公开(公告)号：US5634550A

公开(公告)日：1997-06-03

申请号：US374849

申请日：1995-01-19

Applicant: Peter J. Ensch ,  Paul J. Marks ,  Thomas Montaine ,  Timothy J. Schladweiler

Inventor： Peter J. Ensch ,  Paul J. Marks ,  Thomas Montaine ,  Timothy J. Schladweiler

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/38 ,  B65G47/30 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2207/12

Abstract: The invention provides a conveying apparatus including an upstream conveyor, a downstream conveyor oriented perpendicularly to the upstream conveyor to form a butt turn, and a mechanism for transferring conveyed articles from the upstream conveyor to the downstream conveyor. The transfer mechanism includes guide rails that provide a corner to change the direction of travel of the conveyed articles and a transfer assist conveyor for supporting the articles as they travel between the upstream and downstream conveyors. The transfer assist conveyor runs alongside the upstream conveyor and has a cantilevered section that extends over the sprocket location of the downstream conveyor to perform the function of a prior art static transfer plate.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种输送装置，包括上游输送机，垂直于上游输送机定向的下游输送机，以形成对接匝，以及用于将输送的物品从上游输送机输送到下游输送机的机构。 传送机构包括提供拐角以改变被传送物品的行进方向的导轨和用于在物品在上游和下游输送机之间行进时支撑物品的传送辅助输送机。 传送辅助输送机与上游输送机一起运行，并且具有在下游输送机的链轮位置延伸的悬臂部分，以执行现有技术的静态转印板的功能。

公开(公告)号：US5601395A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-11

申请号：US482495

申请日：1995-06-07

Applicant: Robert Lichti, Sr. ,  Clay Bernard, II ,  Daniel C. Perry ,  Stanley H. Lukken

Inventor： Robert Lichti, Sr. ,  Clay Bernard, II ,  Daniel C. Perry ,  Stanley H. Lukken

IPC: B65G1/10 ,  B65G1/127 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G17/00 ,  B65G17/22 ,  B65G17/44 ,  B65G47/10

CPC classification number: B65G1/127 ,  B65G1/1371 ,  B65G17/002 ,  B65G17/22 ,  B65G17/44 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A method of using a multi-access storage system including inserting and extracting containers from a conveyor in continuous motion.

公开(公告)号：US5598916A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-04

申请号：US351528

申请日：1994-12-07

Applicant: Paul L. Horton ,  Christopher J. Verdigets

Inventor： Paul L. Horton ,  Christopher J. Verdigets

IPC: B65G15/32 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/06

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

Abstract: Modular conveyor belt links have edge structure for occluding exit of pivot rods from the edge of the belt during operation of conveyor belts formed from pivotably connected end-to-end links. The links feature belt edge structure with an outer pivot rod entry aperture offset from the axis of aligned link end pivot rod holes in one set of link ends thereby forming a pivot joint axis. When the pivot rod is forced from the belt edge into the offset aperture and headed toward the pivot joint the plastic link is elastically deformed enough to permit entry of the rod. For example, an occlusion barrier wall disposed near the belt edge retains the rod in the pivot joint. A matrixing nest for the end of the pivot rod resident in its axial joint site is formed in the link material. From this nest the rod can be removed only by forced distortion of a rod end by a force greater than those forces encountered in the course of normal belt operation. Various embodiments are permitted by offset aperture and nesting structure that afford functional advantages in belt performance.

Abstract translation: 模块化输送带连接件具有边缘结构，用于在由可枢转地连接的端对端链节形成的输送带的操作期间阻挡枢转杆从带边缘的出口闭塞。 连杆具有带边缘结构，外侧枢转杆进入孔偏离一组连杆端中对准的连杆端枢轴杆孔的轴线，从而形成枢转接头轴线。 当枢轴杆从带边缘被迫从偏移孔中朝向枢转接头朝向时，塑性连杆足够弹性变形以允许杆进入。 例如，设置在带边缘附近的遮挡阻挡壁将杆保持在枢转接头中。 在连杆材料中形成用于位于其轴向接合位置的枢转杆的端部的矩阵嵌套。 从这个嵌套中可以通过强度大于在正常皮带操作过程中遇到的力的力将杆端部强制变形来除去杆。 通过偏移孔和嵌套结构允许各种实施例，其提供带性能的功能优点。

