公开(公告)号：US4007827A

公开(公告)日：1977-02-15

申请号：US580048

申请日：1975-05-22

Applicant: David W. Mattos

Inventor： David W. Mattos

IPC: B65G15/00 ,  B65G15/28 ,  B65G39/12 ,  B65G15/60

CPC classification number: B65G39/12 ,  B65G15/00 ,  B65G15/28 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A modular conveyor particularly adapted for food processing installations including a plurality of pedestals arranged along a single line and removably connected to a plurality of aligned beams and laterally-spaced side rails to support a plurality of belt-supporting rollers. The conveyor can be adjusted to a cleaning position where the conveyor belt is opened for interior cleaning while still permitting the belt to be driven by its usual driving mechanism.

Abstract translation: 特别适用于食品加工设备的模块化输送装置，包括沿着单个线布置的多个基座，并可移除地连接到多个对准的梁和横向间隔的侧轨，以支撑多个带支撑辊。 输送机可以调整到清洁位置，在该位置，输送带打开以进行内部清洁，同时仍允许皮带由其通常的驱动机构驱动。

公开(公告)号：US3987888A

公开(公告)日：1976-10-26

申请号：US654655

申请日：1976-02-02

Applicant: Irwin Edward Wickam

Inventor： Irwin Edward Wickam

IPC: B65G17/00 ,  B65G47/26 ,  A47B11/00 ,  E01B7/00 ,  F16M13/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/005 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A sorting switch comprises a plurality of channel-shaped pallet support members mounted on drive chains for movement around a course including an upper article sorting portion and a lower return portion. The upper article sorting portion of the course includes parallel article conveying paths, and the pallet support members extend across both article conveying paths. A pallet is slidably supported on each pallet support member and has a switch engaging member depending therefrom. The pallets are arranged in sets, with alternate sets of pallets being normally aligned with opposite article conveying paths. Switching mechanisms are provided for selectively allowing each set of pallets to remain aligned with the article conveying path normal thereto or for diverting the pallets comprising the sets into alignment with the opposite article conveying path. Each switching mechanism includes a stationary input channel for receiving the switch engaging members of the pallets normally aligned with a particular path, a switching channel supported for pivotal movement to receive the switch engaging members from the input channel and to selectively direct the switch engaging members and the pallets connected thereto either to the normal article conveying path or to the opposite article conveying path, and camming structure for receiving the switch engaging members from the switching channel and for either directing the channel members and the pallets connected thereto along the normal article conveying path or for diverting the switch engaging members and the pallets connected thereto into alignment with the opposite article conveying path. Camming structure is also provided on the return portion of the course for returning all of the pallets to their normal orientation with respect to the course.

