公开(公告)号：US07740127B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-22

申请号：US12327442

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman ,  Cristian Vava

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman ,  Cristian Vava

IPC: B65G45/16

CPC classification number: B65G45/16

Abstract: A bulk material handling accessory such as a conveyor belt cleaner for use in connection with a bulk material handling system. The bulk material handling accessory includes a main frame, a scraping member including an arm and a scraper blade pivotally attached to the main frame, and a damper mechanism coupled at one end to the main frame and at another end to the scraping member. A mounting mechanism is attached to the main frame for providing linear and rotational movement of the main frame and the associated scraping member and damper mechanism. The damper mechanism includes a damper having a piston and a housing having a fluid chamber. The viscosity of the fluid within the fluid chamber is selectively changeable to change the damping characteristics of the damper mechanism to accommodate changes in operating conditions.

Abstract translation: 用于与散装物料处理系统结合使用的散装物料处理附件，例如输送带清洁器。 散装材料处理附件包括主框架，包括臂的刮削构件和可枢转地附接到主框架的刮刀;以及阻挡机构，其一端连接到主框架，另一端连接到刮削构件。 安装机构附接到主框架，用于提供主框架和相关联的刮削构件和阻尼器机构的线性和旋转运动。 阻尼器机构包括具有活塞和具有流体室的壳体的阻尼器。 流体室内的流体的粘度可以选择性地改变以改变阻尼器机构的阻尼特性以适应操作条件的变化。

公开(公告)号：US06986418B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-17

申请号：US10435899

申请日：2003-05-12

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman ,  Andrew J. Waters ,  Pablo F. Perez ,  Phillip E. Dietsch

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman ,  Andrew J. Waters ,  Pablo F. Perez ,  Phillip E. Dietsch

IPC: B65G45/12

CPC classification number: B65G45/12 ,  B65G45/16 ,  B65G2203/02 ,  B65G2203/042

Abstract: A conveyor belt cleaner scraper blade for cleaning the surface of a conveyor belt and a method of manufacture of the scraper blade. The scraper blade includes a body having a base member adapted to be attached to a cross shaft of a conveyor belt cleaner and a scraping member which extends outwardly from the base member to a scraping tip. The scraper blade includes one or more electrical sensors that are embedded in an insert member. The insert member and the sensors are molded and embedded within the body of the scraper blade. Each of the sensors is adapted to provide an electrical output signal representing a physical condition of the scraper blade sensed by the sensor. A variety of sensor embodiments are described, as well as two embodiments of control and monitoring systems for use in conjunction with the various blade and sensor combinations.

公开(公告)号：US06966430B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-22

申请号：US10672856

申请日：2003-09-26

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman ,  Gary D. Swearingen ,  James A. Hicks ,  Paul Grisley

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman ,  Gary D. Swearingen ,  James A. Hicks ,  Paul Grisley

IPC: B65G15/60

CPC classification number: B65G15/60

Abstract: A multipressure plenum system for supporting a conveyor belt of a gas supported belt conveyor and method of operation. The multipressure plenum system includes a multipressure plenum having a support surface including a plurality of apertures and a chamber in fluid communication with the apertures. The chamber of the plenum is in selective fluid communication with a first source of gas at a first pressure, and is in selective fluid communication with a second source of gas at a second pressure. Gas from the first source of gas at the first pressure flows through the apertures in the plenum to form a gas cushion which supports the conveyor belt above the plenum. Gas from the second source of gas at the second pressure selectively flows through the apertures in the plenum to provide additional support to the conveyor belt.

Abstract translation: 一种用于支撑气体支撑的带式输送机的输送带和操作方法的多压力增压系统。 多重压力增压系统包括具有包括多个孔的支撑表面和与孔流体连通的室的多压力增压室。 气室的腔室在第一压力下与第一气体源选择性流体连通，并且在第二压力下与第二气体源选择性地流体连通。 在第一压力下来自第一气体源的气体流过增压室中的孔，以形成气体垫，该气垫支撑在气室上方的输送带。 在第二压力下来自第二气体源的气体选择性地流过气室中的孔，以向传送带提供额外的支撑。

公开(公告)号：US06695131B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US09935250

申请日：2001-08-22

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman

IPC: B65G1508

CPC classification number: B65G15/08 ,  B65G39/14 ,  B65G2201/04

Abstract: A catenary conveyor belt support apparatus for supporting a conveyor belt having a first edge and second edge. The support apparatus includes a first support block having a top surface for supporting the conveyor belt at the first edge and a second support block having a top surface for supporting the conveyor belt at the second edge. First and second idler strings extend between and are connected to the first and second support blocks. Each idler string includes one or more idler rollers for supporting the conveyor belt. A pair of resilient biasing members are respectively attached at a first end to each idler string and at a second end to an anchor member. The support blocks and the resilient biasing members inhibit misalignment of the idler rollers and movement of the first and second edges of the conveyor belt to reduce the escape of conveyed material from the conveyor belt.

