公开(公告)号：US07715615B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-11

申请号：US11065817

申请日：2005-02-25

Applicant: Jeff G. Van Nice ,  Dennis A. VanderHoeven ,  Brian E. Busse

Inventor： Jeff G. Van Nice ,  Dennis A. VanderHoeven ,  Brian E. Busse

IPC: G06K9/00

CPC classification number: B65H43/04 ,  B65H29/60 ,  B65H2511/16 ,  B65H2511/512 ,  B65H2511/52 ,  B65H2553/42 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: A test assembly is used to determine a characteristic of a separator sheet. The test assembly includes a source of light to illuminate at least a portion of the separator sheet. The test assembly also includes a vision inspection system to record at least one discrete image of the illuminated surface of the separator sheet and apply at least one test to the discrete image to determine the characteristic of the separator sheet.

Abstract translation: 测试组件用于确定隔板的特性。 测试组件包括用于照亮分离片的至少一部分的光源。 测试组件还包括视觉检查系统，用于记录分离片的照射表面的至少一个离散图像，并且对离散图像施加至少一个测试以确定分离片的特性。

公开(公告)号：US06910687B1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-28

申请号：US10030853

申请日：2000-07-13

Applicant: Jeff G. Van Nice ,  Dennis A. VanderHoeven ,  Brian E. Busse

Inventor： Jeff G. Van Nice ,  Dennis A. VanderHoeven ,  Brian E. Busse

IPC: B07C5/02 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B65H1/14 ,  B65H3/08 ,  B65H3/48 ,  B65H5/02 ,  B65H29/60 ,  B65H3/14

CPC classification number: B65H5/023 ,  B07C5/02 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B65H1/14 ,  B65H3/0808 ,  B65H3/0816 ,  B65H3/48 ,  B65H29/60 ,  B65H2301/3613 ,  B65H2403/30 ,  B65H2515/84 ,  B65H2801/21

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a separator sheet handling assembly (10) that includes a lifting assembly (20) adapted to receive a pallet (12) containing a stack of separator sheets (14). The lifting assembly (20) positions the stack of separator sheets (14) into a predetermined location where a feed assembly (30) engages a separator sheet (16) positioned at the top of the stack of separator sheets (14). The feed assembly (30) removes the separator sheet (16) and transports it to a test assembly (50) where the separator sheet (16) is monitored for a particular characteristic such as cleanlines or structural integrity. The separator sheet (16) is delivered to a first storage assembly (60) if the separator sheet (16) has the particular characteristic, or a second storage assembly (70) if the separator sheet (16) does not include the particular characteristic.

Abstract translation: 本发明体现在一种隔板片材处理组件（10）中，该组件包括提升组件（20），该提升组件适于容纳包含一叠隔板（14）的托盘（12）。 提升组件（20）将分隔片（14）的堆叠定位在预定位置，在该位置，进给组件（30）接合位于分离片（14）的顶部的分离片（16）。 进料组件（30）移除分离片（16）并将其输送到测试组件（50），在该测试组件（50）处监测分离片（16）以获得诸如清洁线或结构完整性的特定特征。 如果分离片（16）具有特定的特性，则分离片（16）被输送到第一储存组件（60），或者如果分离片（16）不包括特定特性，则分离片（16）被输送到第一储存组件（60）。

公开(公告)号：US07322574B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-29

申请号：US11033191

申请日：2005-01-11

Applicant: Jeff G. Van Nice ,  Dennis A. VanderHoeven ,  Brian E. Busse

Inventor： Jeff G. Van Nice ,  Dennis A. VanderHoeven ,  Brian E. Busse

IPC: B65H5/02 ,  B65H39/10 ,  B07C5/00

CPC classification number: B65H5/023 ,  B07C5/02 ,  B07C5/34 ,  B65H1/14 ,  B65H3/0808 ,  B65H3/0816 ,  B65H3/48 ,  B65H29/60 ,  B65H2301/3613 ,  B65H2403/30 ,  B65H2515/84 ,  B65H2801/21

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a separator sheet handling assembly 10 that includes a lifting assembly 20 adapted to receive a pallet 12 containing a stack of separator sheets 14. The lifting assembly 20 positions the stack of separator sheets 14 into a predetermined location where a feed assembly 30 engages a separator sheet 16 positioned at the top of the stack of separator sheets 14. The feed assembly 30 removes the separator sheet 16 and transports it to a test assembly 50 where the separator sheet 16 is monitored for a particular characteristic such as cleanliness or structural integrity. The separator sheet 16 is delivered to a first storage assembly 60 if the separator sheet 16 has the particular characteristic, or a second storage assembly 70 if the separator sheet 16 does not include the particular characteristic.

