公开(公告)号：US07726096B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US12232546

申请日：2008-09-18

Applicant: Peter Guttinger ,  Berger Bernd Pogrzeba ,  Tony Spadafora ,  Tomasz Kardynal

Inventor： Peter Guttinger ,  Berger Bernd Pogrzeba ,  Tony Spadafora ,  Tomasz Kardynal

IPC: B65B5/00

CPC classification number: B65B5/04 ,  B65B35/205 ,  B65B43/52 ,  B65G35/06 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: A system is disclosed for loading a plurality of items into a plurality of containers. The system may include a plurality of pucks, each puck adapted to retain an item. A puck delivery sub-system may include a puck-infeed conveyor to move each of the pucks along an in-feed conveyor path, and a transition apparatus operable to facilitate the transition of the pucks to a continuous puck unloading conveyor. The puck un-loading conveyor may have a releasable engagement mechanism such that when each of the pucks is engaged with said puck unloading conveyor, each of said pucks is fixed in a relative longitudinal position relative to the puck unloading conveyor. An item transfer apparatus may transfer an item from each puck when engaged with the puck un-loading conveyor, to a corresponding container.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将多个物品装载到多个容器中的系统。 该系统可以包括多个冰球，每个冰球适于保持物品。 圆盘输送子系统可以包括圆盘进给输送机，以沿着进料输送机路径移动每个圆盘，以及可操作以便于将圆盘过渡到连续的圆盘卸载输送机的过渡装置。 圆盘卸载输送机可以具有可释放的接合机构，使得当每个圆盘与所述圆盘卸载输送机接合时，每个所述圆盘相对于圆盘卸载输送机固定在相对纵向的位置。 物品传送装置可以在与圆盘卸载输送机接合时从每个圆盘传送物品到相应的容器。

公开(公告)号：US07708136B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US11407363

申请日：2006-04-20

Applicant: Eli Uriel

Inventor： Eli Uriel

IPC: B65B37/00 ,  B65B3/04

CPC classification number: B67C3/24 ,  B65B43/52 ,  B65G17/002 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: A carrier puck is provided which can be adjusted quickly with minimal efforts, such as by using a slider, screw or other mechanical means, to allow a wide range of article shapes and sizes to be accommodated on the processing line. The carrier puck comprises a base piece, at least two substantially identical holding pieces piled in two or more stacks, a means for securing each of the stacks of holding pieces, and a means for adjusting the distance between the stacks. The two or more stacks of holding pieces enclose a void therebetween for accommodating a container. The distance between the stacks can be adjusted quickly with minimal efforts to accommodate containers of different sizes, shapes and contours.

Abstract translation: 提供了可以通过使用滑块，螺钉或其它机械装置的最小努力来快速调整的承载盘，以允许在处理线上容纳大范围的制品形状和尺寸。 承载架包括基部件，至少两个基本上相同的夹持件堆叠在两个或多个堆叠中，用于固定每个夹持件的堆叠的装置以及用于调节堆叠之间的距离的装置。 两个或更多个保持片堆叠在其间封闭容纳容器。 堆叠之间的距离可以快速调整，最小的努力来容纳不同尺寸，形状和轮廓的容器。

公开(公告)号：US20100036521A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12568918

申请日：2009-09-29

Applicant: Gerhard Schäfer

Inventor： Gerhard Schäfer

IPC: B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/1378 ,  B65G47/5181 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B65G2209/08

