公开(公告)号：US08657100B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-25

申请号：US12426641

申请日：2009-04-20

Applicant: Charles C. Frost ,  Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  David R. Moore

Inventor： Charles C. Frost ,  Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  David R. Moore

IPC: B65G45/02 ,  B65G45/08

CPC classification number: B65G45/08 ,  B65G45/02

Abstract: A conveyor slide plate for movably supporting a support element along a track or rail of a material handling system includes a body portion configured to be received at the track or rail and to move along the track or rail when driven by a chain of the material handling system. The body portion of the slide plate includes at least one reservoir formed in an upper surface of the body portion. The reservoir is configured to receive lubricating fluid therein, and is configured to direct the flow of the lubricating fluid toward a sliding interface between the body portion of the slide plate and the track or rail, such as to at least one perimeter region of the body portion of the slide plate.

Abstract translation: 用于沿材料处理系统的轨道或轨道可移动地支撑支撑元件的输送机滑板包括主体部分，该主体部分构造成被容纳在轨道或轨道处并且沿着轨道或轨道沿着轨道或轨道移动， 系统。 滑板的主体部分包括形成在主体部分的上表面中的至少一个储存器。 储存器构造成在其中接收润滑流体，并且构造成将润滑流体的流动引向滑动板的主体部分和轨道或轨道之间的滑动界面，例如到主体的至少一个周边区域 滑板的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20090044719A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US12191348

申请日：2008-08-14

Applicant: Wayne E. Schmidt ,  Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  Charles C. Frost

Inventor： Wayne E. Schmidt ,  Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  Charles C. Frost

IPC: B61B3/00

CPC classification number: B61B3/00 ,  B65G9/002 ,  B65G39/09 ,  F16C13/006

Abstract: A trolley assembly for a conveyor includes a wheel assembly and a trolley arm. The wheel assembly includes a wheel that is rotatably mounted to an axle, with the axle extending along an axis of rotation of the wheel and comprising a mounting portion that is non-rotatably mounted to or at least partially received in the trolley arm. The mounting portion of the axle may be inserted into a passageway and at least partially expanded to limit retraction of the axle from the passageway, or a fastener or other retaining means may secure the axle at least partially within a passageway of the trolley arm. The mounting portion of the axle may comprise a non-cylindrical mounting portion that is received in a non-cylindrical-shaped passageway of the trolley arm.

Abstract translation: 用于输送机的手推车组件包括轮组件和手推车臂。 车轮组件包括可旋转地安装到车轴的车轮，其中车轴沿着车轮的旋转轴线延伸，并且包括不可旋转地安装到或至少部分地容纳在手推车臂中的安装部分。 轴的安装部分可以插入通道中并且至少部分地膨胀以限制轴从通道的缩回，或者紧固件或其它保持装置可以将轴至少部分地固定在手推车臂的通道内。 轴的安装部分可以包括非圆柱形安装部分，其被接收在台车臂的非圆柱形通道中。

公开(公告)号：US08960509B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13449832

申请日：2012-04-18

Applicant: Jonathan M. Rathbun

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rathbun

IPC: A45F3/04

CPC classification number: A45F3/04 ,  A45C3/004 ,  A45C13/03

Abstract: A combination backpack and clothing holder allows for the organized storage and drying of individual clothing articles. The clothing holder is configurable between a stored state in which it is folded compactly when not in use, and a use state in which the clothing holder portion is unfolded or opened or deployed to store articles of clothing and to promote drying and access to the clothing articles. Optionally, the clothing holder portion may be generally in the shape of a body, including hand/arm portions and leg/foot portions, which facilitate organizing of clothing articles into corresponding compartments of the clothing holder according to how the articles are normally worn. Optionally, the clothing holder may be configured in a stored-use or transport state in which the articles are securely stored in a folded configuration while a backpack portion of the combination backpack and clothing holder is being worn.

Abstract translation: 组合背包和衣服架可以有组织地存储和干燥各个衣物。 衣物架可以在不使用时紧凑地折叠的存储状态和衣服保持器部分展开或打开或展开以存储衣物的使用状态下配置，并促进干燥和进入衣服 文章。 可选地，衣服保持部可以通常为身体的形状，包括手/臂部分和腿/脚部分，其有助于根据穿着物品的方式将衣物组织到衣物保持器的相应隔间中。 可选地，服装保持器可以被构造成存储使用或运输状态，其中物品被牢固地存储在折叠构造中，同时组合背包和衣服保持器的背包部分被穿着。

公开(公告)号：US20120160126A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13132558

申请日：2009-12-02

Applicant: Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  Charles C. Frost ,  Eric J. Ahiquist ,  Eric W. Pierman

