公开(公告)号：US07264113B2

公开(公告)日：2007-09-04

申请号：US11131625

申请日：2005-05-18

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  Robert C. Beesley ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  William R. Hartness, III

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  Robert C. Beesley ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  William R. Hartness, III

IPC: B65G17/12

CPC classification number: B65G17/42 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A link is disclosed for a conveyor, as is a conveyor itself, suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction, a plurality of the links being attachable to form the conveyor, the link includes a body having a length extending along the direction of transport and a width extending across the direction of transport, and two opposed gripping members extending from the body. At least one of the gripping members is a movable gripping member movable from a first opened position to a second gripping position, the movable gripping member includes a gripping end, the gripping members being located so as to contact one of the objects via the gripping end when the movable gripping member is in the second position to hold the object relative to the body during transport. At least one spring member urging the movable gripping member toward the second position, and universal joint components are provided including an extension and a cavity, the extension being disposable in a cavity of a first adjacent link, and the cavity for receiving an extension of a second adjacent link. The extension extends along an axis substantially unaligned with the direction of transport. Various options and modifications are possible.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于输送机的连杆，输送机本身也适合于沿输送方向输送物体，多个连杆可附接以形成输送机，该连杆包括具有沿着输送方向延伸的长度的本体，以及 横跨运输方向延伸的宽度以及从主体延伸的两个相对的夹持构件。 夹持构件中的至少一个是可从第一打开位置移动到第二夹持位置的可动夹持构件，可动夹持构件包括夹持端，夹持构件定位成经由夹持端部接触物体之一 当可移动夹持构件处于第二位置以在运输期间相对于身体保持物体。 至少一个将可动夹持构件推向第二位置的弹簧构件，以及万向接头构件，其包括延伸部和空腔，所述延伸部一次性地在第一相邻连杆的空腔中，并且所述空腔用于接收 第二个相邻链接。 延伸部沿着与传送方向基本上不对准的轴线延伸。 可以进行各种选择和修改。

公开(公告)号：US07261199B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10979762

申请日：2004-11-03

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

IPC: B65G47/84

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B65G17/385 ,  B65G17/42 ,  B65G47/842 ,  B65G2201/0235 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B67C3/04 ,  B67C3/06 ,  B67C3/225 ,  B67C3/242 ,  B67C3/2637 ,  B67C7/004 ,  B67C2003/266 ,  B67C2003/2677

Abstract: A conveyor is disclosed suitable for conveying objects such as containers to a processing station. The conveyor includes a plurality of connected links, and at least one gripping member extending from each of the links. Each gripping member is movable relative to its respective link for gripping a container by the neck of the container. A guide structure is disposed on the link for mating a component of the processing station to the neck of the container for processing the container. The processing station may be a filler such as a rotary filler, a capper, or a rinser. Related individual links, conveying systems, and filler components are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了适于将诸如容器的物体输送到加工站的输送机。 输送机包括多个连接的连接件，以及从每个连杆延伸的至少一个夹持件。 每个夹持构件可相对于其相应的连杆移动，以通过容器的颈部夹持容器。 引导结构设置在连杆上，用于将处理站的部件与容器的颈部配合，用于处理容器。 处理站可以是诸如旋转填料，封盖器或冲洗器的填料。 还公开了相关的单独链接，传送系统和填充部件。

公开(公告)号：US06533103B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-18

申请号：US09917075

申请日：2001-07-27

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  Robert C. Beesley ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  Robert C. Beesley ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B65G1526

CPC classification number: B65G47/5131

Abstract: An apparatus for the transfer of articles is provided. The apparatus includes a first conveyor that moves in a first direction and a second conveyor that moves in a second direction opposite from the first direction. The second conveyor is spaced from the first conveyor. A transfer device is substantially disposed between the first and second conveyors. The transfer device includes a transfer plate that is used to transfer articles between the first and second conveyors. The transfer plate overlaps more of the second conveyor than the first conveyor. The transfer plate may be under the first conveyor and over the second conveyor, and the axis of revolution may be in the middle or offset from the middle between the conveyors.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于传送物品的装置。 该装置包括沿第一方向移动的第一输送机和沿与第一方向相反的第二方向移动的第二输送机。 第二输送机与第一输送机间隔开。 转移装置基本上设置在第一和第二输送机之间。 转印装置包括用于在第一和第二输送机之间转移物品的转印板。 转印板与第一输送机重叠在第二输送机上。 转印板可以在第一输送机之下并且在第二输送机之上，并且旋转轴线可以在输送机的中间或偏离中间。

公开(公告)号：US06334528B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-01

申请号：US09594718

申请日：2000-06-16

Applicant: David W. Bogle ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： David W. Bogle ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B65G1510

CPC classification number: B65G47/5131 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A variable-width spacer for use in a conveying apparatus includes a first link and a second link on opposite widthwise side of the spacer. The links can move relative to each other in a widthwise direction of the spacer to vary its width. The spacer can be used to fill a gap between adjoining members of a conveying apparatus, such as between two conveyor belts.

