公开(公告)号：US20070175738A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-02

申请号：US11268730

申请日：2005-11-08

Applicant: D. Neely ,  Aaron Neely

Inventor： D. Neely ,  Aaron Neely

IPC: B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/064 ,  B65G17/086 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  B65G2207/12 ,  B65G2207/30

Abstract: A conveyor belt including a plurality of link elements, and a pivot rod with a button head at one end. The button head is sized to pass through an outer opening and be received in a first edge extension when in a particular orientation. The pivot rod is retained with the button head received in the first edge extension by rotating the button head so that the button head is misaligned with respect to the first dimension of the outer opening. A method for assembling a conveyor belt is also provided.

Abstract translation: 包括多个连接元件的传送带和在一端具有按钮头的枢轴杆。 按钮头的尺寸设置成穿过外部开口并且当处于特定取向时被接纳在第一边缘延伸部中。 枢转杆通过旋转按钮头而保持与按钮头接收在第一边缘延伸部中，使得按钮头相对于外部开口的第一尺寸不对准。 还提供了组装传送带的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07131904B2

公开(公告)日：2006-11-07

申请号：US11338150

申请日：2006-01-24

Applicant: Sarid M. Shefet ,  Lawrence Alan Chandler

Inventor： Sarid M. Shefet ,  Lawrence Alan Chandler

IPC: A22C11/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/763 ,  A22C11/008 ,  A22C15/001 ,  A23G7/0037 ,  A23L3/001 ,  B65G29/00 ,  B65G47/54 ,  B65G47/82 ,  B65G47/965 ,  B65G2201/0202

Abstract: Commercial production transport systems, mechanisms, and guides for food processing are configured so as to automate food handling and/or transport. The systems employ fingers that can be inserted to gap spaces in a carrier surface so as to dislodge, guide and/or route food to travel over predetermined travel lanes. Associated methods can angularly translate food being transported in an automated food processing system in a longitudinally offset direction.

公开(公告)号：US20060081449A1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-20

申请号：US10904003

申请日：2004-10-19

Applicant: James Gundlach

Inventor： James Gundlach

IPC: B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/08 ,  B65G2201/0202

Abstract: A modular plastic conveyor belt constructed of flexible belt modules molded out of a material such as a flexible elastomeric compound that enables the belt to wrap closely around drive sprockets. Drive elements in the bottom of the belt are uniformly spaced in the direction of belt travel. The distance between consecutive drive elements is the drive pitch, which is less than the pitch, roughly the length, of each module. A belt constructed of these modules has fewer joints between modules than a typical modular conveyor belt of the same length.

Abstract translation: 由柔性弹性体复合材料模制的柔性带模块构成的模块化塑料输送带，其使带能够紧密地包裹在驱动链轮周围。 皮带底部的驱动元件沿皮带行进方向均匀间隔开。 连续驱动元件之间的距离是驱动间距，其小于每个模块的间距，大致长度。 由这些模块构成的皮带在模块之间具有较少相同长度的典型模块式输送带的接头。

公开(公告)号：US20050269186A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-08

申请号：US11146048

申请日：2005-06-07

Applicant: Kazue Yoda

Inventor： Kazue Yoda

IPC: B65G47/30 ,  B65G47/12 ,  B65G47/68

CPC classification number: B65G47/682 ,  B65G2201/0202

Abstract: This apparatus automatically lines up and forwards in a single line lengthwise objects supplied at random and in many lines and yet automatically returns objects overflowed from a line-up line to upstream. This apparatus includes: a cantilever type main conveying conveyor (A1) constructed from a conveying roller of a obliquely arrangement drivingly rotated by transmission system of non-contact, a return conveying conveyor (A2) formed of drivingly rotating in a direction opposite to the conveying direction of the main conveying conveyor, and a delivery conveying conveyor (A3) for transferring objects conveyed by the return conveying conveyor to upstream. The return conveying conveyor (A2) has been arranged with an open end side of the conveying roller placed close to a side portion on the open end side of the conveying roller on the downstream side along the conveying direction in the main conveying conveyor (A1).

