公开(公告)号：US07114535B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-03

申请号：US10650490

申请日：2003-08-28

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B05B3/04

CPC classification number: B67C3/02 ,  B67C3/225 ,  B67C3/24 ,  B67C2007/006

Abstract: Continuous circular motion filling machine is provided for filling containers. The machine includes a rotating platform having an in-feed section disposed to receive empty containers and an out-feed section disposed to transfer filled containers from the rotating platform. A filling turret is disposed generally above the rotating platform and is rotatable at a speed corresponding generally to that of the rotating platform. The turret includes a plurality of filling elements movable between a rest position and a filling position as the turret rotates. Radially extensible and retractable indexing arms are spaced around the platform. The arms are at a retracted position at the in-feed section and are subsequently extended as the rotating platform rotates so as to index the containers into groups on the rotating platform between respective indexing arms. Each group of containers is arranged in a desired pattern and spacing between adjacent arms corresponding to a pattern and spacing of the filling elements.

Abstract translation: 连续圆形运动灌装机用于灌装容器。 该机器包括旋转平台，其具有设置成容纳空容器的进给部分和设置成从旋转平台传送填充容器的出料部分。 填充转台大致设置在旋转平台的上方，并且可以以与旋转平台大致相同的速度旋转。 转塔包括多个填充元件，其随着转台旋转而在静止位置和填充位置之间移动。 径向可伸缩分度臂围绕平台间隔开。 臂处于进给部分处于缩回位置，并且随着旋转平台旋转而随之延伸，以便将容器在相应的分度臂之间的旋转平台上分组。 每组容器以期望的图案布置，相邻臂之间的间隔对应于填充元件的图案和间隔。

公开(公告)号：US07055677B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-06

申请号：US10809806

申请日：2004-03-30

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

IPC: B65G25/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/842 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A conveyor suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction, and related links, are disclosed. The conveyor includes a plurality of connected links, each link having a length extending across the direction of transport and a width extending along the direction of transport. Each link also has a body, a cam follower member, and at least one gripping member. A gear drive mechanism may be used to interconnect the cam follower member and the gripping member. The cam follower member is movable to selectively move the gripping member between a first position and a second position. The gripping member when in first position is disposed in an open position, and the gripping member when in the second position is disposed in a gripping position for contacting one of the objects to hold the object during transport. Gear-drive mechanisms of various designs may be used to interconnect the cam follower member and gripping member. A releasable holding member, such as a spring-loaded ratchet member, may be used to secure the gripping member in the second position. Multiple opposed gripping members may be used. Various modifications and options are possible.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种适于沿输送方向输送物体的输送机及相关连接件。 输送机包括多个连接的连接件，每个连杆具有沿着输送方向延伸的长度和沿输送方向延伸的宽度。 每个连杆还具有主体，凸轮从动件和至少一个夹紧构件。 可以使用齿轮驱动机构来将凸轮从动件与夹持件相互连接。 凸轮从动件可移动以选择性地将握持构件在第一位置和第二位置之间移动。 处于第一位置时的夹持构件设置在打开位置，并且当处于第二位置时，把持构件设置在用于接触物体之一的夹持位置以在运输期间保持物体。 可以使用各种设计的齿轮驱动机构来互连凸轮从动件和夹紧构件。 可以使用诸如弹簧加载的棘轮构件的可释放的保持构件来将夹持构件固定在第二位置。 可以使用多个相对的夹持构件。 各种修改和选择是可能的。

公开(公告)号：US5937995A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US749911

申请日：1996-11-15

Applicant: Thomas Patterson Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： Thomas Patterson Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B65G47/68 ,  B65G47/12