Abstract translation: 一种用于支撑具有第一边缘和第二边缘的传送带的悬链输送带支撑装置。 支撑装置包括第一支撑块，其具有用于在第一边缘处支撑输送带的顶表面和具有用于在第二边缘处支撑输送带的顶表面的第二支撑块。 第一和第二惰轮串在第一和第二支撑块之间延伸并连接到第一和第二支撑块。 每个惰轮弦包括用于支撑传送带的一个或多个惰辊。 一对弹性偏置构件分别在第一端附接到每个惰轮弦，并且在第二端分别附接到锚定构件。 支撑块和弹性偏置构件抑制惰辊的偏移和传送带的第一和第二边缘的移动，以减少传送的材料从传送带的逸出。

公开(公告)号：US06439373B1

公开(公告)日：2002-08-27

申请号：US09428956

申请日：1999-11-04

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman

IPC: B65G4500

CPC classification number: B65G45/12 ,  B65G45/16

Abstract: A conveyor belt cleaner and tensioning arrangement for cleaning a conveyor belt including a conveyor belt cleaner and a tensioner. The conveyor belt cleaner includes one or more scraper blades mounted on a rotatable cross shaft. The tensioner includes a mounting member attached to the cross shaft for conjoint rotation therewith, a resilient linear biasing member attached to the mounting member, and a linear actuator attached to the biasing member. Operation of the actuator member stores a biasing force within the biasing member which in turn rotates the scraper blades into full-face engagement with the conveyor belt with a biasing force. As the scraper blades wear the biasing member continues to rotate the scraper blades into full-face engagement with the conveyor belt with a biasing force that changes in magnitude. The scraper blades include a front surface and a rear surface which are configured and located with respect to one another to provide a blade face surface that extends therebetween having an area which changes as the scraper blades wear, in order to maintain a substantially constant contact pressure between the scraper blades and the conveyor belt as the scraper blades wear during use.

Abstract translation: 一种用于清洁包括输送带清洁器和张紧器的输送带的输送带清洁器和张紧装置。 传送带清洁器包括安装在可旋转的横轴上的一个或多个刮刀。 张紧器包括附接到横轴的安装构件以与其一起旋转，附接到安装构件的弹性线性偏置构件和附接到偏置构件的线性致动器。 致动器构件的操作将偏置力存储在偏置构件内，该偏压力又使刮刀与偏压力与传送带全面接合。 当刮板刮刀磨损时，偏置构件继续以刮擦刀片的大小与偏移力一起与传送带全面接合。 刮刀包括前表面和后表面，其相对于彼此构造和定位，以提供在其间延伸的刀片面表面，其具有随着刮刀磨损而改变的区域，以便保持基本上恒定的接触压力 在刮刀刀片和输送带之间，刮刀在使用过程中磨损。

公开(公告)号：US5378202A

公开(公告)日：1995-01-03

申请号：US152416

申请日：1993-11-15

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman

IPC: B65G45/16 ,  F16F1/14 ,  F16H57/00

CPC classification number: B65G45/16 ,  F16F1/14 ,  Y10T464/20

Abstract: A tensioning device for imparting torsional bias to a shaft. The tensioning device includes a coupling member of resilient material having a first end and a second end. The first end of the coupling member is connected to the shaft for rotation therewith. A driven member is connected to the second end of the coupling member such that the driven member is relatively rotatable with respect to the shaft. A drive member is associated with the driven member for selectively rotating the driven member to any of a number of infinitely variable positions. The tensioning device is effective to rotate the shaft to a desired position and to store torsional force in the coupling member when the second end of the coupling member is rotated with respect to the first end of the coupling member. The tensioning device includes a torsion indicating member for indicating the amount of torsional force being applied to the shaft by the coupling member.

Abstract translation: 用于向轴施加扭转偏压的张紧装置。 张紧装置包括具有第一端和第二端的弹性材料的联接构件。 联接构件的第一端连接到轴上以与其一起旋转。 从动构件连接到联接构件的第二端，使得从动构件相对于轴可相对旋转。 驱动构件与从动构件相关联，用于选择性地将从动构件旋转到多个无级可变位置中的任何一个。 当联接构件的第二端相对于联接构件的第一端旋转时，张紧装置有效地将轴旋转到期望位置并且将扭转力存储在联接构件中。 张紧装置包括扭转指示构件，用于指示由联接构件施加到轴的扭转力的量。

公开(公告)号：US08267239B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12900765

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman ,  Andrew J. Waters

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman ,  Andrew J. Waters

IPC: B65G45/12 ,  B65G45/14 ,  B65G45/16

CPC classification number: B65G45/12 ,  B65G45/16 ,  B65G2203/02 ,  B65G2203/042

Abstract: A conveyor belt cleaner scraper blade for cleaning the surface of a conveyor belt and a method of manufacture of the scraper blade. The scraper blade includes a body having a base member adapted to be attached to a cross shaft of a conveyor belt cleaner and a scraping member which extends outwardly from the base member to a scraping tip. The scraper blade includes one or more electrical sensors that are embedded in an insert member. The insert member and the sensors are molded and embedded within the body of the scraper blade. Each of the sensors is adapted to provide an electrical output signal representing a physical condition of the scraper blade sensed by the sensor. A variety of sensor embodiments are described, as well as two embodiments of control and monitoring systems for use in conjunction with the various blade and sensor combinations.

