公开(公告)号：US4077620A

公开(公告)日：1978-03-07

申请号：US781467

申请日：1977-03-25

Applicant: Werner Frank ,  Henning Jeschke ,  Gisbert Burkhardt

Inventor： Werner Frank ,  Henning Jeschke ,  Gisbert Burkhardt

IPC: B07C1/04 ,  B65H7/02 ,  B65H7/14 ,  G07B17/00

CPC classification number: G07B17/00661 ,  B07C1/04 ,  B65H7/02 ,  B65H7/14 ,  G07B2017/00669 ,  G07B2017/00685

Abstract: In apparatus for the successive discharge and conveyance, along a conveying path, of items of mail from a stack by a continuously driven conveying device and an externally controllable removal member arranged to transport successive items from the stack to the region of action of the conveying device, the desired spacing between successive items is established by the provision of a first sensing unit disposed between the stack and the conveying device to define a first measuring path extending along the conveying path and to provide an output signal indicative of the length of the portion of the first measuring path traversed by the leading edge of an item presently being conveyed by the removal device, a second sensing unit disposed downstream of the first sensing unit, along the conveying path, to define a second measuring path offset from the first measuring path, along the conveying path, by a distance corresponding to the desired spacing between successive items, and to provide an output signal indicative of the length of the portion of the second measuring path traversed by the leading edge or trailing edge of an item being conveyed by the conveying device, and a control member connected to place the removal device into operation upon production of output signals indicating that the length of the portion of the second measuring path traversed by the leading or trailing edge of an item is equal to the length of the portion of the first measuring path traversed by the leading edge of the immediately following item.

Abstract translation: 在用于连续排出和输送的装置中，沿着输送路径，由连续驱动的输送装置从堆叠的邮件物品和外部可控制的移除部件排列成将输送连续物品从堆叠传送到输送装置的作用区域 通过提供设置在堆叠和输送装置之间的第一感测单元来确定连续物品之间的期望间隔，以限定沿着输送路径延伸的第一测量路径，并提供指示该部分的长度的输出信号 所述第一测量路径由当前由所述移除装置传送的物品的前缘穿过，沿着所述输送路径设置在所述第一感测单元的下游的第二感测单元，以限定从所述第一测量路径偏移的第二测量路径， 沿着输送路径移动与连续物品之间的期望间隔相对应的距离，并提供一个 输出信号，其指示由所述输送装置输送的物品的前缘或后缘所经过的所述第二测量路径的所述部分的长度;以及控制构件，其连接以在所述输出信号生成时将所述移除装置投入运行， 由物品的前缘或后缘穿过的第二测量路径的部分的长度等于由紧接着的物品的前缘穿过的第一测量路径的部分的长度。

公开(公告)号：US3981493A

公开(公告)日：1976-09-21

申请号：US446203

申请日：1974-02-27

Applicant: Karl Klappenecker ,  Gisbert Burkhardt ,  Hans Rapparlie

Inventor： Karl Klappenecker ,  Gisbert Burkhardt ,  Hans Rapparlie

IPC: B07C1/02 ,  B65H3/04 ,  B65H7/00 ,  B65H5/02

CPC classification number: B65H3/045 ,  B07C1/02 ,  B65H1/025 ,  B65H7/02 ,  B65H7/20 ,  B65H2405/1124 ,  B65H2405/12 ,  B65H2511/21 ,  B65H2511/514 ,  B65H2513/40 ,  B65H2513/514 ,  B65H2553/612 ,  B65H2701/131

Abstract: In an apparatus for forwarding flat items individually from a stack, a withdrawing mechanism forwards the items in succession into the gripping zone of a feed mechanism for further conveyance. Between the withdrawing mechanism and the feed mechanism there is situated a sensor which is connected to a control circuit controlling the operation of the withdrawing mechanism. The location of the sensor determines a standby position for each item. The control circuit causes operation of the withdrawing mechanism only when either the sensor senses no item present or the sensor senses the presence of an item and there is applied a call signal to the control circuit. Each item is first forwarded by the withdrawing mechanism from the stack to the standby position and is advanced by the withdrawing mechanism from the standby position into the gripping zone of the feed mechanism only when the call signal is applied to the control circuit.

