公开(公告)号：US09475643B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-25

申请号：US14738484

申请日：2015-06-12

Applicant: Todd D. Odman ,  Delbert D. Odman

Inventor： Todd D. Odman ,  Delbert D. Odman

IPC: B65G17/24 ,  B65G39/20 ,  A23N15/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/24 ,  A23N15/00 ,  A23N2015/008 ,  B65G37/005 ,  B65G39/20 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  B65G2207/14

Abstract: A roller system for sorting a produce or fruit, with a conveyor having an upper run and a lower run, a roller truck with two spindles and a roller wheel between. The roller truck is attached to side-by-side conveyors each with a string of the roller trucks operating in parallel and a roller drive belt contacting the roller wheel of the roller truck on the upper run, to spin the roller wheel and the roller pair. The side-by-side roller pairs of spindles have a spindle gap between each pair and a pocket is formed between each of roller pairs for receiving the produce, such as cherries, nuts or blueberries. As the roller drive belt rotates the roller wheel, the produce is rolled and repositioned in the pocket, exposing and presenting all surfaces of the produce to an optical scanner.

Abstract translation: 用于分选产品或水果的滚筒系统，具有上运行和下运行的输送机，具有两个主轴的滚轮和在其之间的滚轮。 滚轮卡车连接到并排输送机，每个输送机上都有一排滚子车并联运行，一个滚筒驱动带在上侧运行时与滚轮的滚轮相接触，以旋转滚轮和滚子对 。 并排的辊子对在每对之间具有主轴间隙，并且在每个辊对之间形成用于接收诸如樱桃，坚果或蓝莓的产品的袋。 当辊驱动带旋转辊轮时，产品被卷起并重新定位在口袋中，将产品的所有表面暴露并呈现给光学扫描仪。

公开(公告)号：US20150157034A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-11

申请号：US14456516

申请日：2014-08-11

Applicant: McEntire Produce, Inc.

Inventor： R.C. McEntire, JR. ,  Carter McEntire ,  Tom Lovelace ,  David Morris

IPC: A23B7/157 ,  A23B7/158

CPC classification number: A23B7/157 ,  A23B7/158 ,  A23L1/0011 ,  A23L5/57 ,  A23N12/00 ,  A23N12/02 ,  A23N12/06 ,  A23N15/00 ,  B26D7/088 ,  B26D2210/02 ,  B65G11/023 ,  B65G15/24 ,  B65G27/34 ,  B65G45/22 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  B65G2207/26

Abstract: Thorough spraying and draining freshly cut produce and the equipment processing it in a one-pass system that uses a dilute solution of chilled ultrapure water and chlorine dioxide or chlorine or both significantly reduces bacterial counts. Raw produce is sprayed as it is conveyed to cutting heads and as the cut pieces fall into a hopper above a conveyor. The conveyed cut produce is vibrated and tumbled while being sprayed from above. At the end of the process, the cut produce is sprayed with potable water and deposited in a dryer basket. Drainage from the equipment is collected and processed through a multi-stage water filtration system to potable quality. The near freezing water temperature, its ultra-purity, and the concentrations of biocides in the sanitizing spray are carefully established, monitored and maintained by a process controller.

Abstract translation: 彻底喷洒和排干新鲜切割的产品，并将设备加工成一次性系统，使用冷冻超纯水和二氧化氯或氯的稀释溶液或两者都显着降低细菌数量。 原料在被输送到切割头时被喷涂，并且当切割片落入输送机上方的料斗中时。 所输送的切割产品在从上方喷射时振动和翻滚。 在该过程结束时，切割的产品用饮用水喷洒并沉积在干燥器篮中。 通过多级水过滤系统收集和处理设备的排水，以达到饮用水质。 灭菌喷雾中近似的冷冻水温度，其超纯度和杀生物剂的浓度由过程控制器精心建立，监测和维护。

公开(公告)号：US20150101908A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-16

申请号：US14575960

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: Compac Technologies Limited