CPC classification number: B65G47/682 ,  B65G2047/685 ,  B65G2047/686

Abstract: A laner is disclosed for a case packing machine which divides scrambled articles into single files with reduced jamming, malfunctioning, and breakage. The laner includes lane dividers which are spaced to provide a plurality of lanes having parallel sections with entry openings wide enough to receive at least 3 articles in a side-by-side arrangement. The lanes terminate in single file lanes having a spacing generally equal to the width of one article. A tapered transition section extends between the parallel sections and the single file sections for feeding the articles into the single file lanes. A racking device is included in each lane upstream from the single file sections which projects laterally into the lane to impart a wedging and racking force and action to the articles that assist in their single file arrangement in the single file sections of the lanes. In addition, article conveyors are utilized in which a first conveyor feeds the articles to the entry opening of the parallel sections of the lanes and terminates at a dead space downstream of the entry openings. A second conveyor picks up the articles on the other side of the dead space. The first conveyor may be operated at a slower conveyance speed than the second conveyor to provide a conveyance speed differential that assists in alleviating any jamming that might occur at the entry openings by assisting in an inward collapsing of the articles. This, together with the anti-jamming effect produced by the racking devices, provides for a reliable continuous flow of bottles from the scrambled mass to single files for processing at a slug metering or pick up station.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种盒式包装机，其将加扰的物品分成单个文件，具有减少的干扰，故障和破损。 所述拉线器包括车道分隔器，其间隔开以提供具有平行部分的多个车道，入口开口宽到足以以并排方式容纳至少3个物品。 通道终止于单个文件通道，其间距通常等于一个物品的宽度。 锥形过渡部分在平行部分和单个文件部分之间延伸，用于将物品送入单个文件通道。 在单个文件部分上游的每个车道中包括一个货架装置，其横向投放到车道中，以向车道的单个文件部分中的协助其单个文件排列的物品施加楔入和推动力和作用。 此外，利用物品输送机，其中第一输送机将物品馈送到通道的平行部分的入口，并终止于进入开口下游的死区。 第二输送机拾起死空间另一侧的物品。 第一输送机可以以比第二输送机更慢的输送速度操作，以提供输送速度差异，其有助于通过辅助物品的向内折叠来减轻可能在入口处发生的任何干扰。 这与起重装置产生的抗干扰效果一起提供了瓶子从加扰物质到单个文件的可靠连续流动，用于在塞子计量或拾取站处理。

公开(公告)号：US07299832B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-27

申请号：US10880351

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B65B1/04

CPC classification number: B67C7/0046 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B67C3/04 ,  B67C3/225 ,  B67C3/2637 ,  B67C7/002

Abstract: A rotary filling machine is disclosed for filling containers, the machine including a rotating platform rotatable relative to a vertical rotating axis through a filling zone, and a conveyor configured to convey empty containers to be filled to the rotating platform for filling and to convey filled containers from the rotating platform. Various aspects and designs of the above elements are disclosed, as well as a related method.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于填充容器的旋转灌装机，该机器包括相对于垂直旋转轴线通过填充区域可旋转的旋转平台，以及传送器，其构造成将要填充的空容器输送到旋转平台用于填充和输送填充的容器 从旋转平台。 公开了上述要素的各个方面和设计，以及相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US07055676B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-06

申请号：US10712407

申请日：2003-11-13

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

IPC: B65G25/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/842 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G47/847 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A conveyor suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction, and a related link are disclosed. The link may include a link body having a length extending across the direction of transport and a width extending along the direction of transport, each link body having a conveying surface. At least one gripping member is movably secured to the link body and has a gripping arm extendable from the conveying surface of the link body. Each gripping member is moveable between a first opened position and a second gripping position. The gripping arm is located so as to be able to contact one of the objects when the gripping member is in the second position to hold the object relative to the link body during transport. Various options for link designs are disclosed, including slidable and/or pivotable designs.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种适于沿输送方向输送物体的输送机，以及相关连杆。 连杆可以包括具有沿着输送方向延伸的长度的连杆主体和沿着输送方向延伸的宽度，每个连杆体具有输送表面。 至少一个夹持构件可移动地固定到连杆体，并且具有可从连杆体的输送表面延伸的夹臂。 每个夹持构件可在第一打开位置和第二夹持位置之间移动。 夹持臂定位成当夹持构件处于第二位置时能够接触物体之一，以在运输期间相对于连杆体保持物体。 公开了用于链接设计的各种选项，包括可滑动和/或可枢转的设计。

公开(公告)号：US06883296B2

公开(公告)日：2005-04-26

申请号：US10637740

申请日：2003-08-08

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Robert Leslie Dillard ,  David Lee Scott

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Robert Leslie Dillard ,  David Lee Scott

