公开(公告)号：US20120175221A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13344300

申请日：2012-01-05

Applicant: Stephen C. Wolf ,  Jose Antonio Gomez ,  Gary P. Freudenberg ,  Csaba Tilger ,  Piotr Dobkowski

Inventor： Stephen C. Wolf ,  Jose Antonio Gomez ,  Gary P. Freudenberg ,  Csaba Tilger ,  Piotr Dobkowski

IPC: B65G47/34

CPC classification number: B65G47/82

Abstract: An apparatus for selectively diverting same size articles including a conveying apparatus, a pusher device positioned proximal the conveying apparatus, at least one divergent pathway disposed transverse to the conveying apparatus and substantially opposite the pusher device, and at least one sensor positioned proximal the pusher device, wherein the sensor is operable to detect the presence or absence of an article on the conveyor apparatus and actuate the pusher device to selectively push the article to the divergent pathway. A velocity control device operates to control the flow of articles along the conveying device.

Abstract translation: 一种用于选择性地转移相同尺寸的物品的设备，包括输送设备，位于输送设备附近的推动器设备，横向于输送设备设置并且与推送器设备基本相对设置的至少一个发散通道，以及位于推动器设备附近的至少一个传感器 ，其中所述传感器可操作以检测所述输送设备上的物品的存在或不存在，并且致动所述推动器装置以选择性地将所述物品推向所述发散通路。 速度控制装置用于控制物品沿输送装置的流动。

公开(公告)号：US08260574B1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-04

申请号：US12341561

申请日：2008-12-22

Applicant: Dennis J. Schuitema ,  Kenneth J. Kooistra ,  Stephen C. Wolf ,  Matthew A. Steenwyk

Inventor： Dennis J. Schuitema ,  Kenneth J. Kooistra ,  Stephen C. Wolf ,  Matthew A. Steenwyk

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: B65G43/02 ,  B65G2207/36

Abstract: A technique is provided for diagnosing deficiencies in a material handling system having a track and a material support member adapted to travel on the track. A diagnostic device travels with the material support member and includes one or more sensors that measure one or more parameters of the material support member. Such parameters may include an amount of force exerted laterally against one or more restraining members or the accelerations of the material support member. The material handling system may include a plurality of slats connected in an endless web that defines a conveying surface upon which articles are transported.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于诊断具有适于在轨道上行进的轨道和材料支撑构件的材料处理系统中的缺陷的技术。 诊断装置与材料支撑构件一起行进并且包括测量材料支撑构件的一个或多个参数的一个或多个传感器。 这些参数可以包括横向抵抗一个或多个限制构件的力的量或材料支撑构件的加速度。 材料处理系统可以包括连接在环形腹板中的多个板条，其限定输送物品的输送表面。

公开(公告)号：US07992701B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US12211432

申请日：2008-09-16

Applicant: Stephen C. Wolf

Inventor： Stephen C. Wolf

IPC: B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B65G21/2054 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G2201/025

Abstract: A conveyor system aligner, method of aligning and continuous aligning belt includes providing a belt support assembly having a generally vertical support surface and a channel defined in the support surface. A belt drive propels the aligning belt along the support surface and items, such as cartons, are conveyed past the aligning belt. A continuous aligning belt is provided that has a contact portion and a guide member. The contact portion has a contact surface and a glide surface. The glide surface is configured to travel along the support surface. The guide member is adapted to be captured by the channel and travels in the channel to support the aligning belt.

Abstract translation: 输送机系统对准器，对准和连续对准皮带的方法包括提供带支撑组件，其具有大致垂直的支撑表面和限定在支撑表面中的通道。 皮带传动装置沿着支撑表面推动对准带，物品（例如纸箱）被传送通过对准带。 提供了具有接触部分和引导部件的连续对准带。 接触部分具有接触表面和滑动表面。 滑行表面构造成沿着支撑表面行进。 引导构件适于被通道捕获并且在通道中行进以支撑对准带。

公开(公告)号：US08167116B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12560612

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Dennis J. Schuitema ,  Stephen C. Wolf ,  Kenneth J. Kooistra ,  David M. Berghorn

Inventor： Dennis J. Schuitema ,  Stephen C. Wolf ,  Kenneth J. Kooistra ,  David M. Berghorn

IPC: B65G47/10

CPC classification number: B65G17/06 ,  B65G47/844 ,  B65G2207/36 ,  Y10T29/49718

Abstract: A method of reducing drag on the web of a positive displacement sorter is used with a web made up of a plurality of parallel slats interconnected at their opposite ends with chain assemblies in an endless loop. A plurality of pusher shoes each travel along at least one of said slats. The sorter further includes a driven sprocket assembly and a non-driven sprocket assembly. Each of the sprocket assemblies includes at least two sprockets on a shaft, each for engaging one of the chain assemblies. The sprocket assemblies support the chain assemblies at opposite ends of the web. The method includes auditing the sorter including determining if the slats are skewed with respect to the direction of travel of the web. If it is determined that the slats are skewed, then the chain assemblies and the non-driven sprocket assembly are modified. The chain assemblies are modified by adding side thrust wheels on opposite sides of the web. The non-driven sprocket is modified by locking the sprockets to the shaft such that the sprockets rotate together.

