公开(公告)号：US09193533B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-24

申请号：US14644304

申请日：2015-03-11

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew L. Fourney

IPC: B65G39/04 ,  B65G13/04 ,  B65G39/12 ,  B65G39/00 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G47/244 ,  B65G47/71 ,  B65G13/10 ,  B65G13/07

CPC classification number: B65G13/10 ,  B65G13/04 ,  B65G13/07 ,  B65G39/00 ,  B65G39/04 ,  B65G39/12 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G47/244 ,  B65G47/54 ,  B65G47/71 ,  B65G2207/34

Abstract: A multi-directional roller assembly for directing articles in a conveying system. The multi-directional roller assembly has a rotatable roller frame housing at least one set of mutually-actuating rollers. The multi-directional roller assembly directs an article supported by the assembly along a trajectory determined by the orientation of the multi-directional roller assembly relative to an input force. The orientation of the multi-directional roller assembly may be changed to change the trajectory. A conveyor system may include an array of multi-directional roller assemblies. An actuator controls the orientation of the multi-directional roller assemblies individually and may also control an array of multi-directional roller assemblies as a group.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在输送系统中引导物品的多向辊组件。 多向辊组件具有容纳至少一组相互致动的辊的可旋转辊框架。 多向辊组件沿着由多向辊组件的取向确定的轨迹相对于输入力引导由组件支撑的物品。 可以改变多向辊组件的取向以改变轨迹。 输送系统可以包括多方向辊组件阵列。 致动器单独地控制多向辊组件的取向，并且还可以将一组多方向​​辊组件控制为一组。

公开(公告)号：US20150259146A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14645986

申请日：2015-03-12

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Angela Longo Marshall ,  Mark Costanzo ,  Jason Greenleaf ,  David Herbert Myers ,  Matthew John Greer

IPC: B65G17/34 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G37/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/345 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G47/96

Abstract: An article-diverting modular conveyor belt employs an article mover on a conveyor belt module for selectively moving a conveyed article towards a side of the module. The article mover may be a transversely-extending endless belt for carrying articles across the belt towards a side of the module. Rollers below the conveyor belt are selectively activated to induce movement of the article mover.

Abstract translation: 物品转向模块化输送带在传送带模块上使用物品移动器，用于选择性地将被输送的物品朝向模块的一侧移动。 物品移动器可以是横向延伸的环形带，用于将物品穿过带朝向模块的一侧运送。 选择性地激活传送带下方的辊子以引起物品移动器的移动。

公开(公告)号：US09097332B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-04

申请号：US13859796

申请日：2013-04-10

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Xiaozhong Li ,  Adam E. Bannerman

IPC: F16H55/12

CPC classification number: F16H55/12 ,  Y10T74/1993

Abstract: A split sprocket for belts or chains. The split sprocket comprises two sections that slide together along parallel slide tracks that are perpendicular to two opposite walls of the sprocket's bore. The slide track includes male T-shaped, V-shaped, or jigsaw-puzzle-shaped beams on one of the sections that slide into mating female slots in the other section. The mated slide tracks prevent the sections from separating in all directions except the separation direction along the slide tracks. A fastener through one of the sections into the other prevents the assembled sprocket sections from sliding apart along the slide tracks.

Abstract translation: 用于皮带或链条的分离链轮。 分离链轮包括两个部分，它们沿垂直于链轮孔的两个相对的壁的平行的滑动轨道一起滑动。 滑轨包括在其中一个部分上的男性T形，V形或拼图谜形梁，其在另一部分中滑入配合的凹槽中。 配合的滑轨可防止沿着滑轨的分离方向以外的各个方向分开。 通过其中一个部分到另一个的紧固件防止组装的链轮部分沿着滑轨滑动分开。

公开(公告)号：US09073704B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14021018

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew L. Fourney

IPC: B65G17/24 ,  B65G39/20 ,  B65G47/46 ,  B65G51/00 ,  B65G47/54 ,  B65G17/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/46 ,  B65G17/005 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G21/2036 ,  B65G39/20 ,  B65G47/54 ,  B65G51/00

Abstract: A sorting conveyor employs suction to stabilize products on a conveyor belt. The sorting conveyor comprises a conveyor belt including a plurality of embedded rollers for moving conveyed objects relative to the conveyor belt. A vacuum chamber below the conveyor belt houses activators for the rollers and selectively creates a vacuum zone above the conveyor belt for pulling objects on the conveyor belt.