Inventor： Lee Adrian Cook ,  Jonathan Patrick Jackson

IPC: B65G47/71 ,  B65G47/76 ,  B65G43/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/71 ,  B07B13/16 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G47/5104 ,  B65G47/766 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: The present subject matter relates to article carriers and related methods for use in grading apparatus and in particular, but not exclusively, for use in grading fruit. The present subject matter provides an article carrying apparatus comprising a plurality of carrier lanes each for receiving and conveying a number of articles; one or more diverters arranged to control the distribution of received articles into the lanes; a sensor arranged to determine a capacity use parameter for each lane; and a controller arranged to control the position of each diverter dependent on the determined capacity use parameters.

Abstract translation: 本主题涉及用于分级装置的文章载体和相关方法，特别是但不排他地用于分级水果。 本发明提供了一种物品运送装置，包括多个运送车道，每个运送车道用于接收和运送多个物品; 一个或多个分流器布置成控制接收的物品在车道中的分布; 传感器，布置成确定每个通道的容量使用参数; 以及控制器，其布置成根据确定的容量使用参数来控制每个转向器的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08973732B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-10

申请号：US14232380

申请日：2012-07-10

Applicant: Biagio Crescenzo

Inventor： Biagio Crescenzo

IPC: B65G47/84 ,  B65G17/12 ,  B65G47/248 ,  A23N3/04

CPC classification number: B65G17/12 ,  A23N3/04 ,  B65G47/248 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: A multiple-lane fruit positioning apparatus, especially suitable for peaches, includes a fruit flight conveyor having fruit holding flights with a number of recesses provided with an opening through which a part of the fruit protrudes. Associated to the fruit flight conveyor is an orientation device including rotating transverse shafts carrying rigidly connected orienting elements. The transverse shafts travel on an operation plane (Pa) that is parallel to a working stroke plane (Pc) of a tape formed by the fruit holding flights in time with a tape of the fruit flight conveyor so that each orienting element, rotating jointly with each transverse shaft by which it is borne, is in the recess opening in contact with the fruit contained therein and moves the fruit until a plane containing the suture line of each fruit is positioned at right angles with the longitudinal direction, and the stalk cavity thereof faces downwardly.

Abstract translation: 特别适用于桃子的多道水果定位装置包括具有果实保持平面的水果飞行输送机，其具有多个凹口，该开口具有开口的一部分突出。 与水果飞行输送机相关联的是一种定向装置，其包括承载刚性连接的定向元件的旋转横向轴。 横轴在与水果飞行输送机的带子及时地由水果保持翼片形成的带的工作行程平面（Pc）平行的操作平面（Pa）上行进，使得每个定向元件与 每个横轴由其承载，处于与其中包含的果实接触的凹口中，并使果实移动，直到含有每个果实的缝合线的平面与纵向成直角定位，并且其茎腔 面向下。

公开(公告)号：US08746435B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-10

申请号：US13497397

申请日：2010-09-20

Applicant: Wilhelm Jan Nijland

Inventor： Wilhelm Jan Nijland

IPC: B65G47/51

CPC classification number: B65G47/965 ,  B07C5/18 ,  B07C5/342 ,  B65G17/42 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: A transport device for transporting products and a sorting device provided therewith are disclosed. A transporting method making use of these systems is also disclosed. The transport device according to the exemplary embodiment comprises, a frame engaging means connected to the frame for operatively connecting the transport device to a drive system; and rotatable carrier means connected to the frame for operatively connecting the transport device to a drive system; and a rotatable carrier means connected to the frame for carrying a product, wherein the carrier means is rotatable about a shaft substantially perpendicular to the direction of transport of the product.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于运输产品的运送装置及其设置的分类装置。 还公开了利用这些系统的传送方法。 根据示例性实施例的运输装置包括：框架接合装置，其连接到框架，用于将运输装置可操作地连接到驱动系统; 以及连接到所述框架的可旋转承载装置，用于将所述运送装置可操作地连接到驱动系统; 以及连接到所述框架以用于承载产品的可旋转托架装置，其中所述托架装置可围绕基本上垂直于所述产品的运输方向的轴转动。

