METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CLAMPING A CONTAINER DURING PROCESSING OPERATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20230166316A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-06-01

    申请号:US18096162

    申请日:2023-01-12

    Abstract: A device for inhibiting rotational motion of an article to be processed comprises a pressure plate assembly including a generally ring-shaped guide assembly. The guide assembly has and at least two guide pins extending from a first side in a transverse direction. The guide assembly further includes at least two resilient devices positioned over a respective one of the at least two guide pins and a container guide having an aperture for receiving an open end of a container moving in a first direction and for aligning the open end with a processing device. The container guide is positioned adjacent to the first side of the pressure plate assembly. At least two resilient devices are configured to be compressed in response to movement of the container guide in a first direction and are configured to decompress in response to movement of the container guide in a second, generally opposite direction.

    Magnetic lifting device for can bodies

    公开(公告)号:US09845197B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-12-19

    申请号:US15300924

    申请日:2015-02-26

    Applicant: Soudronic AG

    Abstract: A magnetic lifting device for bodies (Z) comprises an input transport device (10) for transporting lying bodies (4), a transport device (12) for transporting lifted bodies (9) hanging at the transport device (12) and arranged above the input transport device (10) and a control device (13). A first magnet arrangement (1) which is activated and deactivated by the control device (13) is arranged below the input transport device (10) in such a way that a body (4) lying on the input transport device (10) is magnetically held in a releasable way on the input transport device (10). A second magnet arrangement (2) is arranged above an area of the input transport device (10), in which the bodies are transported, and is formed in such a way that a body lying on the input transport device (10) is lifted by the magnetic field of the second magnet arrangement (10) when the magnetic field of the first magnet arrangement (1) is deactivated. A third magnet arrangement (3) is provided above the transport device (12) and is formed and arranged in such a way that a partially lifted body (4a) is lifted more and is lifted off the input transport device (10) and is transported in an upright position hanging magnetically at the transport device (12). The control device (13) is adapted to activate the first magnet arrangement (1) when a front edge of a body (4) lying on the input transport device (10) has passed the second magnet arrangement (2) and to deactivate the first magnet arrangement (1) when a trailing edge of this body (4) comes to lie below the second magnet arrangement (2).

    ADJUSTABLE CONTAINER HANDLING DEVICE FOR HANDLING CONTAINERS, SUCH AS BEVERAGE BOTTLES
    63.
    发明申请
    ADJUSTABLE CONTAINER HANDLING DEVICE FOR HANDLING CONTAINERS, SUCH AS BEVERAGE BOTTLES 有权
    用于处理容器的可调节集装箱处理装置,如饮料瓶

    公开(公告)号:US20160347556A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-01

    申请号:US15170452

    申请日:2016-06-01

    Abstract: An adjustable container handling device for handling containers, such as beverage bottles. The abstract of the disclosure is submitted herewith as required by 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b). As stated in 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b): A brief abstract of the technical disclosure in the specification must commence on a separate sheet, preferably following the claims, under the heading “Abstract of the Disclosure.” The purpose of the abstract is to enable the Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The abstract shall not be used for interpreting the scope of the claims. Therefore, any statements made relating to the abstract are not intended to limit the claims in any manner and should not be interpreted as limiting the claims in any manner.

    Abstract translation: 用于处理诸如饮料瓶的容器的可调节的容器处理装置。 披露摘要根据37 C.F.R.的要求提交。 §1.72(b)。 如37 C.F.R. §1.72(b):说明书中的技术性披露的简要摘要必须在单独的表格上开始,最好是在权利要求之后,在“披露摘要”标题下。摘要的目的是使专利和商标 办公室和公众一般从粗略检查中快速确定技术披露的性质和要点。 摘要不得用于解释权利要求的范围。 因此,与摘要有关的任何陈述不旨在以任何方式限制权利要求,也不应被解释为以任何方式限制权利要求。

    Inverting vacuum conveyor system
    64.
    发明授权
    Inverting vacuum conveyor system 有权
    倒置真空输送系统

    公开(公告)号:US09254968B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-09

    申请号:US14561947

    申请日:2014-12-05

    CPC classification number: B65G47/248 B65G21/2036 B65G47/945 B65G2201/0252

    Abstract: A conveyor system includes an elongated vacuum plenum having an interior defined between upwardly and downwardly facing surfaces between opposing ends. A slot defining a portion of a conveyor path is formed in the plenum and extends from one end of the plenum at the upwardly facing surface toward the other end and the downwardly facing surface. A plurality of conveyor modules forming part of an endless loop are received in the slot and move along the conveyor path. At least some of the modules have at least one opening in fluid communication with the interior of the plenum. An object disposed on at least one of the modules is held against the at least one module by a vacuum in the interior of the plenum as the at least one module moves along the conveyor path from the upwardly facing surface toward the downwardly facing surface.

