公开(公告)号：US20250115436A1

公开(公告)日：2025-04-10

申请号：US18730062

申请日：2023-01-09

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew L. Fourney ,  Joseph F. Kovacs ,  Angela Longo Marshall ,  John E. Wenzel ,  Christopher B. Spicer ,  James L. Brun ,  Gilbert J. MacLachlan ,  Richard M. Klein ,  David W. Bogle

IPC: B65G17/24

Abstract: A belt conveyor comprising a conveyor belt having upper and lower inline rollers arranged in a stack and selectively actuated to rotate. When actuated, the upper article-supporting rollers are rotated by contact with the lower rollers riding on raised bearing faces in a carryway. When deactuated, the upper rollers are braked by braking pads and the lower rollers are out of contact with lowered bearing faces. The belt rollers are actuated and deactuated by a matrix of individually controllable roller actuation assemblies, each defining a roller actuation zone.

公开(公告)号：US20250066128A1

公开(公告)日：2025-02-27

申请号：US18291990

申请日：2022-06-15

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Mark Costanzo ,  Christopher Alan Brupbacher ,  Joseph L. Eustis ,  Destin Jacob Bailey ,  Matthew Kesler Richards

IPC: B65G11/08 ,  B65G11/12 ,  B65G47/44

Abstract: A conveyor system comprising a sorting conveyor sorting articles off one or both sides to a chute system that includes an upper chute and a lower slide. Articles slide down the chute system to a discharge conveyor. The upper chute and the lower slide are separated by a gap. And the upper chute has a topography that prevents articles from tipping over onto another side. The chute system provides a large drop in elevation in a small footprint to conserve floor space.

公开(公告)号：US12223460B2

公开(公告)日：2025-02-11

申请号：US17599375

申请日：2020-03-16

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Alexander I. Dragoset ,  Jason Lagneaux

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B65G47/14 ,  B65G47/69

Abstract: A sorting conveyor and a method for sorting packages to selected destinations. A neural network executed by a multi-core classification processor uses captured images of package units conveyed on an infeed conveyor to classify each package unit. A control processor controls a sorting conveyor to direct each package unit to a destination depending on the package unit's classification.

公开(公告)号：US20250011097A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-09

申请号：US18712337

申请日：2022-11-29

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Michael Hendrik DeGroot ,  Peter Hilkhuijsen ,  Martin Sprenkeler ,  Gerko Hulshof

IPC: B65G23/06

Abstract: A split sprocket for conveyor belts or chains comprises a first section and a second section that mates with the first section to form a sprocket with drive teeth distributed about the periphery and a central hub for retaining a shaft. The second section is inserted into a space in the first section and rotated into an engaged position to form a complete sprocket.

公开(公告)号：US12187543B2

公开(公告)日：2025-01-07

申请号：US18011055

申请日：2021-06-17

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Bryant G. Ragan

IPC: B65G45/12 ,  B65G35/06 ,  B65G54/02

Abstract: A magnetic tray for a tray conveyor has a permanent-magnet array producing a magnetic field that interacts with an electromagnetic flux wave produced by a linear-motor stator to propel the tray in a conveying direction. The tray includes a top conveying platform supported on a mover housing the permanent-magnet array and a tray-clearing tool that removes conveyed articles or debris from the platform. The tray-clearing tool is powered by the stator.

公开(公告)号：US12076757B2

公开(公告)日：2024-09-03

申请号：US18024808

申请日：2021-08-26

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Benjamin F. Navarrete ,  Ken C. Coffey

IPC: B07C5/36 ,  B65G13/02 ,  B65G13/10 ,  B65G17/40 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/54

CPC classification number: B07C5/36 ,  B65G47/525 ,  B65G47/54

Abstract: A sorting conveyor system (46) comprising a main conveyor line (48) intersected by cross conveyors (18) having roller-top conveyor belts (20). The roller-top conveyor belts, which can be driven bidirectionally perpendicular to the conveying direction of the main conveyor line, have article-supporting belt rollers (22) that can rotate freely in the main conveying direction (14). Articles (38) fed from the main conveying line onto the cross conveyor can be sorted to the left or the right by the conveyor belt. Articles destined for sorting downstream pass over the stopped roller-top conveyor belt atop the freely rotatable belt rollers and back onto the main conveyor line. A booster (40), such as a motorized roller (40), between the main conveyor line and the cross conveyor applies a force in the main conveying direction against articles destined to cross the cross conveyor.

公开(公告)号：US20240158176A1

公开(公告)日：2024-05-16

申请号：US18281916

申请日：2022-03-03

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Casper Fedde Talsma

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/40

CPC classification number: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/40

Abstract: A modular belt constructed of belt-edge modules that include slide bodies that slide along recesses in base module bodies. Slide cam surfaces on the slide bodies' hinge elements interact with base cam surfaces on the base module bodies' hinge elements of adjacent belt rows to move the slide bodies laterally as the belt articulates and de-articulates at its hinge joints. Optional clamp jaws on the base module bodies and the slide bodies are opened and closed by the sliding action. A belt with clamp jaws can be used as a cover belt for a conveyor belt with sideguards.

公开(公告)号：US20240060545A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18266991

申请日：2021-12-22

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew Vulpetti

IPC: F16G3/00 ,  F16G3/02

CPC classification number: F16G3/006 ,  F16G3/02

Abstract: A method for pulling a modular conveyor belt and a belt puller for performing the method. The belt puller has eyelets on one end that interleave with hinge elements on an end of a modular conveyor belt. A rod through the eyelets and the hinge elements connects the belt to the puller, which can then be used to pull the belt. Two ends of an unconnected belt can be pulled together by connecting a belt puller to each end, joining the belt pullers with a ratchet strap or other pulling tool, and tightening the strap to pull the ends together.

公开(公告)号：US20240034572A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-01

申请号：US18266104

申请日：2022-01-10

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Bryant G. Ragan

IPC: B65G47/84 ,  B65G15/14 ,  B65G17/18 ,  B65G47/66

CPC classification number: B65G47/841 ,  B65G15/14 ,  B65G17/18 ,  B65G47/66

Abstract: A transfer conveyor for transferring products from the end of a first product conveyor onto a second product conveyor comprises transfer conveyor belts including movable flaps for lifting and carrying the product over a transfer gap between the first product conveyor and the second product conveyor. A frame guides the transfer conveyor belts and moves the flaps between a deployed and retracted position.

公开(公告)号：US11873172B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-16

申请号：US17627898

申请日：2020-07-15

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Michael Hendrik DeGroot ,  Jake A. Mohan ,  Paul A. Marsman

IPC: B65G47/82 ,  B65G33/32 ,  B65G23/06

CPC classification number: B65G47/82 ,  B65G33/32 ,  B65G23/06

Abstract: A multi-piece component for a conveyor comprises a first section and a second section that mates with the first section around a shaft using a hygienic fastener to form a complete module. The hygienic fastener seals an interface between the fastener and the first section and between the first section and the second section. Chamfers facilitate positioning of the multi-piece component on a shaft.