公开(公告)号：US08851267B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US13429637

申请日：2012-03-26

Applicant: Gonzalo Sotelo ,  David Patrick Erceg ,  J. David Fortenbery

Inventor： Gonzalo Sotelo ,  David Patrick Erceg ,  J. David Fortenbery

IPC: B65G47/96

CPC classification number: B65G47/962 ,  B65G17/12 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G47/38 ,  B65G47/967

Abstract: A sorting conveyor for transporting objects and unloading objects at one or more unloading stations adjacent the conveyor. The sorting conveyor includes a conveyor track, a train of conveyor carts connected end-to-end, and an opposed roller motor assembly. The opposed roller motor assembly may include a motor; a support frame attached to the conveyor track for supporting the motor; and a pair of cantilevered, drive rollers connected to the motor and to one pivot block assembly and another pivot block assembly adapted for positioning the drive roller adjacent to one surface of an extended fin driven member. The pivot block assemblies may be coupled together with a self-tensioning adjustment assembly. In some examples, the self-tensioning adjustment assembly may be adapted so that movement of each pivot block assembly mirrors movement of the other pivot block assembly.

Abstract translation: 用于在邻近输送机的一个或多个卸载站运输物体和卸载物体的分拣输送机。 分拣输送机包括输送机履带，端对端连接的输送机车串和相对的辊马达组件。 相对的辊马达组件可以包括马达; 支撑框架，其附接到输送轨道，用于支撑马达; 以及连接到电动机和一个枢转块组件的一对悬臂驱动辊，以及适于将驱动辊定位成邻近延伸翅片驱动构件的一个表面的另一枢转块组件。 枢转块组件可以与自张紧调节组件联接在一起。 在一些示例中，自张紧调节组件可以适于使得每个枢转块组件的移动反映另一枢转块组件的运动。

公开(公告)号：US08807320B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-19

申请号：US13529584

申请日：2012-06-21

Applicant: J. David Fortenbery ,  David Patrick Erceg ,  Gonzalo Sotelo ,  Charles P. Howell, III ,  Gregory P. Kissel ,  Daniel H. Weckerle ,  LeRoy A. Winkler, III

Inventor： J. David Fortenbery ,  David Patrick Erceg ,  Gonzalo Sotelo ,  Charles P. Howell, III ,  Gregory P. Kissel ,  Daniel H. Weckerle ,  LeRoy A. Winkler, III

IPC: B65G47/40

CPC classification number: B65G47/38 ,  B65G17/12 ,  B65G47/962 ,  B65G2201/0264

Abstract: A sorting conveyor for transporting objects and unloading objects at one or more unloading stations adjacent the conveyor. The sorting conveyor includes a conveyor track and a train of conveyor carts connected end-to-end. At least one of the conveyor carts may include a frame base for engaging the conveyer track; a carrying tray for holding the objects; and a support for supporting the carrying tray above the frame base. A tilting mechanism including at least one gear having at least one cam is adapted for tilting the carrying tray toward at least one side of the conveyor. The present inventions may further include a tilt sensor for determining the direction of tilt of the tray. In addition, a drive motor and a driven member attached to the frame base may be included for moving the conveyor carts around the track.

Abstract translation: 用于在邻近输送机的一个或多个卸载站运输物体和卸载物体的分拣输送机。 分拣输送机包括输送机履带和端对端连接的输送车推车。 输送车中的至少一个可以包括用于接合输送机轨道的框架基座; 用于保持物体的托盘; 以及用于在框架基座上方支撑托盘托架的支撑件。 包括具有至少一个凸轮的至少一个齿轮的倾斜机构适合于朝向输送机的至少一侧倾斜承载托盘。 本发明还可以包括用于确定托盘的倾斜方向的倾斜传感器。 此外，可以包括附接到框架基座的驱动马达和从动构件，用于使输送车在轨道周围移动。

公开(公告)号：US07232029B1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-19

申请号：US10824198

申请日：2004-04-14

Applicant: Aric Benedict ,  David Patrick Erceg ,  J. David Fortenbery ,  Andrew B. Fortenbery

Inventor： Aric Benedict ,  David Patrick Erceg ,  J. David Fortenbery ,  Andrew B. Fortenbery

IPC: B65G15/12 ,  B65G23/44 ,  B65G21/06

CPC classification number: B65G15/12 ,  B65G15/00 ,  B65G23/44 ,  B65G2201/0235 ,  B65G2203/042

Abstract: A conveyor system having a primary conveyor and a cantilevered conveying belt. In the preferred embodiment, the cantilevered conveying belt includes a cantilevered frame having at least one conveyor belt and a belt tension assembly attached to the cantilevered frame. In the preferred embodiment, the conveying belt further includes an upstream accumulator.

