公开(公告)号：US06695132B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US10125859

申请日：2002-04-19

Applicant: Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  Stephen P. Common

Inventor： Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  Stephen P. Common

IPC: B65G2300

CPC classification number: B21D43/12 ,  B21D51/2692

Abstract: The transfer conveyor system utilizes at least one endless conveyor belt of reinforced flexible rubber-like material with cogs or teeth on its underside and with a series of nests fitted into holes in the belt. Nests for carrying can end shells are attached at their opposite edges to the belt. The belt is supported by and routed around an idler drum, located outside the press frame posts and by a toothed drive drum located within the press frame adjacent the opposite frame posts. Progressive conversion tooling for making shells into completed easy-open can ends is located between the posts above and below upper and lower tooling sets. The drive drum is provided with circumferential teeth for a positive drive to the belt. Attachments of nests to the belt are located on transverse center lines which permit the flat nests to travel around the end turns of the belts. Shells are positively seated into the nests and held by a circular array of independent flexible stepped fingers as the nests are transferred through the conversion tooling. Completed ends are carried around the drum at the end of the upper flight, and the ends are ejected from the nest rings and moved [as by force from air streams] along a table or chutes. These chutes receive the ends from the lower or return flight of the conveyor, providing a compact (end-to-end) conveying system.

Abstract translation: 传送输送系统使用至少一个加强的柔性橡胶状材料的环形输送带，其下侧具有齿或齿，并且在带中的孔中安装有一系列嵌套。 用于承载的巢可以在其相对边缘处附接到带上。 皮带由位于压框架柱外部的惰轮支撑并绕过位于相邻框架柱附近的压机框架内的带齿驱动鼓。 用于将壳体制成完成的易开罐罐的逐行转换工具位于上下模具组之间和之下的柱之间。 驱动滚筒设有圆周齿，用于带动的正驱动。 巢带的附件位于横向中心线上，允许平坦的巢穴围绕带的端匝行进。 通过转换工具将巢固定在巢中并由独立的柔性阶梯状手指的圆形阵列保持。 完成的末端在上部飞行的末端围绕滚筒携带，并且端部从嵌套环弹出并沿着台子或滑槽沿[从空气流中受力]移动。 这些滑槽从输送机的下部或回程飞行中接收端部，从而提供紧凑（端对端）输送系统。

公开(公告)号：US06405853B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-18

申请号：US09449269

申请日：1999-11-24

Applicant: Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  Stephen P. Common

Inventor： Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  Stephen P. Common

IPC: B65G1744

CPC classification number: B21D51/2692 ,  B21D43/12

Abstract: The transfer nest for an endless conveyor belt of reinforced flexible rubber-like material, optionally with cogs or teeth on its underside, a series of such nests fitted into holes in the belt. The nests are attached to the belt solely at their opposite edges on lines extending transverse to the belt. The belt with attached nests, having end shells trapped therein, is moved stepwise through progressive conversion tooling for making shells into completed can ends. Shells are positively seated into the nests by moving the shells through a discontinuous entrance rim, preferably defined by the upper parts of a circular array of independent flexible stepped (preferably L-shaped) fingers which support the shells which are each trapped in a nest as the nests are transferred through the conversion tooling. Completed ends may be carried around the end of the conveyor upper flight, and the ends can be ejected from the nests.

Abstract translation: 用于增强柔性橡胶状材料的环形输送带的转移套筒，可选地在其下侧具有齿形或齿形，一系列这样的嵌套嵌入到带中的孔中。 巢仅在其相对边缘处连接到带，横向于带的线。 具有附着的嵌套的带子，其末端壳被捕获在其中，通过渐进式转换工具逐步移动，以使壳完成罐头端部。 通过将壳体移动通过不连续的入口边缘，壳体被确定地嵌套到巢穴中，优选地由支撑每个被捕获在巢中的壳体的独立柔性阶梯形（优选L形）指状物的圆形阵列的上部限定， 巢通过转换工具转移。 完成的端部可以在输送机上部飞行的末端附近携带，并且端部可以从巢中弹出。

公开(公告)号：US6015062A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-18

申请号：US971523

申请日：1997-11-17

Applicant: Henry C. Bachmann ,  Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  John F. Schubert ,  Lori E. Strong

Inventor： Henry C. Bachmann ,  Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  John F. Schubert ,  Lori E. Strong

IPC: B21D51/38 ,  B21D51/46 ,  B21D51/50 ,  B65D41/04 ,  B65D41/16 ,  B65D53/02 ,  B65D41/06

CPC classification number: B65D41/0442 ,  B21D51/38 ,  B21D51/50 ,  B65D41/04 ,  B65D53/02 ,  B65D7/04 ,  B65D2543/00092 ,  B65D2543/00277 ,  B65D2543/00527 ,  B65D2543/00537 ,  B65D2543/00972 ,  B65D2543/00981

Abstract: A resealable can end is provided including a neck member and hat member which can be sealed onto and removed from the neck member of the end, and is capable of containing product under pressure if desired. This end can be added, as by a conventional seam, to a metal container body to obtain resealing containment of partial contents retained in the container, and to provide an improved mouth construction (or pour opening) for better pouring and for comfortable direct drinking from the container. Also disclosed are improved methods of and apparatus for making such a resealable hat and neck type of container end.

