公开(公告)号：US07121399B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-17

申请号：US10371859

申请日：2003-02-21

Applicant: George A. Mills

Inventor： George A. Mills

IPC: B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B07C5/363 ,  B65G47/525 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  Y10S209/932

Abstract: A small item pneumatic diverter for high speed diversion of articles, such as fruit, from a moving conveyor in a product handling system. The pneumatic diverter is particularly suited for diversion of small, relatively fragile articles after they have been optically scanned for size, weight, quality or other characteristics. The diverter has a nozzle connected to an electrical solenoid controlled air valve that is connected to a source of compressed air and a computer for controlling the release of air to the nozzle. The nozzle has a plurality of small discharge ports at one end for discharging air towards an article on the moving conveyor. In one configuration, the nozzle discharges air across the top of a small article to provide lift and against the article to off-load it from the conveyor. A delay mechanism is utilized to selective discharge an article after it has been scanned.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在产品处理系统中从移动的输送机高速转移诸如水果的物品的小件气动分流器。 气动分流器特别适用于在对其尺寸，重量，质量或其他特性进行光学扫描之后转向小而相对脆弱的物品。 分流器具有连接到电磁阀控制的空气阀的喷嘴，其连接到压缩空气源和用于控制向喷嘴释放空气的计算机。 喷嘴在一端具有多个小的排出口，用于将空气朝向移动的输送机上的物品排出。 在一种配置中，喷嘴将空气穿过小物品的顶部排出以提供升降并抵靠物品以将其从输送机卸载。 使用延迟机构在扫描物品之后选择性地排出物品。

公开(公告)号：US20060151289A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US10543478

申请日：2004-01-30

Applicant: Hamish Kennedy

Inventor： Hamish Kennedy

IPC: B65G47/40

CPC classification number: B65G47/962 ,  B07C5/362 ,  B65G47/965 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: An article carrier (1) including means (3) for mounting the article carrier to a conveyor, a carrier frame (4) located over said means (3) for mounting the article carrier to a conveyor and movable about a pivot (5) so as to be locatable in a carriage position, in which articles (2) may be supported on the carrier frame (4), and an ejection position, in which articles (2) are ejected from the carrier frame (4); and a locking member (6); wherein when the carrier frame (4) is located in the carriage position, the locking member (6) is locatable in a first position that prevents movement of the carrier frame (4) about said pivot (5) and is movable into a second position that releases the carrier frame (4), allowing the carrier frame (4) to move about the pivot. The article carrier (1) may be used as part of a grading apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种物品托架（1），包括用于将物品托架安装到输送机上的装置（3），位于所述装置（3）上方的托架（4），用于将物品托架安装到输送机上并围绕枢轴（5）运动 可以定位在托架位置，其中物品（2）可以被支撑在承载框架（4）上，以及弹出位置，物品（2）从托架（4）弹出; 和锁定构件（6）; 其中当所述承载架（4）位于所述托架位置时，所述锁定构件（6）可定位在第一位置，所述第一位置防止所述承载架（4）围绕所述枢轴（5）移动并且可移动到第二位置 释放载体框架（4），允许载体框架（4）围绕枢轴移动。 物品托架（1）可以用作分级装置的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US07053318B2

公开(公告)日：2006-05-30

申请号：US10611040

申请日：2003-06-30

Applicant: Rosalina Paniagua Olaechea

Inventor： Rosalina Paniagua Olaechea

IPC: G01G19/00

CPC classification number: B65G29/02 ,  B07C5/18 ,  B07C5/36 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  G01G15/00

Abstract: The machine has a regular structure symmetrical with respect to a central axis and provided with limiting end faces, said structure being disposed with its horizontal axis rotatably supported on its axis of symmetry on the frame of the machine, and bearing a plurality of longitudinal frames in the direction of the generatrices, on which are incorporated the “cups” or buckets carrying the pieces of fruit or the like, each of said “cups” or buckets being freely rotatable on a horizontal axis, and the machine having means for the rotatable support on its horizontal axis of said structure carrying the “cups” for the pieces of fruit, and also means for effecting the rotation of said structure on its horizontal axis.

