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公开(公告)号：US20140033656A1
公开(公告)日：2014-02-06
申请号：US13746953
申请日：2013-01-22
Applicant: Douglas Machine Inc.
Inventor： Daniel L. Floding , Richard W. Lukanen, JR.
IPC: B65B11/06
Abstract: A wrapping apparatus, system, station and/or process is generally provided. As to the apparatus, it includes a wrap bar for engaging and directing a wrapper about the product, a wrap bar carrier from which the wrap bar extends, and a drive assembly operatively linked to the wrap bar carrier. The carrier block, which translatingly retains the carrier intermediate opposing end portions thereof, is adapted for driven rotation about a wrapping axis of the apparatus so as to thereby rotatingly drive the bar about the axis via rotation of the carrier. The drive assembly, which is operatively linked to the carrier, selectively translates the carrier in relation to the carrier block during driven rotation of the carrier such that a radial distance for the bar from the axis is thereby capable of selective establishment in furtherance of delimiting a wrap bar travel path commensurate with the product profile of the product.
Abstract translation: 通常提供包装设备，系统，站和/或过程。 对于该装置，其包括用于接合和引导围绕产品的包装物的包装条，包装条延伸的包装托架以及可操作地连接到包装托架的驱动装置。 承载块，其平移地保持承载件在其相对的相对端部之间，其适于围绕装置的包裹轴线的驱动旋转，从而通过承载件的旋转围绕轴线旋转地驱动杆。 可操作地连接到载体的驱动组件在载体的驱动旋转期间相对于载体块选择性地平移载体，使得杆从轴线的径向距离因此能够选择性地建立以有助于限定 包装条行程路径与产品的产品配置文件相称。
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公开(公告)号：US11292624B1
公开(公告)日：2022-04-05
申请号：US16593505
申请日：2019-10-04
Applicant: Douglas Machine Inc.
Inventor： Aaron M. Frederick , Travis John Bakker , Robert Allan Danner, Jr. , Christopher Todd Davis , Richard W. Lukanen, Jr.
Abstract: A robotic end of arm tool to effectuate loaded case closure is provided. The tool includes a loaded case flap folding assembly to effectuate folding of flaps extending from a first case panel of a loaded case and, advantageously, loaded case squaring assemblies. The folding assembly includes flap engaging elements, a linkage and an actuator, the flap engaging elements operatively united with the linkage, the linkage actuatable via the actuator in furtherance of causing the flap engaging elements to engage the flaps extending from the first case panel. Flap engaging elements include a first flap engaging element for engagement with a first flap extending from the first case panel of the loaded case, and second and third flap engaging elements for engagement with second and third flaps opposingly extending from the first case panel, each of the second and third flaps adjacent the first flap.
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公开(公告)号：US20190389668A1
公开(公告)日：2019-12-26
申请号：US16015751
申请日：2018-06-22
Applicant: Douglas Machine Inc.
Inventor： Tao Zhang , Richard W. Lukanen, JR.
IPC: B65G47/29
Abstract: An article metering assembly for forming of an article group from a downstream most end portion of a bulk flow of conveyed articles is generally provided. The assembly, in one embodiment, is characterized by a robotic arm, a linkage assembly, and an end effector operatively united with the robotic arm and the linkage assembly such that the end effector is fixedly orientated relative to and overhead of the bulk flow of articles throughout a robotic arm motion cycle. Alternately, the assembly is characterized by a robotic arm in operative combination with an end effector, the end effector selectively oriented in relation to articles of a bulk flow of article during travel about its travel path in furtherance of forming an article group from above.
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公开(公告)号：US10351355B2
公开(公告)日：2019-07-16
申请号：US15500366
申请日：2015-08-03
Applicant: Douglas Machine Inc.
Abstract: Apparatus for automatic adjustment of guide rails for guiding articles on a conveyor via lanes is provided. The apparatus includes spaced apart first and second tracks, a carriage for driven travel along the first track, and a guide rail hanger for select slaved travel along the second track by the carriage in furtherance of lane adjustment. The guide rail hanger is operatively linked with a guide rail hanger positioning bar for select reversible affixation with respect thereto in furtherance of establishing a fixed guide rail position relative to the conveyor. A latch assembly, supported by the carriage, has a latch selectively operable for captured carrying of the guide rail hanger along the second track during travel of said carriage, the latch effectuating release of an affixed guide rail hanger from the guide rail hanger positioning bar in furtherance of enabling relocating and re-affixing the guide rail hanger relative to the guide rail hanger positioning bar in advance of captured carrying thereof.
