公开(公告)号：US08312989B2

公开(公告)日：2012-11-20

申请号：US12844104

申请日：2010-07-27

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Simon Shamoun

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Simon Shamoun

IPC: B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/063 ,  B65G17/42

Abstract: A conveyor belt for transporting a product, includes a plurality of transport assemblies, each one of the plurality of transport assemblies comprising a side link assembly; a support assembly connected to the side link assembly; a product support member supported on the support assembly and adapted for displaceable movement with respect to the side link assembly and the support assembly; and an actuation member supporting the product support member with respect to the side link assembly and the support assembly, the actuation member coacting with the side link assembly for moving the product support member between a first position wherein the product support member is in a first plane of travel with respect to the side link assembly for conveying the product, and a second position wherein the product support member transitions to a second plane of travel with respect to the side link assembly different from the first plane of travel for providing a space between the product support member of each one of the plurality of transport assemblies.

Abstract translation: 用于运输产品的输送带包括多个输送组件，所述多个输送组件中的每一个包括侧连杆组件; 连接到侧连杆组件的支撑组件; 产品支撑构件，其支撑在所述支撑组件上并且适于相对于所述侧连杆组件和所述支撑组件的可移动运动; 以及致动构件，其相对于所述侧连杆组件和所述支撑组件支撑所述产品支撑构件，所述致动构件与所述侧连杆组件共同作用，用于在所述产品支撑构件处于第一平面的第一位置之间移动所述产品支撑构件 相对于用于输送产品的侧连杆组件的行进，以及第二位置，其中产品支撑构件相对于不同于第一行进平面的侧连杆组件转变到第二行进平面，以在第二平面之间提供空间 所述多个传送组件中的每一个的产品支撑构件。

公开(公告)号：US20120024676A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-02

申请号：US12844104

申请日：2010-07-27

Applicant: Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Simon SHAMOUN

Inventor： Stephen A. McCORMICK ,  Simon SHAMOUN

IPC: B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/063 ,  B65G17/42

Abstract: A conveyor belt for transporting a product, includes a plurality of transport assemblies, each one of the plurality of transport assemblies comprising a side link assembly; a support assembly connected to the side link assembly; a product support member supported on the support assembly and adapted for displaceable movement with respect to the side link assembly and the support assembly; and an actuation member supporting the product support member with respect to the side link assembly and the support assembly, the actuation member coacting with the side link assembly for moving the product support member between a first position wherein the product support member is in a first plane of travel with respect to the side link assembly for conveying the product, and a second position wherein the product support member transitions to a second plane of travel with respect to the side link assembly different from the first plane of travel for providing a space between the product support member of each one of the plurality of transport assemblies.

Abstract translation: 用于运输产品的输送带包括多个输送组件，所述多个输送组件中的每一个包括侧连杆组件; 连接到侧连杆组件的支撑组件; 产品支撑构件，其支撑在所述支撑组件上并且适于相对于所述侧连杆组件和所述支撑组件的可移动运动; 以及致动构件，其相对于所述侧连杆组件和所述支撑组件支撑所述产品支撑构件，所述致动构件与所述侧连杆组件共同作用，用于在所述产品支撑构件处于第一平面的第一位置之间移动所述产品支撑构件 相对于用于输送产品的侧连杆组件的行进，以及第二位置，其中产品支撑构件相对于不同于第一行进平面的侧连杆组件转变到第二行进平面，以在第二平面之间提供空间 所述多个传送组件中的每一个的产品支撑构件。

公开(公告)号：US20120018281A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-26

申请号：US12840522

申请日：2010-07-21

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Robert Muscato ,  Michael D. Newman

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Robert Muscato ,  Michael D. Newman

IPC: B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/068 ,  B65G17/16

Abstract: A product support surface for a conveyor belt includes a pair of side links spaced apart by a rod connected therebetween; and a longitudinal member attached to the rod between the pair of side links, the longitudinal member having a surface to support a product thereon during a conveying mode and to be pivoted with respect to the pair of side links during a cleaning mode.