Abstract translation: 该机器具有相对于中心轴对称的规则结构，并且设置有限制端面，所述结构设置成其水平轴线可旋转地支撑在其机器的框架上的对称轴上，并且承载多个纵向框架 母线的方向，其上装有“杯”或携带水果等的桶，每个所述“杯”或桶可在水平轴线上自由旋转，并且机器具有用于可旋转支撑件的装置 在所述结构的水平轴线上承载水果的“杯子”，以及用于在其水平轴线上实现所述结构的旋转的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20060032206A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-16

申请号：US10916489

申请日：2004-08-12

Applicant: John Hosking

Inventor： John Hosking

IPC: A01D46/00

CPC classification number: A01D46/00 ,  A01D46/26 ,  B65G27/08 ,  B65G27/12 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: A vibration transporter for harvesting fruit which includes an inclined platform that receives falling fruit at an upper end and delivers the fruit to a lower end. The platform vibrates to move the fruit from the upper end to the lower end and is coupled to an orbiting shaft eccentrically mounted to a driven shaft. The speed of rotation of the driven shaft is selected to be commensurate with the vertical displacement of the platform so that the fruit bounces toward the lower end of the platform during upward travel of the vibrating platform.

Abstract translation: 用于收获水果的振动传送器，包括一个倾斜的平台，在上端接收落果并将果实送到下端。 平台振动以将果实从上端移动到下端，并且耦合到偏心地安装到从动轴的旋转轴。 从动轴的旋转速度选择为与平台的垂直位移相当，使得水果在振动平台的向上行进期间向平台的下端反弹。

公开(公告)号：US06957940B2

公开(公告)日：2005-10-25

申请号：US10799688

申请日：2004-03-15

Applicant: Philippe Blanc

Inventor： Philippe Blanc

IPC: B61B10/02 ,  B65G19/02 ,  B65G37/02 ,  B65G1/00

CPC classification number: B61B10/025 ,  B65G19/025 ,  B65G37/02 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: A unit for sorting and packaging products has a conveying line with an endless chain beneath which there are articulated about a vertical axis a plurality of coupling arms equipped with a coupling member for pulling plates equipped with a member for hooking on a product and deployed along a conveying track parallel to and below the conveying line. Along this conveying line there are distributed a plurality of work stations, each having a relief track to which the pulled plates are selectively directed by routing elements, and along which each of the plates is successively uncoupled by automatic pivoting of the coupling arms, is brought into a position of readiness for loading or unloading, and then is recoupled automatically to a coupling arm, and hence reintegrated along the conveying line.

Abstract translation: 用于分拣和包装产品的单元具有带有环形链条的输送线，在该输送线下方围绕垂直轴线铰接，多个联接臂配备有用于拉动板的联接构件，所述联接构件配备有用于钩住产品并沿着 输送轨道平行于输送线路和下方。 沿着该输送线分布有多个工作站，每个工位具有一个卸载轨道，拉动板由选择性导向元件选择性地被引导，并且每个板通过联接臂的自动枢转连续地脱开 进入装载或卸载准备的位置，然后自动重新耦合到联接臂，并因此沿输送线重新整合。

公开(公告)号：US06846029B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-25

申请号：US10213192

申请日：2002-08-06

Applicant: Gary Dean Ragner ,  William Ross Kinney

Inventor： Gary Dean Ragner ,  William Ross Kinney

IPC: B25B9/00 ,  B25J15/00 ,  B25J15/12 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B25J13/08

CPC classification number: B65G47/908 ,  B25B9/00 ,  B25J15/0023 ,  B25J15/12 ,  B65G47/905 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  B65G2203/041 ,  Y10S294/907

Abstract: A device for gripping, holding, and releasing objects of varying sizes and shapes, which comprises an elongated torus (30) enclosing a fluid material (31), an external control rod (40), and an internal control rod (38). Torus (30) may be made of a flexible membrane and able to seal in fluid material (31). Fluid material (31) can be a gas, liquid, solid particles, semisolid particles, or mixtures of these. Central channel (34) of torus (30) is collapsed due to pressure of fluid material (31) within torus (30). Both control rods are securely attached to torus (30), with rod (38) attached to the interior portion of the torus along collapsed central channel (34), and rod (40) attached to the exterior portion of the torus on outer surface (32). Gripping action is achieved by differential linear motion of control rods (38) and (40) along the longitudinal (elongated) axis of torus (30). This causes front portion (36) of the torus to slide radially inward or outward to grip objects. Further movement of the control rods can cause the object to be pulled completely inside the collapsed channel for secure gripping by completely surrounding the object. The soft flexible nature of torus (30) allows grasping even the most delicate objects without damaging them. Even over-ripe strawberries can be rapidly grasped without bruising.