Abstract translation: 一种具有主输送机和悬臂输送带的输送机系统。 在优选实施例中，悬臂输送带包括具有至少一个输送带和连接到悬臂框架的带张紧组件的悬臂框架。 在优选实施例中，传送带还包括上游蓄能器。

公开(公告)号：US6009992A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US033023

申请日：1998-03-02

Applicant: David Patrick Erceg ,  J. David Fortenbery ,  Leroy A. Winkler, III

Inventor： David Patrick Erceg ,  J. David Fortenbery ,  Leroy A. Winkler, III

IPC: B65G47/96 ,  B65G47/46

CPC classification number: B65G47/962

Abstract: A tilting conveyor cart for a sorting conveyor for transporting objects and unloading objects at one or more unloading stations adjacent the conveyor. Each of the tilting conveyor carts includes a trailer frame base, a carrying tray for holding the objects and a tiltable support apparatus for supporting the carrying tray above the trailer frame base and for allowing tilting of the carrying tray towards at least one side of the conveyor to unload objects into unloading stations on at least one side of the conveyor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分拣输送机的倾斜输送车，用于在邻近输送机的一个或多个卸载站运输物体和卸载物品。 每个倾斜输送车包括拖车框架基座，用于保持物体的托盘托架和可倾斜支撑装置，用于将搬运托盘支撑在挂车框架基座上方并允许​​托盘托盘朝向输送机的至少一侧倾斜 将物体卸载到输送机的至少一侧的卸载站。

公开(公告)号：US08376663B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-19

申请号：US12721041

申请日：2010-03-10

Applicant: David Patrick Erceg ,  Leroy A. Winkler, III ,  Gonzalo Sotelo ,  Richard D. Carwile

Inventor： David Patrick Erceg ,  Leroy A. Winkler, III ,  Gonzalo Sotelo ,  Richard D. Carwile

IPC: B65G53/00

CPC classification number: B65G11/123 ,  B65G11/203 ,  B65G51/03

Abstract: A package sorting system. The package sorting conveyor system includes a conveying track, at least one unloading station and an air-film lubricated entrance chute upstream of the unloading station to receive the package. In one embodiment, the entrance chute includes a plenum including a plurality of spaced apart apertures and an opening for communicating with an air supply; and a segmented conveying surface in communication with the apertures, wherein the segmented conveying surface includes at least one air-film lubricated bottom surface and at least one air-film lubricated side wall substantially perpendicular to the at least one bottom surface. In one embodiment, the apparatus further includes a positioner assembly for selectively positioning the outlet of the entrance chute.

Abstract translation: 包装分拣系统。 包装分选输送机系统包括输送履带，至少一个卸料站和卸料站上游的空气膜润滑入口槽以接收包装。 在一个实施例中，入口滑道包括一个包括多个间隔开的孔的增压室和用于与空气源连通的开口; 以及与所述孔连通的分段输送表面，其中所述分段输送表面包括至少一个空气膜润滑的底表面和至少一个基本上垂直于所述至少一个底表面的空气膜润滑的侧壁。 在一个实施例中，该装置还包括用于选择性地定位入口滑槽的出口的定位器组件。

公开(公告)号：US08069976B1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-06

申请号：US12838936

申请日：2010-07-19

Applicant: J. David Fortenbery ,  Aric Benedict ,  David Patrick Erceg ,  Andrew B. Fortenbery

Inventor： J. David Fortenbery ,  Aric Benedict ,  David Patrick Erceg ,  Andrew B. Fortenbery

IPC: B65G15/12 ,  B65G23/44

CPC classification number: B65G41/002

Abstract: A conveyor system apparatus including: a primary conveyor; and a conveying belt comprising: a belt deck comprising a conveyor belt; and a frame supporting the belt deck, the frame comprising a base and a deck support coupled to the base and the belt deck, the deck support movable between an operating position and a maintenance position. In as embodiment of the invention, the belt deck is cantilevered from the frame. Also, in an embodiment, the frame includes a motor for moving the deck support with respect to the base.

Abstract translation: 一种输送机系统装置，包括：主输送机; 以及传送带，包括：带甲板，包括传送带; 以及支撑所述皮带平台的框架，所述框架包括底座和联接到所述底座和所述皮带平台的平台支撑件，所述平台支撑件可在操作位置和维护位置之间移动。 在本发明的实施例中，皮带甲板是从框架悬臂的。 此外，在一个实施例中，框架包括用于相对于基座移动甲板支撑件的马达。

公开(公告)号：US07032741B1

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10855878

申请日：2004-05-27

Applicant: J. David Fortenbery ,  David Patrick Erceg

Inventor： J. David Fortenbery ,  David Patrick Erceg

IPC: B65G47/04

CPC classification number: B65G11/203

Abstract: A package sorting conveyor apparatus comprising: a conveying track; a conveyor chute downstream from said conveying track; a speed control device for controlling the speed of packages in said chute; and at least one unloading station downstream from said conveyor chute. In the preferred embodiment, the package sorting conveyor apparatus comprises: a transition zone funnel for receiving packages from said conveying track and directing the package into said conveyor chute, said transition zone funnel including a positioner assembly for selectively positioning the outlet of said transition zone funnel between at least a first and a second position along at least two axes. Also in the preferred embodiment, the speed control device comprises: an attachment portion for attaching said speed control apparatus to a support structure; a package interface portion for contacting the packages; and an integral hinge between said attachment portion and said package interface portion.

Abstract translation: 一种包装分选输送装置，包括：输送轨道; 输送槽在所述输送轨道下游; 用于控制所述滑槽中的包装速度的速度控制装置; 以及至少一个卸载站在所述输送槽的下游。 在优选实施例中，包装分选输送装置包括：过渡区漏斗，用于从所述输送轨道接收包装并将包装导入所述输送槽，所述过渡区漏斗包括定位器组件，用于选择性地定位所述过渡区漏斗的出口 在沿至少两个轴线的至少第一和第二位置之间。 同样在优选实施例中，速度控制装置包括：用于将所述速度控制装置附接到支撑结构的附接部分; 用于接触包装的包装接口部分; 以及在所述附接部分和所述包装界面部分之间的整体铰链。