公开(公告)号：US06292710B1

公开(公告)日：2001-09-18

申请号：US09467553

申请日：1999-12-20

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: G06F700

CPC classification number: B65G47/962 ,  B07C3/02 ,  B65G47/50

Abstract: An apparatus and method for using same relates generally to automated conveying and sorting of items such as packages from one or more loading sites to a variety of output destinations, and more particularly relates to a conveying system which can eject packages to either side of a conveyor path onto designated output chutes, bins or subsequent conveyors under a particular means of control. This control provides a means for speeding up the sorting conveyor when there is no unloading or loading occurring. The main sorting conveyor can be sped up for more rapid loading when the time interval before discharging the next article is within a predetermined range.

Abstract translation: 用于其的装置和方法通常涉及将物品（例如包装从一个或多个装载位置到各种输出目的地）的自动输送和分类，并且更具体地涉及一种输送系统，其能够将包装排出到输送机的任一侧 在指定的输出滑槽，料仓或后续输送机上的特定控制手段。 该控制提供了当没有卸载或负载发生时加速分拣机的装置。 当排放下一物品的时间间隔在预定范围内时，可以将主分类输送机加快加快速度。

公开(公告)号：US6015039A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-18

申请号：US795707

申请日：1997-02-04

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: B65G47/46 ,  B65G47/38 ,  B65G47/49 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/78 ,  B65G47/88 ,  B65G37/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/8846 ,  B65G47/49 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/78

Abstract: A sorting apparatus and method operative to selectively discharge articles, such as parcels, from a tilted, gated conveyor to a desired output destination is disclosed. A powered roller is mounted along the top of the gates so that when a gate is lowered to discharge a parcel, the parcel engages the powered roller and is drawn off the conveyor. The gate can be raised before the parcel has completely left the conveyor. The conveyor can be constructed having a width narrower than the parcels.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种分选设备和方法，用于选择性地将物品（例如包裹）从倾斜的门控输送机排出到期望的输出目的地。 动力辊沿着门的顶部安装，以便当门下降以排放包裹时，包裹与动力辊接合并从输送机上取出。 在包裹完全离开输送机之前，门可以抬起。 输送机可以被构造成具有比包裹窄的宽度。

公开(公告)号：US5988356A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-23

申请号：US925884

申请日：1997-09-08

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: B65G47/76 ,  B65G37/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/766

Abstract: Provided is an improved sorter assembly that is capable of directly receiving articles from multiple upstream sources and directly sorting to multiple downstream destinations, and that can sort a wide variety of articles, including heavy, bulky articles. The sorter assembly includes a carrying conveyor having a conveying surface that carries the articles being sorted. The carrying conveyor carries articles in a longitudinal direction between an upstream end and a downstream end of the carrying conveyor. The sorter assembly also includes a diverter that extends perpendicularly from and moves across the conveying surface to define a plurality of diverting orientations. While the articles are being conveyed by the carrying conveyor, the diverter engages and directs the articles at least partially laterally across the conveying surface toward the articles' destinations. The diverter pivots about an axis of rotation that is perpendicular to the conveying surface, and that axis of rotation can be moved laterally across the conveying surface. The axis of rotation of the diverter can also be moved to be proximate to or between the opposite ends of the diverter. The diverter can also translate across the conveying surface. The ability to translate, rotate and move the axis of rotation allows a single diverter to easily and efficiently divert from multiple upstream sources to multiple downstream destinations.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的分拣机组件，其能够直接从多个上游源接收物品并直接分拣到多个下游目的地，并且可以分类各种各样的物品，包括沉重的笨重物品。 分拣机组件包括具有输送表面的输送输送机，该输送表面承载待分类的物品。 运送输送机在输送输送机的上游端和下游端之间沿纵向方向携带物品。 分拣机组件还包括从该输送表面垂直延伸并且跨越输送表面移动以限定多个转向取向的分流器。 当物品被运送输送机输送时，分流器将制品至少部分地横向穿过输送表面接合并引导物品朝向物品的目的地。 分流器围绕垂直于输送表面的旋转轴线枢转，并且旋转轴线可以横向移动通过输送表面。 转向器的旋转轴线也可以移动到靠近或在分流器的相对端之间。 分流器也可以在输送表面上平移。 翻转，旋转和移动旋转轴的能力允许单个分流器从多个上游源轻松有效地转移到多个下游目的地。

公开(公告)号：US5894918A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-20

申请号：US779301

申请日：1997-01-06

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: B65G15/06 ,  B65G15/32 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G47/76 ,  B65G47/82 ,  B65G47/84 ,  B65G47/94 ,  B65G47/46 ,  B65G15/34 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G23/14

CPC classification number: B65G47/945 ,  B65G17/086 ,  B65G47/766 ,  B65G47/82 ,  B65G47/844 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: An automated conveyor sortation and item discharge system for sorting items of varying sizes and weights to designated output destinations along a conveyor. A serpentine configuration is provided by use of a continuous notched conveyor belt layer, which can have no discharge capabilities, or can include