Abstract: An automated order-picking system (10) having an integrated sorting function for conveying article units (42) in accordance with a pre-determined sequence towards a workstation, comprising: at least one storage rack (12, 14) having a plurality of storage locations (62) for receiving load supports, on which or in which article units (42) are stored, preferably by one sort only, wherein the storage rack (12, 14) is divided into rack regions (RR), wherein each of the rack region (RR) comprises a plurality of rack planes (RP) which respectively comprise a plurality of storage locations (62) being arranged side-by-side, one endlessly rotating central conveyor (28), particularly a conveyor belt, being arranged along a longitudinal side (LS) of the storage rack (12, 14) and preferably between two storage racks (12, 14), and which is divided into a plurality of windows (46), a number of vertical elevators (VE) being arranged one behind the other along the longitudinal side (LS) of the storage rack (12, 14), and which respectively comprise one load suspension device for receiving and delivering of at least one of the storage units, wherein each of the vertical elevators (VE) is coupled to the central conveyor (28) at a handing-over level (HL), and a superordinated control device (36) controlling the vertical elevators (VE) such that the vertical elevators (VE) retrieve the storage units provided within the storage rack (12, 14), transport them to the handing-over level (HL), and deliver at a pre-determined time one or more article units (42), which are stored in or on the retrieved storage units, towards the central conveyor belt (28) so that all of the article units (42), which are required for the processing of a picking order at the workstation, are located on the central conveyor (28) in accordance with the pre-determined sequence, after the central conveyor (28) has passed all of the vertical elevators (VE).

公开(公告)号：US07552814B1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-30

申请号：US11999842

申请日：2007-12-07

Applicant: Alan E. Thomas ,  Richard B. Otto

Inventor： Alan E. Thomas ,  Richard B. Otto

IPC: B65G37/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/90 ,  B65G47/82 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: A machine for inspecting a container having a vertical axis has an inspection station including an inspection device for carrying out an inspection on a transparent container relative to a vertical inspection axis. The bottle is delivered to the inspection station by a conveyor, which includes structure for engaging the sidewall of the bottle. The invention is an object to be inspected by such an inspection machine, which includes a container like adaptor having a vertical axis, and configured for handling by the conveyor structure so that when the container like adaptor engages the structure, the conveyor will deliver the container like adaptor to the inspection station. The container like adaptor has a horizontal top surface and a vertical axis, and a magnet is mounted in the top surface having a centering axis coincident with the vertical axis of the container like adaptor. The object to be inspected additionally includes a transparent bottle located on top of the magnet having metallic material in the bottom portion thereof so that the magnet will operate on the metallic material to locate the axis of the transparent bottle coincident with the centering axis of the magnet.

Abstract translation: 用于检查具有垂直轴的容器的机器具有检查站，该检查站包括用于相对于垂直检查轴线对透明容器进行检查的检查装置。 瓶子通过输送机输送到检验站，输送机包括用于接合瓶子侧壁的结构。 本发明是由这种检查机检查的目的，该检查机包括具有垂直轴线的容器式适配器，并且构造成用于由输送机结构处理，使得当容器相似的适配器接合结构时，输送机将输送容器 像适配器到检验站。 容器式适配器具有水平顶面和垂直轴线，并且磁体安装在顶表面中，该中心轴线与容器相似的适配器的垂直轴线重合。 待检查的对象还包括位于磁体顶部的透明瓶，该底部具有金属材料，使得磁体将在金属材料上操作，以使透明瓶的轴线与磁体的定心轴线重合 。

公开(公告)号：US20090145728A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-11

申请号：US11999842

申请日：2007-12-07

Applicant: Alan E. Thomas ,  Richard B. Otto

Inventor： Alan E. Thomas ,  Richard B. Otto

IPC: B65G15/58

CPC classification number: G01N21/90 ,  B65G47/82 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: A machine for inspecting a container having a vertical axis has an inspection station including an inspection device for carrying out an inspection on a transparent container relative to a vertical inspection axis. The bottle is delivered to the inspection station by a conveyor, which includes structure for engaging the sidewall of the bottle. The invention is an object to be inspected by such an inspection machine, which includes a container like adaptor having a vertical axis, and configured for handling by the conveyor structure so that when the container like adaptor engages the structure, the conveyor will deliver the container like adaptor to the inspection station. The container like adaptor has a horizontal top surface and a vertical axis, and a magnet is mounted in the top surface having a centering axis coincident with the vertical axis of the container like adaptor. The object to be inspected additionally includes a transparent bottle located on top of the magnet having metallic material in the bottom portion thereof so that the magnet will operate on the metallic material to locate the axis of the transparent bottle coincident with the centering axis of the magnet.

