公开(公告)号：US5311979A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-17

申请号：US10770

申请日：1993-01-29

申请人： Robert F. Risley ,  Paul E. Barkley ,  Gordon S. Lawless

发明人： Robert F. Risley ,  Paul E. Barkley ,  Gordon S. Lawless

IPC分类号： B65G21/20 ,  B65G47/68 ,  B65G51/03 ,  B65G47/12

CPC分类号： B65G21/2072 ,  B65G21/2054 ,  B65G21/2063 ,  B65G47/682 ,  B65G51/03 ,  B65G2201/0244

摘要： The invention provides a transport apparatus, or combiner, for transporting light-weight containers at high speed rates. The combiner includes one or more conveyor belt-type surfaces that have openings thereupon, a guide rail assembly, and a vacuum source that adds a "drag" or "weighting" force on the light-weight containers. The conveyor belt-type surfaces may or may not be moving at the same velocity. The guide rail assembly is comprised of rods and rollers, wherein the rollers are aligned in a unique anti-jamming staggered or diamond pattern. The guide rail assembly can be positioned such that it is substantially upright, or the guide rail assembly can be positioned such that it is sloped over the conveyor surfaces. The rods within the guide rail assembly may be substantially vertical, or they may be pitched forward. One vacuum source may be used for the plurality of conveyor surfaces, or one vacuum source may be used for each individual conveyor. The vacuum force should be such that it is greatest on the discharge conveyor surface and lowest on the infeed conveyor surface. In an alternative embodiment, the guide rail assembly includes an air-jet means that also helps propel the light-weight containers downstream.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于以高速率运输轻质容器的输送装置或组合器。 组合器包括一个或多个在其上具有开口的输送带型表面，导轨组件和在轻量级容器上增加“牵引”或“加权”力的真空源。 传送带型表面可以或可以不以相同的速度移动。 导轨组件由杆和辊组成，其中辊以独特的抗干扰交错或菱形图案对准。 导轨组件可以被定位成使得其基本上是直立的，或者导轨组件可以被定位成使其在输送机表面上倾斜。 导轨组件内的杆可以是基本垂直的，或者它们可以向前倾斜。 一个真空源可以用于多个输送机表面，或者一个真空源可以用于每个单独的输送机。 真空力应该在排料输送机表面最大，进料输送机表面最小。 在替代实施例中，导轨组件包括喷气装置，其还有助于推动轻质容器在下游。

公开(公告)号：US5762174A

公开(公告)日：1998-06-09

申请号：US804715

申请日：1997-02-21

申请人： Robert F. Risley ,  Paul E. Barkely ,  Gordon S. Lawless

发明人： Robert F. Risley ,  Paul E. Barkely ,  Gordon S. Lawless

IPC分类号： B65G21/20 ,  B65G47/68 ,  B65G51/03 ,  B65G47/26

CPC分类号： B65G21/2036 ,  B65G21/2054 ,  B65G21/2063 ,  B65G21/2072 ,  B65G47/682 ,  B65G51/03 ,  B65G2201/0244

摘要： The invention provides both a vacuum combiner and vacuum conveyor for combining a plurality of lightweight containers arranged in a random order and width into a single row of containers, and moving the containers on a conveyor line to downstream workstations at high speed rates. The vacuum combiner includes one or more conveyor belt-type surfaces, while the vacuum conveyor has a single belt-type surface, all of which have openings defined therein. Both devices also have at least two guide rail assemblies, and a vacuum source that adds a "drag" or "weighing" force on the light-weight containers moved thereon. The conveyor belt-type surfaces of the combiner and the conveyor may or may not be moving at the same velocity. The guide rail assemblies are each comprised of a plurality of rods and rollers, wherein the rollers are aligned in a unique anti-jamming staggered or diamond pattern. The guide rail assemblies are positioned such that they are either substantially upright, or are positioned such that each is inclined over and above the conveyor surfaces. The rods within the guide rail assemblies may be substantially vertical, or they may be inclined forward. One vacuum source may be used for the plurality of conveyor surfaces, or one vacuum source may be used for each individual conveyor. The vacuum force should be such that it is greatest on the discharge conveyor surface and lowest on the infeed conveyor surface. In an alternative embodiment, the level of vacuum applied to the conveyor surfaces increases along the length of each conveyor surface.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种真空组合器和真空输送机，用于将以随机顺序和宽度布置的多个轻质容器组合成单排容器，并将输送线上的容器以高速率移动到下游工作站。 真空组合器包括一个或多个输送带型表面，而真空输送机具有单个带式表面​​，所有这些表面都具有限定在其中的开口。 两个装置还具有至少两个导轨组件，以及在移动到其上的轻型容器上增加“阻力”或“称重”力的真空源。 组合器和输送机的传送带型表面可以或可以不以相同的速度移动。 导轨组件各自包括多个杆和辊，其中辊以独特的抗干扰交错或菱形图案对准。 导轨组件被定位成使得它们大致直立，或者被定位成使得每个导轨组件都倾斜在输送机表面上方和上方。 导轨组件内的杆可以是大致垂直的，或者它们可以向前倾斜。 一个真空源可以用于多个输送机表面，或者一个真空源可以用于每个单独的输送机。 真空力应该在排料输送机表面最大，进料输送机表面最小。 在替代实施例中，施加到输送机表面的真空度沿着每个输送机表面的长度增加。