Abstract translation: 分拣机采用吸力来稳定输送带上的产品。 分拣输送机包括一个输送带，该输送带包括多个嵌入辊，用于相对于传送带移动被输送的物体。 在传送带下方的真空室容纳辊子的活化剂，并且选择性地在传送带上方产生真空区，用于牵拉传送带上的物体。

公开(公告)号：US20150059117A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-05

申请号：US14459711

申请日：2014-08-14

Applicant: LAITRAM, L.L.C.

Inventor： Joseph F. Kovacs ,  Christopher G. Greve ,  Robert S. Lapeyre

IPC: B65G45/12

CPC classification number: B65G45/10 ,  B07B1/145 ,  B07B1/4636 ,  B07B1/526 ,  B07B13/072 ,  B08B1/00 ,  B08B1/005 ,  B65G45/12 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A flexible scraper for a grader or other solid object processing system. The flexible scraper is adjustably mounted to a frame and contacts a rotating roller to clean the rotating roller or prevent components from wrapping around the roller, as well as maintain products within designated lanes. Connectors allow insertion and release of the scraper into and from the frame. The flexible scraper is inserted into slots in the frame and held against the rotating roller by gravity.

Abstract translation: 用于分级机或其他固体物体处理系统的柔性刮板。 柔性刮板可调节地安装在框架上并与旋转辊接触以清洁旋转辊或防止部件绕在辊子周围，以及将产品保持在指定车道内。 连接器允许刮刀从框架中插入和释放。 柔性刮板插入框架中的槽中并通过重力保持在旋转辊上。

公开(公告)号：US20140332342A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14338907

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Kevin W. Guernsey ,  Jonathan J. Bishop ,  Timothy J. DeRoche ,  Kevin L. Gremillion ,  Matthew Vulpetti ,  Brian R. Lee

IPC: B65G47/46 ,  B65G15/22

CPC classification number: B65G47/844

Abstract: A cleanable shoe-type diverter belt having narrow translatable pushers forming article-diverting shoes. Cam followers on the shoes below the pushers follow guides under the belt along an upper carryway run to translate the shoes along one or more transverse tracks across the width of the belt. Monolithic diverters support the belt on the carryway run and direct the shoes along different paths. Pusher returns in a lower returnway run guide diverted pushers back to a home position.

Abstract translation: 一种可清洁的鞋型分流器带，具有形成制品转向鞋的窄的可平移推动器。 在推动器下方的鞋子上的凸轮从动件沿着上部行走轨道的皮带下方的引导件沿着沿着带的宽度的一个或多个横向轨道平移鞋子。 单片式分流器支持跑道上的皮带，并沿着不同的路径引导鞋子。 推进器返回一个较低的回程跑道导向器转向推回到原始位置。

公开(公告)号：US20140305241A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US13859796

申请日：2013-04-10

Applicant: LAITRAM, L.L.C.

Inventor： Xiaozhong Li ,  Adam E. Bannerman

IPC: F16H55/12

CPC classification number: F16H55/12 ,  Y10T74/1993

Abstract: A split sprocket for belts or chains. The split sprocket comprises two sections that slide together along parallel slide tracks that are perpendicular to two opposite walls of the sprocket's bore. The slide track includes male T-shaped, V-shaped, or jigsaw-puzzle-shaped beams on one of the sections that slide into mating female slots in the other section. The mated slide tracks prevent the sections from separating in all directions except the separation direction along the slide tracks. A fastener through one of the sections into the other prevents the assembled sprocket sections from sliding apart along the slide tracks.

