Off-loading conveying system
    41.
    发明授权
    Off-loading conveying system 失效
    卸载输送系统

    公开(公告)号:US5215179A

    公开(公告)日:1993-06-01

    申请号:US754050

    申请日:1991-08-30

    CPC classification number: B65G47/965 B65G17/061 B65G2201/02 B65G2201/0211

    Abstract: Off-loading conveyors having endless roller chains to which are mounted bow tie rollers on rods extending laterally from the chain. The bow tie rollers define concavities for receipt of product units to be conveyed and off-loaded at an appropriate station. Off-loading elements are mounted to the chains which include paddles extending to between the bow tie rollers. The off-loading elements include levers which cooperate with an actuation system to pivot the paddles through the concavities to remove product at appropriate stations.

    Abstract translation: 具有环形滚子链的卸载输送机在从链条横向延伸的杆上安装有弓形拉杆。 bow tie tie rollers。define ities ities。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。 卸载元件安装到链条上,其中链条包括延伸到弓形拉链之间的桨叶。 卸载元件包括与致动系统配合的杠杆,以使桨叶枢转通过凹部以在适当的位置移除产品。

    Object sorting apparatus with object holder facilitating lateral transfer
    42.
    发明授权
    Object sorting apparatus with object holder facilitating lateral transfer 失效
    物体分选装置,具有便于横向移动的物体支架

    公开(公告)号:US5197585A

    公开(公告)日:1993-03-30

    申请号:US846235

    申请日:1992-03-06

    Applicant: Roger Blood

    Inventor: Roger Blood

    CPC classification number: B65G47/52 B65G2201/0211 B65G2201/0244 B65G2207/14

    Abstract: An object sorting apparatus has a singulation section, a sorting section, and a transfer section for transitioning objects, such as fruit, to be sorted to a conveyor which drops the objects into appropriate collection bins. Objects for sorting are transported on an endless conveyor or wheels through the singulation and sorting section. A first independently adjustable speed belt in the singulation section rotates in a direction opposite that of the flow of items from the singulation section to the sorter section, to assist in singulation. A second adjustable speed belt rotates in the same direction as the wheels and operates to provide a view of each of four sides of the object to an imaging device. The imaging device supplies signals representing a desired sorting parameter to a processor which evaluate the measured parameters and generates signals so that the objects are ultimately deposited in appropriate sorting bins. An object holder receives an object as it is about to be dropped onto a second conveyor for transport to the collection bins. The object holder, which is pivotally attached to the wheels, acts to extend the lateral distance of the object beyond the return location of the endless conveyor. This reduces the vertical distance the object must fall before it is captured by a transport cup on the second conveyor, thus reducing damage to the objects, such as bruising of fruit. A rotatable transfer roll is positioned between the conveyors to restrict vertical travel and impart lateral motion to the objects as they leave the object holder. The transfer is preferably padded to further reduce the risk of bruising the fruit.

    Abstract translation: 对象分类装置具有分割部分,分类部分和用于转换诸如果实的物体的转印部分,以将其分类到将物体落入适当的收集箱中的输送机上。 用于分拣的物体在环形输送机或车轮上通过单独分拣部分运输。 分割部分中的第一独立可调节的速度带沿着与从分割部分到分选机部分的物品流动方向相反的方向旋转,以帮助分割。 第二可调速带沿与车轮相同的方向旋转,并且操作以将物体的四个侧面中的每一侧的视图提供给成像装置。 成像装置将表示期望的排序参数的信号提供给处理器,该处理器评估所测量的参数并产生信号,使得物体最终沉积在适当的分拣仓中。 物体保持器接收物体,因为它将被丢弃到第二输送器上以便运送到收集箱。 枢转地附接到车轮的物体保持器用于将物体的横向距离延伸超过环形输送机的返回位置。 这减少了物体在由第二输送机上的运输杯捕获之前必须下降的垂直距离,从而减少对物体的损害,例如水果的擦伤。 可旋转的传送辊定位在输送机之间,以限制垂直行进,并在物体离开物体保持器时给予横向运动。 转移优选被填充以进一步降低瘀伤水果的风险。