Abstract translation: 本发明体现在一种隔板片材处理组件10中，该组件包括一个提升组件20，提升组件20适于容纳一个包含一叠隔板14的托盘12。 提升组件20将隔板14的堆叠定位在预定位置，在该位置，进给组件30与位于隔板14的堆叠顶部的隔板16接合。 进料组件30移除分离片16并将其输送到测试组件50，在该测试组件50处监测分离片16的特定特性，例如清洁度或结构完整性。 如果分隔片16具有特定的特性，则分离片16被传送到第一储存组件60，或者如果分离片16不包括特定特征则将其分配给第二储存组件70。

公开(公告)号：US06338607B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-15

申请号：US09180170

申请日：1999-01-19

Applicant: Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse

Inventor： Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse

IPC: B65G5902

CPC classification number: B65G57/245 ,  B65G47/088 ,  B65G57/005 ,  B65G59/026 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  Y10S414/106

Abstract: A palletizer (10) for stacking a series of items on a pallet (P), the palletizer (10) including a pallet hoist (34) for supporting a stuck of pallets therein; a pallet lift mechanism (82) mounted for vertical movement within the pallet hoist (34) adjacent to and relative to the stack of pallets (P), the pallet lift assembly (82) including a pair of spaced, opposed pallet support members (110) mounted on the pallet lift assembly (82) for movement between a retracted position wherein there is clearance between the pallet support member (110) and the stack of pallets, and an extended position wherein the pallet support member (110) is in an interference position relative to the stack of pallets; a top frame dispenser (38) for supporting a supply of top frames (T); and a carriage for moving pallets and top frames from the pallet hoist (34) and the top frame dispenser (38), respectively.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将一系列物品堆叠在托盘（P）上的码垛机（10），码垛机（10）包括用于在其中支撑托盘卡住的托盘起重机（34） 托盘提升机构（82），其安装成在托板升降机（34）内垂直移动，邻近并相对于托盘堆栈（P），托盘提升组件（82）包括一对间隔开的相对的托板支撑构件 ）安装在所述托盘提升组件（82）上以便在所述托盘支撑构件（110）和所述托盘堆叠之间存在间隙的缩回位置和所述托盘支撑构件（110）处于干涉下的延伸位置之间移动 相对于堆栈的位置; 顶架分配器（38），用于支撑顶架（T）的供应; 以及用于分别从托盘起重机（34）和顶部框架分配器（38）移动托盘和顶部框架的托架。

公开(公告)号：US20090301031A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-10

申请号：US12441461

申请日：2007-10-26

Applicant: Jon D. Jacobs ,  Brian E. Busse ,  Robert A. Gabel, JR.

Inventor： Jon D. Jacobs ,  Brian E. Busse ,  Robert A. Gabel, JR.

IPC: B65B69/00

CPC classification number: B65B69/0033

Abstract: A wrap removal system for removing a film wrap from a load on a conveyor, the wrap removal system including an upright support member, a beam coupled to an upper extent of the support member for movement along a height of the support member, a gripper assembly coupled to the beam and operable to engage the film wrap to create a space between the load and the film wrap, and a cutter assembly.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从输送机上的负载去除薄膜包裹物的包裹去除系统，所述包裹去除系统包括直立支撑构件，耦合到所述支撑构件的上部区段的梁，用于沿所述支撑构件的高度移动;夹持器组件 耦合到所述梁并且可操作地接合所述膜包裹体以在所述负载和所述膜包裹体之间形成空间，以及切割器组件。

公开(公告)号：US06561752B2

公开(公告)日：2003-05-13

申请号：US09968115

申请日：2001-10-01

Applicant: Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse

Inventor： Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse

IPC: B65G5902

CPC classification number: B65G57/245 ,  B65G47/088 ,  B65G57/005 ,  B65G59/026 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  Y10S414/106

