Gravity motivated vertical lift conveyor
    11.
    发明授权
    Gravity motivated vertical lift conveyor 失效
    重力动力垂直升降输送机

    公开(公告)号:US4752175A

    公开(公告)日:1988-06-21

    申请号:US821257

    申请日:1986-01-22

    Inventor: Robert D. Lichti

    CPC classification number: B65G1/127 B65G2201/02

    Abstract: A lift conveyor in the form of an endless chain is mounted on a vertically extending frame and provides a down-travel side and an up-travel side. Fastened to the chain is a progression of evenly spaced shelves for reception of articles to be loaded on and discharged from the conveyor. Each shelf has opposite relatively flat low friction faces for reception of articles so that on the down-travel side of the chain one of the surfaces receives, carries and discharges articles in one direction whereas on the up-travel side it is the opposite face which receives, carries and discharges articles, and in the opposite direction. Each shelf, moreover, has a laterally tilted mounting on the chain so that articles slide by gravity action onto and off the shelf. Removable chocks are used to keep the articles from sliding off the shelf during travel and until the chock is removed at the time of discharge.

    Abstract translation: 环形链形式的提升输送机安装在垂直延伸的框架上,并提供向下行进侧和向上行进侧。 紧固在链条上是均匀间隔的架子的进展,用于接收装载在输送机上并从输送机排出的物品。 每个搁架具有相对较小的相对平坦的低摩擦面,用于接收物品,使得在链条的下游侧,一个表面在一个方向上接收,运送和排出物品,而在上游侧,它是相对的面 接收,运载和排放物品,并在相反的方向。 此外,每个搁板在链条上具有横向倾斜的安装,使得物品通过重力作用滑动到搁板上和从搁板上滑落。 可移动的轴承座用于在运输过程中保持物品不要从货架上滑落,直到排放时除去轴承座。

    System for automatically consolidating a plurality of bodies formed of
powder
    12.
    发明授权
    System for automatically consolidating a plurality of bodies formed of powder 失效
    用于自动固化由粉末形成的多个主体的系统

    公开(公告)号:US4634572A

    公开(公告)日:1987-01-06

    申请号:US664544

    申请日:1984-10-25

    Inventor: Robert D. Lichti

    Abstract: A system for automatically consolidating a plurality of metallic or ceramic (or mixtures thereof) powder preforms is disclosed. The system comprises an assembly container wherein a consolidation container is filled with hot consolidation particles for facilitating the consolidation, and a hot preform to be consolidated thereby. The atmosphere of the assembly container is maintained hot and inert or reducing during assembly of the consolidation charge. Further disclosed are means for automatically delivering the consolidation containers, consolidation particles and preforms to the assembly container. The system includes means for conveying the consolidation containers to a press for consolidation, for separating the containers from the consolidation particles and consolidated preform after pressing, and for recycling the consolidation particles and consolidation containers. The system can be run by suitable logic control on a continuous basis allowing for the automatic consolidation of a plurality of preforms to thereby produce a plurality of consolidated articles of manufacture.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于自动固结多个金属或陶瓷(或其混合物)粉末预制件的系统。 该系统包括组装容器,其中固结容器填充有用于促进固结的热固结颗粒,以及由此固化的热预成型件。 组装容器的气氛在组装固结装料期间保持热和惰性或减少。 进一步公开的是用于将固结容器,固结颗粒和预成型件自动递送到组装容器的装置。 该系统包括用于将固结容器输送到用于固结的压力机的装置,用于在压制之后将容器与固结颗粒和固结的预成型件分离,并用于再循环固结颗粒和固结容器。 该系统可以通过适当的逻辑控制在连续的基础上运行,允许多个预成型件的自动固结,从而产生多个整合的制品。

    Fluid metering and transfer system
    13.
    发明授权
    Fluid metering and transfer system 失效
    流体计量和传输系统

    公开(公告)号:US4173279A

    公开(公告)日:1979-11-06

    申请号:US843266

    申请日:1977-10-18

    CPC classification number: F16N7/18

    Abstract: A fluid metering and transfer system is disclosed in which, in a preferred embodiment, a fluid contained in a reservoir is transferred in small amounts by a dipper wire to a conduit extending through the bottom of the reservoir. The fluid is then distributed by gravity flow through the tube to the desired location. The dipper wire is rigidly mounted onto a pivotable shaft. When the present invention is used for transferring lubricating liquid to machines, the shaft of the present invention can be coupled to a shaft of the machine so that the present invention only transfers and distributes the lubricating liquid when the machine is operating.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种流体计量和输送系统,其中在优选实施例中,容纳在储存器中的流体通过杓子线被少量转移到延伸穿过储存器底部的导管。 然后通过重力流将流体通过管分配到期望的位置。 杓线刚性地安装在可枢转的轴上。 当本发明用于将润滑液转移到机器时,本发明的轴可以联接到机器的轴上,使得本发明仅在机器运行时传送和分配润滑液体。