    Off-loading conveying system
    43.
    发明授权
    Off-loading conveying system 失效
    卸载输送系统

    公开(公告)号:US5195628A

    公开(公告)日:1993-03-23

    申请号:US911766

    申请日:1992-07-10

    CPC classification number: B65G47/967 B65G2201/0211

    Abstract: An off-loading conveyor having an endless roller chain to which is mounted bow tie rollers on mounting pins extending laterally from the chain. The bow tie rollers define concavities for receipt of product units to be conveyed and off-loaded at an appropriate station. Off-loading elements are mounted about axes perpendicular to and on the chains and include downwardly inclined portions extending to between the bow tie rollers and arms which cooperate with an actuation system to pivot the downwardly inclined portions through the concavities to remove product at appropriate stations.

    Abstract translation: 具有环形滚子链的卸载输送机,在从链条横向延伸的安装销上安装有弓形拉链。 bow tie tie rollers。define ities ities。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。。 卸载元件围绕垂直于链条和链上的轴线安装,并且包括向下倾斜的部分,其延伸到弓形连接辊和臂之间,所述臂与致动系统配合,以使向下倾斜的部分枢转通过凹部以在适当的位置移除产品。

    Conveyor discharge apparatus and method
    44.
    发明授权
    Conveyor discharge apparatus and method 失效
    输送机排放装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US5174429A

    公开(公告)日:1992-12-29

    申请号:US713472

    申请日:1991-06-07

    CPC classification number: B65G47/965 B07C5/362 B65G47/82 B65G2201/0211

    Abstract: A conveyor discharge apparatus, and a related method of operation, that can lift and thereby eject any article carried by a conveyor of the apparatus through substantially relying on the motor that advances the conveyor of the apparatus. The apparatus includes an ejection mechanism having a plurality of ejection fingers that are each associated with a separate one of the pockets of the conveyor and are selectively movable between rest and ejection positions so as to lift and eject articles carried by the pocket in which the particular finger is located. The ejection mechanism is further configured such that the power required to lift and eject any article from the pockets is provided substantially by the motor that advances the conveyor. In operation, the conveyor is advanced via the motor and the fingers are selectively moved substantially via the power of the motor from their respective rest positions to their respective ejection positions.

    Abstract translation: 输送机排放装置和相关的操作方法,其可以通过基本上依靠使装置的输送机前进的马达来提升并由此喷射由装置的输送机携带的任何物品。 该装置包括具有多个排出指状件的排出机构,每个排出指状件分别与输送机的凹穴中的一个相关联,并且可在静止和排出位置之间选择性地移动,以便提升和排出口袋所携带的物品, 手指位于 排出机构进一步构造成使得从袋口提起和排出任何物品所需的功率基本上由前进输送机的马达提供。 在操作中,输送机经由马达前进,并且手指基本上通过马达的动力从它们各自的停止位置被选择性地移动到它们各自的弹出位置。

    Controlled atmosphere storage facility
    45.
    发明授权
    Controlled atmosphere storage facility 失效
    受控气氛储存设施

    公开(公告)号:US5163360A

    公开(公告)日:1992-11-17

    申请号:US498003

    申请日:1990-03-23

    Applicant: David Petz

    Inventor: David Petz

    Abstract: A live storage facility provides for the storage of large containers of product in a gas-tight enclosure containing an atmosphere precisely controlled to a preselected gas composition. Containers are introduced into the enclosure through a tunnel and removed through another tunnel, without significantly altering the gas atmosphere or temperature within the enclosure. An externally controlled crane moves and stacks the containers within the enclosure. The storage facility is preferably formed as a hemispherical dome with continuous walls that are impermeable to the gas. In one form, the product is agricultural produce, and there is additionally provided a cooling capability so that the product is stored at reduced temperature.

