公开(公告)号：US20090095599A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US11870458

申请日：2007-10-11

Applicant: Angela L. Marshall ,  Brien G. Rau ,  David W. Bogle

Inventor： Angela L. Marshall ,  Brien G. Rau ,  David W. Bogle

IPC: B65G17/24

CPC classification number: B65G17/24 ,  B65G47/71

Abstract: A belt module with embedded rollers retained in cavities in the module by retention structure insertable into the module. The rollers and cavities are elongated in the direction of belt travel and closely separated by narrow dividers that form outward-facing surfaces that can serve as bearing surfaces for a belt made of the modules when the rollers are inactivated. When activated, the rollers, which rotate on axles parallel to the direction of belt travel, are supported directly on conveyor rolling surfaces. The dividers also carry the belt tension and stiffen the module.

Abstract translation: 带有嵌入式滚筒的传动带组件通过可插入模块的保持结构保持在模块中的空腔中。 辊子和空腔在带行进方向上是细长的，并且由形成向外的表面的窄分隔件紧密地分开，当辊子被停用时，其可以用作由模块制成的带的支承表面。 当被激活时，在平行于带行进方向的轴上旋转的辊直接支撑在输送机滚动表面上。 分隔器还带有皮带张力并使模块变硬。

公开(公告)号：US06585104B2

公开(公告)日：2003-07-01

申请号：US10317952

申请日：2002-12-12

Applicant: Paul L. Horton ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr. ,  Joseph M. Depaso

Inventor： Paul L. Horton ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr. ,  Joseph M. Depaso

IPC: B65G4751

CPC classification number: B65G47/5131

Abstract: Apparatus for diverting a stream of articles from one conveyor to another parallel conveyor moving in an opposite direction in a conveyor bed. A diverter element is attached to a carrier that is driven along a path parallel to the two conveyors by a differential drive mechanism coupled to the drive mechanisms of the two conveyors. The differential drive mechanism responds to the difference in the speeds of the two conveyor drive mechanisms to drive the carrier and position the diverter element along the parallel conveyors. The diverter element extends at least partway across the widths of the two conveyors to guide articles on one conveyor to the other. In a preferred version, the carrier is an endless conveyor belt to which the diverter element is attached, and the differential drive mechanism includes a shaft arranged coaxially with drive or idler sprocket shafts of the conveyor belts at each end of the bed. The apparatus is useful in accumulating articles transported on a main conveyor in a first-in, first-out fashion.

公开(公告)号：US06334528B1

公开(公告)日：2002-01-01

申请号：US09594718

申请日：2000-06-16

Applicant: David W. Bogle ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： David W. Bogle ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B65G1510

CPC classification number: B65G47/5131 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A variable-width spacer for use in a conveying apparatus includes a first link and a second link on opposite widthwise side of the spacer. The links can move relative to each other in a widthwise direction of the spacer to vary its width. The spacer can be used to fill a gap between adjoining members of a conveying apparatus, such as between two conveyor belts.

Abstract translation: 用于输送装置的可变宽度间隔件包括第一连杆和在间隔件的相对宽度方向上的第二连杆。 链节可以在隔离物的宽度方向上相对移动以改变其宽度。 间隔件可以用于填充输送装置的相邻构件之间的间隙，例如在两个输送带之间。

公开(公告)号：US06119848A

公开(公告)日：2000-09-19

申请号：US235887

申请日：1999-01-22

Applicant: William R. Hartness, III ,  Paul L. Horton ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr.

Inventor： William R. Hartness, III ,  Paul L. Horton ,  Mark W. Davidson ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr.

IPC: B65G23/02 ,  B65G23/14

CPC classification number: B65G23/14

Abstract: A conveyor drive unit is provided for engaging and driving a belt type conveyor. The unit includes a motor drive unit and drive chain assembly having a drive chain driven by the motor along a drive path. The drive chain has drive lugs configured thereon to engage with drive dogs on the conveyor as the drive chain is driven along the drive path. The drive path defines the drive angle with respect to a straight path of the conveyor along the drive path. An adjustable positioning device is disposed relative to the drive chain assembly such that upon variable positioning of the drive chain assembly, the drive angle defined between the drive path of the chain and the straight path of the conveyor along the drive path varies. In this manner, the degree of engagement of the drive lugs with the drive dogs of the conveyor along the drive path can be adjusted by varying the drive angle.

