公开(公告)号：US09527680B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14426528

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: COMPAC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： Isaac James Anstis ,  Simon Richardson ,  Sam Voschezang ,  Sheldon Phillip White

IPC: B65G47/96 ,  B65G47/38

CPC classification number: B65G47/96 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B07C2501/009 ,  B65G47/38 ,  B65G47/962 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: The invention relates to a tipping actuator for a conveyor system that comprises a plurality of article carriers moving on an endless conveyor in a conveying direction, each article carrier having a carrier frame for bearing an article, the carrier frame being pivotally mounted on the article carrier and operable to tip to enable discharge of the article borne on the carrier frame. The tipping actuator comprises a trigger member for contacting the article carriers to tip them and is configured such that, when in a non-contact position, the article carriers are able to at least partly tip towards the trigger member such that the contact portion of the trigger member is received by a portion of the article carrier. In another embodiment, a contact portion of the trigger is sloped with two different gradients. An electromagnet may be used to cause actuation of the trigger. The tipping actuator may be able to allow tipping in opposite directions of adjacent carriers, for example in some embodiments the trigger may be formed of upstream and downstream parts.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于输送机系统的倾翻致动器，其包括在输送方向上在环形输送机上移动的多个物品承载件，每个物品托架具有用于承载物品的承载架，承载架枢转地安装在物品载体上 并且可操作地尖端以使得能够排放承载在载体框架上的物品。 翻转致动器包括用于接触物品载体以使其尖端的触发器构件，并且构造成使得当处于非接触位置时，物品载体能够至少部分地朝向触发器构件尖端，使得接触部分 触发器构件被物品载体的一部分接收。 在另一个实施例中，触发器的接触部分以两个不同的梯度倾斜。 可以使用电磁体来引起触发器的致动。 倾翻致动器可以能够允许在相邻载体的相反方向上倾斜，例如在一些实施例中，触发器可以由上游部分和下游部分形成。

公开(公告)号：US09475655B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14575960

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Compac Technologies Limited

Inventor： Lee Adrian Cook ,  Jonathan Patrick Jackson

IPC: B65G43/00 ,  B65G47/71 ,  B07B13/16 ,  B65G47/76 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G47/51

CPC classification number: B65G47/71 ,  B07B13/16 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G47/5104 ,  B65G47/766 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to article carriers and related methods for use in grading apparatus and in particular, but not exclusively, for use in grading fruit. The present subject matter provides an article carrying apparatus comprising a plurality of carrier lanes each for receiving and conveying a number of articles; one or more diverters arranged to control the distribution of received articles into the lanes; a sensor arranged to determine a capacity use parameter for each lane; and a controller arranged to control the position of each diverter dependent on the determined capacity use parameters.

Abstract translation: 本主题涉及用于分级装置的文章载体和相关方法，特别是但不排他地用于分级水果。 本发明提供了一种物品运送装置，包括多个运送车道，每个运送车道用于接收和运送多个物品; 一个或多个分流器布置成控制接收的物品在车道中的分布; 传感器，布置成确定每个通道的容量使用参数; 以及控制器，其布置成根据确定的容量使用参数来控制每个转向器的位置。