公开(公告)号：US5605217A

公开(公告)日：1997-02-25

申请号：US412708

申请日：1995-03-29

申请人： Robert F. Risley ,  Paul E. Barkely ,  Gordon S. Lawless

发明人： Robert F. Risley ,  Paul E. Barkely ,  Gordon S. Lawless

IPC分类号： B65G21/20 ,  B65G47/68 ,  B65G51/03 ,  B65G47/12

CPC分类号： B65G21/2036 ,  B65G21/2054 ,  B65G21/2063 ,  B65G21/2072 ,  B65G47/682 ,  B65G51/03 ,  B65G2201/0244

摘要： The invention provides both a vacuum combiner and vacuum conveyor for combining a plurality of lightweight containers arranged in a random order and width into a single row of containers, and moving the containers on a conveyor line to downstream workstations at high speed rates. The vacuum combiner includes one or more conveyor belt-type surfaces, while the vacuum conveyor has a single belt-type surface, all of which have openings defined therein. Both devices also have at least two guide rail assemblies, and a vacuum source that adds a "drag" or "weighing" force on the light-weight containers moved thereon. The conveyor belt-type surfaces of the combiner and the conveyor may or may not be moving at the same velocity. The guide rail assemblies are each comprised of a plurality of rods and rollers, wherein the rollers are aligned in a unique anti-jamming staggered or diamond pattern. The guide rail assemblies are positioned such that they are either substantially upright, or are positioned such that each is inclined over and above the conveyor surfaces. The rods within the guide rail assemblies may be substantially vertical, or they may be inclined forward. One vacuum source may be used for the plurality of conveyor surfaces, or one vacuum source may be used for each individual conveyor. The vacuum force should be such that it is greatest on the discharge conveyor surface and lowest on the infeed conveyor surface. In an alternative embodiment, the level of vacuum applied to the conveyor surfaces increases along the length of each conveyor surface.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种真空组合器和真空输送机，用于将以随机顺序和宽度布置的多个轻质容器组合成单排容器，并将输送线上的容器以高速率移动到下游工作站。 真空组合器包括一个或多个输送带型表面，而真空输送机具有单个带式表面​​，所有这些表面都具有限定在其中的开口。 两个装置还具有至少两个导轨组件，以及在移动到其上的轻型容器上增加“阻力”或“称重”力的真空源。 组合器和输送机的传送带型表面可以或可以不以相同的速度移动。 导轨组件各自包括多个杆和辊，其中辊以独特的抗干扰交错或菱形图案对准。 导轨组件被定位成使得它们大致直立，或者被定位成使得每个导轨组件都倾斜在输送机表面上方和上方。 导轨组件内的杆可以是大致垂直的，或者它们可以向前倾斜。 一个真空源可以用于多个输送机表面，或者一个真空源可以用于每个单独的输送机。 真空力应该在排料输送机表面最大，进料输送机表面最小。 在替代实施例中，施加到输送机表面的真空度沿着每个输送机表面的长度增加。

公开(公告)号：US3995735A

公开(公告)日：1976-12-07

申请号：US502760

申请日：1974-09-03

申请人： Robert F. Risley

发明人： Robert F. Risley

IPC分类号： B65G43/08 ,  B65G47/26

CPC分类号： B65G43/08

摘要： The disclosed conveyor system provides for a more organized and orderly flow of articles between a pair of spaced stations. The system generally comprises spaced infeed and discharge portions with an intermediate travel portion. Signal means provide for the formation of a train or slug of the articles on the infeed portion and thereafter their delivery downstream. Generally the articles within a slug are spaced from each other as they move downstream so that the system provides for a minimum of contact and pressure between the articles. The system provides for maximum accumulation so that production at the infeed station may continue up to a given period of time even while the discharge station is experiencing down-time. The one or more belt conveyors of the intermediate portion of the conveyor system are driven and controlled by an hydraulic system that automatically senses the need to stop for purposes of accumulation and when operation is again to be resumed.

