Gripping apparatus and stacker
    51.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11858755B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-01-02

    申请号:US17796711

    申请日:2020-09-16

    Inventor: Takahito Suzuki

    Abstract: In a clamping device, the number of components for an article detection means is reduced. In a stacker, a tire is placed on the carry surface. The first gripping member and the second gripping member grip a side of tire placed on the carry surface and include an abutment surface having a bent portion and are capable of abutting with the side of tire. The first sensor and the second sensor include a light axis in a direction along the article. The controller moves the first gripping member and the second gripping member close to each other to the first position where the tire is not gripped. When the tire is detected with the first sensor and second sensor, the controller moves the first gripping member and the second gripping member close to each other to the second position where the tire is gripped.

    Automatic Tire Loader/Unloader for Stacking/Unstacking Tires in a Trailer
    54.
    发明申请
    Automatic Tire Loader/Unloader for Stacking/Unstacking Tires in a Trailer 有权
    自动轮胎装载机/卸载机用于堆放/拆卸拖车中的轮胎

    公开(公告)号:US20170057761A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US15263849

    申请日:2016-09-13

    Inventor: Tim Criswell

    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.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在拖车中堆叠/拆卸轮胎的自动轮胎装载机/卸载机。 在一个实施例中,移动基座结构为驱动子组件,输送子组件,工业机器人,距离测量子组件和控制子组件提供支撑框架。 在控制组件的操作下,轮胎通过动力输送路径前进到工业机器人,例如将轮胎放置在拖车内的垂直堆叠图案或者集尘图案。 控制子组件基于距离测量子组件来检测工业机器人的选择性关节运动和启动驱动子组件,该组件在检测空间内检测包括轮胎的物体,提供给控制子组件的拖车的尺寸以及尺寸 提供给控制组件的轮胎。

    Wheel lifter and tipper
    55.
    发明授权
    Wheel lifter and tipper 有权
    轮式升降机和自卸车

    公开(公告)号:US09394108B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US14449836

    申请日:2014-08-01

    CPC classification number: B65G7/08 B25H5/00 B65G7/12 B65G2201/0273

    Abstract: A wheel lifter and tipper includes a hook end with a plurality of notches that are each configured for different wheel manipulations and/or for different types of wheels. Each of the plurality of notches is configured to tip wheels into an upright position without deflating or breaking a bead of a tire of the wheel. The device further includes a u-shaped bend configured to support a wheel during a wheel loading manipulation, and a pad end rotationally mounted to a body of the device. During the loading manipulation, the pad end remains stationary and acts as a fulcrum and the body with the u-shaped bend acts as a lever arm. The device is passed through a center of the wheel, and the lever arm is raised or lowered in order to raise or lower the wheel to or from a raised surface, respectively.

    Abstract translation: 轮式升降机和自卸车包括具有多个凹口的钩端,每个凹口各自构造用于不同的轮子操纵和/或用于不同类型的轮子。 多个凹口中的每一个被构造成将轮子引导到直立位置,而不会使轮胎的轮胎的胎圈放气或破裂。 该装置还包括被配置为在车轮装载操纵期间支撑车轮的U形弯曲部,以及旋转地安装到该装置主体的衬垫端部。 在装载操作期间,垫片端部保持静止并且用作支点,并且具有U形弯曲部的主体用作杠杆臂。 该装置通过车轮的中心,并且杠杆臂被升高或降低,以便分别使车轮上升或下降。

    Method and System for Conveying Articles and an Apparatus for Doing the Same
    56.
    发明申请
    Method and System for Conveying Articles and an Apparatus for Doing the Same 有权
    输送物品的方法和系统及其设备

    公开(公告)号:US20160159573A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-09

    申请号:US15041668

    申请日:2016-02-11

    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。

    Tire Lift and Tipper
    57.
    发明申请
    Tire Lift and Tipper 有权
    轮胎升降机和自卸车

    公开(公告)号:US20160031647A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-04

    申请号:US14449836

    申请日:2014-08-01

    CPC classification number: B65G7/08 B25H5/00 B65G7/12 B65G2201/0273

    Abstract: A tire lift and tipper includes a hook end with a plurality of notches that are each configured for different wheel manipulations and/or for different types of wheels. Each of the plurality of notches is configured to tip wheels into an upright position without deflating or breaking a bead of a tire of the wheel. The device further includes a u-shaped bend configured to support a wheel during a wheel loading manipulation, and a pad end rotationally mounted to a body of the device. During the loading manipulation, the pad end remains stationary and acts as a fulcrum and the body with the u-shaped bend acts as a lever arm. The device is passed through a center of the wheel, and the lever arm is raised or lowered in order to raise or lower the wheel to or from a raised surface, respectively.