Abstract translation: 一种自动输送机分拣和物品排放系统，用于将不同尺寸和重量的物品分拣到沿输送机的指定输出目的地。 通过使用可以不具有放电能力的连续的缺口输送带层来提供蛇形结构，或者可以包括

公开(公告)号：US5667058A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-16

申请号：US429821

申请日：1995-04-27

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: B65G15/02 ,  B65G15/36

CPC classification number: B65G15/02 ,  B65G15/36 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A powered belt turn (10) for conveying parcels, objects and the like through an arcuate path from an input conveyor to an output conveyor. The powered belt turn (10) comprises a frustoconically shaped conveyor belt (15) which is supported for rotation through an arcuate path about angularly displaced end rollers (56). The conveyor belt is selectively and preferentially stiffened by reinforcing stays adapted to the conveyor belt structure. A motor (74) is operatively attached to an end roller causing the end roller to rotate thereby rotating the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt is supported on a belt support plate (28) and maintained in engagement with the end rollers by a belt retainer. In a first embodiment, the belt retainer is a sheave belt retainer (12) comprising sheaves (96, 98) adapted to engage an inner edge (36) of the conveyor belt and to urge the conveyor belt into engagement with the end rollers. In a second embodiment, the belt retainer is a track belt retainer (112) comprising an arcuate track (150) having a track groove (152). Ball casters (39) are adapted to the reinforcing stays (40) extending from the inner edge of the conveyor belt. The arcuate track is urged into engagement with the ball casters thereby causing a retaining force to be transmitted to the conveyor belt to urge the conveyor belt into engagement with the end rollers.

Abstract translation: 用于通过从输入输送机到输出输送机的弓形路径输送包裹，物体等的动力皮带转动（10）。 动力带匝（10）包括截头圆锥形的输送带（15），该输送带被支撑成围绕角度位移的端辊（56）通过弧形路径旋转。 传送带选择性地并且优先地通过适用于输送带结构的加强支柱来加强。 马达（74）可操作地附接到端辊，使端辊旋转，从而旋转输送带。 输送带支撑在带支撑板（28）上，并通过带固定器与端辊保持接合。 在第一实施例中，皮带保持器是滑轮皮带保持器（12），滑轮皮带保持器（12）包括适于接合输送带的内边缘（36）并且推动输送带与端辊接合的滑轮（96,98）。 在第二实施例中，带保持器是包括具有轨道槽（152）的弓形轨道（150）的轨道带保持器（112）。 滚珠脚轮（39）适于从传送带的内边缘延伸的加强支柱（40）。 弧形轨道被推动与球形脚轮接合，从而导致保持力传递到传送带，以促使传送带与端辊接合。

公开(公告)号：US5433311A

公开(公告)日：1995-07-18

申请号：US154207

申请日：1993-11-17

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: B65G47/38 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G17/34 ,  B65G23/10 ,  B65G23/22 ,  B65G47/40 ,  B65G47/50 ,  B65G47/96 ,  B65G47/34

CPC classification number: B65G23/10 ,  B65G17/345 ,  B65G23/22 ,  B65G47/962 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2207/18

Abstract: An automatic system for sorting items, such as small parcels, into groups bound for different geographical locations is described. The system uses tilting trays arranged at multiple levels, with all the trays being mounted on carriages traveling on a single monorail. The trays are tilted at the proper output chutes by cam roller mechanisms which are appropriately inserted into the path of cams on the trays under the coordination of a digital controller. A simple drive mechanism moves the carriages along the monorail using a drive roller which presses against the carriages. The carriages may be linked by a pliable linkage assembly that does not include mechanical hinges or like mechanisms. The system is easy to repair and operates at low noise levels.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于将诸如小包裹的物品分类为不同地理位置的组的自动系统。 系统采用多层布置的倾斜托盘，所有的托盘都安装在单个单轨上的托架上。 托盘通过凸轮辊机构在适当的输出滑槽处倾斜，该凸轮辊机构在数字控制器的协调下适当地插入到托盘上的凸轮的路径中。 简单的驱动机构使用驱动滚筒将滑架沿着单轨移动，该驱动辊压靠在滑架上。 托架可以由不包括机械铰链或类似机构的柔性连杆组件连接。 该系统易于维修，噪音低。

公开(公告)号：US5372238A

公开(公告)日：1994-12-13

申请号：US122730

申请日：1993-09-13

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: B65G47/14 ,  B65G47/51 ,  B65G47/68 ,  B65G47/12

