公开(公告)号：US08038149B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-18

申请号：US12241573

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Karel J. Janatka ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook

Inventor： Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Karel J. Janatka ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook

IPC: B65H9/16

CPC classification number: B65H9/163 ,  B65H9/166 ,  B65H2404/262 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  B65H2801/66

Abstract: An apparatus for registering sheet material while being conveyed along a feed path including: (i) a conveyance deck for conveying sheet material along a support surface, (ii) a registration member defining an abutment surface operative to align an edge of the sheet material as the sheet material is conveyed along the support surface of the conveyance deck, and (iii) a drive mechanism disposed adjacent to the registration member and along the conveyance deck. The drive mechanism includes a flexible belt disposed about and supported by at least two rolling elements, and a means for driving the flexible belt about the rolling elements. The flexible belt includes a twisted section defining a plurality of spiral edge segments operative to (i) frictionally engage a surface of the sheet material to urge the sheet material against the abutment surface and (ii) convey the sheet material along the conveyance deck.

Abstract translation: 一种用于沿着进给路径输送片材的装置，包括：（i）用于沿着支撑表面传送片材的输送平台，（ii）限定用于将片材的边缘对准的对接表面的对准构件， 片材沿着输送台的支承面输送，（iii）驱动机构，与驱动台相邻配置。 驱动机构包括设置在至少两个滚动元件周围并由其支撑的柔性带，以及用于围绕滚动元件驱动柔性带的装置。 柔性带包括限定多个螺旋边缘段的扭曲部分，其操作以（i）摩擦地接合片材材料的表面以将片材材料推靠在邻接表面上，以及（ii）沿着输送甲板输送片材。

公开(公告)号：US07934715B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-03

申请号：US12276534

申请日：2008-11-24

Applicant: Joseph A. Trudeau

Inventor： Joseph A. Trudeau

IPC: B65H5/00

CPC classification number: B65H3/063 ,  B65H2402/31 ,  B65H2402/33 ,  B65H2402/52 ,  B65H2402/546 ,  B65H2601/11 ,  B65H2601/321 ,  B65H2701/1916

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting an ingestion assembly within a singulating apparatus operative to singulate and convey sheet material along a feed path. The mounting arrangement includes a radial bearing pivotally mounting the ingestion assembly to a stationary support structure of the singulating apparatus. The radial bearing is operative to pivot the singulating assembly from an operating position to an idle position about a pivot axis which is substantially orthogonal to the feed path of the sheet material. The mounting arrangement also includes an over-center mechanism disposed in combination with the radial bearing for biasing the ingestion assembly about the pivot axis such that the ingestion assembly is forcibly held in each of the operating and idle positions. Optimum space utilization and ease of use is provided by the radial bearing which cantilever mounts the ingestion assembly to the singulating apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将摄入组件安装在单独设备内的装置，其可操作以沿着进给路径分割和输送片材。 安装装置包括将摄入组件枢转地安装到分离装置的固定支撑结构的径向轴承。 径向轴承可操作以使分离组件从操作位置枢转到围绕基本上垂直于片材的进给路径的枢转轴线的怠速位置。 安装装置还包括与径向轴承组合设置的过中心机构，用于使摄取组件围绕枢转轴线偏置，使得摄入组件被强制地保持在每个操作和空转位置。 通过悬臂将摄入组件安装到分离设备的径向轴承来提供最佳的空间利用和易用性。

公开(公告)号：US20100032894A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-11

申请号：US12188334

申请日：2008-08-08

Applicant: Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Michael R. Ifkovits ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Joseph F. Zuzick, JR.

Inventor： Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Michael R. Ifkovits ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Joseph F. Zuzick, JR.

IPC: B65H5/00

CPC classification number: B65H29/12 ,  B65H31/3027 ,  B65H2220/09 ,  B65H2301/33212 ,  B65H2301/33222 ,  B65H2301/34112 ,  B65H2301/342 ,  B65H2301/42262 ,  B65H2404/2561 ,  B65H2404/612

Abstract: A Right Angle Turn (RAT) module for processing multi-sheet collations includes opposed belt segments defining a conveyance channel for capturing multi-sheet collations therebetween and for conveying multi-sheet collations from an input and to an output end of the conveyance channel. The opposed belt segments define a first re-directing bend, a second re-directing bend, and a twist section disposed therebetween. The first re-directing bend includes a rolling element for re-directing the opposed belt segments about a first axis of rotation while the second re-directing bend includes a rolling element for re-directing the opposed belt segments about a second axis of rotation. The first and second axes of rotation are orthogonal to each other so as to effect a twist section therebetween. The RAT module additionally includes a mechanism for driving the opposed belt segments about the first and second re-directing bends to convey the multi-sheet collations from the input to output ends and effect a right angle turn of the multi-sheet collations.