    Abstract translation: 输送系统包括细长的真空室,其具有限定在相对端之间的向上和向下的表面之间的内部。 限定输送路径的一部分的槽形成在通风室中,并且在集气室的朝向上的表面的一端从另一端和面向下的表面延伸。 形成无限循环的一部分的多个输送机模块被容纳在槽中并沿着传送路径移动。 至少一些模块具有至少一个开口,与气室的内部流体连通。 当至少一个模块沿着输送路径从向上表面朝向面向下的表面移动时,设置在至少一个模块上的物体通过真空在气室的内部抵靠着至少一个模块。

    FEED DEVICE AND SUCCESSIVE FEED METHOD
    65.
    发明申请
    FEED DEVICE AND SUCCESSIVE FEED METHOD 审中-公开
    进料装置和连续进料方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150375289A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-31

    申请号:US14768896

    申请日:2014-01-22

    Inventor: Manfred WEIS

    Abstract: A feed apparatus for successive processing of hollow bodies at processing stations which are arranged in a ring-shaped manner, to a necking machine for successive processing of hollow bodies, to a method for successive feeding of hollow bodies at processing stations which are arranged in a ring-shaped manner, and to a corresponding computer program. In order to allow a relatively large number of processing stations to be provided, without there being an excessive space requirement or similarly inefficient resource utilization, a feed apparatus is proposed for successive processing of hollow bodies at processing stations which are arranged in a ring-shaped manner, having a first circulating guide for first processing stations and a second circulating guide for second processing stations, one of the guides being arranged within the other guide, and having a moving unit for moving a hollow body into the first guide and/or the second guide.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于在处理站中以环状方式连续处理中空体的进料装置,用于连续处理中空体的颈缩机,用于在处理站中连续进给中空体的方法,该方法布置在 环形方式,以及相应的计算机程序。 为了允许提供相对较多数量的处理站,不需要过多的空间要求或类似地低效的资源利用,提供了一种进料装置,用于连续处理处理站中的中空体,其布置成环形 具有用于第一处理站的第一循环引导件和用于第二处理站的第二循环引导件,其中一个引导件布置在另一引导件内,并且具有用于将中空体移动到第一引导件中的移动单元和/或 第二个指南。

    TRANSFERRING DEVICE, TRANSFERRING SYSTEM, AND METHOD
    66.
    发明申请
    TRANSFERRING DEVICE, TRANSFERRING SYSTEM, AND METHOD 有权
    传输设备,传送系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150122615A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-07

    申请号:US14377974

    申请日:2013-02-05

    Inventor: Uwe Luz Uwe Reich

    CPC classification number: B65G47/848 B65G47/846 B65G47/91 B65G2201/0252

    Abstract: A transferring device for transferring and/or receiving cans, can blanks, or other containers out of or into a transferring or respectively receiving axis (U) which extends at an angle to a transport path (T), with multiple suction elements (3), which can be moved along the transport path (T) during transfer, each of which has at least one suction opening (4), and which can be connected to a negative pressure source, in order to retain the cans, can blanks, or other containers by means of suction during transport along the transport path (T), wherein the suction elements (3) are designed and/or arranged in a movable manner between a retracted and an extended position at least along some sections of the transferring and/or receiving axis (U), characterized in that the suction elements (3) are designed and arranged so as to be reversibly deformable during the movement along the transferring and/or receiving axis (U) such that the movement of the suction openings (4) together with the suctioned cans, can blanks or other containers is able to be brought about along the transferring and/or receiving axis (4), exclusively on the basis of the reversible deformation of the suction elements (3), said deformation being caused by the suction effect of the negative pressure source (5), and wherein a transfer path able to be overcome exclusively by deformation of the suction elements (3), for the cans, can blanks or other containers along the transferring and/or receiving axis (4) is at least 1 mm.

    Abstract translation: 用于传送和/或接收罐,可以将坯料或其它容器移出或移动到与传送路径(T)成一定角度延伸的传送或分别接收的轴(U)中,多个抽吸元件(3) ,其可以在传送期间沿着传送路径(T)移动,其中每个具有至少一个吸入开口(4),并且其可以连接到负压源,以便保持罐,罐坯料或 至少沿着传送路径(T)的某些部分,抽吸元件(3)以可移动的方式设计和/或设置在缩回位置和延伸位置之间, 或接收轴线(U),其特征在于,所述抽吸元件(3)被设计和布置成在沿所述传送和/或接收轴线(U)移动期间可逆地变形,使得所述吸入孔 )与成功一起 只有在抽吸元件(3)的可逆变形的基础上,可以沿着传送和/或接收轴线(4),可以将空白或其他容器带入,所述变形是由抽吸效应引起的 的负压源(5),并且其中能够仅通过抽吸元件(3)的变形来克服罐的传送路径可以沿着传送和/或接收轴线(4)的坯料或其它容器是 至少1毫米。

    Installation for Grouping Containers Which Have a Circular or Ovoid Cross-Section and are in the Form of Packs
    67.
    发明申请
    Installation for Grouping Containers Which Have a Circular or Ovoid Cross-Section and are in the Form of Packs 审中-公开
    安装用于分组容器,其具有圆形或圆形横截面并且以包的形式

    公开(公告)号:US20130333337A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-19

    申请号:US14002799

    申请日:2012-03-07

    Inventor: Francois Gosset

    Abstract: The invention relates to an installation for grouping containers (1) which have a circular or ovoid cross-section and are in the form of packs (17) in staggered columns prior to their covering, comprising means for arranging said containers (1) in the form of staggered columns, characterized in that said installation comprises means (18) for pushing at least one of said containers (1) that are arranged in a staggered manner so as to create, by rearrangement, an additional column (21) in the pack (17).

