公开(公告)号：US20230219768A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-13

申请号：US18152997

申请日：2023-01-11

Applicant: DAIFUKU CO., LTD.

Inventor： Masahiro OOE

IPC: B65G47/22 ,  B66F7/12

CPC classification number: B65G47/22 ,  B66F7/12 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: Provided is a raising and lowering apparatus which enables achievement of a design that enables a reduction in height of a stage in a raising and lowering direction while reducing the buckling of a push chain. The raising and lowering apparatus includes a push chain (10), a stage (12) , a guide (14), and a sprocket (16). The push chain has a first straight rod part (10A) that extends along a first direction (D1), a second straight rod part (10B) that extends along a second direction (D2), and a first bent part (10C) that is provided between the first straight rod part and the second straight rod part. The stage is formed on the first straight rod part and is raised and lowered along the first direction. The sprocket engages with a push chain on a side closer to the second straight rod part than to the first bent part.

公开(公告)号：US20180210000A1

公开(公告)日：2018-07-26

申请号：US15862261

申请日：2018-01-04

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Hans van Mierlo

IPC: G01N35/04 ,  G01N33/487 ,  B01L9/06

CPC classification number: G01N35/04 ,  B01L9/06 ,  B01L2200/025 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N33/4875 ,  G01N2035/0474 ,  G01N2035/0477

Abstract: A laboratory with a laboratory sample distribution system being at least partially arranged in an underfloor chamber is presented.

公开(公告)号：US10000307B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-19

申请号：US14739888

申请日：2015-06-15

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Joseph M. Fisher

IPC: B65C3/00 ,  B65C1/02 ,  B65C9/06 ,  B65C9/02

CPC classification number: B65C3/00 ,  B65C1/021 ,  B65C9/02 ,  B65C9/06 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1744

Abstract: System including a stamping device configured to apply stamps to first and second products having target surfaces. The stamping device applies the stamps when the target surfaces are moved into a stamp-application region. The system also includes a first transporter device having a receiving side. The first transporter device is configured to hold the first products such that the target surfaces of the first products are exposed along the receiving side. The system also includes a second transporter device having a receiving side. The second transporter device is configured to hold the second products such that the target surfaces of the second products are exposed along the receiving side of the second transporter device. The first and second transporter devices are configured to hold the respective first and second products such that the target surfaces of the first and second products face in a generally common direction.

公开(公告)号：US09957111B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-01

申请号：US15276148

申请日：2016-09-26

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Claudio Cherubini ,  Andreas Drechsler ,  Reto Huesser ,  Nenad Milicevic ,  Gottlieb Schacher

IPC: B65G33/04 ,  B65G33/06

CPC classification number: B65G33/04 ,  B65G33/06 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0406 ,  G01N2035/0465 ,  G01N2035/0487

Abstract: A conveyor device for conveying test tube holders in a laboratory distribution system is presented. The conveyor device is a screw conveyor device comprising a helical track having a helix axis and a drive shaft having an axis of rotation parallel or coaxial to the helix axis, which drive shaft is adapted to be driven to rotate about the axis of rotation for causing a movement of one test tube holder or a plurality of test tube holders contacting the helical track between an entry region and an exit region. The entry region and the exit region are spaced in a direction of the helix axis. A laboratory distribution system for conveying test tube holders and a laboratory automation system comprising a laboratory distribution system are also presented.

公开(公告)号：US09802759B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-31

申请号：US14336829

申请日：2014-07-21

Applicant: SYMBOTIC, LLC

Inventor： John G. Lert, Jr.

IPC: B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/04

CPC classification number: B65G1/0492 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G2201/0261

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for selecting and combining items in an outbound container through the use of autonomous vehicles, each of which includes means for automatically loading and unloading a payload, to perform both transfer and transport functions in moving containers of items within a workspace via a network of roadways. Under computer control, said autonomous vehicles transfer and transport case containers of item units between incoming receiving stations, intermediate storage locations, and outgoing order-assembly stations where entire containers or individual item units are combined in the outbound container.