IPC: B65B21/18 ,  B65B43/26 ,  B65B5/00

CPC classification number: B65B21/183

Abstract: A case packing and case flap separation apparatus is disclosed for packing articles into cases and closing the cases. The cases typically have first and second major and minor flaps interconnected by tab-locks and held in folded positions adjacent vertical ends and sides of the cases. The apparatus includes a conveyor having a radial transport path adapted to transport successive cases through an article insertion section, first and second tab slitting sections, and a case exit section. Tab slitters are associated with the first and second slitting sections adapted to sever the tab-locks so that the major and minor flaps can be separated. First and second flap guides are associated with the first and second slitting section adapted to engage and elevate the separated major flaps away from the vertical walls after the tab-locks have been severed. Preferably, the case packing station and first and second tab slitting sections are located in proximity along the transport path so that the tab-locks are severed while the articles are inserted and gripped in the cases. By gripping the articles with the pickup heads, the articles and their cases can be guided by the pickup heads through the slitting sections as well as weighted down. A pickup head motion converter is operatively connected to the pickup heads to move the pickup heads in a compound motion to effect a first generally linear path at the pickup station for reliable article pick up and a secondary generally linear path at the flap separation station for reliable flap separation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将物品包装到箱中并关闭壳体的箱包装和箱体分离装置。 这些壳体通常具有通过舌片锁相互连接的第一和第二主瓣和副翼，并且保持在靠近壳体的垂直端和侧的折叠位置。 该装置包括具有径向输送路径的输送机，该径向输送路径适于将连续的箱体输送通过物品插入部分，第一和第二拉片切割部分以及壳体出口部分。 标签切割器与第一和第二切割部分相关联，其适于切断标签锁，使得可以分离主要和次要的折片。 第一和第二翼片引导件与第一和第二切割部分相关联，第一和第二切割部分适于在分离片锁被切断之后将分离的主瓣接合并提升离开垂直壁。 优选地，包装站和第一和第二突片切割部分沿着传送路径位于附近，使得在物品被插入并夹紧的情况下，突舌锁被切断。 通过用拾取头夹住物品，物品及其壳体可以由拾取头通过切割部分引导并且被加权。 拾取头运动转换器可操作地连接到拾取头，以使复合运动中的拾取头移动，以在拾取站处实现第一大致线性的路径，用于可靠的物品拾取，以及在翼片分离站处的二次大致线性路径，用于可靠的 皮瓣分离。

公开(公告)号：US06474464B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US09701127

申请日：2000-11-21

Applicant: Paul L. Horton ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr. ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： Paul L. Horton ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr. ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B65G1706

CPC classification number: B65G17/086 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2207/12 ,  B65G2207/30

Abstract: A modular conveyor belt (20) constructed of a series of rows (24, 25) of belt modules hingedly interlined by tapered oblong hinge pins (22) and suitable for following straight or curved conveyor paths. Aligned slots (30) formed in one set of hinge elements between successive rows are elongated in the direction of belt travel to allow the belt to fan out in turns. Fan-shaped apertures (38) formed in interleaved hinge elements of an adjacent row and aligned axially with the slots to admit a hinge pin (22) allow the belt to pivot at the hinge to articulate about a sprocket (181) or idler (186) or to enter and exit an incline. The oblong hinge pin has a first region at a first end (88) with a constant long axis to share the belt load among hinge elements encompassing the first region on straight runs. A second region of the hinge pin at an opposite second end (89) has a tapered oblong cross section, the long axis of which increases with distance from the second end to define a variable pitch and to spread the belt tension among the hinge elements at the outside of a turn encompassing the second region. Each belt row can be constructed of individual links stacked together on a support element (45) and retained by fasteners (52) or of integrally molded modules each comprising a transverse connecting member from which leading and trailing hinge elements extend. Accessory attachments, such as teeth (160) or sideguards (150), can be added to the belt. The belt can be driven by a cog, a roller chain, or other driving means driving lugs (172) extending from the bottom of the belt. The drive surfaces of the lugs can be obliquely arranged for better load sharing.

Abstract translation: 由一系列带状组件的行（24,25）构成的模块化传送带（20），其通过锥形长圆形铰链销（22）铰接地嵌合并且适于跟随直线或弯曲的输送路径。 在连续行中的一组铰链元件中形成的对准槽（30）在带行进方向上是细长的，以允许带轮依次扇出。 扇形孔（38）形成在相邻排的交错的铰链元件中并且与狭槽轴向对准以允许铰链销（22）允许带在铰链处枢转以围绕链轮（181）或惰轮（186）铰接 ）或进出斜坡。 长形铰链销在第一端（88）具有恒定的长轴线的第一区域，以在直线行进中包围第一区域的铰链元件之间共享皮带负载。 在相对的第二端（89）处的铰链销的第二区域具有渐缩的长圆形横截面，其长轴线随着距离第二端的距离而增加，以限定可变节距并且将铰链元件中的带张力扩展到 包围第二区域的转弯的外部。 每个皮带排可以由在支撑元件（45）上堆叠在一起并由紧固件（52）保持的单个链节构成，或者每个包括横向连接构件的整体模制模块构成，前导铰链元件和尾部铰链元件从该横向连接元件延伸。 附件附件，如牙齿（160）或侧护板（150）可以添加到皮带上。 皮带可以由齿轮，滚子链条或其它驱动装置驱动，该驱动装置驱动从皮带的底部延伸的凸耳（172）。 凸耳的驱动表面可以倾斜布置，以实现更好的负载共享。

公开(公告)号：US20110147258A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12995703