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  Charles C. Frost ,  Eric J. Ahiquist ,  Eric W. Pierman

IPC: B61D17/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/20 ,  B61B10/022 ,  B61B10/025 ,  B65G9/002

Abstract: A trolley assembly for a conveyor system includes a pair of trolley arms having wheels for rolling engagement with a track or rail of the conveyor system. A trolley attachment is adjustably mounted to the trolley arms and adjusted relative to the trolley arms to adjust a position of the trolley attachment relative to the wheels. The trolley attachment is positionable at a selected one of a plurality of vertical positions relative to the trolley arms and the trolley attachment is retained at the selected one of the plurality of vertical positions by engagement of the trolley attachment with the trolley arms. The engaging elements of the trolley arms or attachment may comprise projections, and the engaging elements of the other of the trolley arms or attachment may comprise recesses, with the recesses receiving the projections when the trolley attachment is positioned between the inner surfaces of the trolley arms.

Abstract translation: 用于输送系统的手推车组件包括一对具有用于与输送机系统的轨道或轨道滚动接合的车轮的手推车臂。 手推车附件可调节地安装到手推车臂上并相对于手推车臂调节以调节手推车附件相对于车轮的位置。 手推车附件可相对于手推车臂定位在多个垂直位置中的选定的一个位置，并且手推车附件通过手推车附件与手推车臂的接合而保持在多个垂直位置中的所选择的一个。 手推车臂或附件的接合元件可以包括突起，并且另外一个手推车臂或连接件的接合元件可以包括凹槽，当手推车附件位于手推车臂的内表面之间时，凹槽接收突起 。

公开(公告)号：US07726469B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11781609

申请日：2007-07-23

Applicant: Charles C. Frost ,  Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  Ryan L. Kastamo

Inventor： Charles C. Frost ,  Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  Ryan L. Kastamo

IPC: B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/38 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2207/12 ,  F16G13/06 ,  F16G13/10

Abstract: A section of chain for conveying product along a material handling system includes a pin connecting a center link between two side links. The pin may be dialable or selectably positioned at the side links to control and adjust the wear surface of the pin relative to the chain links. The pin may have a rotationally non-symmetrical shaft portion to provide different wear surfaces that engage a center link of the section of chain. The different wear surfaces may be sized and shaped to accommodate wear at the wear surface of the center link. The shaft portion may include a rotationally non-symmetrical ball member or portion on the shaft portion to enhance flexibility of the section of chain. The pin may be dialed to the next position or wear surface in response to an output of a wear measurement device or system.

Abstract translation: 用于沿着材料处理系统输送产品的链条的一部分包括连接两个侧链节之间的中心连杆的销。 销可以是可拨号的或可选择地定位在侧链上以控制和调节销相对于链节的磨损表面。 销可以具有旋转非对称的轴部分，以提供接合链条部分的中心连杆的不同的磨损表面。 不同的磨损表面的尺寸和形状可以适应中心连杆的磨损表面的磨损。 轴部分可以包括旋转非对称的球形部件或轴部分上的部分，以增强链条部分的柔性。 响应于磨损测量装置或系统的输出，该销可被拨到下一个位置或磨损表面。

公开(公告)号：US20090260953A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-22

申请号：US12426641

申请日：2009-04-20

Applicant: Charles C. Frost ,  Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  David R. Moore

Inventor： Charles C. Frost ,  Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  David R. Moore

IPC: B65G45/02 ,  B65G17/20

CPC classification number: B65G45/08 ,  B65G45/02

Abstract: A conveyor slide plate for movably supporting a support element along a track or rail of a material handling system includes a body portion configured to be received at the track or rail and to move along the track or rail when driven by a chain of the material handling system. The body portion of the slide plate includes at least one reservoir formed in an upper surface of the body portion. The reservoir is configured to receive lubricating fluid therein, and is configured to direct the flow of the lubricating fluid toward a sliding interface between the body portion of the slide plate and the track or rail, such as to at least one perimeter region of the body portion of the slide plate.

Abstract translation: 用于沿材料处理系统的轨道或轨道可移动地支撑支撑元件的输送机滑板包括主体部分，该主体部分构造成被容纳在轨道或轨道处并且沿着轨道或轨道沿着轨道或轨道移动， 系统。 滑板的主体部分包括形成在主体部分的上表面中的至少一个储存器。 储存器构造成在其中接收润滑流体，并且构造成将润滑流体的流动引向滑动板的主体部分和轨道或轨道之间的滑动界面，例如到主体的至少一个周边区域 滑板的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US07540374B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-02

申请号：US11840818

申请日：2007-08-17

Applicant: Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  Joseph S. Melton, Jr.