公开(公告)号：US5593269A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-14

申请号：US163654

申请日：1993-12-03

Applicant: Clay Bernard, II

Inventor： Clay Bernard, II

IPC: B65G1/04 ,  B65G1/137 ,  B65G1/10

CPC classification number: B65G1/1371 ,  B65G1/0485 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  G05B19/4189 ,  Y02P90/18 ,  Y02P90/28

Abstract: An automated work center for use in materials handling operations is disclosed. The work center includes a randomly accessible vertically moving temporary storage queue 11 for receiving containers 25 that hold material goods. A fixed loading ramp 20 is arranged to receive containers 20 from an external system and to load the received containers onto the storage queue 11. A work area 5 having a plurality of rotatable work tables 7 provides an gives the operator access to the containers. A delivery system 14 transfers containers between the storage queue 11 and the work tables 7 and a takeaway system 16 transfers containers between the work area and the conveyor network. An automated control system 17 coordinates the delivery of containers between the temporary storage queue 11 and the work area 5. A consolidation queue 18 having a multiplicity of vertically spaced shelves may be disposed opposite the work tables 7 to facilitate the consolidation of ordered goods.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于材料处理操作的自动化工作中心。 工作中心包括一个可随意访问的垂直移动的临时存储队列11，用于接收容纳物料的容器25。 固定的装载斜坡20布置成从外部系统接收容器20并将接收到的容器装载到存储队列11上。具有多个可旋转工作台7的工作区域5提供操作者对容器的访问。 传送系统14在存储队列11和工作台7之间传送容器，并且外卖系统16在工作区域和输送机网络之间传送容器。 自动化控制系统17协调临时存储队列11和工作区域5之间的​​容器的传送。具有多个垂直间隔的架子的合并队列18可以布置在工作台7的对面，以便于顺序货物的合并。

公开(公告)号：US5590755A

公开(公告)日：1997-01-07

申请号：US363332

申请日：1994-12-23

Applicant: Ronald G. Daringer ,  Stephen D. Wilcox

Inventor： Ronald G. Daringer ,  Stephen D. Wilcox

IPC: B65G15/54 ,  B65G21/18

CPC classification number: B65G15/54 ,  B65G21/18 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/06 ,  B65G2207/24

Abstract: Method of manufacturing, assembling and fabricating a woven-wire belt with unitary vertically-oriented lateral edge flattened-wire helically-wound surfaces along each lateral edge for dynamic-frictional drive of the belt by a rotatable substantially-cylindrical drive surface in a helically-curved path, free of any mechanical drive connection while in the helical path. Lengthwise-directed tension control of the belt is exercised, while the belt is exterior to the helically-curved path, to achieve desired frictional drive contact within the drive surface. An exterior travel path for the belt between exit from and return to the helically-curved path provides an endless belt travel array. Increasing belt movement from the helically-curved path to the exterior travel path is used to increase lengthwise-extended tensile stress in the outer perimeter of the belt, while in the curved path; the increase in tensile stress in the outer perimeter increases constrictive force transferred to the inner perimeter of the belt so as to increase dynamic-frictional drive force along the inner perimeter of the belt which is in contact with the rotatable substantially-cylindrical drive surface.

Abstract translation: 制造，组装和制造具有沿着每个侧边缘的整体垂直取向的横向边缘扁平线螺旋缠绕表面的编织线带的方法，用于通过可旋转的基本上为圆柱形的驱动表面以螺旋形状的方式动态摩擦驱动带， 弯曲的路径，在螺旋路径中没有任何机械驱动连接。 带的纵向导向张力控制被执行，而带在螺旋形曲线路径的外部，以在驱动表面内实现期望的摩擦驱动接触。 在从螺旋形弯曲的路径出口和返回之间的带的外部行进路径提供了环形带行进阵列。 使用从螺旋曲线路径到外部行进路径的带运动增加，以在弯曲路径中增加带的外周中纵向延伸的拉伸应力; 外周中的拉伸应力的增加增加了传递到带的内周的收缩力，从而增加沿着与可旋转的大致圆柱形的驱动表面接触的带的内周的动摩擦驱动力。