    Abstract translation: 活存储设施可将大型容器的产品储存在气密的外壳中,其中包含精确控制到预选气体组成的气氛。 容器通过隧道引入外壳,并通过另一个通道进行拆卸,而不会显着改变外壳内的气体气氛或温度。 外部控制的起重机移动并堆放外壳内的容器。 储存设施优选地形成为具有不透气体的连续壁的半球形圆顶。 在一种形式中,该产品是农产品,并且还提供了冷却能力,使得产品在降低的温度下储存。

    Gentle handling of fruit during weight sizing and other operations
    46.
    发明授权
    Gentle handling of fruit during weight sizing and other operations 失效
    在重量调整和其他操作过程中温和地处理水果

    公开(公告)号:US5086909A

    公开(公告)日:1992-02-11

    申请号:US374827

    申请日:1989-07-03

    Abstract: Bruisable articles, such as pieces of fruit like apples, are singulated, sorted according to property (e.g., weight), and discharged with a minimum of bruising, even if the fruit is not treated with ALAR (diminozide). The cups for holding the fruit are continuously conveyed by conveying chains, and have larger, more steeply angled front and rear surfaces (in the direction of conveyance) than side surfaces so that the fruit will be held in place during conveyance but can be relatively easily discharged when the cup is tilted at a discharge station. Self-singulating is accomplished utilizing conveyors on either side of the row of cups, an overhead rotating brush, and elongated brush strips. The brushes of the brush strips gently engage the fruit and urge it into position within a cup. At the discharge section, a brush having polyethylene bristles of about 4-6 inches in length is rotated with a tangential velocity approximately equal to the velocity in the direction of conveyance of the fruit by the cups at the discharge area. The fruit falls into the brush bristles and is cushioned as it enters them, and it is discharged at a different level on another conveyor moving in a different direction.

    Abstract translation: 如苹果一样的水果,可根据不动产(如重量)进行分类,并以最少的瘀伤排出,即使水果未用ALAR(二异氰酸酯)处理,也可以将其分解。 用于保持水果的杯子通过输送链连续输送,并且具有比侧表面更大,更陡峭的前后表面(沿输送方向),使得果实在运输过程中保持在适当位置,但可以相对容易地 当杯子在排放站处倾斜时排出。 使用在杯排两侧的输送机,高架旋转刷和细长的刷条实现自分离。 刷子条的刷子轻轻地接合水果并将其推入杯内的位置。 在排出部分,具有大约4-6英寸长度的聚乙烯刷毛的刷子以大致等于在排出区域处的杯子在水果输送方向上的速度的切线速度旋转。 水果落入刷毛,并在进入刷毛时被缓冲,并且在另一个沿不同方向移动的传送带上的不同水平处排出。

    Product stabilizer
    47.
    发明授权
    Product stabilizer 失效
    产品稳定剂

    公开(公告)号:US5048674A

    公开(公告)日:1991-09-17

    申请号:US587641

    申请日:1990-09-24

    Abstract: A product stabilizer for fruits and vegetables on a moving belt includes a very flexible rubber bladder, forming an airtight chamber between two hubs which are mounted for rotation astride the conveyor belt. The bladder is inflated to relatively low pressure less than 1 psi. When the product passes under the pliable surface of the inflated bladder, the bladder conforms to the product and serves to stabilize the product.

    Abstract translation: 用于水果和蔬菜的产品稳定剂在移动带上包括非常柔性的橡胶囊,在两个轮毂之间形成气密室,这两个轮毂安装成横跨传送带旋转。 膀胱膨胀至小于1psi的相对较低的压力。 当产品通过充气囊的柔韧表面下方时,气囊符合产品并用于稳定产品。

    Product handling system
    48.
    发明授权
    Product handling system 失效
    产品处理系统

    公开(公告)号:US4961489A

    公开(公告)日:1990-10-09

    申请号:US515313

    申请日:1983-07-18

    CPC classification number: B65G47/965 B65G2201/0211

    Abstract: A system for the processing and handling of products including the method and apparatus therefor. A conveyor includes rocker elements fixed thereto which may be selectively tipped by means of an actuator and camming surface to off-load products conveyed in a single file arrangement. The rocker elements are positioned on a chain to form an elongate support for the conveyed products. Two conveyors positioned side by side for receiving product in series may be used to provide a full view of the surface of the product for sensing by multiple sensors.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于处理和处理产品的系统,包括其方法和装置。 输送机包括固定到其上的摇杆元件,其可以通过致动器和凸轮表面选择性地倾斜以卸载以单个文件布置传送的产品。 摇杆元件定位在链条上,以形成用于所传送的产品的细长支撑件。 并排定位用于接收产品的两个输送机可用于提供产品表面的全视图,以便通过多个传感器进行感测。