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公开(公告)号：US20180334347A1
公开(公告)日：2018-11-22
申请号：US15579837
申请日：2016-06-03
Applicant: Douglas Machine Inc.
Inventor： Corey S. Sundheim , Adnanul Haq , Matthew D. Toyli
CPC classification number: B65H19/1852 , B65H16/00 , B65H26/00 , B65H2301/4621 , B65H2301/4634 , B65H2301/46412
Abstract: A splicing assembly for rolled sheet material, including first and second shafts for support of sheet material and a drive assembly for selectively dispensing sheet material. The assembly further includes a splicing apparatus for uniting a replacement with a winding down roll, and an egress guide assembly for receipt of dispensed sheet material exiting the splicing apparatus and passage of same intermediate the shafts. The splicing apparatus includes first and second sealing elements, and first and second carriages adapted and disposed for translation towards their respective sealing elements, a free end portion of sheet material of the replacement roll supported upon the first/second shaft for selective retention by the second/first sheet material carriage, and for translation to, and thereafter with, a portion of sheet material of the winding down roll supported upon the second/first shaft for urged combined engagement with a corresponding sealing element.
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公开(公告)号：US20180170599A1
公开(公告)日：2018-06-21
申请号：US15386888
申请日：2016-12-21
Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc. , Douglas Machine, Inc.
Inventor： Patrick Joseph Bierschenk , Frank Mathew Brenkus , Ronald M. Gust
Abstract: A vertical form fill and seal apparatus, for packaging particulates, includes a package sealing assembly that has opposed sealing jaws operatively coupled to each other by mechanical connection at a common pivot point. A first jaw actuator is mechanically coupled to the opposed sealing jaws to pivot the jaws in a controlled manner about the common pivot point. A second actuator is mechanically coupled to the package sealing assembly and is configured to impart controlled reciprocating motion to the package sealing assembly. A controller is configured to control the first actuator and to control the second actuator thereby causing the jaws to describe a preset locus of travel, allowing flexibility of type of bag being made without change-out of jaws. The packaging film may move continuously, or may optionally be controlled to move intermittently through the VFFS.
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公开(公告)号：US09840346B2
公开(公告)日：2017-12-12
申请号：US14528692
申请日：2014-10-30
Applicant: Frito-Lay North America, Inc. , Douglas Machine Inc.
IPC: B65B9/20 , B65B61/28 , B65B51/30 , B65B61/24 , B65B9/213 , B29C65/18 , B29C65/74 , B29C65/00 , B29C65/08
CPC classification number: B65B9/2056 , B29C65/08 , B29C65/18 , B29C65/745 , B29C66/1122 , B29C66/4312 , B29C66/4322 , B29C66/71 , B29C66/72321 , B29C66/72341 , B29C66/72343 , B29C66/73711 , B29C66/81435 , B29C66/8221 , B29C66/83221 , B29C66/849 , B29C66/91421 , B29C66/91431 , B29C66/919 , B65B9/2042 , B65B9/2049 , B65B9/213 , B65B51/303 , B65B61/24 , B65B61/28 , B65B2220/12 , B29K2023/12 , B29K2067/003
Abstract: A method and apparatus for making a structurally resilient package with a desired shape on a vertical form, fill, and seal machine. The method comprises sealing a film to form a back seal; forming a first end seal to form a partially formed first package; flattening a first side of the partially formed first package to form a flat first side; filling the partially formed first package with product; forming a second end seal on the partially formed first package to form a first package from the partially formed first package; flattening the second side of the first package to form a flat second side, wherein the flattening the first side and the flattening the second side occur on a first machine.
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公开(公告)号：US09315338B2
公开(公告)日：2016-04-19
申请号：US14373187
申请日：2013-01-18
Applicant: Douglas Machine Inc.
