公开(公告)号：US09701491B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US15263849

申请日：2016-09-13

Applicant: Wynright Corporation

Inventor： Tim Criswell

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  B65G67/02 ,  B65G21/14 ,  B65G57/20 ,  B65G61/00

CPC classification number: B65G67/02 ,  B25J5/005 ,  B25J5/007 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B65G21/14 ,  B65G57/20 ,  B65G61/00 ,  B65G67/08 ,  B65G2201/0273

Abstract: An automatic tire loader/unloader for stacking/unstacking tires in a trailer is disclosed. In one embodiment, a mobile base structure provides a support framework for a drive subassembly, conveyance subassembly, an industrial robot, a distance measurement subassembly, and a control subassembly. Under the operation of the control subassembly, tires advance through a powered transportation path to an industrial robot which places the tires within the trailer in a vertical stacking pattern or a rick-stacking pattern, for example. The control subassembly coordinates the selective articulated movement of the industrial robot and the activation of the drive subassembly based upon the distance measurement subassembly detecting objects, including tires, within a detection space, dimensions of the trailer provided to the control subassembly, and dimensions of the tires provided to the control subassembly.

公开(公告)号：US09466047B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US15087849

申请日：2016-03-31

Applicant: Thomas J. Allen

Inventor： Thomas J. Allen

IPC: G06F7/00 ,  G06Q10/08 ,  B65G1/137

CPC classification number: G06Q10/087 ,  A47F7/04 ,  B65G1/02 ,  B65G1/1373 ,  B65G2201/0273

Abstract: A storage array includes one or more tier including a plurality of roller pairs and at least one motor for spinning each roller pair. Plates are positioned between each roller pair. A horizontal nudger is positioned above each plate moves tires horizontally within the storage array. A tire is moved longitudinally within the storage array by causing a roller pair bearing the tire to spin followed by lifting the plate below the tire, thereby causing the tire to roll forward or backward within the storage array. A controller coupled to actuators for the plates and the horizontal nudger invokes movement of tires in and out of the storage array and within the storage array according to a storage, retrieval, and inventory management program. Tires may include electronically readable chips that are detected by sensors at a front edge of the storage array that are coupled to the controller.

Abstract translation: 存储阵列包括包括多个辊对的一个或多个层以及用于使每个辊对旋转的至少一个电动机。 板位于每个辊对之间。 水平推杆位于每个板之上，水平移动轮胎在存储阵列内。 轮胎在存储阵列内纵向移动，使得轴承轮胎旋转的辊对，随后将板提升到轮胎下方，从而使轮胎在储存阵列内向前或向后滚动。 耦合到用于板的致动器的控制器和水平微型移动器根据存储，检索和库存管理程序调用进出存储阵列和存储阵列内的轮胎的移动。 轮胎可以包括电子可读芯片，其通过耦合到控制器的存储阵列的前边缘处的传感器检测。

公开(公告)号：US09260247B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US14641126

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: MULTILIFT, INC.

Inventor： Chris K. Miller ,  Job Maldonado, Jr.

IPC: B65G15/42 ,  B65G15/58 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G15/28 ,  B65G15/44 ,  B65G17/46 ,  B65G23/22 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G15/24 ,  B65G41/00

CPC classification number: B65G15/44 ,  B07C5/3412 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G15/24 ,  B65G15/28 ,  B65G15/58 ,  B65G17/46 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G23/22 ,  B65G41/002 ,  B65G41/008 ,  B65G2201/0273

Abstract: A conveyor for transporting and elevating articles and a method and system for conveying articles up inclines is provided. The conveyor has a conveyor belt and a plurality of support elements extending outward from the article-conveying surface of the conveyor belt advancing upward along the incline. The support elements prevent conveyed articles from sliding down the conveyor belt on the incline. The article-conveying surface of the conveyor belt may provide a low-friction retention surface to articles leaning away from the conveyor belt on the incline.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于运输和升高物品的输送机以及用于输送物品向上倾斜的方法和系统。 输送机具有输送带和从输送带的物品输送表面向外延伸的多个支撑元件，该输送带沿斜面向上延伸。 支撑元件防止被输送的物品沿着倾斜的传送带滑下。 输送带的物品输送表面可以向倾斜的输送带倾斜的物品提供低摩擦保持表面。

公开(公告)号：US20150239669A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-27

申请号：US14641126

申请日：2015-03-06

Applicant: MULTILIFT, INC.

Inventor： Chris K. MILLER ,  Job MALDONADO, JR.