Abstract translation: 用于输送带的产品支撑表面包括一对侧连杆，其间连接有杆; 以及纵向构件，其在所述一对侧连杆之间附接到所述杆，所述纵向构件具有在传送模式期间在其上支撑产品的表面，并且在清洁模式期间相对于所述一对侧向连杆枢转。

公开(公告)号：US20110146302A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-23

申请号：US12642994

申请日：2009-12-21

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25B9/00 ,  F17C9/02

CPC classification number: F25B9/145 ,  F25B2309/1402 ,  F25B2309/1407 ,  F25B2309/1412

Abstract: A heat exchanger and related method for a thermoacoustic refrigeration system are provided, which includes a warm end of the heat exchanger, a cryogen passing through the warm end to remove heat generated by a thermoacoustic wave generator, and a cool end through which a cooling medium passes to be cooled by the heat transfer at the warm end, wherein cryogenic gas is exhausted from the warm end, and a cooling gas is exhausted from the cool end at a lower temperature than a temperature of the warm end.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于热声制冷系统的热交换器和相关方法，其包括热交换器的热端，通过热端的冷冻剂以除去由热声波发生器产生的热量，以及冷端，冷却介质 通过在热端的热传递而被冷却，其中低温气体从热端排出，并且冷却气体在比温热端的温度低的温度下从冷端排出。

公开(公告)号：US07827818B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US12345968

申请日：2008-12-30

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Scott Boyles ,  Ulf Jagaeus ,  Derrick Norvill

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Scott Boyles ,  Ulf Jagaeus ,  Derrick Norvill

IPC: F25D25/04

CPC classification number: B65G47/945 ,  B65G15/60 ,  B65G35/005 ,  B65G47/22 ,  Y10S198/952

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing products by chilling or freezing includes a conveyor for conveying the products along a plane of travel; lifting means disposed for intermittent contact with the conveyor during processing; cam means rotatable for contacting and displacing the lifting means to contact and displace the conveyor from the plane of travel, thereby displacing the products on the conveyor to prevent the products from adhering to the conveyor and other of the products; and drive means operatively associated with the cam means to impart rotational movement to the cam means for intermittently contacting and displacing the lifting means.

公开(公告)号：US07810347B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US12685948

申请日：2010-01-12

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Scott Boyles ,  Ulf Jagaeus ,  Derrick Norvill

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Scott Boyles ,  Ulf Jagaeus ,  Derrick Norvill

IPC: F25D25/04

CPC classification number: B65G47/945 ,  B65G15/60 ,  B65G35/005 ,  B65G47/22 ,  Y10S198/952

Abstract: An apparatus and method for processing products by chilling or freezing includes a conveyor for conveying the products along a plane of travel; lifting means disposed for intermittent contact with the conveyor during processing; cam means rotatable for contacting and displacing the lifting means to contact and displace the conveyor from the plane of travel, thereby displacing the products on the conveyor to prevent the products from adhering to the conveyor and other of the products; and drive means operatively associated with the cam means to impart rotational movement to the cam means for intermittently contacting and displacing the lifting means.

Abstract translation: 通过冷冻或冷冻处理产品的装置和方法包括：用于沿着行进平面输送产品的输送机; 提升装置设置成在加工期间与输送机间歇接触; 凸轮装置是可旋转的，用于接触和移动提升装置以使输送机从行进平面接触和移位，从而使输送机上的产品移位，以防止产品粘附到输送机和其它产品上; 以及与所述凸轮装置可操作地相关联的驱动装置，以向所述凸轮装置施加旋转运动，以间歇地接触和移动所述提升装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100223934A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-09

申请号：US12399697

申请日：2009-03-06

Applicant: Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

Inventor： Stephen A. McCormick ,  Michael D. Newman

IPC: F25B9/00 ,  F25B19/00

CPC classification number: F25B9/145 ,  F25B2309/1402 ,  F25D3/10

Abstract: A refrigeration system includes a cooler or freezer enclosure; a heat exchanger within the enclosure; a bulk storage tank in fluid communication with the heat exchanger; a sound generator in fluid communication with the heat exchanger; a thermoacoustic refrigerator in acoustic communication with the sound generator; and an indirect heat exchange loop in heat transfer contact with the thermoacoustic refrigerator. The heat exchanger is adapted to receive pressurized fluid from the bulk storage tank, and to provide pressurized gas to the sound generator.

