公开(公告)号：US3682301A

公开(公告)日：1972-08-08

申请号：US3682301D

申请日：1970-02-02

Applicant: DEL MONTE CORP

Inventor： ROSS EDWARD E

IPC: A23N7/04 ,  B65G47/14 ,  B07C5/06

CPC classification number: B65G47/1492 ,  A23N7/04

Abstract: A method and apparatus for lengthwise orientation of elongated articles having a center of gravity displaced from the geometric center. Articles in random lengthwise orientation are moved along a path interrupted by at least one gap. The gap length along the direction of movement is sized in relation to a given range of article length so that the articles of one orientation tilt about a fulcrum near one edge of the gap and drop through with their heavier end foremost. In one form articles of heavier end foremost orientation are segregated from the reversely orientated articles. In another form lighter end foremost articles which initially bridge the gap are tilted backwards and dropped through the gap with their heavier ends foremost. In another form a plurality of gaps are interposed in the path of movement with successively increasing gap lengths to both grade and orient articles of increasing length ranges. In still another form articles are dropped through gaps for length grading, and then through further gaps for lengthwise orienting.

Abstract translation: 具有从几何中心排列的重心的细长制品的纵向取向的方法和装置。 随机纵向取向的制品沿着由至少一个间隙间断的路径移动。 沿着移动方向的间隙长度相对于给定的制品长度的范围来定尺寸，使得一个取向的制品围绕在间隙的一个边缘附近的支点倾斜，并且以其较重的端部首先落下。 以一种形式，较重端的最前方向的物品与反向取向的物品分离。 在另一形式中，最初桥接间隙的最初的物品向后倾斜并且以其较重的端部最前端通过间隙落下。 在另一种形式中，在运动路径中插入多个间隙，并且对于增加长度范围的品级和定向物品，间隙长度依次增加。 在另一种形式中，物品通过间隙进行长度分级，然后通过进一步的间距来纵向定向。

公开(公告)号：US3669240A

公开(公告)日：1972-06-13

申请号：US3669240D

申请日：1971-02-18

Applicant: DEL MONTE CORP

Inventor： ROSS EDWARD E

IPC: A23N15/00 ,  B65G47/256 ,  B65G47/26

CPC classification number: A23N15/00 ,  B65G47/256 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: Method and apparatus for lengthwise orientation of elongated tapered articles. Articles of random lengthwise orientation are moved along a path over a surface having an upstanding ridge extending diagonally across the path. Conveyor means are provided to move the articles relative to the surface so that the articles spin about their longitudinal axes and migrate to a side of the surface in a direction toward their small ends where they are collected together in common orientation for conveyance to further processing steps.

Abstract translation: 细长锥形物品纵向取向的方法和装置。 随机长度取向的制品沿着具有沿对角线延伸穿过路径的直立脊的表面上的路径移动。 提供输送装置以使制品相对于表面移动，使得制品围绕其纵向轴线旋转并沿着朝向它们的小端的方向迁移到表面的一侧，在这些方向上它们被共同收集在一起以便进一步处理步骤 。

公开(公告)号：US3592249A

公开(公告)日：1971-07-13

申请号：US3592249D

申请日：1969-04-14

Applicant: DEL MONTE CORP

Inventor： ROSS EDWARD E

IPC: A01F11/06 ,  A23N15/00

CPC classification number: A01F11/06 ,  A23N15/00

Abstract: A method and machine for cutting kernels from sweet corn ears. The method employs a rotary cutter together with feed rolls which feed the ears into and through the cutter. A feed conveyor serves to advance the ears in single file and in axial alignment to the feed rolls. Undersized ears and ear fragments, together with upwardly and downwardly tipped ears are dropped through a gap between the feed conveyor and the feed rolls, while ears within the normal range of sizes are fed to the rolls and the rotary cutter means, thereby eliminating jamming.

公开(公告)号：US3592323A

公开(公告)日：1971-07-13

申请号：US3592323D

申请日：1969-10-28

Applicant: DEL MONTE CORP

Inventor： ROSS EDWARD E

IPC: B65G47/51 ,  B65G37/00

CPC classification number: B65G47/5104

Abstract: A method and apparatus for handling various articles that are of comparable size and where the articles are received at a nonuniform rate. Two (i.e. first and second) conveying means are employed with paths of movement through a common transfer and accumulator region. In this region the articles are transferred in a random fashion from pockets of the first to pockets of the second conveying means. The transfer takes place at such a rate that all of the pockets of the second conveying means leaving the transfer region are filled whereby the second conveying means supplies the articles at a constant rate. The transfer region also serves as an accumulator in that a substantial number of articles are maintained in this region, thus accommodating substantial changes in the rate of supply of articles by the first conveying means without affecting the desired uniform rate of supply by the second conveying means. The embodiments disclosed include an apparatus making use of conveyors of the endless chain type, and apparatus employing wheels or discs having article receiving pockets. Also, one disclosed embodiment combines the accumulator means for orienting the articles.