摘要翻译： 所公开的输送机系统在一对间隔的站之间提供更有条理和有序的物品流。 该系统通常包括具有中间行进部分的间隔进给和排出部分。 信号装置用于在进料部分形成一列火车或物品的碎片，然后在下游输送物品。 通常，塞子中的物品在下游移动时彼此间隔开，使得系统在物品之间提供最小的接触和压力。 该系统提供最大的积累，使得在进料站的生产可能持续到给定的时间段，即使在排放站正在经历停机时间。 输送机系统的中间部分的一个或多个带式输送机由一个液压系统驱动和控制，该液压系统自动地感测到为了累积的目的停止的需要，并且当再次恢复运行时。

公开(公告)号：US06401904B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-11

申请号：US09412906

申请日：1999-10-05

申请人： Robert F. Risley

发明人： Robert F. Risley

IPC分类号： B65G4724

CPC分类号： B07C5/362 ,  B65G47/525 ,  B65G47/71 ,  B65G2201/0244

摘要： The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for separating objects. The apparatus typically includes a separation conveyor that forms a shallow peak within a pitched region upon which an object can be temporarily balanced, and at least two guide rails extending along the separation conveyor in a laterally spaced relationship. Upstream from the pitched region, the guide rails laterally support objects travelling along the separation conveyor. Within the pitched region, the guide rails are laterally spaced so as to permit lateral tipping of the objects when within the pitched region. At least one nozzle is positioned at a lateral position within the pitched region of the separation conveyor and is oriented so as to be capable of selectively ejecting a gentle burst of gas transversely across the separation conveyor to laterally tip an object balanced on the shallow peak to cause the object to slide under its own weight in a desired direction.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及用于分离物体的方法和装置。 该装置通常包括分离输送机，该分离输送机在可以临时平衡物体的倾斜区域内形成浅峰，以及沿着分离输送机以横向间隔开的关系延伸的至少两条导轨。 在俯仰区域的上游，导轨横向支撑沿着分离输送机行进的物体。 在倾斜区域内，导轨横向间隔开，以便在倾斜区域内允许物体的侧向倾翻。 至少一个喷嘴位于分离输送机的倾斜区域内的横向位置，并且被定向成能够选择性地将气体横向穿过分离输送机排出，从而将浅的峰上平衡的物体横向顶端到 导致物体在其自身重量下沿所需方向滑动。

公开(公告)号：US20120272561A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-01

申请号：US13458929

申请日：2012-04-27

申请人： Robert F. Risley

发明人： Robert F. Risley

IPC分类号： F41A35/02 ,  B23P17/04 ,  B23P11/00

CPC分类号： F41C33/06 ,  Y10T29/49716 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： An enclosure that converts to a blanket, a method for constructing the enclosure, and a method for converting the same into a blanket are disclosed. The enclosure includes a central panel, first-side and second-side panels and a sub-assembly. The central panel has a first end and an opposed second end. The central panel further has a transverse edge and an opposed edge. The first-side panel is connected along the transverse edge. The second-side panel is connected along the opposed edge. The sub-assembly, which includes a closing element and a protective element, is connected about a perimeter of the central panel. The closing element remains closed about a substantial portion of the perimeter when a firearm is present in the enclosure. The closing element is opened and the first-side and second-side panels unfolded in an outward manner from the central panel to form the blanket.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种转换为毯子的外壳，用于构造外壳的方法以及将其转换成毯子的方法。 外壳包括中央面板，第一面和第二面板以及子组件。 中央面板具有第一端和相对的第二端。 中心板还具有横向边缘和相对的边缘。 第一侧面板沿着横向边缘连接。 第二侧面板沿着相对的边缘连接。 包括闭合元件和保护元件的子组件围绕中心板的周边连接。 当枪支存在于外壳中时，关闭元件围绕周边的大部分保持关闭。 关闭元件打开，第一侧面板和第二侧面板从中心面板以向外的方式展开以形成毯子。

