公开(公告)号：US5197585A

公开(公告)日：1993-03-30

申请号：US846235

申请日：1992-03-06

Applicant: Roger Blood

Inventor： Roger Blood

IPC: B65G47/52

CPC classification number: B65G47/52 ,  B65G2201/0211 ,  B65G2201/0244 ,  B65G2207/14

Abstract: An object sorting apparatus has a singulation section, a sorting section, and a transfer section for transitioning objects, such as fruit, to be sorted to a conveyor which drops the objects into appropriate collection bins. Objects for sorting are transported on an endless conveyor or wheels through the singulation and sorting section. A first independently adjustable speed belt in the singulation section rotates in a direction opposite that of the flow of items from the singulation section to the sorter section, to assist in singulation. A second adjustable speed belt rotates in the same direction as the wheels and operates to provide a view of each of four sides of the object to an imaging device. The imaging device supplies signals representing a desired sorting parameter to a processor which evaluate the measured parameters and generates signals so that the objects are ultimately deposited in appropriate sorting bins. An object holder receives an object as it is about to be dropped onto a second conveyor for transport to the collection bins. The object holder, which is pivotally attached to the wheels, acts to extend the lateral distance of the object beyond the return location of the endless conveyor. This reduces the vertical distance the object must fall before it is captured by a transport cup on the second conveyor, thus reducing damage to the objects, such as bruising of fruit. A rotatable transfer roll is positioned between the conveyors to restrict vertical travel and impart lateral motion to the objects as they leave the object holder. The transfer is preferably padded to further reduce the risk of bruising the fruit.

Abstract translation: 对象分类装置具有分割部分，分类部分和用于转换诸如果实的物体的转印部分，以将其分类到将物体落入适当的收集箱中的输送机上。 用于分拣的物体在环形输送机或车轮上通过单独分拣部分运输。 分割部分中的第一独立可调节的速度带沿着与从分割部分到分选机部分的物品流动方向相反的方向旋转，以帮助分割。 第二可调速带沿与车轮相同的方向旋转，并且操作以将物体的四个侧面中的每一侧的视图提供给成像装置。 成像装置将表示期望的排序参数的信号提供给处理器，该处理器评估所测量的参数并产生信号，使得物体最终沉积在适当的分拣仓中。 物体保持器接收物体，因为它将被丢弃到第二输送器上以便运送到收集箱。 枢转地附接到车轮的物体保持器用于将物体的横向距离延伸超过环形输送机的返回位置。 这减少了物体在由第二输送机上的运输杯捕获之前必须下降的垂直距离，从而减少对物体的损害，例如水果的擦伤。 可旋转的传送辊定位在输送机之间，以限制垂直行进，并在物体离开物体保持器时给予横向运动。 转移优选被填充以进一步降低瘀伤水果的风险。

公开(公告)号：US07840837B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US11741373

申请日：2007-04-27

Applicant: George Totolos, Jr. ,  Roger Blood

Inventor： George Totolos, Jr. ,  Roger Blood

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/1441

Abstract: A system and method for protecting memory during system initialization is provided. A complex programmable logic device (CPLD) is operatively interconnected with a multiplexer to enable control of a memory to be switched between a memory controller and the CPLD in response to error conditions. If an error condition is identified, the CPLD assumes control of the memory and activates a battery subsystem to provide memory refreshes until system re-initialization. Upon system bring-up, interactions between the BIOS and CPLD assure that protected memory is fully recovered by the system. The contents of memory will remain protected from any further faults that may occur during the bring-up sequence.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在系统初始化期间保护存储器的系统和方法。 复杂的可编程逻辑器件（CPLD）与多路复用器可操作地互连，以便响应于错误条件来控制存储器在存储器控制器和CPLD之间的切换。 如果识别出错误条件，则CPLD将对内存进行控制，并激活电池子系统以提供内存刷新，直到系统重新初始化为止。 系统启动后，BIOS和CPLD之间的交互将确保受保护的内存被系统完全恢复。 存储器的内容将保持免受在启动顺序期间可能发生的任何进一步的故障。

公开(公告)号：US6079542A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-27

申请号：US27489

申请日：1998-02-20

Applicant: Roger Blood

Inventor： Roger Blood

IPC: B07C5/342 ,  B65G47/38 ,  B65G17/32

CPC classification number: B65G47/965 ,  B07C5/342 ,  B65G2201/0211

Abstract: An object sorting system includes a product presentation device with a floating portion and a subframe pivotally connected to a frame link driven by a chain. The product presentation device and frame link operate with a latch so that the product presentation device can move objects through the system to be sorted and deposit the objects at an appropriate job station. The floating portion of the product presentation device allows accurate determination of object weights. The product presentation device can also be married to or divorced from wheels which are used to turn the object before a viewer for sorting based on visual characteristics. Because the wheels can be divorced from the product presentation device, objects can be deposited more gently in collection bins at the drop stations. The system may use belt driven or roller driven pre-singulation to assure that only one object is placed in a product presentation device. The system has independently driven chain drives for the wheels and the product presentation devices. Chain phasing is employed on either the chain drive for the wheels or the product presentation device to maintain appropriate spacing between the wheels and the product presentation device, thereby reducing wear and tear on the system and its components.

Abstract translation: 对象分类系统包括具有浮动部分的产品呈现装置和与链条驱动的框架链接枢转连接的子框架。 产品呈现装置和框架链接与闩锁一起操作，使得产品呈现装置可以通过系统移动对象以进行分类并将对象存放在适当的工作站。 产品呈现装置的浮动部分允许准确地确定物体重量。 产品呈现装置还可以与用于在观看者之间转动对象的轮子结婚或离婚，用于基于视觉特征进行分类。 因为车轮可以与产品展示装置脱离，因此物品可以放置在放置站的收集箱中。 该系统可以使用带驱动或滚筒驱动的预分割来确保只有一个物体被放置在产品展示装置中。 该系统独立驱动车轮和产品展示装置的链条驱动。 在车轮的链条驱动器或产品展示装置上采用链式定相以保持车轮和产品展示装置之间的适当间隔，从而减少系统及其部件上的磨损和撕裂。

公开(公告)号：US20080270776A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-30

申请号：US11741373

申请日：2007-04-27

Applicant: George Totolos ,  Roger Blood

Inventor： George Totolos ,  Roger Blood

IPC: G06F9/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/1441

Abstract: A system and method for protecting memory during system initialization is provided. A complex programmable logic device (CPLD) is operatively interconnected with a multiplexer to enable control of a memory to be switched between a memory controller and the CPLD in response to error conditions. If an error condition is identified, the CPLD assumes control of the memory and activates a battery subsystem to provide memory refreshes until system re-initialization. Upon system bring-up, interactions between the BIOS and CPLD assure that protected memory is fully recovered by the system. The contents of memory will remain protected from any further faults that may occur during the bring-up sequence.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在系统初始化期间保护存储器的系统和方法。 复杂的可编程逻辑器件（CPLD）与多路复用器可操作地互连，以便响应于错误条件来控制存储器在存储器控制器和CPLD之间的切换。 如果识别出错误条件，则CPLD将对内存进行控制，并激活电池子系统以提供内存刷新，直到系统重新初始化为止。 系统启动后，BIOS和CPLD之间的交互将确保受保护的内存被系统完全恢复。 存储器的内容将保持免受在启动顺序期间可能发生的任何进一步的故障。