公开(公告)号：US07097045B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10600412

申请日：2003-06-20

Applicant: Walter Winkler

Inventor： Walter Winkler

IPC: B65G65/23

CPC classification number: B65G1/1378 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B65G2201/0267 ,  B65G2207/46

Abstract: An automated storage system for storing and picking articles delivered on incoming load carriers such as pallets comprises a device (depalletizer) for separating the article packing units, a tray storage facility (130) for storing the packing units (15) on trays (10), a take-off conveying system (42, 45, 135) for removing and feeding the packing units (15) in sequence for loading onto order load carriers, and a loading station (140) for loading the packing units (15) in a defined loading sequence onto order load carriers (20) for dispatch e.g. by lorry. The invention enables fully mechanized and automated storage and picking of the articles.

Abstract translation: 用于存储和拾取在进入的负载托架（例如托盘）上交付的物品的自动存储系统包括：用于分离物品包装单元的装置（分配器）;托盘存储设备（130），用于将托盘（10）上的包装单元（15） ，用于依次卸载和输送包装单元（15）以装载到订单负载托架上的起运输送系统（42,45，135），以及用于将包装单元（15）装载到装载站（140）中的装载站（140） 定义的加载序列到订单载货台（20）上以进行调度，例如 由货车 本发明使得能够完全机械化和自动化地存储和拣选物品。

公开(公告)号：US07067182B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-27

申请号：US10260444

申请日：2002-09-27

Applicant: Minyu Li ,  Robert D. P. Hei ,  Keith D. Lokkesmoe ,  Keith Edward Olson

Inventor： Minyu Li ,  Robert D. P. Hei ,  Keith D. Lokkesmoe ,  Keith Edward Olson

IPC: C08J7/04

CPC classification number: C09D5/00 ,  B65D23/0828 ,  B65G17/32 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  C08L27/18 ,  C09D7/65 ,  Y10T407/14 ,  Y10T428/1352 ,  Y10T428/3154

Abstract: The passage of a container along a conveyor is lubricated by applying to the container or conveyor a lubricating coating that is thermally cured at less than 200° C. or radiation-cured. The mixture can be applied in relatively low amounts and with relatively low or no water content, to provide thin, substantially non-dripping, renewable lubricating films. In contrast to dilute aqueous lubricants, the lubricants of the invention provide dry lubrication of the conveyors and containers, a cleaner conveyor line and reduced lubricant usage, thereby reducing waste, cleanup and disposal problems.

Abstract translation: 通过向容器或传送器施加在小于200℃下热固化或辐射固化的润滑涂层来润滑容器沿输送机的通道。 该混合物可以以相对低的量施用，相对较低或不含水量，以提供薄的，基本上不滴落的可再生润滑膜。 与稀释的含水润滑剂相反，本发明的润滑剂提供输送机和容器的干润滑，清洁的输送线和减少的润滑剂使用，从而减少浪费，清理和处理问题。

公开(公告)号：US07047710B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-23

申请号：US10600411

申请日：2003-06-20

Applicant: Walter Winkler

Inventor： Walter Winkler

IPC: B65B35/50 ,  B65G65/02 ,  B65G57/22

CPC classification number: B65G57/22 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G57/03 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B65G2201/0267 ,  Y10S414/116

Abstract: A machine for loading a load carrier (20) such as a pallet with packing units (cardboard boxes, collis etc.), which form a load stack (21) on the load carrier, is presented. The machine includes handling and support mechanism (52–57), that allows a packing unit (15) to be loaded. The handling and support mechanism supports the load from below throughout the operation of loading from a feed device (51) onto the load stack. By virtue of the handling and support mechanism, the packing unit may be deposited at any selectable spatial position on the load stack. It is therefore possible to form an optimized load stack on the load carrier in which the packing units are always supported from below, with the result that the loading is not dependent upon the material quality of the packaging of the packing unit.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于装载诸如具有在负载载体上形成负载堆叠（21）的包装单元（纸箱，collis等）的托盘的负载托架（20）的机器。 该机器包括处理和支撑机构（52-57），其允许装载包装单元（15）。 处理和支撑机构在从进料装置（51）装载到载荷堆上的整个操作过程中支撑从下方的载荷。 通过处理和支撑机构，包装单元可以沉积在负载堆叠上的任何可选择的空间位置。 因此，可以在负载载体上形成优化的负载堆叠，其中包装单元始终从下方支撑，结果是负载不依赖于包装单元的包装的材料质量。