Abstract translation: 用于输送装置的可变宽度间隔件包括第一连杆和在间隔件的相对宽度方向上的第二连杆。 链节可以在隔离物的宽度方向上相对移动以改变其宽度。 间隔件可以用于填充输送装置的相邻构件之间的间隙，例如在两个输送带之间。

公开(公告)号：US06119848A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US235887

申请日：1999-01-22

Applicant: William R. Hartness, III ,  Paul L. Horton ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr.

Inventor： William R. Hartness, III ,  Paul L. Horton ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr.

IPC: B65G23/02 ,  B65G23/14

CPC classification number: B65G23/14

Abstract: A conveyor drive unit is provided for engaging and driving a belt type conveyor. The unit includes a motor drive unit and drive chain assembly having a drive chain driven by the motor along a drive path. The drive chain has drive lugs configured thereon to engage with drive dogs on the conveyor as the drive chain is driven along the drive path. The drive path defines the drive angle with respect to a straight path of the conveyor along the drive path. An adjustable positioning device is disposed relative to the drive chain assembly such that upon variable positioning of the drive chain assembly, the drive angle defined between the drive path of the chain and the straight path of the conveyor along the drive path varies. In this manner, the degree of engagement of the drive lugs with the drive dogs of the conveyor along the drive path can be adjusted by varying the drive angle.

Abstract translation: 传送带驱动单元设置用于接合和驱动带式输送机。 该单元包括电动机驱动单元和驱动链组件，其具有沿着驱动路径由电动机驱动的驱动链。 当驱动链沿着驱动路径被驱动时，传动链具有构造在其上的驱动凸耳，以与输送机上的驱动齿轮啮合。 驱动路径相对于沿着驱动路径的输送机的直线路径限定驱动角度。 相对于驱动链组件设置可调定位装置，使得在驱动链组件可变定位时，沿着驱动路径的链条的驱动路径和输送机的直线路径之间限定的驱动角度变化。 以这种方式，可以通过改变驱动角度来调节驱动凸耳与输送机的驱动爪沿着驱动路径的接合程度。

公开(公告)号：US20110099949A1

公开(公告)日：2011-05-05

申请号：US12983933

申请日：2011-01-04

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Ernst Van Wickeren

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Ernst Van Wickeren

IPC: B65B53/02

CPC classification number: B65D71/08 ,  B65B21/245 ,  B65B27/04 ,  B65B53/063 ,  B65D71/508

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable holder is disclosed for securing a plurality of articles. The holder may include a first sheet formed of heat-shrinkable material, and a second sheet formed of heat-shrinkable material and joined to the first sheet. The first sheet and the second sheet each have a substantially equal pre-shrinking length, and are joined so as to create at least two openings therebetween. Each of the openings is sized larger than one of the articles. The first and second sheets are heat-shrinkable to an extent to shrink the openings sufficiently to secure two of the articles together into a unit. Various modifications and additions are possible, including use of more than three sheets, providing for the reading of printed indicia on the articles or holder, providing a handle. Numerous orientations and collections of articles are possible. Related packages including a holder and articles are also disclosed, as well as related methods of manufacture of the holder and package.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于固定多个物品的热收缩夹持器。 保持器可以包括由热收缩材料形成的第一片材​​和由热收缩材料形成并与第一片材接合的第二片材。 第一片和第二片各自具有基本相同的预收缩长度，并且被连接以便在它们之间形成至少两个开口。 每个开口的尺寸都大于一个物品。 第一和第二片材是热收缩的程度以使开口充分收缩以将两个物品固定在一起成为一个单元。 可以进行各种修改和添加，包括使用三张以上的纸张，提供读取物品或支架上的印刷标记，提供手柄。 许多方向和文章的集合是可能的。 还公开了包括持有人和物品的相关包装以及保持器和包装件的相关制造方法。

公开(公告)号：US20110061339A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12558495

申请日：2009-09-12

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B65B11/00

CPC classification number: B65B21/245 ,  B29C35/045 ,  B29C65/08 ,  B29C65/106 ,  B29C65/22 ,  B29C65/222 ,  B29C65/74 ,  B29C66/1122 ,  B29C66/432 ,  B29C66/83533 ,  B29C66/849 ,  B29C66/93411 ,  B29C66/93431 ,  B29C66/93441 ,  B29K2995/0049 ,  B29L2031/7158 ,  B65B9/026 ,  B65B35/44 ,  B65B51/18 ,  B65B53/063 ,  B65G47/088 ,  B65G2201/0244

