公开(公告)号：USRE49707E1

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17695457

申请日：2022-03-15

Applicant: LAITRAM, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew L. Fourney

IPC: B65G17/24

CPC classification number: B65G17/24

Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor system includes a conveyor belt having a plurality of conveyor belt rollers configured to divert objects on the conveyor belt, and a drive mechanism that engages the conveyor belt rollers, the drive mechanism being configured to drive the conveyor belt rollers, the drive mechanism being adjustable such that the conveyor belt rollers can be selectively driven in a first angular direction and a second, opposite angular direction so that objects can be selectively diverted to either side of the conveyor belt at a desired diverting angle.

公开(公告)号：US11795005B2

公开(公告)日：2023-10-24

申请号：US17510813

申请日：2021-10-26

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Michael Hendrik DeGroot ,  Paul A. Marsman

IPC: B65G39/02 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G23/06

CPC classification number: B65G39/02 ,  B65G2207/26

Abstract: A hygienic, cleanable conveyor roller for use in a conveyor includes a segmented hub, a plurality of spokes and a rim for contacting a conveyor belt. The segmented hub comprises a plurality of arcuate segments in different axial planes connected to each other. The conveyor roller is mounted upon and rotatable about a mounting shaft that may axially constrain the roller. During a single revolution of the conveyor roller about the mounting shaft, all surfaces of both the conveyor roller and the mounting shaft are fully exposed, allowing the surfaces to be cleaned in place, without requiring removal of the conveyor roller from the mounting shaft.

公开(公告)号：US11745949B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-05

申请号：US17426205

申请日：2020-02-04

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Bryant G. Ragan ,  John de St. Germain ,  Adam E. Bannerman

IPC: B65G15/48 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G23/06 ,  B65G47/96 ,  F16G3/10

CPC classification number: B65G15/48 ,  F16G3/10 ,  B65G17/083

Abstract: Conveyor belt modules having rodless hook hinges and modular conveyor belts constructed of those modules. Hooks on opposite ends of belt modules hook into complementary hooks on adjacent modules to interconnect the modules at hinge joints into an endless belt. The geometry of the modules enables them to be manufactured by extrusion.

公开(公告)号：US11724884B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17612260

申请日：2020-05-27

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Bryant G. Ragan ,  David W. Bogle ,  John de St. Germain

IPC: B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G21/08 ,  B65G21/20 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G23/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/067 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G21/08 ,  B65G21/20 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G23/06 ,  B65G2207/48

Abstract: A slat conveyor belt includes connected drive modules that can be easily disassembled and assembled. Each drive module comprises a slat portion connected to a drive portion forming a drive chain. A conveyor frame for the conveyor belt includes a dust cover for the drive chain and a separator for selectively separating a slat portion from an associated drive portion. A magazine automatically removes and stores separated slats.

公开(公告)号：US20230250861A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US17668960

申请日：2022-02-10

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C. ,  Dynamic Conveyor Corporation

Inventor： John Stong ,  Gabriel Nazar ,  Gerko Hulshof ,  Martin Sprenkeler ,  Michael Hendrik DeGroot ,  Jeff Batchelder ,  James R. Honeycutt, JR.

IPC: F16G3/00 ,  F16G3/04 ,  F16G3/16 ,  B65G15/32

CPC classification number: F16G3/003 ,  B65G15/32 ,  F16G3/04 ,  F16G3/16 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A flexible thermoplastic conveyor belt constructed of one or more belt segments having corrugated sidewalls. The one or more segments are joined end to end at one or more joints. The ends of the sidewalls at or near the joints are fastened together by fasteners to form a continuous sidewall along the length of the belt. The fasteners are toolless fasteners requiring no tools; they can be fastened and unfastened by hand alone.

公开(公告)号：US20230227264A1

公开(公告)日：2023-07-20

申请号：US18011055

申请日：2021-06-17

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Bryant G. Ragan

IPC: B65G35/06 ,  B65G54/02 ,  B65G45/12

CPC classification number: B65G35/06 ,  B65G45/12 ,  B65G54/02 ,  B65G2207/26

Abstract: A magnetic tray for a tray conveyor has a permanent-magnet array producing a magnetic field that interacts with an electromagnetic flux wave produced by a linear-motor stator to propel the tray in a conveying direction. The tray includes a top conveying platform supported on a mover housing the permanent-magnet array and a tray-clearing tool that removes conveyed articles or debris from the platform. The tray-clearing tool is powered by the stator.

公开(公告)号：US11565893B2

公开(公告)日：2023-01-31

申请号：US17266323

申请日：2019-08-15

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Bryant G. Ragan

IPC: B65G54/02 ,  B65G37/02 ,  B65G45/10 ,  B65G47/53

Abstract: A tray conveyor comprising ice-coated magnetic trays driven by a linear-motor stator along a rail track. The ice coating is applied to the trays to provide a product-bearing ice surface. After the product is processed and transferred off the tray, the top layer of the contaminated ice coating is removed and the tray with the remaining ice coating reused.

公开(公告)号：US20230011655A1

公开(公告)日：2023-01-12

申请号：US17779665

申请日：2020-12-14

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Bryant G. Ragan

IPC: B65G45/24 ,  B65G45/18 ,  B65G45/22 ,  B65G54/02

Abstract: A conveyor-rail cleaner for cleansing, scrubbing, and rinsing the rails of a cleanable conveyor system. The cleaner includes cleaning units pivotably connected to allow it to negotiate turns in the track. Position-adjustable scrub brushes accommodate transitions between one-rail conveyor segments and two-rail segments at switch segments between separate adjacent conveyor tracks. The conveyor system includes a filling station for filling the cleaning units with cleansing and rinsing agents and recharging batteries powering scrub-brush motors.

公开(公告)号：US11472674B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-18

申请号：US16794497

申请日：2020-02-19

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： John F. Cleavenger, II ,  William C. Selsor, Jr.

IPC: B66C1/26 ,  B66F9/18 ,  F16B45/02 ,  B66C1/64

Abstract: A lifting clamp for an object comprises a plurality of plates stacked and connected together to form seat for a portion of the object, a lifting portion for connecting to a crane or other machine, a pivot leg pivotally connected to the stacked plates for opening the seat, and a lock for selectively locking the pivot leg in a clamped position whereby it grips the object.

公开(公告)号：US11459177B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-04

申请号：US16981010

申请日：2019-04-04

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Adam E. Bannerman ,  Omari K. Davis

IPC: B65G15/60 ,  B65G21/20 ,  B65G21/22

Abstract: A conveyor conversion kit includes a plurality of conveyor brackets for converting a conveyor frame to accommodate a new conveyor belt. Each bracket includes a base, a plurality of wearstrip seats for mounting wearstrips forming a carryway for the conveyor belt without tools and side guard seats for mounting side guards to contain the conveyor belt on the carryway without tools.