Abstract translation: 传送带驱动单元设置用于接合和驱动带式输送机。 该单元包括电动机驱动单元和驱动链组件，其具有沿着驱动路径由电动机驱动的驱动链。 当驱动链沿着驱动路径被驱动时，传动链具有构造在其上的驱动凸耳，以与输送机上的驱动齿轮啮合。 驱动路径相对于沿着驱动路径的输送机的直线路径限定驱动角度。 相对于驱动链组件设置可调定位装置，使得在驱动链组件可变定位时，沿着驱动路径的链条的驱动路径和输送机的直线路径之间限定的驱动角度变化。 以这种方式，可以通过改变驱动角度来调节驱动凸耳与输送机的驱动爪沿着驱动路径的接合程度。

公开(公告)号：US5850902A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-22

申请号：US838320

申请日：1997-04-08

Applicant: Timothy J. Hicks ,  David W. Bogle ,  Scott J. Sirgo ,  Christopher G. Greve

Inventor： Timothy J. Hicks ,  David W. Bogle ,  Scott J. Sirgo ,  Christopher G. Greve

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B65G17/08 ,  B65G47/52 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2207/30

Abstract: This invention provides improvements in modular links and conveyor belt systems for transferring moving articles from one conveyor belt to another disposed at ninety degrees. Thus a transferring belt has specially constructed links with two integrally formed portions across the width, one for pivotable connection in a moving belt configuration and the other specially constructed with features for more effective transfer of articles from the edge of a transfer belt to a moving belt disposed at ninety degrees which excludes inter-link pivoting structure. Thus with specially formed belt edge transfer modular links, a planar edge transfer platform is formed by the upper surfaces of a series of link end and belt edge planar conveyance surfaces located on the respective belt links. The lower link edge surfaces are tapered to reside in non-contact position over the ramp of the receptacle belt formed typically by a sprocket wheel at a position where the planar conveyance surfaces on the two belts are contiguous and co-planar. The link ends are constructed for encountering the dynamic movement conditions and loading stresses encountered when the belt edge is transversed by moving articles traveling from one belt to the other. The underside surfaces at the link end are contoured typically as a circular chord feathered out at the transfer end, and having a set of ridges parallel with the pivot rods. Interdigitatable fingers extending integrally from the upper planar link end surface mate with leading and trailing links for sharing planar and vertical stresses in the cantilevered integral link end-belt edge structure.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了用于将移动物品从一个传送带传送到另一个设置在九十度的另一传送带的传送带系统中的改进。 因此，转移带具有跨越宽度的两个整体形成的部分的特殊构造的连接件，一个用于在移动带构造中可枢转地连接，另一个特别构造具有用于将物品从转印带的边缘更好地转移到移动带 放置在九十度，排除了连杆间枢转结构。 因此，通过特殊形成的带边缘传送模块化连接，平面边缘传送平台由位于相应皮带连杆上的一系列连杆端和带边平面传送表面的上表面形成。 下连接边缘表面是锥形的，以在两个带上的平面传送表面相邻并且共面的位置处通常由链轮形成的插座带的斜坡上方处于非接触位置。 连杆端被构造成遇到动态运动条件和通过使从一个皮带行进的物品移动到另一个皮带而使皮带边缘横切时遇到的加载应力。 连杆端的下表面通常呈圆形的弦状，在传送端被羽化出来，并且具有与枢轴杆平行的一组脊。 从上平面连杆端表面整体延伸的可互换指状物与前和后连杆配合，用于在悬臂式整体连杆端缘边缘结构中共享平面和垂直应力。

公开(公告)号：US09016458B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US14130836

申请日：2012-07-05

Applicant: David W. Bogle

Inventor： David W. Bogle

IPC: B65G43/00 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G15/42 ,  B65G15/00

CPC classification number: B65G43/08 ,  B65G15/00 ,  B65G15/42 ,  B65G43/00 ,  B65G2201/0202 ,  B65G2201/042 ,  B65G2203/045

Abstract: A conveyor belt having a sensor probe extending upward from an outer conveying surface into a mat of bulk products conveyed on the belt. The probe senses a condition of the product mat at a predetermined depth. The probe height above the conveying surface may be fixed or may be adjustable to be positioned at a critical depth within the product mat.