公开(公告)号：US3981392A

公开(公告)日：1976-09-21

申请号：US560450

申请日：1975-03-21

Applicant: David L. Booz ,  Ford J. Brown ,  Richard J. Merwarth

Inventor： David L. Booz ,  Ford J. Brown ,  Richard J. Merwarth

IPC: B23K3/06 ,  B65G17/18 ,  H01H11/00 ,  B65G47/24

CPC classification number: B65G17/18 ,  B23K3/0676 ,  B23K3/0692 ,  H01H11/005 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: In fabricating sealed contacts, often their axially extending leads are solder coated to protect them from contamination and to enhance their solderability into circuits. An apparatus for solder coating the leads, which minimizes their bending, includes a conveying apparatus that moves the contacts through various stages of the solder coating apparatus to form layers of solder on the leads. These layers, which are carefully controlled, are no greater than a certain maximum thickness, and are thinner on the ends of the leads than on the side surfaces thereof.To coat the leads, the contacts are individually mounted in a plurality of holders, each of which is fixed to an individual bead of an endless bead chain of the conveying apparatus. As the chain is advanced through a passageway of a tube having various curvilinear and rectilinear slots formed in the outer surface thereof, the holders extending through these slots are oriented in various longitudinal positions along the tube and angular positions about the chain to appropriately orient the leads through the stages of the solder coating apparatus.In a first stage, the contacts are loaded into the holders from a bin and moved in a predetermined orientation to a second stage where a mixture of powdered solder and flux is applied to each lead by coating wheels having resilient peripheral surfaces. The leads are moved into simultaneous contact with these surfaces to coat the side surfaces and ends of the lead with the mixture.Next, the leads are moved in the same orientation by the chain through a heating apparatus having a baffle arrangement to substantially confine hot gases to the vicinity of the leads to melt the solder of the mixture. The chain then moves the solder coated leads longitudinally along the tube and rotatably about the chain due to the camming action of the slots on the holders. This changes the angular orientation of the leads and immerses the contacts and leads in a cleaning bath to remove any residual flux from the leads. The contacts are next rotatably and longitudinally moved out of the cleaning bath and into a rinsing bath. Finally, the contacts are moved through a drying chamber to remove any remnants of the rinsing bath and are stripped from the holders into a bin.

Abstract translation: 在制造密封触点时，通常它们的轴向延伸引线是焊接涂层的，以防止它们受到污染并增强其对电路的可焊性。 用于焊接涂覆引线的装置，其最小化其弯曲，包括使触点移动到焊料涂覆装置的各个阶段以在引线上形成焊料层的输送装置。 仔细控制的这些层不大于一定的最大厚度，并且在引线的端部上比在其侧表面上更薄。

公开(公告)号：US3980173A

公开(公告)日：1976-09-14

申请号：US618878

申请日：1975-10-02

Applicant: Darius O. Riggs

Inventor： Darius O. Riggs

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G21/20 ,  B65G17/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/08 ,  B65G21/2018 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0244

Abstract: A stable moving platform from which articles may be measured while in motion on this platform. An endless, moving silent chain type conveyor is modified to allow a center group of links to float relative to the pins which hold the links together. A mechanical force applying means presses the chain downward to define fixed horizontal and vertical planes just as the chain is to enter an inspection zone. A magnetic force applying means under the chains holds the chain in the fixed position defined by the mechanical force applying means as the chain moves through the inspection zone.

Abstract translation: 一个稳定的移动平台，可在此平台上运动时测量物品。 一个无尽的移动的无声链式输送机被修改为允许中心组的链接相对于将链节保持在一起的销漂浮。 机械力施加装置将链条向下压，以在链条进入检查区域时形成固定的水平和垂直平面。 链条下方的磁力施加装置在链条移动通过检查区域时将链条保持在由机械力施加装置限定的固定位置。

公开(公告)号：US3977224A

公开(公告)日：1976-08-31

申请号：US584979

申请日：1975-06-09

Applicant: Derek Stubbins

Inventor： Derek Stubbins

IPC: B65G47/61 ,  B21C47/24 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B21F21/00 ,  B21C47/26

CPC classification number: B21C47/24 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A rod treatment line consists of a rod conveyor on which the rod is carried in open loop form, a coil forming device for forming the rod into coils, and a coil loader for moving the coils from the coil forming device to a loading station with the axes of the coils horizontal. For removing the coils there is a conveying system consisting of a number of hooks suspended from a track, the hooks being aligned with the track and pointed in the direction opposite to the direction of movement. In order to bring the hooks to the loading station pointed towards the coil forming device, so as to facilitate loading, the track is routed in its approach to the loading station, to pass the coil forming device from the direction of the rod conveyor.