Abstract translation: 用于皮带或链条的分离链轮。 分离链轮包括两个部分，它们沿垂直于链轮孔的两个相对的壁的平行的滑动轨道一起滑动。 滑轨包括在其中一个部分上的男性T形，V形或拼图谜形梁，其在另一部分中滑入配合的凹槽中。 配合的滑轨可防止沿着滑轨的分离方向以外的各个方向分开。 通过其中一个部分到另一个的紧固件防止组装的链轮部分沿着滑轨滑动分开。

公开(公告)号：US20140224624A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14255474

申请日：2014-04-17

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Joseph M. DePaso

IPC: B65G15/60

CPC classification number: B65G15/62 ,  B65G15/30 ,  B65G43/00

Abstract: Viscoelastic dampers and belt conveyor systems using viscoelastic dampers to attenuate belt vibration and methods for damping belt speed variations. One version of the viscoelastic dampers includes a low-friction carryway element mounted to a viscoelastic pad that is firmly attached to stationary conveyor framework at various locations along the length and width of the conveyor system. Speed fluctuations of the conveyor belt supported on and advancing along the low-friction carryway elements are damped by the viscoelastic dampers. In some versions, magnetic forces are used to clamp the conveyor belt to the dampers to increase the effective damping.

Abstract translation: 粘弹性阻尼器和带式输送机系统，使用粘弹性阻尼器衰减皮带振动和阻尼皮带速度变化的方法。 一个版本的粘弹性阻尼器包括安装在粘弹性垫上的低摩擦走杆元件，其沿着输送机系统的长度和宽度在各个位置牢固地附接到固定输送机框架。 支承在低摩擦带轨道元件上并沿着前进的传送带的速度波动被粘弹性阻尼器阻尼。 在一些版本中，使用磁力将传送带夹紧在阻尼器上以增加有效阻尼。

公开(公告)号：US08801507B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-12

申请号：US14033545

申请日：2013-09-23

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Lars Vedsted ,  Brent A. Ledet

IPC: A22C29/02

CPC classification number: A22C29/028

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for deheading shrimp using the Venturi Effect. A shrimp-laden fluid is pumped through a conduit system and lined with one or more venturi tubes. The acceleration of the fluid through the venturis detaches the heads from the shrimp. The cross-sectional areas of the venturis each have a major axis and a shorter minor axis. The major axis is long enough to receive the majority of or all the length of a shrimp and minimize hard collisions with the entrance to the venturi that could damage the shrimp.

Abstract translation: 使用文丘里效应对虾进行脱叶的装置和方法。 将含虾的液体通过管道系统泵送并排列有一个或多个文丘里管。 流经通气口的液体加速将虾从虾中分离出来。 Venturis的横截面积各自具有长轴和较短的短轴。 主轴长度足以接收虾的大部分或全部长度，并尽可能减少与文丘里管入口处的可能损坏虾的硬碰撞。

公开(公告)号：US20140216900A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-07

申请号：US13757992

申请日：2013-02-04

Applicant: LAITRAM, L.L.C.

Inventor： Jorge E. Nagel ,  Glenn R. McCall, Jr. ,  Stephen T. Ferrell

IPC: B65G15/30

CPC classification number: B65G15/30 ,  B65G17/065 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G21/06

Abstract: A self-supporting platform is formed of a plurality of hingedly connected modules. Adjacent modules may bend inwards against each other but resist flexing in the opposite direction. Each module includes a slotted module connector extending below the module body. The slotted module connector engages a peg to allow one-way bending of the modules relative to each other.

Abstract translation: 自支撑平台由多个铰接连接的模块形成。 相邻的模块可以相对于彼此向内弯曲，但是抵抗相反方向的弯曲。 每个模块包括延伸在模块主体下方的开槽模块连接器。 开槽模块连接器接合钉，以允许模块相对于彼此的单向弯曲。