公开(公告)号：US09265280B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-23

申请号：US14591558

申请日：2015-01-07

Applicant: Nagendra B. Kodali

Inventor： Nagendra B. Kodali

IPC: A23N15/02 ,  A23N15/04 ,  A23N15/00 ,  B65G15/16

CPC classification number: A23N15/02 ,  A23N15/04 ,  A23N2015/008 ,  B65G15/16 ,  B65G15/42 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: Systems and methods of de-stemming produce are provided. An apparatus can process an item of produce having a first portion and a second portion attached to the first portion. The apparatus can include at least one first conveyor unit that can convey the first portion of the item of produce in a first direction. The apparatus can include at least one second conveyor unit that can convey the second portion of the item of produce in a second direction that differs from the first linear direction by between zero and 90 degrees to generate a separation force between the first portion of the item of produce and the second portion of the item of produce that separates the first portion from the second portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了除茎产品的系统和方法。 一种设备可以处理具有附接到第一部分的第一部分和第二部分的产品。 该装置可以包括至少一个第一输送单元，该第一输送单元能够沿第一方向输送产品的第一部分。 该装置可以包括至少一个第二输送单元，该第二输送单元能够将产品的第二部分沿与第一线性方向不同的第二方向在零度和90度之间传送，从而在物品的第一部分之间产生分离力 的产品和将第一部分与第二部分分开的产品项目的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US20160031652A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：US14776441

申请日：2014-03-17

Applicant: Elisa ARGILÉS MAJÁ

Inventor： Enric ARGILÉS VILALTA

IPC: B65G17/12 ,  A01D46/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/12 ,  A01D46/00 ,  A01D46/243 ,  B65G17/36 ,  B65G17/385 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: Fruit and vegetable transport system for harvesting machine and harvesting machine that comprises a plurality of carrier units (2) for depositing a piece of fruit or vegetable in each one, said system (1) including means (8,9) for dragging said plurality of carrier units (2), said dragging means (8,9) determining a conveyor circuit that includes at least one section (6) for unloading said units (2) into a container, and at least one section (5) for loading the same units (2), once the fruit or vegetable has been deposited inside said container, wherein said dragging means comprise a chain (8) of links provided with means (9) for integrally joining said carrier units to said chain (8), each link (8a, 8b), of said chain (8) including the axis (13, 14) for a swivel joint with the adjacent links (8a, 8b), the axis (13, 14) of two adjacent link (8a, 8b) of said chain (8) determining a substantially right angle which allows the relative rotation of said links (8a, 8b) to guide said fruit or vegetable carrier units (2) in a predetermined place of the circuit. The machine (4) comprises a frame (3) provided with self-propulsion and travel means and the claimed transport system (1).

Abstract translation: 用于收获机和收获机的水果和蔬菜运输系统包括多个用于在其中沉积一片水果或蔬菜的运送单元（2），所述系统（1）包括用于拖动所述多个 承载单元（2），所述拖曳装置（8,9）确定包括用于将所述单元（2）卸载到容器中的至少一个部分（6）的输送机回路和至少一个用于装载所述单元 单元（2），一旦水果或蔬菜已经沉积在所述容器内，其中所述拖动装置包括链条（8），链条设置有用于将所述承载单元一体地连接到所述链条（8）的装置（9） 所述链条（8）包括用于与相邻连杆（8a，8b）的旋转接头的轴线（13,14），两个相邻连杆（8a，8b）的轴线（13,14） 所述链条（8）确定基本上直角，所述直角允许所述连杆（8a，8b）相对旋转以引导所述水果 蔬菜承载单元（2）在电路的预定位置。 机器（4）包括设置有自推进和行进装置的框架（3）和所要求的运输系统（1）。

公开(公告)号：US09216864B1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-22

申请号：US14587975

申请日：2014-12-31

Applicant: Compac Technologies Limited

Inventor： Eric Adrianus Plessius

IPC: B65G51/18 ,  B65G51/01

CPC classification number: B65G51/01 ,  A23N12/02 ,  A23N2015/006 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: An elongate flume is provided for receiving items of produce. The flume comprises a first side and an opposite second side. A plurality of baffles are provided, each baffle having a first end at or adjacent the first side of the flume and a second end which is spaced apart from the first side of the flume and spaced apart from the second side of the flume.