Abstract: A palletizer for stacking a series of items on a pallet, the palletizer including a pallet hoist for supporting a stack of pallets therein; a pallet lift mechanism mounted for vertical movement within the pallet hoist adjacent to and relative to the stack of pallets, the pallet lift assembly including a pair of spaced, opposed pallet support members mounted on the pallet lift assembly for movement between a retracted position wherein there is clearance between the pallet support member and the stack of pallets, and an extended position wherein the pallet support member is in an interference position relative to the stack of pallets; a top frame dispenser for supporting a supply of top frames; and a carriage for moving pallets and top frames from the pallet hoist and the top frame dispenser, respectively. The carriage includes a carrier having an upper surface, a pallet support mounted on the upper surface to support a pallet thereon, a lower surface, a clamp mounted on the lower surface and a clamp actuator connected to the clamp. The carrier has a width that is less than the distance between the spaced pallet support members.

公开(公告)号：US06402455B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09180168

申请日：1999-01-19

Applicant: Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse

Inventor： Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse

IPC: B65G5710

CPC classification number: B65G57/005 ,  B65G57/245 ,  B65G2201/0244

Abstract: A palletizer assembly is comprised of a conveyor (14), a pattern-making apparatus (18) for arranging objects received from the conveyor into a pattern, a main hoist (26) for supporting a pallet in position to receive a layer of objects, a sweep apparatus (22) for moving a discrete number of objects from the pattern-making apparatus into a layer of objects on the pallet, and a separator sheet handler assembly (50) for delivering separator sheets to the main hoist for separating layers of objects on the pallet. The separator sheet handler assembly (50) includes a first stage handler (70) including a chute (86), for moving a single separator sheet into the chute. The separator sheet handle assembly (50) also includes a second stage handler (74) for moving the sheet from the chute (86) into position in the main hoist (26).

Abstract translation: 码垛机组件包括输送机（14），用于将从输送机接收的物体排列成图案的图案制造设备（18），用于支撑托盘以便接收物体层的主起重机（26） 用于将离散数量的物体从图案制造装置移动到托盘上的物体层的扫掠装置（22）以及用于将分离器片材输送到主起重机以用于分离物体层的分离器片处理器组件（50） 在托盘上 隔离片处理器组件（50）包括第一级处理器（70），其包括滑槽（86），用于将单个分离片移动到滑槽中。 分离片手柄组件（50）还包括用于将片材从滑槽（86）移动到主起重机（26）中的位置的第二级处理器（74）。

公开(公告)号：US06398461B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-04

申请号：US09509630

申请日：2000-06-15

Applicant: Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse ,  George J. Congreve

Inventor： Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse ,  George J. Congreve

IPC: B65G5103

CPC classification number: B65G47/088 ,  B65G51/03 ,  B65G2201/0244

Abstract: A container handling system (10) comprises a first belt conveyor (14), an air bed conveyor (16) adjacent the outlet (34) of the first belt conveyor (14), a second belt conveyor (18) adjacent the outlet 54) of the air bed conveyor (16), a pattern forming apparatus (110) including first and second partitions (114) defining therebetween a lane (118), a top cover (154) slidably positionable over the air bed conveyor (16) and over a portion of the pattern forming apparatus (110), and an alignment mechanism (170). The lane (118) has an inlet (138) positioned over the air bed conveyor (16) and an outlet (142) positioned over the second belt conveyor (18). The top cover (154) is movable along the direction of flow of containers (C) between covered and uncovered positions. The top cover includes a solid portion (158), and a perforated portion (162) allowing air to flow therethrough. The alignment mechanism (170) aligns the top cover (154) relative to the pattern forming apparatus (110) when the top cover (154) is in the covered position.