Abstract translation: 一种用于夹持，保持和释放不同尺寸和形状的物体的装置，其包括包围流体材料（31）的细长环形环（30），外部控制杆（40）和内部控制杆（38）。 圆环（30）可以由柔性膜制成并能够密封流体材料（31）。 流体材料（31）可以是气体，液体，固体颗粒，半固体颗粒或它们的混合物。 由于圆环（30）内的流体材料（31）的压力，圆环（30）的中心通道（34）被折叠。 两个控制杆牢固地连接到环面（30），杆（38）沿着塌陷的中心通道（34）连接到环面的内部，并且杆（40）附接到外表面上的环面的外部部分 32）。 夹持动作通过控制棒（38）和（40）沿着圆环（30）的纵向（细长）轴的微分线性运动来实现。 这使得环面的前部（36）径向向内或向外滑动以夹持物体。 控制杆的进一步运动可以使物体在折叠通道内被完全拉出，以通过完全围绕物体来进行紧固夹紧。 圆环（30）的柔软柔软性使得即使是最脆弱的物体也能抓住，而不会损坏它们。 即使过度成熟的草莓也可以快速掌握，没有瘀伤。

公开(公告)号：US20040184899A1

公开(公告)日：2004-09-23

申请号：US10782839

申请日：2004-02-23

Inventor： Antonio Turatti

IPC: A23P001/00

CPC classification number: B07B4/00 ,  A23N12/00 ,  A24B1/04 ,  B07B4/08 ,  B65G21/2036 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: The invention relates to a conveyor (1) of leaves and other products (4) on a belt for laying the same products as a single layer, characterised in that it comprises at least a perforated collection belt (3), at least a suction hood (6) having a surface (27) provided with holes (28) for passage of air flow, an air suction device (9) coupled with said hood (6), and dragging means (7, 19) for said at least a collection belt (3), said collection belt (3) sliding by said dragging means (7, 19) along said perforated surface of said suction hood (6), said suction device generating an air flow both through said holes (28) of said surface (27) of said at least a suction hood (6), and through said holes of said at least a collection belt (3), allowing the coupling on said at least a collection belt (3) of a single layer of said leaves and other products (4) due to their passage close to said at least a collection belt (3).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于铺设与单层相同产品的带子上的叶片和其它产品（4）的输送机（1），其特征在于，其至少包括一个穿孔收集带（3），至少一个抽吸罩 （6），具有设置有用于通过空气流的孔（28）的表面（27），与所述罩（6）联接的空气抽吸装置（9）和用于所述至少一个集合的拖动装置（7,19） （3），所述收集带（3）沿着所述抽吸罩（6）的穿孔表面由所述拖动装置（7,19）滑动，所述抽吸装置通过所述表面的所述孔（28）产生空气流 （6）的所述至少一个吸收罩（6）的所述至少一个收集带（3）的所述至少一个收集带（3）的所述至少一个收集带（3） 其他产品（4）由于其靠近所述至少一个收集带（3）而通过。

公开(公告)号：US06655878B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US09744290

申请日：2001-01-22

Applicant: Marinus de Vos ,  Jan Marinus van Arkel

Inventor： Marinus de Vos ,  Jan Marinus van Arkel

IPC: B65G5344

CPC classification number: B65G51/01 ,  A23N3/00 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  B65G2207/42

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method for singulating from a holder with liquid and/or individualizing of products, such as fruits, wherein the device comprises: a discharge conveyor extending above the liquid level in the holder for discharging the products in rows; and a feed conveyor of V-shaped cross-section, the discharge end of which connects onto a front end of the discharge conveyor and which extends at an inclination from this front end to below the liquid level in the liquid holder.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于从具有液体和/或个体化产品（例如水果）的保持器中分离的装置和方法，其中所述装置包括：排放输送器，其在所述保持器中的液面上方延伸，以排成行; 以及V形横截面的进料输送机，其排出端连接到排出输送机的前端，并且从该前端倾斜延伸到液体保持器内的液面以下。

