公开(公告)号：US20110154782A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-30

申请号：US12986913

申请日：2011-01-07

Applicant: James Andrew Walsh ,  James R. Michler

Inventor： James Andrew Walsh ,  James R. Michler

IPC: B65B63/04

CPC classification number: B65H33/02 ,  B65H31/32 ,  B65H41/00 ,  B65H45/20 ,  B65H45/24 ,  B65H2406/122 ,  B65H2701/1924

Abstract: An interfolder separator apparatus and method utilize a pair of count fingers that are movable longitudinally along and transversely to a stream of folded sheets, for temporarily supporting each successive pack formed by the separator and then releasing each successive pack when partly completed to alternating build fingers, so that the operation of separating successive packs from one another is performed separately from the operations of completing the build of each pack and transporting the completed packs to downstream operations. The count fingers may be mounted to pivot about axes that are movable longitudinally along and transversely to the stream of sheets. A first or last panel of the completed pack may also be folded back partly upon itself, after the partly completed pack is released by the count fingers. Some or all of the fingers may be spring loaded and automatically resettable for clearing jams.

Abstract translation: 片间分离装置和方法利用一对计数指状物，其可沿着和横向于折叠片材的流动方向纵向移动，用于临时支撑由分离器形成的每个连续包装，然后当部分完成时释放每个连续包装以交替构建手指， 使得连续包装彼此分离的操作与完成每个包的构建和将完成的包运送到下游操作的操作分开执行。 计数指状物可以安装成围绕可纵向移动并横向于片材流动的轴线枢转。 在部分完成的包被计数指针释放之后，完成的包装的第一或最后一个面板也可以部分地折叠在其自身上。 部分或全部手指可以弹簧加载并自动复位，以清除卡纸。

公开(公告)号：USRE42267E1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-05

申请号：US11824463

申请日：2007-06-29

Applicant: James R. Michler ,  Martin Eder, III ,  Thomas W. Schneider

Inventor： James R. Michler ,  Martin Eder, III ,  Thomas W. Schneider

IPC: B65H29/00

CPC classification number: B65H29/40 ,  B65H29/68 ,  B65H31/02 ,  B65H31/3072 ,  B65H33/00 ,  B65H2301/4212 ,  B65H2301/42146 ,  B65H2301/4474 ,  B65H2513/104 ,  B65H2701/1924 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: A starwheel feed apparatus and method for feeding and guiding sheets of a web material into a starwheel assembly. In some embodiments, a feeding conveyor is movable to convey sheets at a first velocity toward the starwheel, and a guiding conveyor is located adjacent the starwheel and has a conveying surface movable at a velocity less than the first velocity. In other embodiments, other relative speeds of the guiding and feeding conveyors are employed. In some embodiments, a feeding conveyor feeds sheets into slots of a starwheel, and a guiding conveyor located adjacent the starwheel has a conveying surface to guide trailing edges of the sheets along a length of the conveying surface as the sheets enter the slots.

Abstract translation: 星形轮进给装置和方法，用于将幅材材料的片材进给和引导到星形轮组件中。 在一些实施例中，馈送传送器是可移动的，以朝向星形轮的第一速度传送片材，并且引导传送器位于星形轮附近，并且具有以小于第一速度的速度移动的传送表面。 在其他实施例中，采用了引导和输送输送机的其它相对速度。 在一些实施例中，馈送输送机将片材输送到星形轮的槽中，并且邻近星形轮定位的引导传送器具有输送表面，以在片材进入槽时沿着输送表面的长度引导片材的后缘。

公开(公告)号：US07470102B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US10259161

申请日：2002-09-27

Applicant: Jeffrey A. Gendron ,  James R. Michler ,  Charles L. Schmidt, V.

Inventor： Jeffrey A. Gendron ,  James R. Michler ,  Charles L. Schmidt, V.

IPC: B65G59/00 ,  B65H3/48

CPC classification number: B65H31/3081 ,  B65H29/40 ,  B65H31/06 ,  B65H31/3045 ,  B65H31/32 ,  B65H2301/4212 ,  B65H2301/42146 ,  B65H2301/42172 ,  B65H2301/42264 ,  B65H2301/42266 ,  B65H2404/2693 ,  B65H2405/323 ,  B65H2701/1924

Abstract: An apparatus and method for creating stacks of sheets. In some embodiments, the sheets separated are those in or issuing from a starwheel assembly. The present invention includes a first separator finger that is inserted between two adjacent sheets to separate first and second sheets. The first separator finger retains the first sheet upstream to begin a first stack upstream of the first separator finger and allows the second sheet to complete another stack downstream of the first separator finger. In some embodiments, the first separator finger is inserted between the two adjacent sheets in a closed position and, after the first separator finger is inserted, the first separator finger moves to an open position to create a gap between the first and second stacks.