公开(公告)号：US20130146509A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13700046

申请日：2010-06-08

Applicant: AIvaro Soler Esteban ,  Simon Van Olmen

Inventor： AIvaro Soler Esteban ,  Simon Van Olmen

IPC: B07C5/342

CPC classification number: B07C5/342 ,  B07C5/366 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  Y10S209/919

Abstract: Machine for the inspection and sorting of fruits, which has, connected to a control system, an inspection unit (1) and ejection means (3) which eject the fruits inspected by the inspection unit (1) which do not comply with certain conditions pre-established by the control system. The product transport means have a plurality of rotating rollers (7) which rotate the fruits they transport as they advance, providing multiple views of said fruits to the artificial vision system (4), and a final section for the fall of the fruits with a curved surface with variable decreasing radius. The present invention also consists of a method to inspect and sort fruits which makes them rotate during their transport and inspection and sets their acceleration at the discharge from the machine through a curved surface with decreasing radius.

Abstract translation: 用于检查和分类水果的机器，其具有连接到控制系统的检查单元（1）和喷射装置（3），其喷射由检查单元（1）检查的不符合某些条件的水果 由控制系统建立。 产品传送装置具有多个旋转辊（7），它们使它们运送的果实旋转，从而提供所述水果的多个视图到人造视觉系统（4），以及用于使水果倒下的最后部分 具有可变减小半径的曲面。 本发明还包括检查和分类水果的方法，使得它们在运输和检查期间旋转，并且通过具有减小的半径的曲面在机器排出时设定加速度。

公开(公告)号：US20130064611A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13499487

申请日：2010-07-16

Applicant: Alex Kunzler ,  Vincent E. Bryan, JR. ,  Vincent E. Bryan, III ,  Pete Kunzler ,  Randy Allard ,  Daniel Baker

Inventor： Alex Kunzler ,  Vincent E. Bryan, JR. ,  Vincent E. Bryan, III ,  Pete Kunzler ,  Randy Allard ,  Daniel Baker

IPC: B65G43/00

CPC classification number: B65G43/00 ,  A01D46/24 ,  B65G11/203 ,  B65G69/165 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: A decelerator device for apples or the like is disclosed. The apples are delivered to the decelerator device by a tube which can be provided with either a positive pressure upstream of the transported objects or a downstream of the transporter device. In one embodiment of the invention, the decelerator is provided with an area of reduced pressure in communication with the distal end of the transport tube. A receiving device such as a plurality of inter-engaged wheels receives the apples of other objects in the area of reduced pressure. The wheels or conveyors receive objects between opposed sealing surfaces, reduce the traveling speed of the object, and transport the object to an area of ambient pressure. The sealing surfaces are disengaged from the transported objects in the area of ambient pressure, and the objects are delivered to a transport path, dry bin, or other desired structure. In another embodiment of the invention, a counter flow of air reduces the speed of the object traveling along the tube.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于苹果等的减速装置。 苹果通过管子被输送到减速器装置，该管子可以在输送物体的上游或运输装置的下游设置有正压力。 在本发明的一个实施例中，减速器设置有与输送管的远端连通的减压区域。 诸如多个相互啮合的轮的接收装置在减压区域中接收其他物体的苹果。 车轮或输送机在相对的密封表面之间接收物体，降低物体的行进速度，并将物体运送到环境压力的区域。 密封表面在环境压力区域中与被输送物体脱离接触，并将物体输送到输送路径，干燥箱或其它所需结构。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，空气的逆流减小了沿着管行进的物体的速度。

公开(公告)号：US07975828B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US12207877