公开(公告)号：US06999847B2

公开(公告)日：2006-02-14

申请号：US10626466

申请日：2003-07-24

Applicant: Douglas Barry ,  Thomas L. Bybee ,  Adrian Chan ,  John Fuller ,  Ray Puseman ,  Greg Rothman ,  Don R. Simms ,  Michael Turner ,  Jay Woods ,  Inna M. Zevakina

Inventor： Douglas Barry ,  Thomas L. Bybee ,  Adrian Chan ,  John Fuller ,  Ray Puseman ,  Greg Rothman ,  Don R. Simms ,  Michael Turner ,  Jay Woods ,  Inna M. Zevakina

IPC: G06F7/00

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: A transfer apparatus includes a shuttle depending from an overhead support with a pair of arms for receiving and shifting a specimen carrier from one conveyor to a second conveyor of a dual-conveyor track. The shuttle is operable to retain a specimen carrier along either the first or second conveyor and to release a specimen carrier along either the first or second conveyor. Sensors are located to detect the presence of a specimen carrier at each of the retention locations, and to confirm the release of a specimen carrier from the shuttle along each of the conveyors. A drive motor for moving the shuttle between the retention and release positions is electrically connected to a command module with a processor, for receiving instructions as to the position of the shuttle. The sensors are also connected to the processor to transmit detection data to the processor. A queue is positioned upstream of the shuttle and is electrically connected to the processor. The queue includes retractable shafts, sensors and scanners for selectively retaining, detecting and scanning identification data from a specimen carrier on either conveyor upstream of the shuttle, and transmitting the information to the processor.

Abstract translation: 传送装置包括从具有一对臂的顶部支架悬挂的梭子，用于接收并将试样载体从一个输送机移动到双输送机轨道的第二输送机。 梭子可操作以沿着第一或第二输送机保持试样载体并沿着第一或第二输送机释放试样载体。 定位传感器以检测在每个保持位置处的样本载体的存在，并且确认沿着每个输送机的试样载体从梭子的释放。 用于在保持位置和释放位置之间移动梭子的驱动马达通过处理器与命令模块电连接，用于接收关于梭子位置的指令。 传感器也连接到处理器，以将检测数据传送到处理器。 队列位于梭子的上游，并且电连接到处理器。 队列包括可伸缩的轴，传感器和扫描器，用于选择性地保持，检测和扫描来自穿梭机上游的任一输送机上的标本载体的识别数据，并将该信息传送到处理器。

公开(公告)号：US20050258018A1

公开(公告)日：2005-11-24

申请号：US10626463

申请日：2003-07-24

Applicant: Douglas Barry ,  Adrian Chan ,  Greg Rothman ,  Don Simms ,  Inna Zevakina

Inventor： Douglas Barry ,  Adrian Chan ,  Greg Rothman ,  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: A conveyor track drive includes a housing with a first continuous loop conveyor having a portion extending through the housing within a generally horizontal drive plane. The conveyor includes a first segment extending through the housing in the drive plane, then wraps around a portion of a drive sprocket, extends back upstream and around a portion of an idler sprocket and then includes a second segment transversely adjacent the first segment within the drive plane. A guide plate on the housing is positioned over the drive plane with a slot located to guide a specimen carrier from the first segment to the second segment at the point where the two segments are adjacent one another. A motor in the housing drives the drive sprocket to move the conveyor.

Abstract translation: 输送机履带驱动器包括具有第一连续回路输送机的壳体，其具有在大致水平的驱动平面内延伸穿过壳体的部分。 输送机包括在驱动平面中延伸穿过壳体的第一段，然后围绕驱动链轮的一部分卷绕，延伸到惰轮链轮的上游和一部分周围，然后包括与驱动器内的第一段横向相邻的第二段 飞机 壳体上的引导板位于驱动平面上方，具有定位成将样本载体从第一段导引到第二段的槽，在两个段彼此相邻的点处。 外壳中的电机驱动驱动链轮移动输送机。