公开(公告)号：US4316540A

公开(公告)日：1982-02-23

申请号：US44086

申请日：1979-05-31

Applicant: Sidney D. Lapham

Inventor： Sidney D. Lapham

IPC: B65D21/04

CPC classification number: B65D21/04

Abstract: Pairs of complementary open-top containers are disclosed that can be stacked, one upon the other without covers or reorientation of one of the pair relative to the other. Similarly formed containers of multiple pairs can be nested for storage or transportation as empties. A pair of complementary containers are of similar polygonal shape in which the sidewalls are formed as complementary approximations of sine waves (sinusoids) having similar amplitudes, but whose frequencies are spacially displaced sufficiently so that interference is created between the ingoing and outgoing portions of a sufficient number of half waves forming the wave train so that the bottom portions of such waves on one container land on the top of oppositely phased waves on the complementary container. In use of multiple sets of pairs similarly formed containers are identically marked or coded so that a workman (or automatic handling equipment) can readily identify whether a particular container will stack with another container of the pair, or nest with a similarly formed container. In preferred embodiments, square boxes and approximately circular pails illustrate the invention.

Abstract translation: 公开了一对互补的敞开式容器，其可以彼此堆叠，而不是相对于另一个而没有盖或重新定向。 同样形成的多对的容器可以嵌套作为空的存储或运输。 一对互补的容器具有相似的多边形形状，其中侧壁形成为具有相似幅度的正弦波（正弦波）的互补近似，但其频率被充分地空间位移，使得在进入和输出部分之间产生足够的干扰 形成波束的半波数，使得一个容器上的这种波的底部在互补容器上的相对相位波的顶部上。 在使用多组对时，类似地形成的容器被相同地标记或编码，使得工人（或自动处理设备）可以容易地识别特定容器是否与另一个容器堆叠，或者与类似形成的容器嵌套。 在优选实施例中，方形盒和近似圆形的桶描述了本发明。

公开(公告)号：US4037292A

公开(公告)日：1977-07-26

申请号：US623678

申请日：1975-10-20

Applicant: Sidney D. Lapham

Inventor： Sidney D. Lapham

IPC: B60B33/00

CPC classification number: B60B33/0052 ,  Y10T16/201 ,  Y10T16/202

Abstract: A self-tracking carpet caster of the inclined-disc type is disclosed, and the geometric relationships of its components and angles of inclination for optimum operation are defined. Lint protection means including a flexible sealing skirt and a grooved track construction are described, as in an improved locking structure and a simple interchangeable stem assembly construction which permits inexpensive adaptation of the caster to a wide variety of replacement uses.

Abstract translation: 公开了倾斜盘式自动跟踪地毯脚轮，并且定义了其部件的几何关系和最佳操作的倾斜角度。 描述了包括柔性密封裙部和带槽轨道结构的绒面保护装置，如改进的锁定结构和简单的可互换的杆组件结构，其允许脚轮经济地适应各种更换用途。

公开(公告)号：US3968893A

公开(公告)日：1976-07-13

申请号：US482315

申请日：1974-06-24

Applicant: Sidney D. Lapham

Inventor： Sidney D. Lapham

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B66F9/06 ,  B65G47/00

CPC classification number: B65G1/04 ,  B66F9/06

Abstract: A dispensary type warehousing system featuring palletizing vehicle providing a mobile platform work station, together with pick aisles sufficiently narrow so that all merchandise to be picked is within the picker's reach without the need for leaving the vehicle. The invention makes it unnecessary for the picker to dismount from the mobile platform to perform his task, and this in turn permits partial automation of the vehicle control equipment as shown.

Abstract translation: 一种药房式仓储系统，其特征是码垛车辆提供移动平台工作站，以及选择通道足够狭窄，以便所有要被拾取的商品都在选择器的范围内，而不需要离开车辆。 本发明使得拾取器不需要从移动平台卸下以执行其任务，这又允许如图所示的车辆控制设备的部分自动化。