公开(公告)号：US20160272437A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-22

申请号：US14991113

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Robert C. Beesley ,  Jason Bedenbaugh

IPC: B65G47/69 ,  B65G47/68

CPC classification number: B65G47/268 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G47/26 ,  B65G47/261 ,  B65G47/5104 ,  B65G47/682 ,  B65G47/684 ,  B65G47/69 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2203/042

Abstract: Devices and methods for buffering articles may include use of an infeed conveyor, an outfeed conveyor, and at least two accumulation conveyors defining a path extending between the infeed conveyor and the outfeed conveyor. Each accumulation conveyor includes an entrance portion adjacent the infeed conveyor for receiving articles from the infeed conveyor and an exit portion adjacent the outfeed conveyor for delivering articles to the outfeed conveyor.

Abstract translation: 用于缓冲物品的装置和方法可以包括使用进料输送机，出料输送机和限定在进料输送机和出料输送机之间延伸的路径的至少两个堆积输送机。 每个堆积输送机包括邻近进料输送机的入口部分，用于从进料输送机接收物品，以及邻近出料输送机的出口部分，用于将物品输送到出料输送机。

公开(公告)号：US10983335B2

公开(公告)日：2021-04-20

申请号：US16105438

申请日：2018-08-20

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Robert C. Beesley ,  J. Mark Nunn

IPC: G02B27/00 ,  B08B5/02

Abstract: An apparatus for self cleaning of a photo eye sensor in a machine includes at least one air nozzle disposed in air discharge communication with a surface to be cleaned of the photo eye sensor. The air nozzle is in air flow communication with air exhaust from an air cylinder of a component of the machine. Related, corresponding, or associated methods for self cleaning a photo eye sensor in a machine are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US09688482B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14991113

申请日：2016-01-08

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Robert C. Beesley ,  Jason Bedenbaugh

IPC: B65G47/69 ,  B65G47/51 ,  B65G47/68

CPC classification number: B65G47/268 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G47/26 ,  B65G47/261 ,  B65G47/5104 ,  B65G47/682 ,  B65G47/684 ,  B65G47/69 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2203/042

Abstract: Devices and methods for buffering articles may include use of an infeed conveyor, an outfeed conveyor, and at least two accumulation conveyors defining a path extending between the infeed conveyor and the outfeed conveyor. Each accumulation conveyor includes an entrance portion adjacent the infeed conveyor for receiving articles from the infeed conveyor and an exit portion adjacent the outfeed conveyor for delivering articles to the outfeed conveyor.

公开(公告)号：US20160340129A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-24

申请号：US15075331

申请日：2016-03-21

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. Beesley ,  Mark Nunn

IPC: B65G47/26 ,  B65G47/14 ,  B65G15/12

CPC classification number: B65G47/261 ,  B65G15/12 ,  B65G47/1492 ,  B65G47/31 ,  B65G47/5131 ,  B65G47/682 ,  B65G2201/0235

Abstract: A device for accumulating articles within a system may include a frame, a mass-flow infeed conveyor supported by the frame for receiving articles from the system, and a mass-flow outfeed conveyor supported by the frame for receiving articles from the infeed conveyor and returning the articles to the system. A single-filing device is supported by the frame and includes a plurality of parallel endless loop conveyors. The endless loop conveyors each have an upstream end located laterally from and between upstream and downstream ends of the infeed conveyor.

Abstract translation: 用于在系统内堆积物品的装置可以包括框架，由框架支撑的用于从系统接收物品的质量流入料输送机和由框架支撑的质量流出料输送机，用于从进料输送机接收物品并返回 文章到系统。 框架支撑单个装置，并且包括多个平行的环形循环输送机。 无端回路输送机各自具有位于进料输送机的上游和下游端之间的上游端。

公开(公告)号：US20160325943A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-10

申请号：US15075280

申请日：2016-03-21

Applicant: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC.

Inventor： Robert C. Beesley

IPC: B65G47/51 ,  B65G43/10 ,  B65G47/26 ,  B65G37/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/5131 ,  B65G37/00 ,  B65G43/10 ,  B65G47/268

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the flow of articles and a related transfer device are provided for transferring flow between a first conveyor drivable in a first direction and a second conveyor drivable in a second opposite direction. The first and second conveyors may have at least one curved portion, and a transfer device is movable along the first and second conveyors. The transfer device has a pivotable frame and a movable guide to lengthen a transfer path when in the curved portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制物品流动的装置和相关的转运装置，用于在第一方向上可驱动的第一输送机与沿第二相反方向驱动的第二输送机之间传送流量。 第一和第二输送机可以具有至少一个弯曲部分，并且转移装置可沿第一和第二输送机移动。 传送装置具有可枢转框架和可移动导向件，以在弯曲部分中延长传送路径。

公开(公告)号：US20140305775A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US14250703

申请日：2014-04-11

Applicant: Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Inventor： Robert C. Beesley

IPC: B65G15/30

CPC classification number: B65G17/46 ,  B65G17/066 ,  B65G17/44

Abstract: A surface platform for a conveyor belt includes a platform member having an upper surface and a rail member at one side of the upper surface. The upper surface has a first portion adjacent the rail member, a second portion adjacent the first portion, and a third portion adjacent the second portion. The second portion extends upward at a distance and in a direction such that when an article is placed on the platform member in contact with the rail the article extends to, and no further than, the second portion. The first portion may be horizontal or curved.

Abstract translation: 用于输送带的表面平台包括在上表面的一侧具有上表面和轨道构件的平台构件。 上表面具有邻近轨道构件的第一部分，与第一部分相邻的第二部分和与第二部分相邻的第三部分。 第二部分在一定的距离和方向上向上延伸，使得当物品与轨道接触地放置在平台构件上时，制品延伸到第二部分，而不是第二部分。 第一部分可以是水平的或弯曲的。