Abstract translation: 一种用于清洁传送带表面的传送带清洁刮板刀片和刮刀的制造方法。 刮刀包括具有适于附接到传送带清洁器的横轴的基部构件的主体和从基部构件向外延伸到刮削尖端的刮削构件。 刮刀包括嵌入在插入件中的一个或多个电传感器。 插入构件和传感器被模制并嵌入刮刀的主体内。 每个传感器适于提供表示由传感器感测到的刮刀的物理状态的电输出信号。 描述了各种传感器实施例，以及与各种叶片和传感器组合结合使用的控制和监视系统的两个实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20110247426A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-13

申请号：US12900765

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman ,  Andrew J. Waters

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman ,  Andrew J. Waters

IPC: G01L1/00 ,  B65G45/12

CPC classification number: B65G45/12 ,  B65G45/16 ,  B65G2203/02 ,  B65G2203/042

Abstract: A conveyor belt cleaner scraper blade for cleaning the surface of a conveyor belt and a method of manufacture of the scraper blade. The scraper blade includes a body having a base member adapted to be attached to a cross shaft of a conveyor belt cleaner and a scraping member which extends outwardly from the base member to a scraping tip. The scraper blade includes one or more electrical sensors that are embedded in an insert member. The insert member and the sensors are molded and embedded within the body of the scraper blade. Each of the sensors is adapted to provide an electrical output signal representing a physical condition of the scraper blade sensed by the sensor. A variety of sensor embodiments are described, as well as two embodiments of control and monitoring systems for use in conjunction with the various blade and sensor combinations.

Abstract translation: 一种用于清洁传送带表面的传送带清洁刮板刀片和刮刀的制造方法。 刮刀包括具有适于附接到传送带清洁器的横轴的基部构件的主体和从基部构件向外延伸到刮削尖端的刮削构件。 刮刀包括嵌入在插入件中的一个或多个电传感器。 插入构件和传感器被模制并嵌入刮刀的主体内。 每个传感器适于提供表示由传感器感测到的刮刀的物理状态的电输出信号。 描述了各种传感器实施例，以及与各种叶片和传感器组合结合使用的控制和监视系统的两个实施例。

公开(公告)号：US07775341B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US12327384

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman ,  Cristian Vava

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman ,  Cristian Vava

IPC: B65G45/16

CPC classification number: B65G45/16

Abstract: A bulk material handling accessory such as a conveyor belt cleaner for use in connection with a bulk material handling system. The bulk material handling accessory includes a main frame, a scraping member including an arm and a scraper blade pivotally attached to the main frame, and a damper mechanism coupled at one end to the main frame and at another end to the scraping member. A mounting mechanism is attached to the main frame for providing linear and rotational movement of the main frame and the associated scraping member and damper mechanism. The damper mechanism includes a damper having a piston and a housing having a fluid chamber. The viscosity of the fluid within the fluid chamber is selectively changeable to change the damping characteristics of the damper mechanism to accommodate changes in operating conditions.

公开(公告)号：US20090078538A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US12327384

申请日：2008-12-03

Applicant: R. Todd Swinderman ,  Cristian Vava

Inventor： R. Todd Swinderman ,  Cristian Vava

IPC: B65G45/16

CPC classification number: B65G45/16

Abstract: A bulk material handling accessory such as a conveyor belt cleaner for use in connection with a bulk material handling system. The bulk material handling accessory includes a main frame, a scraping member including an arm and a scraper blade pivotally attached to the main frame, and a damper mechanism coupled at one end to the main frame and at another end to the scraping member. A mounting mechanism is attached to the main frame for providing linear and rotational movement of the main frame and the associated scraping member and damper mechanism. The damper mechanism includes a damper having a piston and a housing having a fluid chamber. The viscosity of the fluid within the fluid chamber is selectively changeable to change the damping characteristics of the damper mechanism to accommodate changes in operating conditions.

Abstract translation: 用于与散装物料处理系统结合使用的散装物料处理附件，例如输送带清洁器。 散装材料处理附件包括主框架，包括臂的刮削构件和可枢转地附接到主框架的刮刀;以及阻挡机构，其一端连接到主框架，另一端连接到刮削构件。 安装机构附接到主框架，用于提供主框架和相关联的刮削构件和阻尼器机构的线性和旋转运动。 阻尼器机构包括具有活塞和具有流体室的壳体的阻尼器。 流体室内的流体的粘度可以选择性地改变以改变阻尼器机构的阻尼特性以适应操作条件的变化。