公开(公告)号：US20160251170A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15030987

申请日：2014-10-20

Applicant: Inpeco Holding Ltd.

Inventor： Gianandrea PEDRAZZINI

IPC: B65G47/57 ,  B65G43/08

CPC classification number: B65G47/57 ,  B65G17/123 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N2035/0406 ,  G01N2035/0465 ,  G01N2035/0467 ,  G01N2035/0484

Abstract: There is described an apparatus for the transfer of conveying devices of containers of biological products between laboratory automation systems placed at different heights. Said apparatus comprises a motor-driven belt arranged transversely with respect to said automation systems. Shelves are fixed to said motor-driven belt for accommodating said conveying devices during said transfer. Said conveying devices are loaded/unloaded on/from said shelves of said apparatus by the action of pushers. Said belt allows, by means of its rotation, a simultaneous bidirectional transfer, both in ascent and descent, of conveying devices from one automation system to the other.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种用于在放置在不同高度的实验室自动化系统之间转移生物制品的容器的输送装置的装置。 所述装置包括相对于所述自动化系统横向布置的电动机带。 在所述传送期间，货架被固定到所述电动从动带以容纳所述输送装置。 所述输送装置通过推动器的作用装载/卸载在所述装置的所述架上/从所述装置的上方卸载。 所述带允许通过其旋转在一个自动化系统到另一个自动化系统的同时双向传送（上升和下降）两者。

公开(公告)号：US09422113B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14677200

申请日：2015-04-02

Applicant: Groninger GmbH & Co. KG

Inventor： Ralf Glock ,  Michael Steck

IPC: B65G33/02 ,  B65G19/02 ,  B65G33/26 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G47/28 ,  B65G47/71 ,  B65G33/04 ,  B65G47/82

CPC classification number: B65G33/02 ,  B65G19/02 ,  B65G33/04 ,  B65G33/265 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G47/28 ,  B65G47/71 ,  B65G47/82 ,  B65G2201/0235 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  B65G2811/0631 ,  B65G2812/05

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring containers to a handling machine that handles the containers cyclically in groups, comprising a conveying unit for transporting the containers in a conveying direction, wherein the conveying unit has a sliding section in which a group of containers is displaceable towards the handling machine in a sliding direction oriented transversely to the conveying direction, a sliding device for displacing the group of containers from the conveying unit to the handling machine in the sliding direction, and having a screw conveyor for setting a pitch spacing between the containers, the pitch spacing being required for handling the group of containers in the handling machine, the screw conveyor is oriented along the conveying unit, wherein the screw conveyor projects at least partially into the sliding section, and the screw conveyor has at least one gap region in which the screw conveyor has a reduced outer circumference.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将容器转移到处理机器的装置，其以组合方式周期性地处理容器，包括用于沿输送方向输送容器的输送单元，其中所述输送单元具有滑动部分，其中一组容器可朝向处理机器移动 在沿着输送方向横向定位的滑动方向上设置滑动装置，用于将容器组从输送单元沿滑动方向移动到处理机器，并具有螺旋输送机，用于设置容器之间的间距间距，间距间距 为了处理处理机器中的一组容器而需要，螺旋输送机沿着输送单元定向，其中螺旋输送器至少部分地突出到滑动部分中，并且螺旋输送机具有至少一个间隙区域，螺钉 输送机具有减小的外圆周。

公开(公告)号：US20160047833A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14821993

申请日：2015-08-10

Applicant: JEOL Ltd.

Inventor： Rui Kurahara

IPC: G01N35/02

CPC classification number: G01N35/026 ,  B65G1/02 ,  B65G19/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N2035/0415 ,  G01N2035/0484

Abstract: A sample rack conveying unit 30 includes a sliding rail plate 53, a presser 66, a first guide plate 55, and a second guide plate 56. The sliding rail plate 53 has a groove portion 71 formed along a track on which a sample rack 90 slides and along which the sample rack 90 is conveyed. The presser 66 passes through the groove portion 71 and presses the sample rack 90. The first guide plate 55 is arranged on an outer side of a curved portion in a radial direction. The second guide plate 56 is arranged on an inner side of the curved portion in the radial direction.