公开(公告)号：US3973770A

公开(公告)日：1976-08-10

申请号：US568596

申请日：1975-04-16

Applicant: Stephen Montenbruck

Inventor： Stephen Montenbruck

IPC: B65G15/14 ,  B65G15/58 ,  B65H5/02 ,  B65H29/12

CPC classification number: B65H5/028 ,  B65G15/14 ,  B65G15/58 ,  B65H5/023 ,  B65H5/025 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65H2404/261

Abstract: A paper conveying system, particularly adapted for use in conveying paper blanks through an envelope making machine by means of at least two parallel opposed endless strip conveyors which are formed of flexible permanent magnet material with both the north and south magnetic poles positioned on a common surface, the common surfaces of the strips being opposed whereby the strips are attracted to one another and will grip a paper blank therebetween. A magnetic roller is also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 一种纸输送系统，特别适用于借助于由柔性永磁材料形成的至少两个平行的相对环形带状输送机通过信封制造机输送纸坯，其中北磁极和南磁极都位于公共表面上 条带的共同表面相对，由此条被彼此吸引并且将夹在其间的纸坯。 还公开了一种磁性辊。

公开(公告)号：US3948551A

公开(公告)日：1976-04-06

申请号：US411689

申请日：1973-11-01

Applicant: Walter Reist

Inventor： Walter Reist

IPC: B65G17/46 ,  B65G17/32 ,  B65H5/14 ,  B65H29/02 ,  B65H29/04 ,  B65G9/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B65H29/003 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0288 ,  B65H2301/323

Abstract: A clamp for seizing and holding and/or manipulating articles or products by means of clamp jaws forming a clamp gap when the clamp is closed. The clamp jaws move away from one another in their open position and towards one another in their closed position in the extension of the clamp gap. There is also disclosed equipment for manipulating products or the like, particularly printed products which arrive in overlapping staggered or fish-scale formation, such equipment being provided with a number of such clamps.

Abstract translation: 用于通过夹钳夹紧和/或操纵物品或产品的夹具，当夹子关闭时形成夹紧间隙。 夹爪在打开位置彼此远离并且在夹紧间隙的延伸部分的关闭位置彼此相向移动。 还公开了用于操纵产品等的设备，特别是到达重叠交错或鱼鳞形成的印刷产品，这种设备设置有多个这样的夹具。

公开(公告)号：US3944058A

公开(公告)日：1976-03-16

申请号：US467398

申请日：1974-05-06

Applicant: Leopold Strauss

Inventor： Leopold Strauss

IPC: B60P1/28 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/32 ,  B65G19/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B60P1/28 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2201/0247 ,  B65G51/035

Abstract: A continuous belt conveyor for transporting bottles to be processed includes an inclined ramp portion for elevating bottles to a moving horizontal platform portion, screw means for selectively adjusting the height of the moving horizontal platform portion without varying the length or tension of the conveyor belt, a variable pitch horizontally disposed screw guide for uniformly spacing bottles as they enter upon the moving horizontal platform, and a plurality of uniformly spaced neck gripping overhead bottle carriers mounted on a continuous overhead chain moving in synchronism with the conveyor belt, with overhead cam means adjacent to the junction between the inclined ramp portion and the horizontal platform portion of the conveyor belt for causing the overhead bottle grippers to be successively elevated over, aligned with, and then lowered onto neck locking engagement with individual bottles passing therebeneath. The overhead bottle grippers comprise a clam shell type of structure opened when elevated and closed when lowered and a surrounding rotatable cylindrical shield which holds the clam shells in locked position when lowered thereover and which also by engagement with a suitable rack produces a rotation of the bottles as they are carried thereby through a spray processing station. A synchronous drive mechanism including a feedback loop between the conveyor belt and the overhead chain conveyor maintains constant speed and physical relationship between the two continuously moving conveyor means.