申请日：2008-09-10

Applicant: Johannes Cornelis Joseph Tas ,  Petrus Johannes Koot

Inventor： Johannes Cornelis Joseph Tas ,  Petrus Johannes Koot

IPC: B65G47/24

CPC classification number: B65G47/252 ,  A23N7/04 ,  B65G15/10 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: Apparatus for processing generally elongate curved products having two ends and having a longitudinal axis extending in the elongate direction, in particular vegetables or fruit, for instance cucumbers, the processing comprising in succession at least: conveying the products with an endless conveyor in a conveying direction T in a substantially horizontal plane, the products positioned with their longitudinal axis substantially perpendicular to the conveying direction T; orienting these products with an orienting unit, and taking up the oriented products with a take-up unit for a further handling; wherein the orienting unit comprises two supporting points for each product, with at least one supporting point situated at some distance from an end of the product, wherein the orienting unit is configured for orienting during conveying, and wherein the products upon orienting rotate substantially about their longitudinal axis.

Abstract translation: 用于处理通常细长的弯曲产品的装置，其具有两个端部并且具有在细长方向上延伸的纵向轴线，特别是蔬菜或水果，例如黄瓜，所述处理至少包括：在输送方向上以环形输送机输送产品 T在基本水平的平面中，产品的纵轴基本上垂直于输送方向T; 使用定向单元对这些产品进行定位，并使用卷取单元处理定向产品以进一步处理; 其中所述定向单元包括用于每个产品的两个支撑点，其中至少一个支撑点位于与所述产品的端部相距一定距离处，其中所述定向单元构造成用于在输送期间定向，并且其中所述产品在定向时基本上围绕它们 纵轴。

公开(公告)号：US20090306814A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12092430

申请日：2006-10-05

Applicant: Ian Robert Madden

Inventor： Ian Robert Madden

IPC: B07C5/342 ,  G06F7/00

CPC classification number: B07C5/363 ,  B07C5/342 ,  B65G47/525 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: Produce sorting equipment comprising: a conveyor driving a plurality of carriers spaced along the conveyor to support a single produce between adjacent carriers; at least one exit conveyor positioned above the carriers; an air distribution sprocket positioned below at least two adjacent carriers, the sprocket being rotatable about an axis perpendicular to the conveying direction of the conveyor; the sprocket having a plurality of radial arms that terminate below the carriers; each arm including an air conduit; and means to control air flow along each air conduit; whereby as the sprocket rotates each arm passes underneath the carriers and an air blast via the conduit propels the produce supported by adjacent carriers up and off the carriers to fall onto the exit conveyor.

Abstract translation: 生产分拣设备包括：输送机，驱动沿传送器间隔开的多个载体，以支持相邻载体之间的单一产物; 位于所述载体上方的至少一个出口传送器; 位于至少两个相邻载体下方的空气分配链轮，所述链轮可围绕垂直于所述输送机的输送方向的轴线旋转; 所述链轮具有终止于所述载体下方的多个径向臂; 每个臂包括空气管道; 以及控制沿着每个空气管道的空气流动的装置; 由此当链轮旋转时，每个臂通过载体下方，并且经由导管的鼓风通过相邻载体支撑的产品向上和向下移动，以落到出口输送机上。

公开(公告)号：US20090285642A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-19

申请号：US12085114

申请日：2006-11-17

Applicant: Jacob Hendrik De Greef

Inventor： Jacob Hendrik De Greef

IPC: B65G51/01 ,  B65G53/34 ,  B65G53/52 ,  B65G53/40 ,  B65G53/66 ,  B65G51/22 ,  B65G53/00

CPC classification number: B65G51/01 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus and method for transporting fruits, comprising: a frame; a channel for fluid arranged on the frame for the purpose of transporting the fruits between an entry side and an exit side of the channel; a system for causing circulation of the fluid; and transport influencing means for influencing transport of the fruits and/or the fluid.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种运送水果的装置和方法，包括：框架; 用于在通道的进入侧和出口侧之间输送果实的布置在框架上的流体通道; 用于引起流体循环的系统; 以及影响水果和/或流体运输的影响手段。