    Abstract translation: 轮胎升降机包括具有多个凹口的钩端,每个凹口各自构造用于不同的轮操纵和/或用于不同类型的轮。 多个凹口中的每一个被构造成将轮子引导到直立位置,而不会使轮胎的轮胎的胎圈放气或破裂。 该装置还包括被配置为在车轮装载操纵期间支撑车轮的U形弯曲部,以及旋转地安装到该装置主体的衬垫端部。 在装载操作期间,垫片端部保持静止并且用作支点,并且具有U形弯曲部的主体用作杠杆臂。 该装置通过车轮的中心,并且杠杆臂被升高或降低,以便分别使车轮上升或下降。

    TIRE VULCANIZER-UNLOADING DEVICE AND TIRE VULCANIZER
    58.
    发明申请
    TIRE VULCANIZER-UNLOADING DEVICE AND TIRE VULCANIZER 有权
    轮胎卸载装置和轮胎装载机

    公开(公告)号:US20150343729A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-03

    申请号:US14760920

    申请日:2013-06-17

    Abstract: The tire vulcanizer is provided with an unloading device. The unloading device removes a vulcanized tire that has been vulcanized in the main body of the vulcanizer and conveys same to a cooling position at which the vulcanized tire is cooled, and conveys the vulcanized tire that has been cooled at the cooling position to a discharge position for transfer to an exporting device for discharging the vulcanized tire. The unloading device is provided with a support section capable of supporting the vulcanized tire, a rotational movement section for rotating the support section in a plane, and a linear movement section for moving the support section linearly.

    Abstract translation: 轮胎硫化机设有卸载装置。 卸载装置取出在硫化机主体中硫化的硫化轮胎,并将其输送到硫化轮胎冷却的冷却位置,将已经在冷却位置冷却的硫化轮胎输送到排出位置 用于转移到用于排出硫化轮胎的出口装置。 卸载装置设置有能够支撑硫化轮胎的支撑部,用于使支撑部在平面内旋转的旋转运动部,以及用于使支撑部直线移动的直线移动部。

    Mechanism for improved handling of conveyor packages
    59.
    发明授权
    Mechanism for improved handling of conveyor packages 有权
    改进输送机包装处理的机构

    公开(公告)号:US09051129B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-09

    申请号:US13359738

    申请日:2012-01-27

    Abstract: An improved sorting system for use with a conveyor assembly includes a transverse roller conveyor belt for conveying a product to one or more product stations. The sorting system provides a stager system for positioning product on moving conveyor and a diverter system for shuttling product into alternative channels. The system in a preferred embodiment is configured for use with tire handling components, and can be equipped with a bar code reader useable with tires.

    Abstract translation: 用于输送机组件的改进的分选系统包括用于将产品输送到一个或多个产品站的横向辊式输送带。 分拣系统提供了一种用于将产品定位在移动输送机上的分度系统,以及用于将产品穿梭到替代通道中的分流器系统。 优选实施例中的系统被配置为与轮胎处理部件一起使用,并且可以配备可与轮胎一起使用的条形码读取器。

    Automatic Tire Loader/Unloader for Stacking/Unstacking Tires in a Trailer
    60.
    发明申请
    Automatic Tire Loader/Unloader for Stacking/Unstacking Tires in a Trailer 有权
    自动轮胎装载机/卸载机用于堆放/拆卸拖车中的轮胎

    公开(公告)号:US20140199142A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-17

    申请号:US14156399

    申请日:2014-01-15

    Inventor: Tim Criswell

    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.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在拖车中堆叠/拆卸轮胎的自动轮胎装载机/卸载机。 在一个实施例中,移动基座结构为驱动子组件,输送子组件,工业机器人,距离测量子组件和控制子组件提供支撑框架。 在控制组件的操作下,轮胎通过动力输送路径前进到工业机器人,例如将轮胎放置在拖车内的垂直堆叠图案或者集尘图案。 控制子组件基于距离测量子组件来检测工业机器人的选择性关节运动和启动驱动子组件,该组件在检测空间内检测包括轮胎的物体,提供给控制子组件的拖车的尺寸以及尺寸 提供给控制组件的轮胎。

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