Abstract translation: 用于处理多页排列的直角旋转（RAT）模块包括相对的带段，其限定用于在其间捕获多页排列的传送通道，并且用于从输送通道的输入端输出多页排列。 相对的皮带段限定了第一重新引导的弯曲部，第二重新引导的弯曲部以及设置在其间的扭曲部。 第一重新引导弯曲部包括用于相对于第一转动轴线重新引导相对的皮带段的滚动元件，而第二重新引导的弯曲部包括用于使相对的皮带段围绕第二旋转轴重新引导的滚动元件。 第一和第二旋转轴线彼此正交，从而实现它们之间的扭转部分。 RAT模块还包括一个机构，用于围绕第一和第二重新引导弯曲部驱动相对的皮带段，以将多张片材排列从输入端输送到输出端，并实现多页面排列的直角转动。

公开(公告)号：US20110241276A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-06

申请号：US12751047

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Joseph A. TRUDEAU ,  Joseph F. Zuzick ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Joseph A. TRUDEAU ,  Joseph F. Zuzick ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: B65H5/06

CPC classification number: B65H29/12 ,  B65H2402/5155 ,  B65H2404/2614 ,  B65H2511/11 ,  B65H2511/21 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/04 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/11

Abstract: A feed input assembly for accepting and conveying sheet material of variable length along a feed path including a processing station for performing an operation on the sheet material and an ingestion assembly adapted to capture the sheet material between the opposed friction drive surfaces and accept a leading edge of the sheet material from the processing station at a point of entry. The ingestion assembly includes transport elements having positionable opposed friction drive surfaces which are adapted to vary point of entry along the feed path. By varying the point of entry, sheet material of variable length can be accepted without varying the position of the processing station relative to the ingestion assembly. A method for operating a feed input assembly having positionable friction drive surfaces is also described.

Abstract translation: 一种进料输入组件，用于沿着进给路径接收和输送具有可变长度的薄板材料，所述进料路径包括用于对所述薄片材料进行操作的处理工位和适于在相对的摩擦驱动表面之间捕获所述薄片材料的摄取组件， 的来自处理站的片材。 摄入组件包括具有可定位的相对的摩擦驱动表面的运输元件，其适于改变沿进给路径的入口点。 通过改变进入点，可以接受可变长度的片材，而不改变加工站相对于摄取组件的位置。 还描述了一种用于操作具有可定位的摩擦驱动表面的进料输入组件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07887050B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-15

申请号：US12188334

申请日：2008-08-08

Applicant: Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Michael R. Ifkovits ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Joseph F. Zuzick, Jr.

Inventor： Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Michael R. Ifkovits ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Joseph F. Zuzick, Jr.

IPC: B65H29/00 ,  B65G47/24

CPC classification number: B65H29/12 ,  B65H31/3027 ,  B65H2220/09 ,  B65H2301/33212 ,  B65H2301/33222 ,  B65H2301/34112 ,  B65H2301/342 ,  B65H2301/42262 ,  B65H2404/2561 ,  B65H2404/612

Abstract: A Right Angle Turn (RAT) module for processing multi-sheet collations includes opposed belt segments defining a conveyance channel for capturing multi-sheet collations therebetween and for conveying multi-sheet collations from an input and to an output end of the conveyance channel. The opposed belt segments define a first re-directing bend, a second re-directing bend, and a twist section disposed therebetween. The first re-directing bend includes a rolling element for re-directing the opposed belt segments about a first axis of rotation while the second re-directing bend includes a rolling element for re-directing the opposed belt segments about a second axis of rotation. The first and second axes of rotation are orthogonal to each other so as to effect a twist section therebetween. The RAT module additionally includes a mechanism for driving the opposed belt segments about the first and second re-directing bends to convey the multi-sheet collations from the input to output ends and effect a right angle turn of the multi-sheet collations.