Abstract translation: 传送带，其具有从外部输送表面向上延伸到在带上传送的散装产品的垫的传感器探头。 探针在预定深度处感测产品垫的状况。 传送表面上方的探针高度可以是固定的或可调节的，以便定位在产品垫内的临界深度处。

公开(公告)号：US20130306445A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13982349

申请日：2012-01-11

Applicant: David W. Bogle

Inventor： David W. Bogle

IPC: B65G15/30

CPC classification number: B65G15/30 ,  B65G17/086 ,  B65G2207/24

Abstract: A modular radius conveyor belt having magnetic material in adjacent belt rows, including magnets in selected rows of belt modules. Magnets in one belt row attract magnets or paramagnetic material in adjacent rows to prevent vibration between rows that could shake a conveyed article out of its preferred position or orientation on the conveyor belt.

Abstract translation: 具有相邻带排中的磁性材料的模块化半径输送带，包括选定行带组件中的磁体。 一排皮带行中的磁铁在相邻行中吸引磁铁或顺磁性材料，以防止可能将被传送物品从输送带上的优选位置或方向移动的行之间发生振动。

公开(公告)号：US07556136B2

公开(公告)日：2009-07-07

申请号：US11870458

申请日：2007-10-11

Applicant: Angela L. Marshall ,  Brien G. Rau ,  David W. Bogle

Inventor： Angela L. Marshall ,  Brien G. Rau ,  David W. Bogle

IPC: B65G47/10

CPC classification number: B65G17/24 ,  B65G47/71

Abstract: A belt module with embedded rollers retained in cavities in the module by retention structure insertable into the module. The rollers and cavities are elongated in the direction of belt travel and closely separated by narrow dividers that form outward-facing surfaces that can serve as bearing surfaces for a belt made of the modules when the rollers are inactivated. When activated, the rollers, which rotate on axles parallel to the direction of belt travel, are supported directly on conveyor rolling surfaces. The dividers also carry the belt tension and stiffen the module.

Abstract translation: 带有嵌入式滚筒的传动带组件通过可插入模块的保持结构保持在模块中的空腔中。 辊子和空腔在带行进方向上是细长的，并且由形成向外的表面的窄分隔件紧密地分开，当辊子被停用时，其可以用作由模块制成的带的支承表面。 当被激活时，在平行于带行进方向的轴上旋转的辊直接支撑在输送机滚动表面上。 分隔器还带有皮带张力并使模块变硬。

公开(公告)号：US06474464B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US09701127

申请日：2000-11-21

Applicant: Paul L. Horton ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr. ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson

Inventor： Paul L. Horton ,  David W. Bogle ,  John C. Hawkins, Jr. ,  William R. Hartness, III ,  Mark W. Davidson

IPC: B65G1706

CPC classification number: B65G17/086 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2207/12 ,  B65G2207/30

Abstract: A modular conveyor belt (20) constructed of a series of rows (24, 25) of belt modules hingedly interlined by tapered oblong hinge pins (22) and suitable for following straight or curved conveyor paths. Aligned slots (30) formed in one set of hinge elements between successive rows are elongated in the direction of belt travel to allow the belt to fan out in turns. Fan-shaped apertures (38) formed in interleaved hinge elements of an adjacent row and aligned axially with the slots to admit a hinge pin (22) allow the belt to pivot at the hinge to articulate about a sprocket (181) or idler (186) or to enter and exit an incline. The oblong hinge pin has a first region at a first end (88) with a constant long axis to share the belt load among hinge elements encompassing the first region on straight runs. A second region of the hinge pin at an opposite second end (89) has a tapered oblong cross section, the long axis of which increases with distance from the second end to define a variable pitch and to spread the belt tension among the hinge elements at the outside of a turn encompassing the second region. Each belt row can be constructed of individual links stacked together on a support element (45) and retained by fasteners (52) or of integrally molded modules each comprising a transverse connecting member from which leading and trailing hinge elements extend. Accessory attachments, such as teeth (160) or sideguards (150), can be added to the belt. The belt can be driven by a cog, a roller chain, or other driving means driving lugs (172) extending from the bottom of the belt. The drive surfaces of the lugs can be obliquely arranged for better load sharing.