Abstract translation: 该设备可以自动地以单行方式纵向对齐随机和多行提供的对象，并自动将从排队线溢出的对象返回到上游。 该装置包括：由由非接触传动系统驱动旋转的倾斜布置的输送辊构成的悬臂式主输送输送机（A 1），形成为沿相反方向驱动旋转的返回输送输送机（A 2） 主输送输送机的输送方向，以及用于将由返回输送输送机输送的物体输送到上游的输送输送输送机（A 3）。 返回输送输送机（A 2）已经布置成使得输送辊的开口端侧靠近主输送输送机（A）中沿输送方向的下游侧的输送辊的开口端侧的侧部 1）。

公开(公告)号：US20050189202A1

公开(公告)日：2005-09-01

申请号：US11115183

申请日：2005-04-27

Applicant: Yoshiaki Kawasaki

Inventor： Yoshiaki Kawasaki

IPC: A47G23/08 ,  B65G17/22 ,  B65G17/40 ,  B65G21/16 ,  B65G21/20 ,  B65G15/60

CPC classification number: B65G21/2063 ,  B65G17/22 ,  B65G17/40 ,  B65G21/16 ,  B65G2201/0202

Abstract: In circulating type food and drink transport apparatus (EQU), a plurality of plates (5A) is located on a circular link chain (4) including a chain driving section (DV) and a chain driven section (FR) with a predetermined clearance. The circular link chain is guided and carried by a traveling lane (1). The lower portion of the traveling lane is closed using a substantially U-shaped receiver (9). The chain driving section and the chain driven section are movable in accordance with a manual operation. The link chain is loosened, and thereby, the traveling lane (1) is securely cleaned.

Abstract translation: 在循环式食物和饮料运输装置（EQU）中，多个板（5A）位于包括链条驱动部分（DV）和链条驱动部分（FR）的圆形链条链条上，具有预定间隙 。 环形链条由行进通道（1）引导和承载。 使用大致U形的接收器（9）将行驶车道的下部关闭。 链条驱动部分和链条驱动部分可以根据手动操作而移动。 连杆链条松动，从而可以清洁行驶车道（1）。

公开(公告)号：US20050126895A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-16

申请号：US10732141

申请日：2003-12-10

Applicant: James Layne ,  Michael McDaniel

Inventor： James Layne ,  Michael McDaniel

IPC: B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/08

CPC classification number: B65G17/063 ,  B65G17/086 ,  B65G2201/0202

Abstract: An improved conveyor chain formed from a plurality of modular links arranged in rows and each associated with at least two elongated transverse connectors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connectors define a substantially open, planar conveying surface intermediate of the links in each row. Each link in a first row includes apertures for receiving a first of the connectors extending through a slot in the links of an adjacent row, as well as a receiver having a closed end and an open end for receiving one end of a second one of the connectors. The chain with the connectors associated with each row is thus capable of side-flexing to negotiate curves or bends, as well as longitudinal compression/expansion, while at all times providing full and even article support.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的输送链，其由排列成行并且与至少两个细长横向连接器相关联的多个模块化连接件形成。 在一个实施例中，连接器限定了每行中的链节中间的基本上开口的平面输送表面。 第一排中的每个连杆包括用于接收延伸穿过相邻行的连杆中的狭槽的第一连接器的孔，以及具有封闭端和接收器的接收器，该接收器具有用于接收第二个 连接器 因此，具有与每排相关联的连接器的链条能够侧向弯曲以协商曲线或弯曲以及纵向压缩/扩展，同时始终提供完整的和甚至物品的支撑。

公开(公告)号：US06881907B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-19

申请号：US10262223

申请日：2002-10-01

Applicant: Antoine J. H. Winkelmolen

Inventor： Antoine J. H. Winkelmolen

IPC: B65G47/42 ,  B65G47/90 ,  G01G15/00 ,  G01G9/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/766 ,  B65G47/846 ,  B65G47/848 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  G01G15/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided for determining an attribute of an article during the transfer of the article by an article-feeding machine during the transfer of the article from one location to another location.

公开(公告)号：US06846029B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US10213192

申请日：2002-08-06

Applicant: Gary Dean Ragner ,  William Ross Kinney

Inventor： Gary Dean Ragner ,  William Ross Kinney

IPC: B25B9/00 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J15/12 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B25J13/08

CPC classification number: B65G47/908 ,  B25B9/00 ,  B25J15/0023 ,  B25J15/12 ,  B65G47/905 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  B65G2203/041 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A device for gripping, holding, and releasing objects of varying sizes and shapes, which comprises an elongated torus (30) enclosing a fluid material (31), an external control rod (40), and an internal control rod (38). Torus (30) may be made of a flexible membrane and able to seal in fluid material (31). Fluid material (31) can be a gas, liquid, solid particles, semisolid particles, or mixtures of these. Central channel (34) of torus (30) is collapsed due to pressure of fluid material (31) within torus (30). Both control rods are securely attached to torus (30), with rod (38) attached to the interior portion of the torus along collapsed central channel (34), and rod (40) attached to the exterior portion of the torus on outer surface (32). Gripping action is achieved by differential linear motion of control rods (38) and (40) along the longitudinal (elongated) axis of torus (30). This causes front portion (36) of the torus to slide radially inward or outward to grip objects. Further movement of the control rods can cause the object to be pulled completely inside the collapsed channel for secure gripping by completely surrounding the object. The soft flexible nature of torus (30) allows grasping even the most delicate objects without damaging them. Even over-ripe strawberries can be rapidly grasped without bruising.