CPC classification number: B65G47/5145 ,  B65G47/1457 ,  B65G47/684

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transforming a stream of non-singularized objects (e.g., packages) into a stream of singularized objects. A rotating conveyor receives non-singularized objects from an input conveyor and transmits singularized objects to an output conveyor. The rotating conveyor has one or more reversible sectors that independently and selectively drive the objects toward and away from the axis of rotation as the objects are rotated upon the rotating conveyor. The objects may be driven into contact with and urged downstream by a vertical conveyor adjacent to the rotating conveyor and the output conveyor. A return conveyor may remove non-singularized objects from the output conveyor and return those objects to the rotating conveyor. A reinjection conveyor may reinject those objects into the non-singularized stream of the input conveyor to ensure singularization and handle temporary increases in the volume of object flow.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将非奇异化对象（例如，包）流转换为奇异对象流的方法和装置。 旋转输送机从输入输送机接收非奇异物体，并将奇异物体传送到输出输送机。 旋转输送机具有一个或多个可逆扇区，当物体在旋转输送机上旋转时，可独立且有选择地将物体朝向和远离旋转轴驱动。 物体可以被驱动与邻近旋转输送机和输出输送机的垂直输送机接触并向下游流动。 返回输送机可以从输出输送机移除非奇异物体并将这些物体返回到旋转输送机。 回注输送机可以将这些物体重新注入到输入输送机的非奇异流中，以确保奇异化并且处理物体流量的临时增加。

公开(公告)号：US06273241B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-14

申请号：US09272079

申请日：1999-03-18

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: B65G1307

CPC classification number: B65G15/02 ,  B65G13/07 ,  B65G13/08 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A power turn conveying apparatus and method of using same is provided which includes the use of a drive belt that extends in a horizontal plane and engages drive pulleys that rotate about vertical axes and are connected by 90 degree gear boxes to horizontally extending conveyor rollers. The drive belt cooperates with the drive pulleys and gearboxes to hold the conveyor rollers to the conveyor frame while the drive belt is tensioned, and easy removal of the conveyor roller assemblies is allowed while the drive belt is untensioned. Receptacles that receive the gearboxes and bearings at the opposite ends of the conveyor rollers extend vertically and define upwardly oriented openings, so that when the drive belt is untensioned the conveyor roller assemblies can be vertically lifted from or vertically dropped into their respective positions in the conveyor system.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种动力转向传送装置及其使用方法，其包括使用在水平面中延伸的驱动带，并且接合围绕垂直轴线旋转的驱动滑轮，并且通过90度齿轮箱连接到水平延伸的输送辊。 驱动皮带与驱动滑轮和齿轮箱协同工作，以便在驱动皮带张紧的​​同时将输送辊保持在输送机框架上，并且在驱动皮带未张紧的情况下允许容易地取出输送辊组件。 在输送辊的相对端处接收齿轮箱和轴承的容器垂直延伸并限定向上定向的开口，使得当驱动带未张紧时，输送辊组件可以垂直地提升或垂直地落入输送机的相应位置 系统。

公开(公告)号：US06247576B1

公开(公告)日：2001-06-19

申请号：US09467555

申请日：1999-12-20

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: B65G4746

CPC classification number: B65G47/965

Abstract: A single “tilting” tray conveyor is provided which can be tilted to either side of a conveyor axis with the use of a single substantially linear force member lying substantially along the conveyor axis and two selectively detachable side latches which can also act as pivots when not detached. In one embodiment, the linear force member is an air-operated bellows, and the selective detachment is provided by the use of two electromagnets which correspond to two steel rods on either side of the tilting tray.

Abstract translation: 提供单个“倾斜”托盘输送机，其可以使用基本上沿输送机轴线放置的单个基本上线性的力部件倾斜到输送机轴线的任一侧，并且两个可选择性地拆卸的侧闩锁也可以在不是的情况下作为枢轴 分离 在一个实施例中，线性力构件是气动波纹管，并且通过使用对应于倾斜托盘的任一侧上的两个钢杆的两个电磁体来提供选择性分离。

公开(公告)号：US06227377B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-08

申请号：US08926056

申请日：1997-09-09

Applicant: Henri Bonnet

Inventor： Henri Bonnet

IPC: B07C518

CPC classification number: B65G21/12 ,  B65G47/647 ,  B65G47/648 ,  Y10S209/941

Abstract: The present invention reveals an automated sorting device capable of receiving articles from an input source, correctly choosing among which of many output destinations to direct the articles, and transferring those articles without slowing the sorting process. To accomplish its purpose, a sorting conveyor is pivoted at its receiving end about both a horizontal axis and a vertical axis. The sorting conveyor is cradled within a vertically moveable carriage which, in turn, is mounted within a horizontally moveable frame. The frame is driven horizontally and the carriage driven vertically to align the conveyor's output end with each output destination. In a preferred embodiment, tracks attached to a support structure stabilize the frame and a controller positions the frame and carriage in response to destination indicia associated with each article to be sorted.

Abstract translation: 本发明揭示了能够从输入源接收物品的自动分类装置，正确地选择许多输出目的地中的哪一个来引导物品，并且传送这些物品而不会减缓排序过程。 为了实现其目的，分选输送机在其接收端围绕水平轴线和垂直轴线枢转。 分拣传送机在一个可垂直移动的托架内支撑，该托架依次安装在水平可移动的框架内。 框架水平驱动，滑架垂直驱动，将输送机的输出端与每个输出目的地对齐。 在优选实施例中，连接到支撑结构的轨道稳定框架，并且控制器响应于与要分类的每个物品相关联的目的地标记来定位框架和托架。