Abstract translation: 由一系列带状组件的行（24,25）构成的模块化传送带（20），其通过锥形长圆形铰链销（22）铰接地嵌合并且适于跟随直线或弯曲的输送路径。 在连续行中的一组铰链元件中形成的对准槽（30）在带行进方向上是细长的，以允许带轮依次扇出。 扇形孔（38）形成在相邻排的交错的铰链元件中并且与狭槽轴向对准以允许铰链销（22）允许带在铰链处枢转以围绕链轮（181）或惰轮（186）铰接 ）或进出斜坡。 长形铰链销在第一端（88）具有恒定的长轴线的第一区域，以在直线行进中包围第一区域的铰链元件之间共享皮带负载。 在相对的第二端（89）处的铰链销的第二区域具有渐缩的长圆形横截面，其长轴线随着距离第二端的距离而增加，以限定可变节距并且将铰链元件中的带张力扩展到 包围第二区域的转弯的外部。 每个皮带排可以由在支撑元件（45）上堆叠在一起并由紧固件（52）保持的单个链节构成，或者每个包括横向连接构件的整体模制模块构成，前导铰链元件和尾部铰链元件从该横向连接元件延伸。 附件附件，如牙齿（160）或侧护板（150）可以添加到皮带上。 皮带可以由齿轮，滚子链条或其它驱动装置驱动，该驱动装置驱动从皮带的底部延伸的凸耳（172）。 凸耳的驱动表面可以倾斜布置，以实现更好的负载共享。

公开(公告)号：US06138819A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-31

申请号：US93894

申请日：1998-06-09

Applicant: David W. Bogle ,  Timothy J. Hicks ,  Sandra A. Christiana ,  Paul L. Horton ,  Richard J. Sofranec ,  Christopher G. Greve

Inventor： David W. Bogle ,  Timothy J. Hicks ,  Sandra A. Christiana ,  Paul L. Horton ,  Richard J. Sofranec ,  Christopher G. Greve

IPC: B65G47/66 ,  B65G47/74

CPC classification number: B65G47/66

Abstract: A sectional article transfer assembly for receiving articles stripped from the conveying surface of a moving conveyor belt. The article transfer assembly includes, as a first piece, a transfer edge member having a base portion lying on and supported by a support frame and a belt-abutting portion that extends from the base portion to closely abut the conveying surface of a conveyor belt as it passes around a sprocket. The belt-abutting portion can have fingers or a beveled straight edge, for example. The transfer edge member mates with a second piece, a transfer plate member, which has a recessed portion that overlaps and mates with the base portion of the transfer edge member and a flat top article-transfer plate continuous and coplanar with an upper surface of the transfer edge member to form an extension of the conveying surface of the belt along which articles arc conveyed. In preferred versions, the two pieces can each be made of different materials, such as a durable material for the transfer edge member and a low-friction material for the transfer plate member. Other combinations of materials can be used to adapt the characteristics of the sectional transfer assembly to different operational demands.

Abstract translation: 一种用于接收从移动的输送带的输送表面剥离的物品的分段物品转移组件。 物品传送组件包括作为第一部件的传送边缘部件，其具有位于支撑框架上并由支撑框架支撑的基部部分和从基部延伸以紧密地邻接传送带的输送表面的带邻接部分， 它绕过链轮。 皮带抵接部可以具有例如手指或斜边的直边。 传送边缘部件与第二部件配合，传送板部件具有与传送边缘部件的基部重叠并配合的凹部，与上述传送边缘部件的上表面连续并共面的平面状物品传送板 传送边缘构件以形成沿着物品电弧输送的带的输送表面的延伸部。 在优选的形式中，两个部件可以由不同的材料制成，例如用于传送边缘部件的耐用材料和用于传递板部件的低摩擦材料。 可以使用材料的其他组合来将分段转移组件的特性适应于不同的操作需求。