Abstract translation: 提供了可重新密封的罐端，包括颈部件和帽部件，该颈部件和帽部件可以密封在端部的颈部部件上并从该部件的颈部部件移除，并且如果需要的话能够在压力下容纳产品。 这一点可以像传统的接缝一样添加到金属容器主体上，以获得保持在容器中的部分内容物的重新密封容纳物，并提供改进的口部结构（或倾倒开口），以便更好地浇注和舒适的直接饮用 容器 还公开了用于制造这种可重新密封的帽子和颈部类型的容器端部的改进方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：US5741105A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-21

申请号：US792895

申请日：1997-01-31

Applicant: James R. Schubert ,  John F. Schubert ,  Steven T. Cook

Inventor： James R. Schubert ,  John F. Schubert ,  Steven T. Cook

IPC: B21D51/44 ,  B21D51/38 ,  B21D53/00

CPC classification number: B21D51/383

Abstract: A method and an apparatus are provided for manufacturing a tab for use with an easy-open can end, which tab is free from any exposed protrusion or cut edge thereon that would otherwise contact a finger or a lip of the user, without an increase in the number of manufacturing steps. A tab, attached to a carrier strip by a joint, is formed in a tab forming process, and the tab is severed from the strip in a joint severing process wherein the joint is cut off close to the tab nose to separate the tab from the strip. The tab with a protrusion which has a cut edge, remaining on the tab nose, is lowered while being held against horizontal movement. The protrusion is brought into engagement with a curling surface of an arm which is supported to swing in a downward passage through which the tab descends. When the tab is lowered in the downward passage, the arm is swung to cause the curling surface to press against the tab and curl the protrusion onto the tab.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造用于容易打开的罐端的突片的方法和装置，该突片不存在否则将接触使用者的手指或唇缘的任何暴露的突出物或切割边缘，而不增加 制造步骤的数量。 通过接头附接到载体带的突片以突片形成工艺形成，并且接头切断过程中的突片从带切断，其中接头被切断到接头突出部以将突片从 跳闸。 具有保留在突片鼻部上的具有切割边缘的突起的突出部被降低，同时被保持抵抗水平运动。 突起与臂的卷曲表面接合，臂的卷曲表面被支撑以在突片下降的向下通道中摆动。 当突片在向下通道中下降时，臂被摆动以使卷曲表面压靠突片并将突起卷曲到突出部上。

公开(公告)号：US4895012A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-23

申请号：US238651

申请日：1988-08-30

Applicant: Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Gregg

Inventor： Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Gregg

IPC: B21D45/04 ,  B21D43/18 ,  B21D51/44

CPC classification number: B21D51/44 ,  B21D43/18

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a relatively flat object from a work station along a transfer path includes an upper tooling within the work station for locating the object in a ready position by causing an upper surface of the object to adhere to the tooling. The object is thus unsupported along its lower surface. A manifold forming at least one orifice is located adjacent to and directed toward the ready position, and is connected to a source of pressurized gas. A valve initiates and discontinues flow of pressurized gas through the orifice. A control system controls the valve to direct a stream of pressurized gas through the orifice as or before an object is located in the ready position, thereby causing the transfer of the object in free flight from the work station.

Abstract translation: 用于沿着传送路径从工作站传送相对平坦的物体的装置包括在工作站内的上部工具，用于通过使物体的上表面粘附到工具来将物体定位在就绪位置。 因此，物体沿其下表面不被支撑。 形成至少一个孔的歧管位于邻近并指向就绪位置，并连接到加压气体源。 阀门启动并停止通过孔口的加压气体流。 控制系统控制阀门，以在物体位于就绪位置之前或之前将加压气体流引导通过孔口，从而导致物体从工作站自由飞行中的传送。

公开(公告)号：US4770022A

公开(公告)日：1988-09-13

申请号：US19734

申请日：1987-02-27

Applicant: Steven T. Cook ,  David K. Wynn

Inventor： Steven T. Cook ,  David K. Wynn

IPC: B21D43/18 ,  B21D51/44 ,  B21D45/00 ,  B21D22/00

CPC classification number: B21D43/18 ,  B21D51/44

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a relatively flat object from a work station along a transfer path includes an upper tooling within the work station for locating the object in a ready position by causing an upper surface of the object to adhere to the tooling. The object is thus unsupported along its lower surface. A manifold forming an orifice is located adjacent to and directed toward the ready position, and is connected to a source of compressed gas. A valve initiates and discontinues flow of pressurized gas through the orifice. A control system controls the valve to direct a stream of pressurized gas through the orifice when an object is located in the ready position, thereby causing the transfer of the object in free flight from the work station.

