公开(公告)号：US5960938A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-05

申请号：US878810

申请日：1997-06-19

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B61B10/02 ,  B65G17/00 ,  B65G19/02 ,  B65G29/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/002 ,  B61B10/022 ,  B65G19/02 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A conveyor is provided for conveying cantilevered loads on wheeled carriages. The frame of the conveyor includes carriage roller support surfaces, which support the weight of the carriage and the load and guide the carriage along the conveyor. There is a belt along the frame which drives the carriages. Since the belt does not support the weight of the carriage, the force between the carriage and the belt need only be sufficient to drive the load. This reduces the energy used by the conveyor, reduces the wear on the conveyor, and reduces jostling of the products being conveyed.

Abstract translation: 提供输送机用于输送轮式支架上的悬臂载荷。 输送机的框架包括托架辊支撑表面，其支撑托架的重量和负载并沿着输送机引导托架。 沿着框架有一个皮带驱动滑架。 由于皮带不支撑滑架的重量，滑架和皮带之间的力只需要足以驱动载荷。 这减少了输送机使用的能量，减少了输送机上的磨损，并减少了被输送产品的冲击。

公开(公告)号：US5328020A

公开(公告)日：1994-07-12

申请号：US108326

申请日：1993-08-18

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B65G17/00 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/38

CPC classification number: B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/002 ,  B65G17/061 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G17/38 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A conveyor frame includes removable rails for supporting a roller chain.

Abstract translation: 输送机框架包括用于支撑滚子链条的可拆卸导轨。

公开(公告)号：US5467860A

公开(公告)日：1995-11-21

申请号：US316943

申请日：1994-10-03

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B65G17/00 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/38

CPC classification number: B65G17/002 ,  B65G17/061 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/38 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A conveyor chain carries products at a speed which is higher than the speed at which the chain moves and provides a low backline pressure when it accumulates products. The product-carrying roller is driven by two side rollers which run on rails on the conveyor frame.

Abstract translation: 输送链以高于链条移动速度的速度运送产品，并在产品累积时提供较低的后线压力。 产品承载辊由在输送机框架上的轨道上运行的两个侧辊驱动。

公开(公告)号：US5076422A

公开(公告)日：1991-12-31

申请号：US575195

申请日：1990-08-29

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G23/20 ,  B65G39/20

CPC classification number: B65G23/20 ,  B65G17/086 ,  B65G39/20 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A chain link has load-carrying wheels and at least one guide wheel, and the axis of rotation of the load-carrying wheels intersects the axis of rotation of the guide wheel at a single point.

Abstract translation: 链节具有承载轮和至少一个导轮，并且承载轮的旋转轴在单个点处与导向轮的旋转轴线相交。

公开(公告)号：US4260305A

公开(公告)日：1981-04-07

申请号：US026993

申请日：1979-04-04

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B23B47/24 ,  B23Q11/04 ,  B23D39/00 ,  B23B25/06

CPC classification number: B23Q11/04 ,  Y10T408/14 ,  Y10T408/16 ,  Y10T408/172 ,  Y10T409/30392 ,  Y10T409/306832 ,  Y10T409/306888 ,  Y10T409/40035 ,  Y10T409/4021

Abstract: An accessory for tool machines is provided comprising a tool holder isolatedly carried on bar springs to effect a floating mount. The holder yields in response to selective load stress during cutting and is restricted to a linear force path to relieve stress. The yielding movement relieves stress and can operate signals in the event of overload or operate control means such as switches to cut off tool machine motors.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于工具机的附件，其包括隔离地承载在杆弹簧上以实现浮动安装的工具架。 支架响应于切割期间的选择性载荷应力而产生，并且被限制到线性力路径以减轻应力。 屈服运动减轻应力，并可在过载情况下操作信号，或操作诸如用于切断工具机电机的开关等控制装置。