公开(公告)号：US5586643A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-24

申请号：US444738

申请日：1995-05-19

Applicant: Florian S. Zabron ,  Mary E. Marlette ,  Miles S. Rothman ,  William D. Hanrahan

Inventor： Florian S. Zabron ,  Mary E. Marlette ,  Miles S. Rothman ,  William D. Hanrahan

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/08 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A conveyor belting comprising a plurality of like modules having a broad spectrum antimicrobial agent associated therewith, is described. The modules are of an integral molded construction and the antimicrobial agent is preferably a chlorinated phenoxy incorporated into the polymeric material comprising the modules. The belting of the present invention is particularly useful for conveying and transporting foods including food processing and food handling applications.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括具有与其相关联的广谱抗微生物剂的多个相似模块的输送带。 模块是整体模制结构，并且抗微生物剂优选是并入包含模块的聚合物材料中的氯化苯氧基。 本发明的皮带对于包括食品加工和食品处理应用在内的食品的输送和运输特别有用。

公开(公告)号：US5586640A

公开(公告)日：1996-12-24

申请号：US428089

申请日：1995-07-06

Applicant: Ingolf Kraut

Inventor： Ingolf Kraut

IPC: B26D7/32 ,  B65G17/32 ,  B65G15/42

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B26D7/32 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A chain for conveying slices of a food product comprises a series of interlocking U shaped links each having a crossbar and two legs. The legs are provided with loops which partially surround the crossbar of an adjacent link. Some of the loops have an endpiece which is bent through at least 270.degree. and is provided with an elongated tip which extends appreciably from and at substantially right angles to the plane of the chain. These tips penetrate the slices and ensure that they are carried by the chain without slippage. Preferably each endpiece having a tip is adjacent the outer portion of a leg so that the mechanism for lifting the slice from the chain can operate in the closest possible proximity to the tip in order to reduce bending of the slice.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / EP93 / 03181 Sec。 371日期：1995年7月6日 102（e）日期1995年7月6日PCT 1993年11月12日PCT PCT。 出版物WO94 / 11279 日期1994年5月26日用于输送食品切片的链条包括一系列互锁的U形连接件，每个连接件具有横杆和两条腿。 腿设置有部分围绕相邻链节的横杆的环。 一些环路具有弯曲穿过至少270°的端部，并且设置有从链条的平面明显地从基本上直角延伸的细长末端。 这些尖端穿透切片并确保它们被链条携带而没有滑动。 优选地，具有尖端的每个端件邻近腿的外部部分，使得用于从链条提升切片的机构可以以最接近可能接近尖端的方式操作，以便减小切片的弯曲。

公开(公告)号：US5577909A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-26

申请号：US462463

申请日：1995-06-05

Applicant: George R. Langland

Inventor： George R. Langland

IPC: B65G17/32 ,  H01R43/052 ,  B27D3/00

CPC classification number: H01R43/052 ,  B65G17/326 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: One aspect of this invention comprises an improved conveyance system comprises an endless flexible belt which circulates through at least two arcs, at least one gripping member attached to the belt, the gripping member having a free end and an anchoring end, and a biasing means which biases the anchoring end of the gripping member toward the surface of the conveyor belt, wherein the gripping member is open as it traverses an arced path and is closed as it traverses a straight path. A workpiece is loaded as the gripping member traverses the first arc, and offloaded as the gripping member traverses the second arc, Preferably, the first arc has a greater radius than the second arc. The inventive also comprises a heater utilizing the conveyance system.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一个方面包括一种改进的输送系统，其包括循环通过至少两个弧的环形柔性带，至少一个附接到所述带的夹持构件，所述夹持构件具有自由端和锚定端，以及偏压装置， 将夹持构件的固定端朝向传送带的表面偏压，其中夹持构件在穿过弧形路径时打开，并且当其穿过直线路径时关闭。 当夹持件穿过第一弧时，工件被装载，并且随着夹持件横穿第二弧而卸载工件。优选地，第一弧具有比第二弧更大的半径。 本发明还包括利用输送系统的加热器。