Abstract translation: 在用于从堆叠单独地传送扁平物品的装置中，抽出机构将物品连续地转发到进给机构的夹持区域中以进一步传送。 在抽出机构和进给机构之间设置有传感器，该传感器连接到控制抽出机构的操作的控制电路。 传感器的位置决定了每个物品的待机位置。 只有当传感器感测到没有物品存在或者传感器感测到物品的存在并且向控制电路施加呼叫信号时，控制电路才使得退出机构的操作。 每个物品首先通过撤回机构从堆叠转移到待机位置，并且仅当呼叫信号被施加到控制电路时才被提升机构从待机位置前进到进给机构的夹紧区域。

公开(公告)号：US4147252A

公开(公告)日：1979-04-03

申请号：US800919

申请日：1977-05-26

Applicant: Gisbert Burkhardt

Inventor： Gisbert Burkhardt

IPC: B65G19/02 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B65G19/22 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65H5/16

CPC classification number: B07C3/08 ,  B65H2404/232 ,  B65H2404/25 ,  B65H2404/731 ,  Y10S209/90

Abstract: A conveyor for transporting substantially flat articles, such as mail, along a trough by pusher fingers. The pusher fingers are individually mounted to carriers which are connected to pulling mechanism and guided by guide rails. The present conveyor design causes reduced operational noise and need for maintenance.

Abstract translation: 用于通过推动手指沿着槽输送基本平坦的物品（例如邮件）的输送机。 推动器手指分别安装到与牵引机构连接并由导轨引导的托架上。 目前的输送机设计引起了操作噪音的降低和维护的需要。

公开(公告)号：US4527792A

公开(公告)日：1985-07-09

申请号：US411339

申请日：1982-08-25

Applicant: Gisbert Burkhardt

Inventor： Gisbert Burkhardt

IPC: B07C1/18 ,  B65H29/12 ,  B65H5/00

CPC classification number: B07C1/18 ,  B65H29/12 ,  B65H2301/34112

Abstract: An apparatus for changing the direction of motion of rectangular pieces of mail from a path parallel to a long edge of the pieces of mail to a path parallel to the short edge thereof, comprises a first conveying segment having an end section which moves the pieces of mail in a direction parallel to their long edge but displaceable so that the pieces of mail can be moved in addition by another mechanism. At the end of the first conveying segment, a first deflecting device is provided for engaging a leading edge of the pieces of mail and deflecting them for movement into a second direction but, at the same time, holding the pieces of mail so their edges remain parallel throughout the operation. A second conveying segment is provided for receiving the pieces of mail from the first deflecting device and conducting the pieces of mail along the second direction to a second deflecting device. The downstream end of the second conveying segment also includes a section which permits displaceable conveyance of the pieces of mail, that is conveyance of the pieces of mail while permitting movement of the pieces of mail by another device. The second deflecting device seizes the pieces of mail as they come from the second conveying segment and conduct them, again in parallel orientation, into a third direction which is substantially at 90.degree. to the first direction.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将矩形邮件的方向从平行于邮件长边的路径向与其短边平行的路径改变方向的装置包括：第一传送段，其具有一端部， 邮件沿着与其长边平行的方向邮寄，但可移位，以便邮件可以通过其他机制另外移动。 在第一传送段的末端，提供第一偏转装置用于接合邮件的前缘并偏转它们以移动到第二方向，但是同时保持邮件片的边缘保持 并行整个操作。 提供第二传送段，用于从第一偏转装置接收邮件并将第二方向的邮件传送到第二偏转装置。 第二输送段的下游端还包括允许可移动的邮件传送部分，即邮件的传送，同时允许另一装置传送邮件。 第二偏转装置在来自第二输送段时抓住邮件，并且将它们再次以平行取向传送到基本上与第一方向成90度的第三方向。