Abstract: A shrink film applying apparatus includes an article feed for feeding articles for shrink-wrapping at line pressure; a wrapping conveyor driven at a wrapping speed through a wrapping zone, the wrapping conveyor receiving articles from the article feed. First and second films are supplied to the wrapping zone. A plurality of flight bars are individually driven in a path at a variable speed. A sealing mechanism within the wrapping zone seals the first film to the second film at contact points to form a circumferential film unit substantially surrounding grouped articles within loops of second film and a corresponding portion of the first film, the film unit being shrinkable about the grouped articles to form a package. Related methods and subassemblies of the apparatus are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 收缩膜施加装置包括用于在管线压力下进行用于收缩包装的物品的物品进给; 以包装速度通过包裹区驱动的包装输送机，所述包装输送机从所述物品进料接收物品。 第一和第二膜被提供到包装区域。 多个飞行杆以可变速度以路径单独驱动。 包装区域内的密封机构将接触点处的第一膜密封到第二膜，以形成基本围绕第二膜的环内的分组物品和第一膜的相应部分的周向膜单元，膜单元可围绕分组收缩 文章形成包装。 公开了装置的相关方法和子组件。

公开(公告)号：US20070215506A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-20

申请号：US11588844

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Ernst Van Wickeren

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Ernst Van Wickeren

IPC: B65D65/00 ,  B65D75/00

CPC classification number: B65D71/08 ,  B65B21/245 ,  B65B27/04 ,  B65B53/063 ,  B65D71/508

Abstract: A heat-shrinkable holder is disclosed for securing a plurality of articles. The holder may include a first sheet formed of heat-shrinkable material, and a second sheet formed of heat-shrinkable material and joined to the first sheet. The first sheet and the second sheet each have a substantially equal pre-shrinking length, and are joined so as to create at least two openings therebetween. Each of the openings is sized larger than one of the articles. The first and second sheets are heat-shrinkable to an extent to shrink the openings sufficiently to secure two of the articles together into a unit. Various modifications and additions are possible, including use of more than three sheets, providing for the reading of printed indicia on the articles or holder, providing a handle. Numerous orientations and collections of articles are possible. Related packages including a holder and articles are also disclosed, as well as related methods of manufacture of the holder and package.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于固定多个物品的热收缩夹持器。 保持器可以包括由热收缩材料形成的第一片材​​和由热收缩材料形成并与第一片材接合的第二片材。 第一片和第二片各自具有基本相同的预收缩长度，并且被连接以便在它们之间形成至少两个开口。 每个开口的尺寸都大于一个物品。 第一和第二片材是热收缩的程度以使开口充分收缩以将两个物品固定在一起成为一个单元。 可以进行各种修改和添加，包括使用三张以上的纸张，提供读取物品或支架上的印刷标记，提供手柄。 许多方向和文章的集合是可能的。 还公开了包括持有人和物品的相关包装以及保持器和包装件的相关制造方法。

公开(公告)号：US07216758B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-15

申请号：US10847214

申请日：2004-05-17

Applicant: Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

Inventor： Thomas P. Hartness ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  Frank Brennan ,  Robert C. Beesley

IPC: B65G25/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/842 ,  B65G17/323 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2201/0247

Abstract: A link is disclosed for a conveyor suitable for conveying objects along a transport direction. The link includes a body having a length extending across the direction of transport and a width extending along the direction of transport. The body has a conveying surface and two opposed gripping members extending from the conveying surface. Each gripping member is movable from a first opened position to a second gripping position. The gripping members each include a gripping arm configured to be pivotable relative to the conveying surface when the gripping members move from the first position to the second position. The gripping arms are located so as to be able to contact one of the objects when the gripping members are in the second position to hold the object relative to the link during transport. The link includes at least one spring member urging the gripping members toward the second position. Various other related options are disclosed, along with related conveyors.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于适于沿输送方向输送物体的输送机的连杆。 该连杆包括具有沿着输送方向延伸的长度的主体和沿着输送方向延伸的宽度。 主体具有输送表面和从输送表面延伸的两个相对的夹持构件。 每个夹持构件可从第一打开位置移动到第二抓握位置。 夹持构件各自包括夹持臂，该夹臂构造成当夹持构件从第一位置移动到第二位置时相对于输送表面可枢转。 夹持臂被定位成当夹持构件处于第二位置时能够接触物体之一，以在运输期间相对于连杆保持物体。 该连杆包括至少一个弹簧构件，其将夹持构件推向第二位置。 公开了各种其他相关选项以及相关输送机。