Abstract translation: 制冷系统包括冷却器或冷冻箱; 外壳内的热交换器; 与所述热交换器流体连通的大容量储罐; 与热交换器流体连通的声音发生器; 与声音发声器声学通信的热声冰箱; 以及与热声冰箱传热接触的间接热交换回路。 热交换器适于从大容量存储容器接收加压流体，并向声音发生器提供加压气体。

公开(公告)号：US07008658B2

公开(公告)日：2006-03-07

申请号：US10157368

申请日：2002-05-29

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  Helmut Dresselhaus

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick ,  Helmut Dresselhaus

IPC: A23L3/00

CPC classification number: A21C15/00 ,  A21D15/00 ,  A23L3/34 ,  A23L3/3409 ,  A23L3/3463 ,  A23L3/3589

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing treatment by impingement to a continuous supply of food product includes a treatment zone at an ambient pressure, a fluid delivery zone at an elevated pressure, and a circulation assembly. Impingement plates containing apertures separate the zones. When treatment fluid is drawn through the impingement apertures, jets of treatment fluid are produced and impinge upon food product traveling through the treatment zone. The apparatus can employ a conveyor mechanism to accommodate food product from a continuous supply, as opposed to batches.

公开(公告)号：US06434950B2

公开(公告)日：2002-08-20

申请号：US09757972

申请日：2001-01-10

Applicant: Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

Inventor： Michael D. Newman ,  Stephen A. McCormick

IPC: F25D1306

CPC classification number: A23L3/375 ,  A23L3/362 ,  F25D3/11

Abstract: An apparatus for the chilling or freezing of items, particularly food items includes an entrance module, an exit module and may include one or more intermediate modules. Each module includes a portion of a belt for conveying items and a motor driven impeller for circulating a stream of cryogenic gas around the items. The velocity of the stream of cryogenic gas is increased through the use of one or more impingers creating impingement jets above and below the belt. The impinger may be a plate having a series of holes or it may be a series of channels. The impinger effects the rate of heat transfer from the cryogen to the items. A sprayer for spraying liquid cryogen into the impingement jets provides an immediate freezing of the surface of an item. A pneumatically actuated ball valve is used to vibrate the impingers to remove snow and ice on the impingers.

Abstract translation: 用于冷藏或冷冻物品，特别是食品的装置包括入口模块，出口模块，并且可以包括一个或多个中间模块。 每个模块包括用于输送物品的皮带的一部分和用于使物品周围的低温气体流循环的马达驱动的叶轮。 低温气体流的速度通过使用一个或多个撞击器在皮带上方和下方产生冲击射流而增加。 撞击器可以是具有一系列孔的板，或者它可以是一系列通道。 撞击物影响从冷冻剂到物品的传热速率。 用于将液体冷冻剂喷射到冲击射流中的喷雾器立即冻结物品的表面。 气动球阀用于振动冲击器以去除撞击物上的积雪和冰。

公开(公告)号：US20130125576A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13298321

申请日：2011-11-17

Applicant: Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

Inventor： Michael D. NEWMAN ,  Stephen A. McCORMICK

IPC: F25D25/04 ,  F25D31/00

Abstract: A freezer for a product includes a housing having a space therein, and an inlet and an outlet in communication with the space; a conveyor having a first side for conveying the product through the space, and a second side opposite to the first side; an agitating apparatus disposed proximate the conveyor for contacting the conveyor at select intervals to agitate the conveyor and displace the product at the first side; a first longitudinal member disposed proximate the first side of the conveyor and having at least one hole extending therethrough; and at least one circulation device disposed in the space proximate the longitudinal member for directing a cryogenic substance through the at least one hole onto the product.

Abstract translation: 用于产品的冷冻器包括其中具有空间的壳体以及与该空间连通的入口和出口; 输送机，其具有用于通过所述空间输送产品的第一侧和与所述第一侧相对的第二侧; 设置在传送器附近的搅拌装置，用于以选定的间隔接触输送机，以搅拌输送机并在第一侧移位产品; 第一纵向构件，其设置在所述输送机的第一侧附近并且具有延伸穿过其中的至少一个孔; 以及设置在靠近纵向构件的空间中的至少一个循环装置，用于将低温物质通过至少一个孔引导到产品上。