Abstract translation: 一种用于产生纸张堆叠的装置和方法。 在一些实施例中，分离的片材是在星形轮组件中或从星形轮组件发出的片材。 本发明包括插入两个相邻片材之间以分离第一和第二片材的第一分离器指状物。 第一分离器手指将第一薄片保持在上游，以在第一分离器手指的上游开始第一堆叠，并允许第二薄片在第一分离器手指的下游完成另一堆叠。 在一些实施例中，第一分离器手指在关闭位置插入在两个相邻薄片之间，并且在插入第一分离器手指之后，第一分离器手指移动到打开位置以在第一和第二组之间产生间隙。

公开(公告)号：US07219887B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-22

申请号：US11104399

申请日：2005-04-12

Applicant: James R. Michler ,  Martin Eder, III ,  Thomas W. Schneider

Inventor： James R. Michler ,  Martin Eder, III ,  Thomas W. Schneider

IPC: B65H29/00

CPC classification number: B65H29/40 ,  B65H29/68 ,  B65H31/02 ,  B65H31/3072 ,  B65H33/00 ,  B65H2301/4212 ,  B65H2301/42146 ,  B65H2301/4474 ,  B65H2513/104 ,  B65H2701/1924 ,  B65H2220/02

Abstract: A starwheel feed apparatus and method for feeding and guiding sheets of a web material into a starwheel assembly. In some embodiments, a feeding conveyor is movable to convey sheets at a first velocity toward the starwheel, and a guiding conveyor is located adjacent the starwheel and has a conveying surface movable at a velocity less than the first velocity. In other embodiments, other relative speeds of the guiding and feeding conveyors are employed. In some embodiments, a feeding conveyor feeds sheets into slots of a starwheel, and a guiding conveyor located adjacent the starwheel has a conveying surface to guide trailing edges of the sheets along a length of the conveying surface as the sheets enter the slots.

Abstract translation: 星形轮进给装置和方法，用于将幅材材料的片材进给和引导到星形轮组件中。 在一些实施例中，馈送传送器是可移动的，以朝向星形轮的第一速度传送片材，并且引导传送器位于星形轮附近，并且具有以小于第一速度的速度移动的传送表面。 在其他实施例中，采用了引导和输送输送机的其它相对速度。 在一些实施例中，馈送输送机将片材输送到星形轮的槽中，并且邻近星形轮定位的引导传送器具有输送表面，以在片材进入槽时沿着输送表面的长度引导片材的后缘。

公开(公告)号：US6073527A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-13

申请号：US837051

申请日：1997-04-11

Applicant: Richard W. Harter ,  Dennis L. Lemke ,  James R. Michler

Inventor： Richard W. Harter ,  Dennis L. Lemke ,  James R. Michler

IPC: B26D1/08 ,  B65H29/66 ,  B65H35/08 ,  B26D1/40

CPC classification number: B65H29/6609 ,  B65H35/08 ,  B65H2406/32 ,  B65H2513/10 ,  B65H2515/342 ,  B65H2701/1762 ,  Y10T83/2042 ,  Y10T83/2094 ,  Y10T83/2192 ,  Y10T83/4827 ,  Y10T83/4836

Abstract: Shingling of paperboard sheets cut from a web with a helical blade cutoff knife utilizes the downward deflection of the trailing edge of the cut sheet and simultaneous lifting of the leading edge of the web to position the sheets for shingling immediately downstream of the knife. A vacuum outfeed conveyor takes advantage of the initial downward deflection of the sheet caused by cutting to pull the trailing edge of the sheet onto the vacuum conveyor which is simultaneously slowed relative to the lead edge of the advancing web. In the preferred embodiment, vacuum is continuously applied and the conveyor is accelerated back to line speed as soon as the leading end of the web is pulled onto the vacuum conveyor.

Abstract translation: 使用螺旋刀片切割刀从卷筒纸上切下的纸板的搭接利用切割的片材的后缘的向下偏转并同时提升幅材的前缘以将片材定位成紧紧地在刀具的下游。 真空出料输送机利用由切割引起的片材的初始向下偏转，将片材的后缘拉到真空输送机上，真空输送器相对于前进幅材的前缘同时减慢。 在优选实施例中，一旦将幅材的前端拉到真空输送机上，则连续施加真空并且将输送机加速回线速度。