申请日：2009-06-04

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  John Loughlin

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  John Loughlin

IPC: B65D65/00 ,  B31B19/00

CPC classification number: B29C63/423 ,  B29C65/02 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/18 ,  B29C65/48 ,  B29C65/4815 ,  B29C65/4825 ,  B29C65/4835 ,  B29C66/028 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/21 ,  B29C66/431 ,  B29C66/432 ,  B29C66/438 ,  B29C66/71 ,  B29C66/73715 ,  B29C66/81417 ,  B29C66/8242 ,  B29C66/8246 ,  B29C66/8322 ,  B29C66/91216 ,  B29C66/98 ,  B29C2793/009 ,  B29L2031/601 ,  B65B17/02 ,  B65B21/245 ,  B65B27/04 ,  B65B53/063 ,  B65D71/08 ,  B29K2023/06 ,  B29K2023/0625 ,  B29K2023/0633 ,  B29K2023/065 ,  B29K2067/003

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a heat-shrinkable holder (100) for securing articles (102), a package securing such articles using heat-shrinkable sheets, and methods and apparatus for making such holders (100) and packaging such articles (102) using heat-shrinkable sheets. Particular holders and packages are disclosed, wherein multiple film sheets are joined. Methods of manufacturing and applying such holders are also disclosed. Films may be printed upon, welded, folded and sliced if desired.

Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及用于固定物品（102）的热收缩保持器（100），使用热收缩片材固定这些物品的包装件，以及用于制造这种保持器（100）并包装这些物品（102）的方法和装置， 使用热收缩片材。 公开了特定的保持器和包装，其中连接多个膜片。 还公开了制造和应用这种支架的方法。 如果需要，可以印刷薄膜，焊接，折叠和切片。

公开(公告)号：US07861490B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US11588844

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Ernst Van Wickeren

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Ernst Van Wickeren

IPC: B65B53/02

CPC classification number: B65D71/08 ,  B65B21/245 ,  B65B27/04 ,  B65B53/063 ,  B65D71/508

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable holder is disclosed for securing a plurality of articles. The holder may include a first sheet formed of heat-shrinkable material, and a second sheet formed of heat-shrinkable material and joined to the first sheet. The first sheet and the second sheet each have a substantially equal pre-shrinking length, and are joined so as to create at least two openings therebetween. Each of the openings is sized larger than one of the articles. The first and second sheets are heat-shrinkable to an extent to shrink the openings sufficiently to secure two of the articles together into a unit. Various modifications and additions are possible, including use of more than three sheets, providing for the reading of printed indicia on the articles or holder, providing a handle. Numerous orientations and collections of articles are possible. Related packages including a holder and articles are also disclosed, as well as related methods of manufacture of the holder and package.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于固定多个物品的热收缩夹持器。 保持器可以包括由热收缩材料形成的第一片材​​和由热收缩材料形成并与第一片材接合的第二片材。 第一片和第二片各自具有基本相同的预收缩长度，并且被连接以便在它们之间形成至少两个开口。 每个开口的尺寸都大于一个物品。 第一和第二片材是热收缩的程度以使开口充分收缩以将两个物品固定在一起成为一个单元。 可以进行各种修改和添加，包括使用三张以上的纸张，提供读取物品或支架上的印刷标记，提供手柄。 许多方向和文章的集合是可能的。 还公开了包括持有人和物品的相关包装以及保持器和包装件的相关制造方法。

公开(公告)号：US07278531B2

公开(公告)日：2007-10-09

申请号：US10879690

申请日：2004-06-29

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B65G47/84

CPC classification number: B65G17/42 ,  B65G17/385 ,  B65G2201/0235 ,  B65G2201/0244

Abstract: A conveyor is disclosed suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction. The conveyor includes a plurality of links, each link having a length extending across the direction of transport and a width extending along the direction of transport. Each link has a conveying surface for conveying one or more of the objects. Connection elements connect the links so as to form a conveyor. The connection elements include a flexible cable attached to the links at given intervals. The links are configured so as to be removably attachable to the cable. Various modifications and options are possible. Also, related article handling systems, including container handling and/or filling systems are also disclosed, suitable for use with various conveyor designs.

Abstract translation: 公开了适于沿输送方向输送物体的输送机。 输送机包括多个连杆，每个连杆具有沿运输方向延伸的长度和沿输送方向延伸的宽度。 每个连杆具有用于传送一个或多个物体的输送表面。 连接元件连接链接以形成传送带。 连接元件包括以给定间隔连接到链节的柔性电缆。 链节被配置成可拆卸地附接到电缆。 各种修改和选择是可能的。 此外，还公开了适用于各种输送机设计的相关物品处理系统，包括容器处理和/或填充系统。