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将容器(1)分组的装置,其具有圆形或卵形横截面并且在其覆盖之前呈交错列的包装(17)的形式,包括用于将所述容器(1)布置在 交错列的形式,其特征在于,所述装置包括用于推动以交错方式布置的所述容器(1)中的至少一个的装置(18),以便通过重新排列产生包装中的附加柱(21) (17)。

    Apparatus system and method for storing cylindrical containers
    68.
    发明授权
    Apparatus system and method for storing cylindrical containers 有权
    用于储存圆柱形容器的装置系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07841479B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-30

    申请号:US11843017

    申请日:2007-08-22

    CPC classification number: B65G1/02 A47F1/087 B65G2201/0252

    Abstract: A system for storing cylindrical containers includes multiple container guides positioned parallel to each other. In one embodiment, each container guide includes upper and lower track rails including left and right bearing surfaces and a track separator. The track rails guide containers placed on either side of the rails from a receiving area on the upper track to a dispensing area on the lower track. The lower track may include a concave depression proximate to the dispensing area that retains a first container at a lower relative position, thus enabling the first container to act as a stopping mechanism to subsequent containers placed in the system. The system may also include a frame that receives and supports the container guides and thereby provides one or more storage shelves capable of storing containers such as cans on a first-in first-out basis in a compact manner.

    Abstract translation: 用于存储圆柱形容器的系统包括彼此平行定位的多个容器引导件。 在一个实施例中,每个容器引导件包括上和下轨道轨道,其包括左和右轴承表面以及轨道分离器。 轨道导轨容器放置在轨道的两侧,从上轨道上的接收区域到下轨道上的分配区域。 下轨道可以包括靠近分配区域的凹陷部分,该凹陷部分将第一容器保持在较低的相对位置,从而使得第一容器能够充当放置在系统中的后续容器的停止机构。 系统还可以包括框架,其接收并支撑容器引导件,从而提供能够以紧凑的方式先进先出地容纳诸如罐的容器的一个或多个存放架。

    Product support and dispensing system for a vending machine
    69.
    发明授权
    Product support and dispensing system for a vending machine 有权
    自动售货机的产品支持和分配系统

    公开(公告)号:US07684893B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-23

    申请号:US10678190

    申请日:2003-10-06

    CPC classification number: G07F11/24 B65G2201/0252

    Abstract: A vending machine incorporates a product support and dispensing system including an oscillator and an adjustable bail cap. The oscillator is pivotally mounted at a lower portion of one of a plurality of stack areas provided within the vending machine. The oscillator includes a product retention zone having first and second staging regions, each of which has upper and lower holding elements for retaining a product containers in pre-vend positions. The adjustable bail cap is detachably secured to the oscillator and includes an arcuate intermediate portion adapted to selectively support the product containers. The adjustable bail cap can be selectively repositioned to allow the product support and delivery system to accommodate a wide range of container sizes.

    Abstract translation: 自动售货机包括产品支持和分配系统,包括振荡器和可调节的保释帽。 振荡器枢转地安装在设置在自动售货机内的多个堆叠区域中的一个的下部。 振荡器包括具有第一和第二分段区域的产品保持区域,每一个具有用于将产品容器保持在预售位置的上部和下部保持元件。 可调式保护帽可拆卸地固定在振荡器上并且包括适于选择性地支撑产品容器的弓形中间部分。 可调节的保护帽可以选择性地重新定位,以允许产品支撑和输送系统适应宽范围的容器尺寸。

    Article elevator
    70.
    发明授权
    Article elevator 失效
    文章电梯

    公开(公告)号:US07543698B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-09

    申请号:US11786835

    申请日:2007-04-13

    Inventor: David F. Haskell

    CPC classification number: B65G37/005 B65G47/57 B65G2201/0252

    Abstract: The present invention relates to an article elevator for moving lightweight open ended containers from a first level to a second level vertically spaced from the first level. The article elevator includes an input section at the first level for receiving container bodies. An elevator section is positioned for receiving container bodies from the input section. A discharge section is located at the second level for receiving container bodies from the elevator section. A plurality of arms is movably mounted above the input section, the elevator section, and the discharge section. Each of the arms moves a group of container bodies from the input section over the elevator section to the discharge section so that successive groups of container bodies are moved to the discharge section from the input section.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于将轻量级开放式容器从第一级移动到与第一级竖直间隔的第二级的制品升降机。 物品升降机包括用于接收容器主体的第一级的输入部。 定位用于从输入部分接收容器主体的升降机部分。 排放部位于第二层,用于从电梯部接收容器主体。 多个臂可移动地安装在输入部分,升降部分和排出部分上方。 每个臂将一组容器主体从输入部分移动到升降机部分上至排放部分,使得连续的容器体组从输入部分移动到排出部分。

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