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rathbun ,  Joseph S. Melton, Jr.

IPC: B65G43/00

CPC classification number: B65G43/02 ,  G01B11/043 ,  G01M13/023

Abstract: A conveyor system and method of measuring chain wear includes first and second sensing devices positioned at a conveyor line or path and directed toward a conveyor chain that is movable along the conveyor path. The first sensing device senses the presence of a first chain portion of the conveyor chain at a predetermined location as the conveyor chain moves along the conveyor line. The second sensing device senses a second chain portion of the conveyor chain as the conveyor chain moves along the conveyor line. The second sensing device is operable to sense a location of or distance to the second chain portion or may capture an image of the second portion. A controller is operable to determine a degree of wear of a section of chain extending between the first and second chain portions in response to the second sensing device.

Abstract translation: 输送机系统和测量链条磨损的方法包括位于输送机线路或路径上的第一和第二感测装置，并且朝向可沿输送机路径移动的输送机链条。 当传送链沿传送线移动时，第一感测装置感测在预定位置处输送链的第一链部分的存在。 当传送链沿传送线移动时，第二感测装置感测传送链的第二链部分。 第二感测装置可操作以感测到第二链条部分的位置或距离，或可捕获第二部分的图像。 控制器可操作以响应于第二感测装置来确定在第一和第二链条部分之间延伸的链段的磨损程度。

公开(公告)号：US07325669B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-05

申请号：US11602790

申请日：2006-11-21

Applicant: Charles C Frost ,  Jonathan M Rathbun

Inventor： Charles C Frost ,  Jonathan M Rathbun

IPC: B65G47/00

CPC classification number: B65G43/02 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G2203/042 ,  G01S5/02 ,  G01S5/04 ,  G01S5/16 ,  G01S17/88

Abstract: A conveyor system includes a conveyor line, a conveyor chain movable along the conveyor line, and an electronic device located at a movable component that moves with the chain along the conveyor line. The electronic device may comprise a locating device operable to generate a locating output indicative of a location of the movable component along the conveyor line. Optionally, the electronic device may comprise a sensing device operable to sense a chain characteristic at the component and to generate a sensor output indicative of the chain characteristic. Data collected by the electronic device may be stored at the device and/or transmitted to a controller of the conveyor line. The controller may be operable to determine the chain characteristic at a particular location of the transmitting device in response to the device output.

Abstract translation: 输送机系统包括输送线，可沿着输送线路移动的输送链，以及位于沿着输送线与链条一起移动的可移动部件的电子装置。 电子设备可以包括定位装置，其可操作以产生指示可移动部件沿输送线的位置的定位输出。 可选地，电子设备可以包括感测装置，其可操作以感测部件上的链特性并产生指示链特性的传感器输出。 由电子设备收集的数据可以存储在设备和/或传送到传送线的控制器。 控制器可以用于响应于设备输出来确定发送设备的特定位置处的链路特性。

公开(公告)号：USD693570S1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-19

申请号：US29389970

申请日：2011-04-19

Applicant: Jonathan M. Rathbun

Designer： Jonathan M. Rathbun

公开(公告)号：US20120267411A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-25

申请号：US13449832

申请日：2012-04-18

Applicant: Jonathan M. Rathbun

Inventor： Jonathan M. Rathbun

IPC: A45F3/04

CPC classification number: A45F3/04 ,  A45C3/004 ,  A45C13/03

Abstract: A combination backpack and clothing holder allows for the organized storage and drying of individual clothing articles. The clothing holder is configurable between a stored state in which it is folded compactly when not in use, and a use state in which the clothing holder portion is unfolded or opened or deployed to store articles of clothing and to promote drying and access to the clothing articles. Optionally, the clothing holder portion may be generally in the shape of a body, including hand/arm portions and leg/foot portions, which facilitate organizing of clothing articles into corresponding compartments of the clothing holder according to how the articles are normally worn. Optionally, the clothing holder may be configured in a stored-use or transport state in which the articles are securely stored in a folded configuration while a backpack portion of the combination backpack and clothing holder is being worn.

Abstract translation: 组合背包和衣服架可以有组织地存储和干燥各个衣物。 衣物架可以在不使用时紧凑地折叠的存储状态和衣服保持器部分展开或打开或展开以存储衣物的使用状态下配置，并促进干燥和进入衣服 文章。 可选地，衣服保持部可以通常为身体的形状，包括手/臂部分和腿/脚部分，其有助于根据穿着物品的方式将衣物组织到衣物保持器的相应隔间中。 可选地，服装保持器可以被构造成存储使用或运输状态，其中物品被牢固地存储在折叠构造中，同时组合背包和衣服保持器的背包部分被穿着。