Abstract translation: 样品架传送单元30包括滑轨板53，压板66，第一导向板55和第二导板56.滑轨板53具有沿着轨道形成的槽部71，轨道上具有样架90 滑动并且样品架90沿着其移送。 按压片66穿过槽部71并按压检体架90.第一引导板55沿径向配置在弯曲部的外侧。 第二引导板56沿径向布置在弯曲部分的内侧。

公开(公告)号：US09187268B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14263034

申请日：2014-04-28

Applicant: Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc.

Inventor： Oliver Denninger ,  Michael Heise ,  Hans Schneider

IPC: B65G54/02 ,  G01N35/04 ,  B65G43/00 ,  G01N1/00

CPC classification number: B65G43/08 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G54/02 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N1/00 ,  G01N35/00584 ,  G01N35/04 ,  G01N2035/0475 ,  G01N2035/0477

Abstract: A laboratory sample distribution system is presented. The system comprises a plurality of container carriers. The container carriers each comprise at least one magnetically active device such as, for example, at least one permanent magnet, and carry a sample container containing a sample. The system also comprises a transport device. The transport device comprises a transport plane to carry the plurality of container carriers and a plurality of electro-magnetic actuators stationary arranged below the transport plane. The electro-magnetic actuators move a container carrier placed on top of the transport plane by applying a magnetic force to the container carrier. The transport device also comprises a control device to control the movement of the container carriers on top of the transport plane by driving the electro-magnetic actuators. The control device controls the movement such that more than two container carriers are movable simultaneously and independently from one another.

Abstract translation: 提出了实验室样品分配系统。 该系统包括多个容器载体。 容器载体各自包括至少一个磁性活动装置，例如至少一个永久磁铁，并携带含有样品的样品容器。 该系统还包括运输装置。 输送装置包括用于承载多个容器载体的输送平面和固定地布置在输送平面下方的多个电磁致动器。 电磁致动器通过向容器载体施加磁力来移动位于输送平面顶部的容器载体。 输送装置还包括控制装置，通过驱动电磁致动器来控制容器载体在输送平面顶部的移动。 控制装置控制运动，使得两个以上的集装箱运输装置能够同时且彼此独立地移动。

公开(公告)号：US20150233955A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-20

申请号：US14422716

申请日：2013-08-30

Applicant: Hitachi High-Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Tomoyuki Nemoto ,  Tatsuya Fukugaki ,  Naoto Tsujimura

IPC: G01N35/04 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G23/44 ,  B65G21/20 ,  B65G15/22

CPC classification number: G01N35/04 ,  B65G15/22 ,  B65G21/2072 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G23/44 ,  B65G2201/0261 ,  G01N2035/0406 ,  G01N2035/046 ,  G01N2035/0467

Abstract: In a conventional conveyor line, an empty specimen rack conveyor line is provided separately from a specimen rack conveyor line having a specimen mounted thereon. However, crossing of the conveyor lines leads to the decrease in processing speed. Also, when a specimen rack conveyor line and an empty specimen rack conveyor line are configured on two stages, a vertical movement mechanism or the like needs to be added in order to connect the upper-stage conveyor line and the lower-stage conveyor line, and there is a possibility that the system is complicated and the cost thereof is increased. In the present invention, by connecting an empty holder conveyor line and a main conveyor line disposed up and down on two stages via one conveyor line having a horizontal part and an inclined part, crossing of the conveyor lines can be eliminated and an inexpensive structure can be achieved.

Abstract translation: 在传统的输送线中，与其上安装有样本的标本架输送线分离地设置空的标本架输送线。 然而，输送线的交叉导致处理速度的降低。 此外，当将样架输送线和空标本架输送线配置在两级时，需要添加垂直移动机构等以连接上段输送线和下级输送线， 并且存在系统复杂且成本增加的可能性。 在本发明中，通过一个具有水平部分和倾斜部分的输送线连接一个空的托盘输送线和两条上下配置的主输送线，可以消除输送线的交叉，便宜的结构 实现。