公开(公告)号：US5573105A

公开(公告)日：1996-11-12

申请号：US555317

申请日：1995-11-08

Applicant: Karl V. Palmaer

Inventor： Karl V. Palmaer

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/086 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A plastic modular conveyor belt of the type having slotted openings in one set of projections for allowing collapse of the inner side of the belt in travel around curves includes a guide roller on the underside of the belt. The guide roller, with a low-friction bearing, smoothly guides the belt so that contact is avoided at the inner side belt edge. In some preferred embodiments the guide roller can also serve as a hold down for the belt around curves, by engaging upwardly against a guide strip. In another embodiment separate hold down tabs are included, so that the roller serves only a guiding function.

Abstract translation: 一种塑料模块化输送带，其具有一组突起中的开槽开口，用于允许带的内侧在曲线周围的行进中折叠，包括在带的下侧上的引导辊。 具有低摩擦轴承的导辊平滑地引导带，使得在内侧带边缘处避免接触。 在一些优选实施例中，引导辊还可以通过向上接合引导条而用作围绕曲线的带的保持。 在另一个实施例中，包括单独的压紧片，使得辊仅用于引导功能。

公开(公告)号：US5566817A

公开(公告)日：1996-10-22

申请号：US454725

申请日：1995-05-31

Applicant: William A. Meeker

Inventor： William A. Meeker

IPC: B65G15/54 ,  B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/064 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2207/24

Abstract: A conveyor belt, particularly suited to the food processing industry, includes a tension-bearing framework of transversely extending rods connected to tension bearing interconnected links into which is attached a series of loose-fitting modular product support members. The product support modules include forwardly and rearwardly extending link ends such that successive modules are interfitted with one another. Each of the forwardly and rearwardly extending link ends are provided with slotted longitudinal openings through which the transverse rods extend. The distance between a front wall portion defining the slot in a forwardly extending link end and a rear wall portion defining the slot in an associated rearwardly extending link end is greater than the fixed longitudinal spacing spanned by adjacent transverse rods so as to permit some relative longitudinal movement between the conveyor modules and the rods. In addition, at least one of the modules and the rods are provided with standoff elements which define a minimum contact area between the modules and the rods. This limited contact area creates larger openings between the conveyor modules and the rods such that when the conveyor belt is passed through a washing unit, washing sprays can effectively reach all surfaces. In addition, since the conveyor modules are permitted to shift longitudinally relative to the rods, this further enhances the elimination of debris trapping zones such that a highly sanitary conveyor belt arrangement is obtained. In addition, unique end cap members are provided to prevent relative rotation between drive links associated with the conveyor belt and the transverse rods.

Abstract translation: 特别适用于食品加工业的输送带包括一个横向延伸杆的张力承载框架，其连接到张紧轴承互连连接件上，其中连接有一系列松散配合的模块化产品支撑构件。 产品支撑模块包括向前和向后延伸的连杆端，使得连续的模块彼此配合。 向前和向后延伸的每个连杆端设置有横向杆延伸通过的开槽纵向开口。 限定向前延伸的连杆端部中的狭槽的前壁部分和在相关联的向后延伸的连杆端部中限定槽的后壁部分之间的距离大于由相邻横向杆横跨的固定的纵向间隔，以便允许一些相对纵向 输送机模块和杆之间的运动。 此外，模块和杆中的至少一个设置有限定元件之间的模块和杆之间的最小接触面积的支座元件。 这种有限的接触区域在输送机模块和杆之间产生较大的开口，使得当输送带穿过洗涤单元时，洗涤喷雾可以有效地到达所有表面。 此外，由于允许输送机模块相对于杆纵向移动，这进一步增强了碎片捕获区域的消除，从而获得高度卫生的输送带装置。 此外，提供独特的端盖构件以防止与输送带相关联的驱动连杆和横向杆之间的相对旋转。