公开(公告)号：US4047712A

公开(公告)日：1977-09-13

申请号：US690596

申请日：1976-05-27

Applicant: Gisbert Burkhardt ,  Dieter Hofmann

Inventor： Gisbert Burkhardt ,  Dieter Hofmann

IPC: B65G47/46 ,  B07C3/00 ,  B07C3/06 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B65H29/60

CPC classification number: B07C3/008 ,  B07C3/06 ,  B65H29/60 ,  B65H2301/321 ,  B65H2701/1916 ,  Y10S209/90

Abstract: A conveyor-distributor apparatus for handling flat rectangular items, has a horizontal conveyor channel; a support face defining the conveyor channel floor on which the lower edges of the substantially upright oriented items are guided; and a plurality of consecutive deflector switches arranged along the conveying path of the conveyor channel. A guiding device is connected to each deflector switch for changing the orientation of the deflected items from the position they assumed in the conveyor channel to a flat-lying, stacking position. Each guiding device is constituted by a slide that comprises a curved deflecting surface having a first surface portion which adjoins the associated deflector switch and which is in alignment with the plane of the items as they emerge from the deflector switch subsequent to their deflection thereby. The deflecting surface further has a second surface portion which is bounded by a lower terminal edge and which is inclined to the horizontal at an acute angle having an apex oriented towards the location of another, upstream-positioned slide as viewed in the conveying direction of the conveyor channel. Each slide further has a curved supporting surface intersecting the curved deflecting surface substantially at a right angle. The supporting surface has a first surface portion adjoining the support face of the conveyor channel and a second surface portion substantially following the drop curve of the items on the slide for effecting a continuous contact with the lower edge of the items as they move down on the slide.

Abstract translation: 用于处理扁平矩形物品的输送机分配器装置具有水平输送通道; 限定输送通道底板的支撑面，其上引导基本上直立的物品的下边缘; 以及沿输送通道的输送路径布置的多个连续的偏转器开关。 引导装置连接到每个偏转器开关，用于将偏转物品的方位从它们在输送机通道中假设的位置改变到平坦的堆叠位置。 每个引导装置由滑动件​​构成，该滑动件包括弯曲的偏转表面，该弯曲偏转表面具有邻接相关联的偏转器开关的第一表面部分，并且当它们偏转之后它们从偏转器开关出现时与物品的平面对准。 偏转表面还具有第二表面部分，该第二表面部分由下端部边缘限定，并且以锐角倾斜于水平面，其顶端朝向另一个上游定位的滑动件的位置定位， 输送通道。 每个滑块还具有基本上以直角与弯曲的偏转表面相交的弯曲的支撑表面。 支撑表面具有邻接输送通道的支撑面的第一表面部分和基本上跟随物品在载玻片上的下降曲线的第二表面部分，以在物品向下移动时实现与物品的下边缘的连续接触 滑动。

公开(公告)号：US4446962A

公开(公告)日：1984-05-08

申请号：US407071

申请日：1982-08-11

Applicant: Gisbert Burkhardt

Inventor： Gisbert Burkhardt

IPC: B07C3/08 ,  B65G15/14 ,  B65G29/02 ,  B65H29/12 ,  B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B65G29/02 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B65G15/14 ,  B65H29/12 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65H2404/261 ,  Y10S209/917

Abstract: A conveying device for rectangular substantially flat objects, for example, letters, including first and second conveyor sections each including a guide trough which defines a conveying path for the objects and supports a longitudinal edge of same, a direction changing conveyor section connecting the first and second sections together so that objects can be conveyed from the first to the second section, and a rotating pulling device having a plurality of pusher fingers mounted thereon for moving the fingers along the guide troughs of the first and second conveyor sections so as to move objects along the conveying path. The pulling device is mounted on a plurality of drums with one of these drums being disposed in the direction changing conveyor section and having a first contact surface for the pulling device. The directing changing conveyor section comprises a second contact surface on the drum within the direction changing conveyor section with the second contact surface having a greater radius than that of the first contact surface, an endless cover belt, and a plurality of rollers for supporting and guiding the cover belt so that it normally encloses and contacts the portion of the second contact surface in said direction changing conveyor section and so that it coacts with the guide troughs as an outer guide element for the objects in the transition regions between each of the first and second conveyor sections and the direction changing conveyor section, whereby the objects are held between the cover belt and the second contact surface and conveyed thereby through the direction changing conveyor section.