Abstract translation: 用于处理多页排列的直角旋转（RAT）模块包括相对的带段，其限定用于在其间捕获多页排列的传送通道，并且用于从输送通道的输入端输出多页排列。 相对的皮带段限定了第一重新引导的弯曲部，第二重新引导的弯曲部以及设置在其间的扭曲部。 第一重新引导弯曲部包括用于相对于第一转动轴线重新引导相对的皮带段的滚动元件，而第二重新引导的弯曲部包括用于使相对的皮带段围绕第二旋转轴重新引导的滚动元件。 第一和第二旋转轴线彼此正交，从而实现它们之间的扭转部分。 RAT模块还包括一个机构，用于围绕第一和第二重新引导弯曲部驱动相对的皮带段，以将多张片材排列从输入端输送到输出端，并实现多页面排列的直角转动。

公开(公告)号：US08210529B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-03

申请号：US12751047

申请日：2010-03-31

Applicant: Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Joseph F. Zuzick ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

Inventor： Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Joseph F. Zuzick ,  Ralph A. Rapillo

IPC: B65H5/02

CPC classification number: B65H29/12 ,  B65H2402/5155 ,  B65H2404/2614 ,  B65H2511/11 ,  B65H2511/21 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/04 ,  B65H2220/02 ,  B65H2220/11

Abstract: A feed input assembly for accepting and conveying sheet material of variable length along a feed path including a processing station for performing an operation on the sheet material and an ingestion assembly adapted to capture the sheet material between the opposed friction drive surfaces and accept a leading edge of the sheet material from the processing station at a point of entry. The ingestion assembly includes transport elements having positionable opposed friction drive surfaces which are adapted to vary point of entry along the feed path. By varying the point of entry, sheet material of variable length can be accepted without varying the position of the processing station relative to the ingestion assembly. Also, a method for operating a feed input assembly having positionable friction drive surfaces.

Abstract translation: 一种进料输入组件，用于沿着进给路径接收和输送具有可变长度的薄板材料，所述进料路径包括用于对所述薄片材料进行操作的处理工位和适于在相对的摩擦驱动表面之间捕获所述薄片材料的摄取组件， 的来自处理站的片材。 摄入组件包括具有可定位的相对的摩擦驱动表面的运输元件，其适于改变沿进给路径的入口点。 通过改变进入点，可以接受可变长度的片材，而不改变加工站相对于摄取组件的位置。 而且，一种用于操作具有可定位的摩擦驱动表面的进给输入组件的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07789387B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-07

申请号：US12341485

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Robert F. Marcinik

Inventor： Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Robert F. Marcinik

IPC: B65H5/02

CPC classification number: B65H29/145 ,  B65H31/3027 ,  B65H2301/42262 ,  B65H2402/543 ,  B65H2403/20 ,  B65H2403/42 ,  B65H2404/144

Abstract: A roller assembly for conveying stacked sheet material along a feed path. The roller assembly includes a first roller adapted for rotation within a housing, a second roller pivotally mounting about an axis to the housing and opposing the first roller to define a roller nip, a spring biasing mechanism operative to bias the second roller about the pivot axis toward the first roller to effect optimum frictional engagement of the roller nip with the face surfaces of the stacked sheet material and a transmission assembly operative to (i) transfer rotational motion of the first roller to the second roller, (ii) drive the first and second rollers in opposing directions to convey the stacked sheet material along the feed path, and (iii) facilitate pivot motion of the second roller about the pivot axis to vary the spacing of the roller nip and accommodate stacks of sheet material which vary in thickness.

Abstract translation: 一种用于沿着进给路径传送堆叠的片材的辊组件。 辊组件包括适于在壳体内旋转的第一辊，第二辊，其枢转地围绕轴线安装到壳体并与第一辊相对以限定辊隙;弹簧偏压机构，用于将第二辊绕枢转轴线偏置 朝向第一辊以实现辊隙与堆叠的片材的表面的最佳摩擦接合，以及传动组件，其可操作以（i）将第一辊的旋转运动传递到第二辊，（ii）驱动第一和第 第二辊沿着进给路径传送堆叠的片材，并且（iii）促进第二辊围绕枢转轴线的枢转运动，以改变辊隙的间隔，并适应厚度变化的片材堆叠。

公开(公告)号：US20100078879A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-01

申请号：US12241470

申请日：2008-09-30

Applicant: Karel J. Janatka ,  Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook

Inventor： Karel J. Janatka ,  Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Edward M. Ifkovits ,  Russell W. Holbrook

IPC: B65H9/00

CPC classification number: B65H15/00 ,  B65H9/16 ,  B65H2301/33214 ,  B65H2301/33224 ,  B65H2404/2561 ,  B65H2701/1916

