositions itself in relation to the top of the stack as sheets are removed from the stack. The magnetic assembly includes one or more permanent magnets to provide the magnetic forces to separate the sheets, without the requirement for external power, such as that required by electromagnets. The entire assembly is mounted within a housing having a handle, and one or more locating pins for the purpose of positioning the entire assembly in relation to a pallet which sheets of magnetic material may be stored. This permits the invention to be used to both restrain lateral movement of the sheets of magnetic material and providing separating forces to separate the upper sheets from the stack so that they may be gripped, otherwise manipulated for removal from the stack.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种托盘销，其包含整体的浮动磁体组件。浮动磁体组件安装在销的内部空腔内，并且连接到与风扇壳体同轴的纵向延伸构件。 浮动磁体组件设置有低功能辊，其接合从壳体的顶部到底部纵向延伸的圆柱形轨道。 因此，磁体组件被允许自由地穿过装置的壳体的内部的长度，允许磁体组件相对于邻接的磁性材料片自身定位，并且引起磁性材料堆叠的上部片材 分开。 当片材从堆叠中移除时，浮动磁体组件自动地相对于堆叠的顶部重新定位。 磁性组件包括一个或多个永磁体，以提供磁力来分离片材，而不需要诸如电磁体所需的外部电源。 整个组件安装在具有手柄的壳体内，以及一个或多个定位销，用于将整个组件相对于可以存储磁性材料片的托盘定位。 这允许本发明用于抑制磁性材料片材的横向移动并提供分离力以将上部片材与堆叠分离，使得它们可被夹持，否则被操纵以从堆叠中取出。