Abstract translation: 提供细长的水槽用于接收产品。 水槽包括第一侧和相对的第二侧。 设置有多个挡板，每个挡板具有位于所述槽的第一侧或邻近所述槽的第一端处的第一端和与所述槽的第一侧间隔开并与所述槽的第二侧间隔开的第二端。

公开(公告)号：US09185930B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-17

申请号：US14558287

申请日：2014-12-02

Applicant: Nagendra B. Kodali

Inventor： Nagendra B. Kodali

IPC: A23N15/02 ,  A23N15/04 ,  A23N15/00 ,  B65G15/16

CPC classification number: A23N15/02 ,  A23N15/04 ,  A23N2015/008 ,  B65G15/16 ,  B65G15/42 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: Systems and methods of processing produce are provided. A sizing unit can convey the produce in a first direction, and can release the produce onto a receiving unit, which can convey the produce in a second direction. The receiving unit can include a trough to receive the produce subsequent to release from the sizing unit. A supplemental conveyor unit can guide the produce through at least one channel to convey the produce from the receiving unit to at least one conveyor unit, which can convey the produce into contact with at least one other conveyor unit to separate a first portion of the produce from a second portion of the produce.

Abstract translation: 提供了加工产品的系统和方法。 尺寸单元可以沿第一方向传送产品，并且可以将产品释放到接收单元上，所述接收单元可以沿第二方向传送产品。 接收单元可以包括槽，用于在从定型单元释放之后接收产品。 辅助输送单元可以通过至少一个通道引导产品，以将产品从接收单元传送到至少一个输送单元，该输送单元可以将产品输送到与至少一个其它输送单元接触以分离产品的第一部分 从产品的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US09126758B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US13878382

申请日：2011-10-06

Applicant: Hamish Alexander Nigel Kennedy ,  Robert James Vercoe ,  Marcus John Davies ,  Adam Alexander Tebbutt

Inventor： Hamish Alexander Nigel Kennedy ,  Robert James Vercoe ,  Marcus John Davies ,  Adam Alexander Tebbutt

IPC: B65G47/06 ,  A01D46/24 ,  B65G11/00 ,  B65G11/02 ,  B65G47/44 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/53 ,  B65G11/20

CPC classification number: B65G11/00 ,  B65G11/023 ,  B65G11/20 ,  B65G47/44 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/53 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: An apparatus for the processing of articles (5) is disclosed. The apparatus includes guide means (1) having a body, a first end (2) for receiving articles, and a second end (3) for dispatching articles. The apparatus may be used to transfer articles (5) from a first conveyor means to a second conveyor means with a reduced likelihood of the articles colliding with other articles.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种处理物品（5）的装置。 该装置包括具有主体的引导装置（1），用于接收物品的第一端（2）和用于分配物品的第二端（3）。 该装置可用于将物品（5）从第一输送装置转移到第二输送装置，同时物品与其它物品相撞的可能性降低。

公开(公告)号：US20150246358A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-03

申请号：US14430343

申请日：2013-09-23

Applicant: UNITEC S.P. A.

Inventor： Luca Benedetti

IPC: B03B5/28 ,  B65G65/23 ,  B03B7/00 ,  B65B69/00 ,  B03B11/00 ,  B03B13/00

CPC classification number: B03B5/28 ,  A23N12/023 ,  B03B7/00 ,  B03B11/00 ,  B03B13/00 ,  B65B25/045 ,  B65B69/00 ,  B65G51/01 ,  B65G65/23 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: Apparatus for emptying containers filled with horticultural products and comprising a basin with an open top side and filled with water, operating means of the containers, and arranged at a level higher than the top liquid level in the basin, in order to move the containers over a defined area and to rotate them to offload its content, collecting means placed in the lower part of the basin and partially outside of it, and that collect the horticultural products from the bottom of the basin and lift them up to an emersion level, and that uses means apt to deviate the leaves from the central surface of the liquid towards a surface area adjacent to a definite wall of the basin, and to remove them from that area. Said means comprise a horizontal spillway opening, prolonged, arranged along said wall and to a height slightly lower than the liquid level, and pumps which spurt small water spouts almost horizontally, which form on the liquid surface a surface flow directed towards said prolonged opening, and filters of the drained water through said opening; said filters comprise a flexible belt conveyor, which is prolonged, extended for a closed path and in a continuous motion and which operates as a sieve, placed outside the basin and below said spillway opening that intercepts and filters the water and the leaves falling from said spillway opening.