Inventor： Thomas H. Peterman , Irvan L. Pazdernik , Richard W. Lukanen, Jr. , Matthew D. Toyli
CPC classification number: B65G47/29 , B65G47/088 , B65G47/295 , B65G47/8815 , B65G47/8892 , B65G2201/0244
Abstract: An article metering system is generally provided. The system is primarily comprised of a conveyor section, for receipt of a bulk flow of articles and conveyance of spaced apart metered article groups downstream of an ingress portion thereof, and an article metering station characterized by an article metering apparatus characterized by a drive assembly and a driven member driven thereby. The driven member includes an end effector for select positioning between adjacent articles of articles of the bulk flow of articles received by the conveyor section in furtherance of delimiting a downstream spaced apart metered article group characterized by a select number of columns. The drive assembly includes cooperatively driven servo drives to effectuate travel of the end effector in either of a downstream article flow direction or an upstream article flow direction, and an up/down direction in relation to articles of the bulk flow of articles received by the conveyor section.
Abstract translation: 通常提供物品计量系统。 该系统主要包括输送部分，用于接收物料的大量流动并在其入口部分的下游输送间隔开的计量制品组，以及物品计量站，其特征在于物品计量装置，其特征在于驱动组件和 由此驱动的从动构件。 从动构件包括端部执行器，用于在由输送器部分接收的物品的大量流动物品的相邻物品之间进行选择定位，从而限定以特定数量的列为特征的下游间隔开的计量制品组。 驱动组件包括协同驱动的伺服驱动器，以实现末端执行器在下游物品流动方向或上游物品流动方向中的任何一个的行进，以及相对于由输送机接收的物品的大量流动物品的上/下方向 部分。
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公开(公告)号：US20130284562A1
公开(公告)日：2013-10-31
申请号：US13677875
申请日：2012-11-15
Applicant: DOUGLAS MACHINE INC.
Inventor： Paul L. Anderson , Irvan Leo Pazdernik
IPC: B65G17/00
CPC classification number: B65G17/005 , B65B35/405 , B65B59/005 , B65B59/02
Abstract: Apparatus for select, reversible attachment to a traveling conveyor of a conveyance apparatus is provided. The apparatus generally comprises a body and an interface assembly. The interface assembly is generally characterized by opposingly paired tensioned elements and an actuatable member interposed between the opposingly paired tensioned elements for pivoting between a first assembly position and a second assembly position upon application of a select external force to one portion of one of two opposing portions of the actuatable member. The actuatable member has a peripheral portion adapted to receive and retain the conveyor of the conveyance apparatus with the traveling conveyor freely passing through the peripheral portion of the actuatable member at the first assembly position for the actuatable member, and the traveling conveyor captured for attaching the apparatus to the traveling conveyor for travel therewith at the second assembly position for the actuatable member.
Abstract translation: 提供了用于选择性地可逆地附接到输送装置的行进输送机的装置。 该装置通常包括主体和接口组件。 界面组件的特征在于相对成对的张紧元件和插入在相对成对的张紧元件之间的可致动构件，用于在第一组装位置和第二组件位置之间枢转，在将选择的外力施加到两个相对部分中的一个的一部分 的可致动构件。 可致动构件具有适于容纳和保持输送装置的输送器的周边部分，其中移动输送器在用于可致动构件的第一组装位置处自由地穿过可致动构件的周边部分，并且行进输送机被捕获用于附接 设备到行进输送机，用于在用于可致动构件的第二组装位置处行进。
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公开(公告)号：US10889452B1
公开(公告)日：2021-01-12
申请号：US16668658
申请日：2019-10-30
Applicant: Douglas Machine Inc.
Inventor： Aaron M. Frederick , Richard W. Lukanen, Jr.
Abstract: An article processing station is characterized by an accumulating article shaft and robotic EOAT receiving articles entering the shaft. The shaft includes a grouped article receiving deck within an egress portion of the shaft, opposingly paired sidewalls, and an end wall downstream of the sidewalls. The deck includes spaced apart deck fingers, the end wall includes spaced apart wall fingers, and the EOAT includes spaced apart tool fingers. The tool fingers are registerable in relation to spaces of the spaced apart wall fingers and the spaced apart deck fingers so as to pass there through. The tool travels to, through and from the shaft, so as to receive articles entering the ingress portion of the shaft while traveling from the ingress portion towards the egress portion in furtherance of depositing an article group upon the deck during travel from the shaft.
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