IPC: B65G15/58 ,  B65G15/28 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B07C5/34

CPC classification number: B65G15/44 ,  B07C5/3412 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G1/04 ,  B65G15/24 ,  B65G15/28 ,  B65G15/58 ,  B65G17/46 ,  B65G23/04 ,  B65G23/22 ,  B65G41/002 ,  B65G41/008 ,  B65G2201/0273

Abstract: A conveyor for transporting and elevating articles and a method and system for conveying articles up inclines is provided. The conveyor has a conveyor belt and a plurality of support elements extending outward from the article-conveying surface of the conveyor belt advancing upward along the incline. The support elements prevent conveyed articles from sliding down the conveyor belt on the incline. The article-conveying surface of the conveyor belt may provide a low-friction retention surface to articles leaning away from the conveyor belt on the incline.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于运输和升高物品的输送机以及用于输送物品向上倾斜的方法和系统。 输送机具有输送带和从输送带的物品输送表面向外延伸的多个支撑元件，该输送带沿斜面向上延伸。 支撑元件防止被输送的物品沿着倾斜的传送带滑下。 输送带的物品输送表面可以向倾斜的输送带倾斜的物品提供低摩擦保持表面。

公开(公告)号：US20140236343A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13985256

申请日：2012-02-29

Applicant: Hans-Peter Hill

Inventor： Hans-Peter Hill

IPC: B65G1/137

CPC classification number: B65G1/1375 ,  B65G1/1378 ,  B65G2201/0273

Abstract: Apparatus and method for the defined intermediate storage of produced articles of the same type but different size and for the simultaneous composition of consignments of said articles, having the following features: a) a delivery path (3) for the continuous conveying of the produced products into the region of stacking robots (7), b) a multiplicity of transport vehicles (9) for transporting stacking pallets and order-picking pallets (6), c) a multiplicity of storing positions (10) for stacking pallets, d) one or more stacking robots (5) for filling order-picking pallets (6), e) a plurality of induction lines (8) for power supply and control of the transport vehicles (9).

Abstract translation: 用于所定义的相同类型但不同尺寸的生产制品的中间储存的装置和方法，以及用于同时组合所述制品的货物，具有以下特征：a）用于连续输送生产的产品的输送路径（3） 进入堆叠机器人（7）的区域，b）用于运输堆垛托盘和订货托盘（6）的多个运输车辆（9），c）用于堆放托盘的多个存放位置（10），d）一个 或更多的用于填充订单托盘（6）的堆叠机器人（5），e）用于运输车辆（9）的供电和控制的多个感应线（8）。

公开(公告)号：US20130336750A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-19

申请号：US13878160

申请日：2011-10-07

Applicant: Francis Marti

Inventor： Francis Marti

IPC: B65G1/08

CPC classification number: B65G1/08 ,  B29D30/0016 ,  B29D2030/0022 ,  B65G1/0435 ,  B65G47/8846 ,  B65G2201/0273

Abstract: Storing vehicle tire casings (4) by providing at least two channels (12) for storing casings, each one having an end stop (22), and a casing conveyor, capable of coming into alignment with any of the channels and containing a platform (32) that can receive a casing. A casing located in the channel is lifted until it is higher than the end stop. The lifting is done by a roller (46), which is mounted in such a way that it can move in the vertical direction in relation to the platform.

Abstract translation: 通过设置至少两个用于存储壳体的通道（12）来存储车辆轮胎壳体（4），每个通道（12）具有端部止挡件（22）和壳体输送器，其能够与任何通道对准并且包含平台 32）可以接收外壳。 位于通道中的壳体被提升直到其高于终点。 提升是通过一个辊子（46）完成的，该滚筒以相对于平台在垂直方向上移动的方式安装。

公开(公告)号：US08235224B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US13340728

申请日：2011-12-30

Applicant: Gottfried Scholz

Inventor： Gottfried Scholz

IPC: A47F7/04

CPC classification number: A47B47/027 ,  A47B81/007 ,  A47F1/12 ,  A47F7/04 ,  B65G2201/0273

Abstract: Disclosed is a knockdown shelving system which comprises a plurality of connected shelves with storage compartments that are configured to store vehicle wheels or tires upright and parallel to each other. Vertical posts are located at each corner of the connected shelves and shared between adjacent shelves. The vertical posts are formed of a rolled hollow T-profile which comprises rows of longitudinally spaced perforations that extend along the vertical posts. The vertical posts are connected by lengthwise and crosswise struts, the struts having hooks which engage the perforations of the vertical posts. Storage compartments for tires or wheels are formed by tire carriers which are placed onto lengthwise struts and extend parallel between front and rear vertical posts, and by crosswise struts which extend perpendicular to the tire carriers between two front vertical posts and two rear vertical posts, respectively.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种击倒搁架系统，其包括多个连接的搁架，其具有存储隔间，其被配置为存储车轮或轮胎彼此直立且平行。 垂直柱位于连接的货架的每个角落，并在相邻的货架之间共享。 垂直柱由滚动的中空T型材形成，该T型材包括沿垂直柱延伸的纵向隔开的排列。 垂直柱通过纵向和横向的支柱连接，支柱具有接合垂直柱的穿孔的钩。 用于轮胎或车轮的储存隔间由轮胎承载件形成，该轮胎承载件分别放置在长度方向的支柱上并且在前后立柱之间平行延伸，并且分别在两个前垂直柱和两个后垂直柱之间垂直于轮胎承载件延伸的横梁 。