公开(公告)号：US20030209406A1

公开(公告)日：2003-11-13

申请号：US10140986

申请日：2002-05-09

Inventor： David A. Jones

IPC: B65G047/14 ,  B65G047/30

CPC classification number: B65G47/57 ,  B65G47/30 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: An apparatus for sorting pouched articles has a plurality of inclined conveyors arranged sequentially for each conveyor in turn to transport the articles up a respective incline and drop each article onto an adjacent conveyor. Each conveyor has an incline and a coefficient of friction sufficient to cause overlying articles to slide back down relative to underlying articles as the underlying articles are pulled up the incline by the conveyor. Each conveyor is independently actuatable. A respective article detector detects presence or non-presence of an article on each conveyor. Each conveyor is stopped until at least an adjacent conveyor ahead thereof is clear of any articles.

Abstract translation: 用于分拣袋状物品的设备具有多个倾斜输送机，其依次为每个输送机设置倾斜的输送机，以将物品运送到各自的倾斜处，并将每个物品落在相邻的输送机上。 每个输送机具有倾斜度和足够的摩擦系数，足以使上覆的物品相对于下面的物品向下滑动，因为下面的物品被传送带拉出。 每个输送机可独立启动。 相应的物品检测器检测每个输送机上的物品的存在或不存在。 每个输送机停止，直到其前方的至少一个邻近的输送机没有任何物品。

公开(公告)号：US06520311B1

公开(公告)日：2003-02-18

申请号：US09916542

申请日：2001-07-27

Applicant: Hiromu Maeda ,  Kazuo Haraguchi

Inventor： Hiromu Maeda ,  Kazuo Haraguchi

IPC: B65G2900

CPC classification number: B65G47/26 ,  B07C5/02 ,  B07C5/3416 ,  B65G47/715 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  G01N21/89 ,  Y10S209/912

Abstract: A multi-row type internal quality inspection device is arranged to adjust spacing intervals between the columns of receiving trays arranged in rows on a conveyer to the column spacing intervals of a supply conveyor at the start part on the entrance side of a transport path; to have the spacing intervals between the receiving trays become wider at an inspection area provided at an intermediate part of the transport path to allow light projecting means and light receiving means to be arranged there in the lateral direction with respect to inspection objects on the receiving trays for adequate inspection of internal quality of the objects through transmission light obtained through them; and, at the end point on the exit side of the transport path, to have the spacing intervals narrowed and adjusted to the column spacing internals of a conveyor of a next process of sorting on the exit side of the transport path. The receiving trays are arranged to be laterally movable on mounting bars which are mounted on conveyor chains in parallel and spaced at a predetermined distance. Guide pins protruding downward from the receiving trays and guide rails disposed below the path of the receiving trays are arranged to gradually widen and narrow the column spacing intervals between the objects. At the inspection area, therefore, the internal quality of the objects can be adequately inspected by light projecting means and light receiving means.

Abstract translation: 多排式内部质量检查装置被布置成将输送机上排成行的接收托盘的列之间的间隔间隔调整为在输送路径的入口侧的开始部分处的供应输送机的列间隔间隔; 在设置在传送路径的中间部分处的检查区域之间使接收托盘之间的间隔变宽，以允许光投射装置和光接收装置相对于接收盘上的检查对象在横向方向上布置在其中 通过透过他们透过的光线充分检查物体的内部质量; 并且在输送路径的出口侧的终点处，使间隔间隔变窄并调节到输送路径的出口侧的下一个分选过程的输送机的柱间距内部。 接收盘布置成可在安装杆上横向移动，安装杆平行安装在传送链上并以预定距离隔开。 从接收盘向下突出的引导销和布置在接收托盘的路径下方的导轨布置成逐渐加宽并缩小物体之间的列间隔。 因此，在检查区域，可以通过光投射装置和光接收装置充分地检查物体的内部质量。