Abstract translation: 用于矩形基本上平坦的物体的输送装置，例如字母，包括第一和第二输送段，每个输送段包括限定用于物体的输送路径并支撑其物体的纵向边缘的引导槽，方向改变输送段，其连接第一和 第二部分在一起，使得物体可以从第一部分传送到第二部分，以及旋转牵引装置，其具有安装在其上的多个推动器指状件，用于沿着第一和第二输送部分的引导槽移动指状物，以便移动物体 沿输送路径。 牵引装置安装在多个滚筒上，其中一个滚筒设置在换向传送器部分的方向上，并具有用于牵引装置的第一接触表面。 导向改变输送部分包括在方向改变输送部分的滚筒上的第二接触表面，其中第二接触表面的半径大于第一接触表面的半径，环形覆盖带和用于支撑和引导的多个辊 所述盖带通常在所述方向改变输送机部分处包围并接触所述第二接触表面的所述部分，并且使得其与所述引导槽共同作为用于所述第一和第二接触表面中的每一个之间的过渡区域中的物体的外引导元件 第二输送机部分和换向输送部分，由此物体被保持在盖带和第二接触表面之间，从而通过方向改变输送部分被输送。

公开(公告)号：US4168133A

公开(公告)日：1979-09-18

申请号：US862601

申请日：1977-12-20

Applicant: Gisbert Burkhardt

Inventor： Gisbert Burkhardt

IPC: B07C1/04 ,  B07C1/02 ,  B07C3/08 ,  B07C3/20 ,  B65G43/00

CPC classification number: B07C1/02 ,  B07C3/20

Abstract: A sorting conveyor for flat rectangular items has a guide surface extending in a conveying direction; a drive continuously moving along the guide surface in the conveying direction; a plurality of pusher fingers attached in a spaced relationship to the drive for individually engaging and serially conveying the items along the guide surface in the conveying direction; and at least one feeding station operatively coupled to the sorting conveyor for introducing items thereinto. Each feeding station comprises a feeding panel disposed laterally of the guide surface for receiving the items to be introduced into the sorting conveyor; a feeding conveyor arranged in the zone of the feeding panel for advancing each item onto the guide surface such that a lower, support edge of the advanced item forms an acute angle with the guide surface and a leading edge of the advanced item is substantially parallel to the guide surface and perpendicular to the conveying direction; and a control circuit connected to the feeding conveyor and including sensors and signaling arrangements generating output signals for initiating a feeding cycle of the feeding conveyor at such a moment as to effect the introduction of each item from the feeding panel into an unoccupied conveying compartment defined between any two pusher fingers.

Abstract translation: 用于扁平矩形物品的分拣输送机具有沿输送方向延伸的引导表面; 沿传送方向沿引导表面连续移动的驱动器; 多个推动器指状物以间隔开的关系附接到驱动器，用于在输送方向上沿着引导表面单独地接合和串联地传送物品; 以及至少一个进料站，其可操作地连接到分选输送机，用于将物品引入其中。 每个送料台包括一个进料面板，该进料面板布置在导向表面的侧面，用于接收待引入分选输送机的物品; 馈送传送器布置在馈送面板的区域中，用于将每个物品推进到引导表面上，使得先进物品的下部支撑边缘与引导表面形成锐角并且前进物品的前缘基本上平行于 导向面和垂直于输送方向; 以及控制电路，其连接到所述进给输送机，并且包括传感器和信令装置，所述传感器和信令装置产生用于在所述供给输送机的进给周期的启动的时刻产生输出信号，以便实现将每个物品从所述进给面板引入到未被占用的输送隔室 任何两个推动手指。