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for altering the spatial orientation and/or direction of sheet material. The apparatus includes an input deck for receiving sheet material along an input feed path, an output deck for forwarding sheet material along an output feed path, and an orbit nip roller assembly disposed adjacent to and aligned with the input and output decks. The orbit nip roller assembly includes a primary and secondary roller defining a roller nip which lies substantially parallel to the input and output feed paths. The secondary roller is adapted to be bi-directionally displaced in an arc about the periphery of the primary roller such that the roller nip orbits the primary roller from a first radial position to a second radial position. In the first radial position, the roller nip is adapted to accept sheet material from the input deck at a substantially right angle relative to the input feed path and, in the second radial position, the roller nip is adapted to dispense sheet material to the output deck at a substantially right angle relative to the output feed path.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于改变片材的空间取向和/或方向的装置。 该装置包括用于沿着输入进给路径接收片材的输入板，用于沿着输出进给路径传送片材的输出板，以及邻近输入和输出甲板布置的轨道夹持辊组件。 轨道夹持辊组件包括初级辊和次辊，其限定基本上平行于输入和输出进给路径的辊压区。 辅助辊适于围绕初级辊的周边以弧形方向位移，使得辊隙从第一径向位置到第二径向位置。 在第一径向位置中，辊隙适于从输入甲板以相对于输入进给路径基本成直角的方式接收片材，并且在第二径向位置中，辊隙适于将片材分配给输出 甲板相对于输出进给路径基本成直角。

公开(公告)号：US20100156032A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-24

申请号：US12341485

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Robert F. Marcinik

Inventor： Joseph A. Trudeau ,  Robert F. Marcinik

IPC: B65H3/06

CPC classification number: B65H29/145 ,  B65H31/3027 ,  B65H2301/42262 ,  B65H2402/543 ,  B65H2403/20 ,  B65H2403/42 ,  B65H2404/144

Abstract: A roller assembly for conveying stacked sheet material along a feed path. The roller assembly includes a first roller adapted for rotation within a housing, a second roller pivotally mounting about an axis to the housing and opposing the first roller to define a roller nip, a spring biasing mechanism operative to bias the second roller about the pivot axis toward the first roller to effect optimum frictional engagement of the roller nip with the face surfaces of the stacked sheet material and a transmission assembly operative to (i) transfer rotational motion of the first roller to the second roller, (ii) drive the first and second rollers in opposing directions to convey the stacked sheet material along the feed path, and (iii) facilitate pivot motion of the second roller about the pivot axis to vary the spacing of the roller nip and accommodate stacks of sheet material which vary in thickness.

Abstract translation: 一种用于沿着进给路径传送堆叠的片材的辊组件。 辊组件包括适于在壳体内旋转的第一辊，第二辊，其枢转地围绕轴线安装到壳体并与第一辊相对以限定辊隙;弹簧偏压机构，用于将第二辊绕枢转轴线偏置 朝向第一辊以实现辊隙与堆叠的片材的表面的最佳摩擦接合，以及传动组件，其可操作以（i）将第一辊的旋转运动传递到第二辊，（ii）驱动第一和第 第二辊沿着进给路径传送堆叠的片材，并且（iii）促进第二辊围绕枢转轴线的枢转运动，以改变辊隙的间隔，并适应厚度变化的片材堆叠。

公开(公告)号：US20100127449A1

公开(公告)日：2010-05-27

申请号：US12276534

申请日：2008-11-24

Applicant: Joseph A. Trudeau

Inventor： Joseph A. Trudeau

IPC: B65H3/00

CPC classification number: B65H3/063 ,  B65H2402/31 ,  B65H2402/33 ,  B65H2402/52 ,  B65H2402/546 ,  B65H2601/11 ,  B65H2601/321 ,  B65H2701/1916

Abstract: An arrangement for mounting an ingestion assembly within a singulating apparatus operative to singulate and convey sheet material along a feed path. The mounting arrangement includes a radial bearing pivotally mounting the ingestion assembly to a stationary support structure of the singulating apparatus. The radial bearing is operative to pivot the singulating assembly from an operating position to an idle position about a pivot axis which is substantially orthogonal to the feed path of the sheet material. The mounting arrangement also includes an over-center mechanism disposed in combination with the radial bearing for biasing the ingestion assembly about the pivot axis such that the ingestion assembly is forcibly held in each of the operating and idle positions. Optimum space utilization and ease of use is provided by the radial bearing which cantilever mounts the ingestion assembly to the singulating apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将摄入组件安装在单独设备内的装置，其可操作以沿着进给路径分割和输送片材。 安装装置包括将摄入组件枢转地安装到分离装置的固定支撑结构的径向轴承。 径向轴承可操作以使分离组件从操作位置枢转到围绕基本上垂直于片材的进给路径的枢转轴线的怠速位置。 安装装置还包括与径向轴承组合设置的过中心机构，用于使摄取组件围绕枢转轴线偏置，使得摄入组件被强制地保持在每个操作和空转位置。 通过悬臂将摄入组件安装到分离设备的径向轴承来提供最佳的空间利用和易用性。