公开(公告)号：US20220212874A1

公开(公告)日：2022-07-07

申请号：US17601895

申请日：2020-04-03

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Kevin W. Guernsey ,  John E. Wenzel ,  David Aaron van Schalkwijk ,  Matthew Vulpetti

IPC: B65G17/08

Abstract: Belt edge modules for constructing modular conveyor belts with sturdy outer edges. The edge modules have thickened outer edge regions in module edge portions that are difficult to snip or break off to access hinge rods.

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：US20140332342A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-13

申请号：US14338907

申请日：2014-07-23

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Kevin W. Guernsey ,  Jonathan J. Bishop ,  Timothy J. DeRoche ,  Kevin L. Gremillion ,  Matthew Vulpetti ,  Brian R. Lee

IPC: B65G47/46 ,  B65G15/22

CPC classification number: B65G47/844

Abstract: A cleanable shoe-type diverter belt having narrow translatable pushers forming article-diverting shoes. Cam followers on the shoes below the pushers follow guides under the belt along an upper carryway run to translate the shoes along one or more transverse tracks across the width of the belt. Monolithic diverters support the belt on the carryway run and direct the shoes along different paths. Pusher returns in a lower returnway run guide diverted pushers back to a home position.

Abstract translation: 一种可清洁的鞋型分流器带，具有形成制品转向鞋的窄的可平移推动器。 在推动器下方的鞋子上的凸轮从动件沿着上部行走轨道的皮带下方的引导件沿着沿着带的宽度的一个或多个横向轨道平移鞋子。 单片式分流器支持跑道上的皮带，并沿着不同的路径引导鞋子。 推进器返回一个较低的回程跑道导向器转向推回到原始位置。

公开(公告)号：US20240343495A1

公开(公告)日：2024-10-17

申请号：US18752162

申请日：2024-06-24

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew Vulpetti ,  Benson Hall ,  David Aaron van Schalkwijk

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/40

CPC classification number: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/40 ,  B65G2207/12

Abstract: A dedicated access assembly for a conveyor belt forms a dedicated opening and closing point for the conveyor belt. The dedicated access assembly includes a female portion having one or more open hooks and a male portion including a hinge rod extending between linking elements. The open hook disengages from and engages the hinge rod to selectively open and close the conveyor belt. A latching mechanism can selectively lock the dedicated access assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20240026951A1

公开(公告)日：2024-01-25

申请号：US18266056

申请日：2021-12-22

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew Vulpetti ,  Daniel E. Jackson

IPC: F16G3/00 ,  F16G3/02

CPC classification number: F16G3/006 ,  F16G3/02

Abstract: A method for closing modular belts and a belt closer having two clamps for clamping to a side edge of a modular flat-top conveyor belt. A ratchet strap or other pulling tool is connected between the two clamps of the belt closer. Once the clamps are clamped to unconnected end sections of a belt, the ratchet strap is used to pull the two sections together so that they can be joined by a hinge rod to form an endless belt.

公开(公告)号：US11807461B2

公开(公告)日：2023-11-07

申请号：US17601895

申请日：2020-04-03

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Kevin W. Guernsey ,  John E. Wenzel ,  David Aaron van Schalkwijk ,  Matthew Vulpetti

IPC: B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/40

CPC classification number: B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/40 ,  B65G2207/12 ,  B65G2207/30 ,  B65G2207/48

Abstract: Belt edge modules for constructing modular conveyor belts with sturdy outer edges. The edge modules have thickened outer edge regions in module edge portions that are difficult to snip or break off to access hinge rods.

公开(公告)号：US12240703B2

公开(公告)日：2025-03-04

申请号：US18029438

申请日：2021-09-30

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Gilbert J. MacLachlan ,  Angela Longo Marshall ,  Kevin W. Guernsey ,  Benson Hall ,  Matthew Vulpetti ,  Jonathan J. Bishop ,  Jacob Govert Vermeiden ,  Andrzej Jacek Gonera

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/40

Abstract: A dedicated access module inserted between standard conveyor belt modules in a conveyor belt forms a dedicated opening and closing point for the conveyor belt. The dedicated access module comprises two mating portions, each portion including standard, articulating hinge elements on an outside end and non-articulating connection means on an inside end for connecting to the other, corresponding mating portion.

公开(公告)号：US12043491B2

公开(公告)日：2024-07-23

申请号：US17789367

申请日：2021-01-05

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew Vulpetti ,  Benson Hall ,  David Aaron van Schalkwijk

IPC: B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/40

CPC classification number: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/40 ,  B65G2207/12

Abstract: A dedicated access assembly for a conveyor belt forms a dedicated opening and closing point for the conveyor belt. The dedicated access assembly includes a female portion having one or more open hooks and a male portion including a hinge rod extending between linking elements. The open hook disengages from and engages the hinge rod to selectively open and close the conveyor belt. A latching mechanism can selectively lock the dedicated access assembly.

公开(公告)号：US20250019177A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-16

申请号：US18712063

申请日：2022-11-16

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew Vulpetti ,  Ryan Hale

IPC: B65G23/04

Abstract: A conveyor component for use in a conveyor includes a flexible hub for mounting a shaft and a continuous rim connected to the flexible hub for contacting a conveyor belt. The flexible hub includes a peripheral gap that can be widened using an expansion tool to enlarge a shaft-receiving opening formed by the flexible hub. Positioning tabs on a radially inner surface of the flexible hub move into engagement with a groove on the shaft when the conveyor component is in a relaxed state and the peripheral gap is contracted and out of engagement with the groove when the peripheral gap is expanded, and the flexible hub is flexed.

公开(公告)号：US20240400312A1

公开(公告)日：2024-12-05

申请号：US18805882

申请日：2024-08-15

Applicant: Laitram, L.L.C.

Inventor： Matthew Vulpetti ,  Ryan Hale ,  Jake A. Mohan

IPC: B65G23/04 ,  B65G39/04

Abstract: A conveyor component for use in a conveyor includes a flexible hub for mounting a shaft and a continuous rim connected to the flexible hub for contacting a conveyor belt. The flexible hub includes a peripheral gap that can be widened using an expansion tool to enlarge a shaft-receiving opening formed by the flexible hub. A flexible finger terminating in a positioning tab on a radially inner surface of the flexible hub moves into engagement with a groove on the shaft when the conveyor component is in a relaxed state and out of engagement with the groove when the flexible hub is flexed.