Abstract translation: 容器处理系统（10）包括第一带式输送机（14），与第一带式输送机（14）的出口（34）相邻的空气床输送机（16），邻近出口54的第二带式输送机（18） 空气床传送器（16）的图案形成装置（110），其包括在其间限定车道（118）的第一和第二隔板（114），可滑动地定位在空气床传送器（16）上方的顶盖 图案形成装置（110）的一部分和对准机构（170）。 车道（118）具有位于空气床传送器（16）上方的入口（138）和位于第二带式输送机（18）上方的出口（142）。 顶盖（154）可沿着容器（C）的流动方向在被覆盖位置和未覆盖位置之间移动。 顶盖包括实心部分（158）和允许空气流过其中的穿孔部分（162）。 当顶盖（154）处于覆盖位置时，对准机构（170）相对于图案形成装置（110）对准顶盖（154）。

公开(公告)号：US6152681A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-28

申请号：US180169

申请日：1999-02-15

Applicant: Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse

Inventor： Patris E. Vincent ,  Brian E. Busse

IPC: B65G47/08 ,  B65G57/00 ,  B65G57/24 ,  B65G57/11

CPC classification number: B65G57/005 ,  B65G47/088 ,  B65G57/245 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  Y10S414/106

Abstract: A palletizer assembly including a sweep assembly including a frame having a pair of generally parallel side members and a pair of cross members extending between respective ends of the side members, the sweep assembly also including a pair of forward stanchions that extend vertically upward from respective side members, and a pair of rearward stanchions extending vertically upward from the upstream ends of the side members, a pair of generally vertically extending slides, each having a lower end connected to a side member and an upper end, plunger assemblies including a plunger support slidably supported by a respective slide between a lowered position and a raised position, each plunger assembly including a plurality of plungers which are fixed to, and extend downwardly from, the respective plunger support, and a container shift assembly supported by the frame and including a pair of shifter slide rails extending rearwardly of the rearward plunger support, the upstream ends of the shifter slide rails being offset from the downstream ends of the slider rails.

Abstract translation: PCT No.PCT / US97 / 07387 Sec。 371日期二○○九年二月十五日 102（e）1999年2月15日PCT PCT 1997年5月2日PCT公布。 出版物WO97 / 42113 日期1997年11月13日一种码垛机组件，包括一个扫掠组件，其包括具有一对大致平行的侧部构件的框架和在侧面构件的相应端部之间延伸的一对横向构件，所述扫掠组件还包括一对向前延伸的支柱 以及从侧部件的上游端垂直向上延伸的一对后支柱，一对大致垂直延伸的滑动件，每个滑动件的下端连接到侧部件和上端;柱塞组件 包括柱塞支撑件，该柱塞支撑件在相应的滑动件的下降位置和升高位置之间可滑动地支撑，每个柱塞组件包括多个柱塞，所述柱塞固定到相应的柱塞支撑件上并从其中向下延伸;以及容器移动组件， 并且包括从后柱塞支撑件向后延伸的一对换档滑轨 滑块滑块的端部偏离滑轨的下游端。

公开(公告)号：US5395209A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-07

申请号：US870629

申请日：1992-04-17

Applicant: Brian E. Busse ,  John B. Dart

Inventor： Brian E. Busse ,  John B. Dart

IPC: B66F7/02 ,  B66F7/06 ,  B66F9/02 ,  B66F17/00 ,  B65G1/18

CPC classification number: B66F7/065 ,  B66F17/00 ,  B66F7/02 ,  B66F9/02

Abstract: A palletizer comprising a main hoist for raising and lowering a pallet, a feed conveyor for moving a layer of patterned objects on to the pallet, a pallet dispenser including a base, a generally horizontally extending pallet supporting member, scissors structure for moving the supporting member vertically relative to the base, a motor having an output shaft, and structure for operably connecting the output shaft to the scissors structure such that the supporting member moves upward at a generally constant velocity in response to rotation of the output shaft at a generally constant rotational velocity, and structure for conveying pallets from the pallet dispenser to the main hoist.

Abstract translation: 一种码垛机，包括用于升高和降低托盘的主葫芦，用于将图案物体层移动到托盘上的进料输送机，包括基座，大致水平延伸的托盘支撑构件的托盘分配器，用于使支撑构件移动的剪刀结构 垂直于基座，具有输出轴的马达和用于将输出轴可操作地连接到剪刀结构的结构，使得支撑构件响应于大致恒定旋转的输出轴的旋转以大致恒定的速度向上移动 速度和结构，用于将托盘从托盘分配器输送到主起重机。