    Passenger loading ramp
    14.
    发明授权
    Passenger loading ramp 失效
    乘客装载RAMP

    公开(公告)号:US4110859A

    公开(公告)日:1978-09-05

    申请号:US849502

    申请日:1977-11-07

    Inventor: Robert D. Lichti

    CPC classification number: B64F1/305

    Abstract: There is disclosed a passenger loading ramp for transfer of passengers between a terminal and an airplane parked in a parking station adjacent thereto. Adjacent the terminal is a swing support post including means for accommodating swinging about a vertical axis. A rigid passenger walkway is carried on one end from such swing post by means of a horizontally extending pivot and projects to the parking station. An elevating post is disposed intermediate the swing post and parking station for adjusting the elevation of the free extremity of the walkway and includes a gear rack arrangement for swinging the walkway laterally relative thereto. A cab is suspended from the free extremity of the walkway by means of a parallelogrammatic linkage which is coupled with the swing post and operative to maintain the cab floor level irrespective of the elevation of the free extremity of such walkway. The cab includes a laterally opening doorway for mating with the entry door of a vehicle parked in such parking station upon lateral swinging of the walkway.

    Guide mechanism for vertical storage device
    15.
    发明授权
    Guide mechanism for vertical storage device 失效
    垂直存储设备的指导机制

    公开(公告)号:US3656608A

    公开(公告)日:1972-04-18

    申请号:US3656608D

    申请日:1970-06-19

    Inventor: LICHTI ROBERT D

    CPC classification number: B65G17/123 B65G1/127 B65G2201/02

    Abstract: A vertical storage device has a number of storage platforms carried by a pair of endless chains which move the platforms from a lowermost loading and unloading station to various storage positions on one side or the other of the device. On each end of each platform is a v-shaped yoke with a traveler at the free end of each leg of the yoke. A pair of semi-circular tracks carried by a track guide serve the bottom and top of the device, at each end, one track being receptive of one of the travelers and the other track being receptive of the other traveler. The tracks cross each other midway between opposite ends forming an open intersection so that a traveler which is on the inside of path crosses over upon a reversal of direction and becomes the outside traveler. A pair of interconnected switch tongues at the intersection is moved to one position or another when pressed against by the first traveler to reach the intersection making certain that each traveler travels in the right track. The tracks at each location are mounted on a guide and the guide has a limited floating attachment to the frame, held in a normal position by springs, in order to relieve the strain during operation and to minimize wear.

    Abstract translation: 垂直存储装置具有由一对环形链承载的多个存储平台,其将平台从最下面的装卸站移动到装置的一侧或另一侧上的各个存储位置。 在每个平台的每一端是一个v形轭,在轭的每个腿的自由端有一个旅行者。 由轨道导轨承载的一对半圆形轨道用于装置的底部和顶部,在每一端,一个轨道可容纳一个行进者,另一个轨道可接受另一个行进者。 这些轨道在相对端之间的中间相互交叉形成一个开放的交叉点,使得在路径内侧的旅行者在方向反转时越过,并成为外部旅行者。 交叉口处的一对相互连接的开关舌片在被第一个旅行者按压时移动到一个位置,以到达交叉路口,确保每个旅行者在正确的轨道上行进。

    System for delivery
    17.
    发明授权
    System for delivery 失效
    送货系统

    公开(公告)号:US5171120A

    公开(公告)日:1992-12-15

    申请号:US568534

    申请日:1990-08-15

    Abstract: An integrated warehousing system for storing and retrieving goods as well as preparing the goods for their ultimate disposition is disclosed. The warehousing system includes numerous modular components that may be added to or subtracted from the system to accommodate a particular warehousing need. Inventoried goods placed in containers are stored on a rotational storage carousel. A plurality of work stations each having an associated temporary storage queues are integrated with the carousel to facilitate high volume handling operations. Containers delivered from the storage carousel are brought to the temporary queue where they are held until an operator is prepared to work with the goods stored therein. The container is then delivered to a work area where the operator performs the desired task. The containers may then be delivered either to another appropriate work station or back to the storage carousel.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于存储和检索货物以及为其最终处置准备货物的综合仓储系统。 仓储系统包括可以从系统中添加或从系统中减去以适应特定仓储需求的许多模块化组件。 放置在容器中的已记录货物存放在旋转储存转盘上。 每个具有关联的临时存储队列的多个工作站与转盘集成,以便于大量处理操作。 从存储转盘运送的集装箱被带到临时排队队伍,直到操作人员准备与存储在其中的货物一起工作。 然后将容器运送到操作员执行所需任务的工作区域。 然后可以将容器运送到另一适当的工作站或者回到储存转盘。