Abstract translation: 一种用于夹持，保持和释放不同尺寸和形状的物体的装置，其包括包围流体材料（31）的细长环形环（30），外部控制杆（40）和内部控制杆（38）。 圆环（30）可以由柔性膜制成并能够密封流体材料（31）。 流体材料（31）可以是气体，液体，固体颗粒，半固体颗粒或它们的混合物。 由于圆环（30）内的流体材料（31）的压力，圆环（30）的中心通道（34）被折叠。 两个控制杆牢固地连接到环面（30），杆（38）沿着塌陷的中心通道（34）连接到环面的内部，并且杆（40）附接到外表面上的环面的外部部分 32）。 夹持动作通过控制棒（38）和（40）沿着圆环（30）的纵向（细长）轴的微分线性运动来实现。 这使得环面的前部（36）径向向内或向外滑动以夹持物体。 控制杆的进一步运动可以使物体在折叠通道内被完全拉出，以通过完全围绕物体来进行紧固夹紧。 圆环（30）的柔软柔软性使得即使是最脆弱的物体也能抓住，而不会损坏它们。 即使过度成熟的草莓也可以快速掌握，没有瘀伤。

公开(公告)号：US20040173387A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-09

申请号：US10674714

申请日：2003-09-29

Inventor： Frank J. Criscione II ,  Robert G. Jones ,  Antoine J.H. Winkelmolen

IPC: G01G019/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/766 ,  B65G47/846 ,  B65G47/848 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  G01G15/00

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of picking up items from a first location and selectively releasing those items at one of multiple desired second locations are provided in which an item is either pierced, clamped, or stuck to a gripper without using vacuum pressure to maintain the grasp between the item and the pickup device. In several embodiments the items are grasped by piercing probes such as an expandable needle, a barbed needle or a screw. In other embodiments the items are clamped by tweezers or a gear and fingers combination. In a final embodiment, an item is grasped by being frozen to a temperature controllable surface.

Abstract translation: 提供了从第一位置拾取物品并且在多个期望的第二位置之一选择性地释放物品的装置和方法，其中物品被刺穿，夹紧或粘贴到夹具而不使用真空压力以将抓握保持在 物品和拾取装置。 在几个实施例中，通过穿刺探针（例如可扩张针，刺针或螺钉）来抓住物品。 在其他实施例中，物品被镊子或齿轮和手指组合夹紧。 在最终实施例中，通过被冻结到温度可控表面来抓住物品。

公开(公告)号：US06679033B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-20

申请号：US10143843

申请日：2002-05-14

Applicant: Colin R. Hart ,  Kenneth M. Welborn ,  Jimmy L. Meyer

Inventor： Colin R. Hart ,  Kenneth M. Welborn ,  Jimmy L. Meyer

IPC: B65B510

CPC classification number: B65B5/10 ,  B65B5/101 ,  B65B5/106 ,  B65B25/065 ,  B65B35/04 ,  B65B35/50 ,  B65G47/902 ,  B65G57/03 ,  B65G57/035 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  B65G2201/0205

Abstract: A packing method and system are disclosed which system includes a first platform having a product support surface for supporting a product and a second platform for supporting a box into which the product is to be packed. After a box is received on and secured to the second platform, the second platform is rotated so that the open top of the box faces the first platform and moved toward the first platform until the box substantially surrounds the product on the product support surface. The first and second platforms are then rotated simultaneously so that the product is transferred from the product support to the box, and the full box is discharged to a discharge conveyor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包装方法和系统，该系统包括具有用于支撑产品的产品支撑表面的第一平台和用于支撑产品要被包装的盒子的第二平台。 在箱子被接收并固定到第二平台之后，第二平台被旋转，使得箱的敞开的顶部面向第一平台并且朝向第一平台移动，直到箱基本上围绕产品支撑表面上的产品。 然后第一和第二平台同时旋转，使得产品从产品支架转移到箱子上，并将全箱排放到排放输送机。