Abstract translation: 用于运输待处理瓶子的连续带式输送机包括用于将瓶子升高到移动水平平台部分的倾斜斜坡部分，用于选择性地调节移动水平平台部分的高度而不改变传送带的长度或张力的螺旋装置， 可变间距水平设置的螺钉导向器，用于在进入移动的水平平台时均匀地间隔瓶子，以及多个均匀间隔的颈部夹紧塔顶瓶架，其安装在与传送带同步运动的连续顶架链上，顶置凸轮装置邻近 倾斜斜坡部分和传送带的水平平台部分之间的连接处，用于使塔顶瓶夹持器连续地升高到与之相连的单个瓶颈与颈部锁定接合，然后降低到与颈部锁定接合。 塔顶瓶夹具包括蛤壳式结构，当下降时升高和关闭时打开的结构，并且围绕可旋转的圆柱形护罩将蛤壳保持在锁定位置，当其下降时，并且还通过与合适的齿条接合而产生瓶子的旋转 因为它们通过喷雾处理站被携带。 包括传送带和架空链式输送机之间的反馈回路的同步驱动机构在两个连续移动的传送装置之间保持恒定的速度和物理关系。

公开(公告)号：US3941238A

公开(公告)日：1976-03-02

申请号：US488899

申请日：1974-07-16

Applicant: James M. Lapeyre

Inventor： James M. Lapeyre

IPC: B65G15/46 ,  B65G15/60 ,  B65G15/42

CPC classification number: B65G21/20 ,  B65G15/46 ,  B65G15/60 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to sanitary conveyor belts of polypropylene or other suitable plastic material having an integrally hinged construction defined by spaced notches which define the hinge points as well as drive engagement points between the belt and the sprockets having teeth which mate with the spaced notches. The belt construction also has one or more longitudinal notched grooves which defines a tracking and aligning groove which mates with a multi-faceted aligning member arranged polygonally about the perimeter of the sprockets which support the conveyor belt to preserve its alignment with the drive sprockets.The conveyor belt is used with an air levitation means in the form of a plenum chamber having openings to direct low pressure air against the underside of the belt to reduce friction drag when the belt is loaded.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及聚丙烯或其它合适的塑料材料的卫生输送带，其具有由限定铰链点的间隔开的凹口限定的整体铰接结构，以及带和链轮之间的驱动接合点，其具有与间隔开的凹口配合的齿 。 皮带结构还具有一个或多个纵向切口凹槽，其限定跟踪和对准凹槽，该凹槽与支撑传送带的链轮周边多边形配置的多面对准部件配合，以保持其与驱动链轮的对准。

公开(公告)号：US3938647A

公开(公告)日：1976-02-17

申请号：US379668

申请日：1973-07-16

Applicant: Glen F. Raque

Inventor： Glen F. Raque

IPC: B65G17/00 ,  B65G47/71 ,  B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B65G47/71 ,  B65G17/005 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A high speed article feeding system for forming a single lane input of articles into a multiple lane output delivered in a controlled sequence regardless of occasional missisng articles in the input lane. The apparatus includes an endless conveyor with a continuous series of laterally movable article support plates or bars, a plurality of which form one group supporting a single article. Alternate groups of support plates are mechanically separated to follow to the left and right sides of the longitudinal centerline of the conveyor. Then, the separated left and right side groups are each diverted to one or the other of two output lanes by electro-mechanical means including two switching gates. By mechanically separating the input of articles into two groups, followed by an electro-mechanical diversion to further separate each of the two groups into one or the other of two output lanes, high speed, four lane discharge is achieved without the usual response-time limitations of the conventional single-gate type of diverter.

Abstract translation: 一种高速物品馈送系统，用于将物品的单车道输入形成为以受控序列递送的多车道输出，而不管输入车道中的偶然的物品。 该设备包括具有连续系列的可横向移动的物品支撑板或杆的环形输送机，其多个形成支撑单个物品的一个组。 支撑板的另一组机械分离以跟随输送机纵向中心线的左侧和右侧。 然后，分离的左侧和右侧组各自通过包括两个开关门的机电装置转向两个输出通道中的一个或另一个。 通过将物品的输入机械分离成两组，随后进行机电转移，以进一步将两组中的每一个分成两个输出通道中的一个或另一个，高速，四通道放电实现，而没有通常的响应时间 常规单门式分流器的局限性。