公开(公告)号：US6062378A

公开(公告)日：2000-05-16

申请号：US14870

申请日：1998-01-28

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B65G17/24 ,  B65G35/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/24 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A conveyor system is provided, in which the drive chain which drives products along the conveyor has features that permit control of the threshold driving force that will be reached before the chain's carrier rollers begin to rotate to permit accumulation of product on the conveyor. The threshold driving force is controlled by friction members which are located between split portions of the carrier rollers and by the angle of the outer surface of the carrier rollers. The steeper the angle, the greater the threshold force.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种传送系统，其中沿着输送机驱动产品的驱动链具有允许控制在链条的承载辊开始旋转之前将达到的阈值驱动力的特征，以允许产品在输送机上的积聚。 阈值驱动力由位于承载辊的分割部分之间的摩擦构件和承载辊的外表面的角度控制。 角度越陡，阈值力越大。

公开(公告)号：US5398802A

公开(公告)日：1995-03-21

申请号：US126924

申请日：1993-09-27

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B23Q7/14 ,  B65G17/00 ,  B65G17/42 ,  B65G29/00

CPC classification number: B23Q7/1452 ,  B65G17/002 ,  B65G17/42 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A pallet conveyor is provided comprising a pallet having a tab movable between a retracted position and an extended position, a conveying surface for receiving the pallet to transport it along a conveyor path to a workstation, and an actuator along portions of the conveyor path for moving the tab to the extended position to connect the pallet to the conveying surface for transport along the portions while permitting accumulation of the pallet at workstations with the tab in the retracted position. In another aspect the invention comprises a method of conveying pallets.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种托盘输送机，其包括具有可在缩回位置和延伸位置之间移动的突出部的托盘，用于接收托盘以将其沿输送路径运送到工作站的输送表面，以及沿输送路径的移动部分的致动器 该突片延伸到延伸位置，以将托盘连接到输送表面，以便沿着该部分运输，同时允许托盘在具有处于缩回位置的突片的工作站处的积聚。 在另一方面，本发明包括一种输送托盘的方法。

公开(公告)号：US5311982A

公开(公告)日：1994-05-17

申请号：US52173

申请日：1993-04-23

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B65G17/00 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/38

CPC classification number: B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/002 ,  B65G17/061 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G17/38 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A conveyor using roller chain to carry products has a clip for closing the gaps between rollers.

Abstract translation: 使用滚子链承载产品的传送带具有用于封闭辊之间的间隙的夹子。

公开(公告)号：US5211276A

公开(公告)日：1993-05-18

申请号：US902871

申请日：1992-06-23

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B65G47/88

CPC classification number: B65G47/8823 ,  B65G2205/04 ,  B65G2205/06

Abstract: A stop for stopping articles moving along a conveyor includes a stop arm mounted for rotation about a cam shaft, which, when rotated, moves said stop arm from an extended position to a retracted position.

Abstract translation: 用于阻止沿着输送机移动的制品的止动器包括安装用于围绕凸轮轴旋转的止动臂，所述止动臂在旋转时将所述止动臂从延伸位置移动到缩回位置。

公开(公告)号：US06237755B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-29

申请号：US09363335

申请日：1999-07-28

Applicant: Robert T. Clopton

Inventor： Robert T. Clopton

IPC: B65G2900

CPC classification number: B65G19/02 ,  B61B10/022 ,  B65G17/002 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: A system is provided, in which the drive chain has features that permit control of the threshold driving force that will be reached before the chain's carrier rollers begin to rotate to permit accumulation or slip. The threshold driving force is controlled by friction members which are located between split portions of the carrier rollers and by the angle of the outer surface of the carrier rollers as well as by the amount of force provided by a biasing member. The threshold force depends upon the angle and the amount of biasing force.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种系统，其中驱动链具有允许控制在链条的承载辊开始旋转之前将达到的阈值驱动力的特征，以允许积聚或打滑。 阈值驱动力由位于承载辊的分割部分之间的摩擦构件和承载辊的外表面的角度以及由偏置构件提供的力的量来控制。 阈值力取决于角度和偏置力的量。