公开(公告)号：US08919165B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US14113177

申请日：2012-04-20

Applicant: Steven T. Cook

Inventor： Steven T. Cook

IPC: B21D26/02 ,  B21D39/08 ,  B21D26/049 ,  B21D51/26 ,  B21D26/033 ,  B21D51/38

CPC classification number: B21D26/033 ,  B21D26/049 ,  B21D51/2615 ,  B21D51/38 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a reclosable metal can includes a flexible bladder that receives pressure from at least one end. The bladder is received in movable dies that selectively open and close about the bladder, and more particularly about a metal body received between the bladder and die. The die preferably includes thread or lug profile cavities for forming circumferentially spaced thread lugs in the can body.

Abstract translation: 用于形成可再闭合金属罐的装置可以包括从至少一端接收压力的柔性气囊。 膀胱容纳在围绕膀胱选择性地打开和关闭的活动模具中，更具体地，围绕容纳在囊和模具之间的金属体。 模具优选地包括用于在罐体中形成周向间隔开的螺纹凸耳的螺纹或凸耳轮廓空腔。

公开(公告)号：US08677594B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US11794588

申请日：2005-12-31

Applicant: Steven T. Cook

Inventor： Steven T. Cook

IPC: B21D39/03

CPC classification number: B21D51/46 ,  Y10T29/49829 ,  Y10T29/53322 ,  Y10T29/53443 ,  Y10T29/53539

Abstract: A method, and apparatus for performing the method, is provided for the purpose of forming and inserting seal pieces into a container cap of a type which comprises an integral cup-like member having a top panel, a skirt depending from the top panel, and a plurality of cap lugs formed in the rim and extending partially inward from the rim. A supply strip of flexible seal material is directed into proximity to the inserting stations and precisely cut seal pieces from the strip are inserted into the caps.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于执行该方法的方法和装置，用于将密封件形成和插入到一种容器盖中，该容器盖包括具有顶板的一体式杯状构件，从顶板垂下的裙部，以及 形成在边缘中并从边缘部分向内延伸的多个盖突起。 柔性密封材料的供应条被引导到插入台附近，并且将精确切割的密封件从条带插入盖中。

公开(公告)号：US6082944A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-04

申请号：US240841

申请日：1999-01-25

Applicant: Henry C. Bachmann ,  Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  John F. Schubert ,  Lori E. Strong

Inventor： Henry C. Bachmann ,  Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  John F. Schubert ,  Lori E. Strong

IPC: B21D51/38 ,  B21D51/46 ,  B21D51/50 ,  B65D41/04 ,  B65D41/16 ,  B65D53/02

CPC classification number: B65D41/0442 ,  B21D51/38 ,  B21D51/50 ,  B65D41/04 ,  B65D53/02 ,  B65D7/04 ,  B65D2543/00092 ,  B65D2543/00277 ,  B65D2543/00527 ,  B65D2543/00537 ,  B65D2543/00972 ,  B65D2543/00981

Abstract: A resealable can end is provided including a neck member and hat member which can be sealed onto and removed from the neck member of the end, and is capable of containing product under pressure if desired. This end can be added, as by a conventional seam, to a metal container body to obtain resealing containment of partial contents retained in the container, and to provide an improved mouth construction (or pour opening) for better pouring and for comfortable direct drinking from the container. Also disclosed are improved methods of and apparatus for making such a resealable hat and-neck type-of container end.

Abstract translation: 提供了可重新密封的罐端，包括颈部件和帽部件，该颈部件和帽部件可以密封在端部的颈部部件上并从该部件的颈部部件移除，并且如果需要的话能够在压力下容纳产品。 这一点可以像传统的接缝一样添加到金属容器主体上，以获得保持在容器中的部分内容物的重新密封容纳物，并提供改进的口部结构（或倾倒开口），以便更好地浇注和舒适的直接饮用 容器 还公开了用于制造这种可重新密封的帽颈型容器端的改进方法和装置。