公开(公告)号：US5924549A

公开(公告)日：1999-07-20

申请号：US012897

申请日：1998-01-23

申请人： Robert F. Risley

发明人： Robert F. Risley

IPC分类号： B65G47/244 ,  B65G47/24 ,  B65G15/02

CPC分类号： B65G47/244

摘要： A container turning device comprising a conveyor section equipped with a turning ramp. The conveyor section is typically curved and powered by drive means including a drive motor, drive chains, and an internal drive conveyor. Wrapped about the drive conveyor is a frusto-conical conveyor belt that is preferably smooth-surfaced and composed of vulcanized rubber. The container turning ramp is substantially thin and is mounted to the curved conveyor section along an inner side of the section adjacent its entrance end. In a preferred arrangement, the turning ramp is provided with a substantially circular stop bumper that is rotatably mounted to the turning ramp adjacent its rear edge. The ramp is secured to the conveyor section such that the front edge of the turning ramp is positioned adjacent the entrance end of the conveyor section and just below the surface of the conveyor belt. In operation, a container traveling in a lengthwise configuration will engage both the conveyor belt and the turning ramp simultaneously. As the container continues its forward travel, an inner side portion of the container is urged upwardly along the ramp, lifting the container above the conveyor belt surface such that only a rear portion of the container remains in contact with the conveyor belt. As the container climbs the ramp, it rotates due to the difference in friction it experiences with the ramp and belt. Eventually a ninety degree turn is completed by the container and drops-off of the turning ramp and onto the conveyor belt in a widthwise orientation.

摘要翻译： 一种容器转向装置，包括配备有转向斜坡的输送段。 输送机部分通常是弯曲的并由包括驱动马达，驱动链和内部驱动输送机的驱动装置提供动力。 缠绕在驱动输送机上的是截头圆锥形输送带，其优选地是平滑表面的并且由硫化橡胶组成。 容器转向斜面基本上很薄，并且沿邻近其入口端的部分的内侧安装到弯曲输送部分。 在优选的布置中，转向斜坡设置有基本上圆形的止动保险杠，其可旋转地安装到相邻于其后边缘的转向斜面。 斜坡被固定到输送机部分，使得转向斜坡的前边缘邻近输送机部分的入口端并且紧邻传送带的表面。 在操作中，沿纵向配置行进的容器将同时接合输送带和转向斜坡。 当容器继续向前行进时，容器的内侧部分沿斜坡向上推动，将容器提升到传送带表面上方，使得只有容器的后部保持与传送带接触。 当容器爬坡时，由于其与斜坡和皮带的摩擦力的差异，它会旋转。 最终，容器完成了九十度的转弯，并且在横向方向上将转向斜坡下落到传送带上。

公开(公告)号：US20100038209A1

公开(公告)日：2010-02-18

申请号：US12190190

申请日：2008-08-12

申请人： Robert F. Risley

发明人： Robert F. Risley

IPC分类号： B65G47/26 ,  B65G47/90

CPC分类号： B65G47/841 ,  B65G47/28 ,  B65G47/31

摘要： In one embodiment, apparatus for controlling spacing of objects conveyed by an object conveyor and for selectively ejecting objects from the object conveyor include flights that extend transversely across the object conveyor to limit travel of the objects to control their relative spacing, and ejectors associated with the flights that can be selectively actuated to eject the objects whose travel has been limited by the associated flights.

摘要翻译： 在一个实施例中，用于控制由物体输送机输送的物体的间距并且用于选择性地从物体输送器喷射物体的设备包括横向延伸穿过物体传送器以限制物体的行进以控制其相对间隔的飞行物，以及与物体相关联的喷射器 可以选择性地致动以排出旅行受相关航班限制的物体的飞行。

公开(公告)号：US4331227A

公开(公告)日：1982-05-25

申请号：US242414

申请日：1981-03-10

申请人： Robert F. Risley

发明人： Robert F. Risley

IPC分类号： B08B9/44 ,  G01J5/06 ,  B65G47/12

CPC分类号： G01J5/06 ,  B08B9/44 ,  Y10S209/934

摘要： An arrangement for sorting a plurality of bottles, discharged from a bottle washer in random fashion, into spaced single file columns on a plurality of parallel conveyor belts arranged substantially perpendicular to the direction of bottle discharge. Guides selectively extend across the top of the conveyor belts in the direction of the discharge of bottles from the washer, and are utilized to divide the randomly discharged bottles into a number of fractional portions, with each fractional portion being directed onto one of the conveyor belts. The guides are side rails extending in the discharge direction of the bottles substantially transversely to the direction of travel of the conveyor belts. The guide rails serving a particular conveyor belt extend to the edge of that belt at which they are curved in the upstream direction from which the belt is traveling to facilitate an orderly discharge of a single column of spaced bottles onto that belt.

摘要翻译： 一种用于将多个瓶子以随机方式排放到多个平行的输送带上的分离的单个文件列的布置，所述多个平行传送带基本上垂直于瓶子排出方向布置。 导管选择性地沿着从垫圈排出瓶子的方向延伸穿过输送带的顶部，并且用于将随机排出的瓶子分成多个分数部分，每个分数部分被引导到一个输送带 。 引导件是沿着输送带的行进方向基本上横向于瓶的排出方向延伸的侧轨。 用于特定输送带的导轨延伸到该带的边缘，在该边缘处，它们沿着带运行的上游方向弯曲，以便有序地将单列间隔开的瓶排放到该带上。