    Aircraft loading ramp
    18.
    发明授权
    Aircraft loading ramp 失效
    飞机装载斜坡

    公开(公告)号:US4559660A

    公开(公告)日:1985-12-24

    申请号:US551015

    申请日:1983-11-14

    Inventor: Robert D. Lichti

    CPC classification number: B64F1/3055

    Abstract: An aircraft loading ramp is disclosed which is capable of movement in three dimensions to accommodate small and large aircraft in varying positions. A tunneled walkway is supported by a pedestal adjacent to the terminal building and a telescoping support column at the free end of the walkway. A cab is rigidly affixed to the telescoping support column for mating with the aircraft. The tunnel is pivotally connected to the cab by a pair of pivotally mounted elongated rocker arms formed at their lower ends with a cam follower which slides along a guide rail affixed to the interior of the telescoping support column to maintain the telescoping support column and the cab upright and to provide a self-leveling mechanism such that the floor of the cab remains level as the telescoping support column is elevated. The tunnel is longitudinally extensible and is adjustable horizontally as the tunnel pivots around the pedestal.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种能够在三维上移动以适应处于不同位置的小型和大型飞机的飞行器加载斜坡。 隧道式走道由靠近终端建筑物的基座和人行道自由端的伸缩支撑柱支撑。 驾驶室刚性地固定到伸缩支撑柱上以与飞行器配合。 隧道通过一对枢转安装的细长摇臂枢转地连接到驾驶室,细长的摇臂在其下端处具有凸轮从动件,凸轮从动件沿着固定到伸缩支撑柱的内部的导轨滑动以保持伸缩支撑柱和驾驶室 并且提供自动调平机构,使得当伸缩支撑柱升高时驾驶室的地板保持水平。 隧道是纵向可延伸的,并且当隧道围绕基座枢转时可水平调节。

    Moving crank mechanism
    20.
    发明授权
    Moving crank mechanism 失效
    运动曲柄机构

    公开(公告)号:US07025191B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-04-11

    申请号:US10267497

    申请日:2002-10-08

    CPC classification number: B65G1/133 B65G1/127 B65G17/123 B65G47/57 B65G2201/02

    Abstract: A moving crank mechanism that is particularly adapted for use in a conveyor system. A moving crank remains in a substantially parallel position with respect to a fixed reference plane as the crank member is driven by its offset opposed ends along an endless loop. The closed loop vertical lift unit is adapted for use in an automated high-speed storage system. The vertical lift unit is adapted to be used as a primary storage location or as a lift for carrying objects in transit between levels in a storage system. The vertical lift unit includes a plurality of crank members with generally rigidly mounted shelves that are adapted to carry objects continuously and indefinitely as the shelves travel through a vertically oriented closed path. While traveling along the vertically oriented closed path the shelves remain parallel to a fixed horizontal plane so objects can be carried on the shelves while the shelves transition between the up and down reaches of the vertical lift mechanism. The opposed ends of the crank member are journaled in carriage members that are mounted to carry the respective ends of the crank member around the closed loop. The respective ends are carried around the closed loop at about the same rate. The closed loops are offset from one another by the amount of the crank offset. Shelf stabilizing mechanisms can also be employed.

    Abstract translation: 一种特别适用于输送系统的运动曲柄机构。 当曲柄构件沿着无限循环由其偏移的相对端驱动时,运动的曲柄相对于固定的基准平面保持基本上平行的位置。 闭环垂直提升单元适用于自动化高速存储系统。 垂直提升单元适用于作为主存储位置或作为用于在存储系统中的级别之间运送物体的电梯。 垂直提升单元包括多个曲柄构件,其具有通常刚性地安装的搁架,其适于在搁架行进通过垂直定向的封闭路径时连续地且无限地地携带物品。 当沿着垂直定向的闭合路径行进时,货架保持平行于固定的水平平面,因此物体可以承载在货架上,同时货架在垂直升降机构的上下到达之间过渡。 曲柄构件的相对端轴颈支撑在滑架构件中,滑架构件被安装成将曲柄构件的相应端部围绕着闭环运送。 各个端部以大约相同的速率围绕闭环运送。 闭环相对于曲轴偏移量相互偏移。 也可采用搁板稳定机构。

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