    Fruit sizing and weighing
    49.
    发明授权
    Fruit sizing and weighing 失效
    水果尺寸和称重

    公开(公告)号:US4817744A

    公开(公告)日:1989-04-04

    申请号:US171456

    申请日:1988-03-21

    Abstract: A simple and inexpensive method and apparatus are provided for weighing product, such as fruits and vegetables, with a separate, simple yet effective method and apparatus for sorting fruits and vegetables having the same characteristics. The weighing apparatus includes a pair of chains having inwardly extending pins engaging vertically elongated slots in lubricating plastic hour glass shaped roller segments. A flat bottom portion of each roller segment engages three rails of a stationary track while the pins engage the elongated slots and move the roller segments over the weighing mechanism. Two or more roller segments engage a fruit or vegetable at the same time, and the stationary track is notched at a load cell so that all of the roller segments supporting a fruit or vegetable operatively engage the load cell at the same time. The product sorter includes a contoured supporting base with a flexible belt on the base and in sliding engagement with it. The flexible belt includes a number of fingers spaced from each other in the dimension of conveyance. The belt may be formed in two sections, one having a roughened surface or shallow flights for engaging the fruits or vegetables. A number of ejectors, each comprising a rotary solenoid with a flipper, are spaced along the length of the supporting base to flex fingers of the belt and move a fruit or vegetable off of the belt and base when actuated.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于对具有相同特征的水果和蔬菜进行分选,简单但有效的方法和设备来称重诸如水果和蔬菜的产品的简单且便宜的方法和装置。 称重设备包括一对链条,其具有向内延伸的销,其在润滑塑料小时玻璃形滚子段中垂直延伸的槽缝合。 每个辊段的平底部接合固定轨道的三个轨道,同时销接合细长槽并将辊段移动到称重机构上。 两个或更多个辊段同时接合水果或蔬菜,并且固定轨道在测力传感器处被切口,使得支撑水果或蔬菜的所有辊段同时操作地接合测力传感器。 产品分拣机包括一个带轮廓的支撑底座,底座上有一个柔性带,并与其滑动接合。 柔性带包括在输送尺寸上彼此分开的多个手指。 带可以形成为两个部分,一个具有粗糙表面或用于接合水果或蔬菜的浅层飞行。 每个包括具有导板的旋转螺线管的喷射器沿着支撑基座的长度间隔开,以使柔性指状皮带移动,并且当致动时将水果或蔬菜从皮带和底座移出。

    Apparatus for spinning fruit for sorting thereof
    50.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for spinning fruit for sorting thereof 失效
    水果分拣装置

    公开(公告)号:US4726898A

    公开(公告)日:1988-02-23

    申请号:US823874

    申请日:1986-01-29

    Abstract: Several conveyor rollers of singulators are made to rotate by a fruit orientation belt causing fruit carried thereon to rotate in accordance with movement of the belt such that the rotational axes of the fruit, typically lemons, orient themselves along their stem axes, or substantially perpendicularly to the direction of travel of the singulators. Downstream, the rollers contact a rotating spin-accelerating belt to substantially increase speed of rotation of the rollers and oriented fruit thereon in order to permit optical scanning devices to scan a much larger percentage of the fruit surface areas. Fruit rotate in the same direction of rotation during orientation and spin-acceleration, the latter occurring for only a very short duration.

    Abstract translation: 通过一个水果取向带使几个输送辊旋转,使水果携带在其上以根据带的移动而旋转,使得水果的旋转轴线(通常是柠檬)沿其茎轴线定向,或基本上垂直于 单片机的旅行方向。 在下游,辊接触旋转的旋转加速带,以显着提高辊和其上定向果实的旋转速度,以便允许光学扫描装置扫描更大比例的果实表面区域。 水果在取向和自旋加速期间以相同的旋转方向旋转,后者仅在非常短的持续时间内发生。

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