Abstract translation: 用于排空充满园艺产品的容器的装置，包括具有敞开的顶部侧面并充满水的盆，容器的操作装置，并且布置在高于盆中顶部液面的水平面上，以便使容器移动 定义的区域，并旋转它们以卸载其内容物，收集装置放置在盆的下部并且部分在其外部，并且从盆底收集园艺产品并将其提升到浸入水平，并且 其使用将叶片从液体的中心表面偏离到与盆地的确定壁相邻的表面区域的手段，并将其从该区域移除。 所述装置包括沿着所述壁延伸并且稍微低于液面高度的水平溢流道开口，以及几乎水平地喷射小水口的泵，其在液体表面上形成指向所述延长开口的表面流， 并通过所述开口过滤掉排出的水; 所述过滤器包括柔性带式输送机，其被延长，延伸为闭合路径并且连续运动，并且其作为筛子运行，放置在盆的外部并在所述溢流道开口的下方，拦截并过滤从所述 溢洪道开放。

公开(公告)号：US20150125584A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14591558

申请日：2015-01-07

Applicant: Nagendra B. Kodali

Inventor： Nagendra B. Kodali

IPC: A23N15/02

CPC classification number: A23N15/02 ,  A23N15/04 ,  A23N2015/008 ,  B65G15/16 ,  B65G15/42 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: Systems and methods of de-stemming produce are provided. An apparatus can process an item of produce having a first portion and a second portion attached to the first portion. The apparatus can include at least one first conveyor unit that can convey the first portion of the item of produce in a first direction. The apparatus can include at least one second conveyor unit that can convey the second portion of the item of produce in a second direction that differs from the first linear direction by between zero and 90 degrees to generate a separation force between the first portion of the item of produce and the second portion of the item of produce that separates the first portion from the second portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了除茎产品的系统和方法。 一种设备可以处理具有附接到第一部分的第一部分和第二部分的产品。 该装置可以包括至少一个第一输送单元，该第一输送单元能够沿第一方向输送产品的第一部分。 该装置可以包括至少一个第二输送单元，该第二输送单元能够将产品的第二部分沿与第一线性方向不同的第二方向在零度和90度之间传送，从而在物品的第一部分之间产生分离力 的产品和将第一部分与第二部分分开的产品项目的第二部分。

公开(公告)号：US20150016898A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14340874

申请日：2014-07-25

Applicant: ConAgra Foods Lamb Weston, Inc.

Inventor： William Thomas Hockett ,  Frederick D. Webb ,  Michael Christopher Metcalf ,  Ronald R. Huff ,  Charles Denio Kirkbride ,  Greg Robert Lambier ,  Dave Hufford

IPC: B65G51/02

CPC classification number: B65G51/02 ,  A23N15/00 ,  A23N2015/008 ,  B65B39/00 ,  B65B2039/009 ,  B65G47/684 ,  B65G47/72 ,  B65G51/01 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/85938 ,  Y10T137/877

Abstract: A fluid-based radial distribution system includes an internal passageway and a plurality of openings radially spaced around the internal passageway. A plurality of gate members are associated with at least some of the plurality of openings, with the gate members are configured to move between an open position that allows product to move through the opening associated with that gate member and a closed position that restricts product from moving through the opening associated with that gate member.

Abstract translation: 基于流体的径向分布系统包括内部通道和围绕内部通道径向间隔开的多个开口。 多个门构件与多个开口中的至少一些开口相关联，其中门构件被构造成在允许产品移动通过与该门构件相关联的开口的打开位置和限制产品的关闭位置之间移动 移动通过与该门构件相关联的开口。