公开(公告)号：US20100272547A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-28

申请号：US12663560

申请日：2008-06-10

Applicant: Norbert Cottone ,  Thorsten Eberhardt ,  Sven Heissmeyer ,  Alexander Hollinger ,  Martin Peghini

Inventor： Norbert Cottone ,  Thorsten Eberhardt ,  Sven Heissmeyer ,  Alexander Hollinger ,  Martin Peghini

IPC: B65G65/00 ,  G06F19/00 ,  B25J9/16

CPC classification number: B25J9/1697 ,  B65G61/00 ,  B65G2201/0273 ,  G05B2219/39484 ,  G05B2219/39536 ,  G05B2219/40053

Abstract: In a method and system for depalletizing tires using a robot, wherein the tires are randomly located on a carrier, the position and orientation of outer tires on the carrier are detected using a sensor, and a processor, using a signal from the sensor, determines a tire that can be gripped by a gripping tool of an industrial robot, and calculates a movement path for the gripping tool for that tire. If the calculated path is not collision-free, another tire from among the outer tires is selected, and a movement path for depalletizing that tire is determined. The procedure is repeated until a collision-free movement path for a tire from among the outer tires is established. The gripping tool is then guided according to this collision-free movement path to depalletize the tire having the collision-free path associated therewith.

Abstract translation: 在使用机器人拆卸轮胎的方法和系统中，其中轮胎随机地位于载体上，使用传感器检测载体上的外轮胎的位置和取向，并且使用来自传感器的信号的处理器确定 轮胎，其能够被工业机器人的夹持工具夹持，并且计算用于该轮胎的夹持工具的移动路径。 如果所计算的路径不是无碰撞的，则选择来自外轮胎的另一轮胎，并且确定用于拆卸轮胎的移动路径。 重复该过程，直到建立了来自外轮胎之间的轮胎的无碰撞运动路径。 然后根据该无碰撞运动路径引导夹紧工具，以将具有与其相关联的无碰撞路径的轮胎拆下。

公开(公告)号：US20100193333A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-05

申请号：US12755614

申请日：2010-04-07

Applicant: Don A. Rogers ,  Rick A. Musick

Inventor： Don A. Rogers ,  Rick A. Musick

IPC: B65G23/12

CPC classification number: B65G47/8861 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G47/493 ,  B65G47/8823 ,  B65G2201/0273

Abstract: An improved conveyor assembly includes a conveyor belt for conveying a product to one or more product operations is disclosed. Such conveyor assembly includes a pair of spaced apart side frames that support the conveyor belt and between which the conveyor belt rotates. The side frames are formed from an upstanding member and a inwardly extending horizontal member. Both the frame upstanding member and the frame horizontal member carry a series of elongated slots. One or more L-shaped brackets are formed from a generally upstanding member and an inwardly extending member. Both the bracket upstanding member and the bracket horizontal member carry a series of elongated slots. The bracket horizontal member slots are configured to overlay the frame elongate horizontal member slots, and the bracket upstanding member slots are configured to overlay the frame upstanding member slots for attaching components to the frames.

公开(公告)号：US20090311082A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-17

申请号：US12483316

申请日：2009-06-12

Applicant: Danny Lee Glass

Inventor： Danny Lee Glass

IPC: B65G7/00

CPC classification number: B65G7/12 ,  B65G2201/0273

Abstract: A tool for lifting truck tires from a prone position to an upright position. The tool has a frame which extends over the length of a truck tire to a leverage point at one end of the tire. The frame is attached to a plate which is adapted to slide underneath the other side of the truck tire. Two handles extend from the frame at an angle and a length to allow maximum leverage for an operator of the tool. The frame may have many shapes, but preferably is angled to exert force at a point opposite the plate.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将卡车轮胎从俯卧位提升到直立位置的工具。 工具具有在卡车轮胎的长度上延伸到轮胎一端的杠杆点的框架。 框架连接到适于在卡车轮胎的另一侧下滑动的板。 两个手柄从框架以一定角度和长度延伸，以允许该工具的操作者获得最大的杠杆作用。 框架可以具有许多形状，但是优选地成角度以在与板相对的点处施加力。