Abstract translation: 使用一种减少正位移分选机的幅材上的阻力的方法，其中由多个平行板条组成的幅材在其相对端部处以无限循环的链条组件相互连接。 多个推动鞋每个沿着所述板条中的至少一个行进。 分拣机还包括从动链轮组件和非从动链轮组件。 每个链轮组件在轴上包括至少两个链轮，每个链轮用于接合链组件中的一个。 链轮组件在网的相对端处支撑链条组件。 该方法包括对分拣机进行审核，包括确定板条是否相对于幅材行进方向倾斜。 如果确定板条是倾斜的，则链条组件和非从动链轮组件被修改。 链条组件通过在网的相对侧上添加侧推轮来修改。 非从动链轮通过将链轮锁定到轴来改变，使得链轮一起旋转。

公开(公告)号：US06782996B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-31

申请号：US10365804

申请日：2003-02-13

Applicant: Stephen C. Wolf

Inventor： Stephen C. Wolf

IPC: B65G1306

CPC classification number: F16C35/07 ,  B65G39/09 ,  B65G39/12 ,  F16C13/022 ,  F16C2326/58

Abstract: A conveyor roller includes at least one axle cartridge and is mounted at opposite sidewalls of a conveyor. The axle cartridge includes a bearing assembly at an outer end and an inner support at an inner end. The bearing assembly provides rotational support of a roller portion about the axle portion, while the inner support is spaced from an inner end of the axle portion during normal use of the roller. The inner support may provide contact support at the inner axle portion in response to loading induced deflection of the roller, whereby the inner support limits flexing or bending of the roller portion and may limit binding of the bearing assembly during such loading conditions. The axle portion may include one or more guide members arranged along a generally tapered or conical-shaped axle end for guiding the axle portion into a correspondingly formed opening in the conveyor sidewall.

Abstract translation: 传送辊包括至少一个轴盒，并且安装在输送机的相对侧壁处。 轴盒包括位于外端的轴承组件和内端的内支撑。 轴承组件在辊的正常使用期间提供滚子部分围绕轴部的旋转支撑，同时内支撑件与轴部的内端间隔开。 内支撑件可以响应于负载引起的辊的偏转而在内轴部分处提供接触支撑，由此内支撑限制了辊部分的弯曲或弯曲，并且可能限制在这种加载条件期间轴承组件的结合。 轴部分可以包括沿着大致锥形或锥形轴端布置的一个或多个引导构件，用于将轴部分引导到输送机侧壁中相应形成的开口中。

公开(公告)号：US20100300835A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12560612

申请日：2009-09-16

Applicant: Dennis J. Schuitema ,  Stephen C. Wolf ,  Kenneth J. Kooistra ,  David M. Berghorn

Inventor： Dennis J. Schuitema ,  Stephen C. Wolf ,  Kenneth J. Kooistra ,  David M. Berghorn

IPC: B65G19/22 ,  B65G47/46 ,  B23P6/00

CPC classification number: B65G17/06 ,  B65G47/844 ,  B65G2207/36 ,  Y10T29/49718

Abstract: A method of reducing drag on the web of a positive displacement sorter is used with a web made up of a plurality of parallel slats interconnected at their opposite ends with chain assemblies in an endless loop. A plurality of pusher shoes each travel along at least one of said slats. The sorter further includes a driven sprocket assembly and a non-driven sprocket assembly. Each of the sprocket assemblies includes at least two sprockets on a shaft, each for engaging one of the chain assemblies. The sprocket assemblies support the chain assemblies at opposite ends of the web. The method includes auditing the sorter including determining if the slats are skewed with respect to the direction of travel of the web. If it is determined that the slats are skewed, then the chain assemblies and the non-driven sprocket assembly are modified. The chain assemblies are modified by adding side thrust wheels on opposite sides of the web. The non-driven sprocket is modified by locking the sprockets to the shaft such that the sprockets rotate together.

Abstract translation: 使用一种减少正位移分选机的幅材上的阻力的方法，其中由多个平行板条组成的幅材在其相对端部处以无限循环的链条组件相互连接。 多个推动鞋每个沿着所述板条中的至少一个行进。 分拣机还包括从动链轮组件和非从动链轮组件。 每个链轮组件在轴上包括至少两个链轮，每个链轮用于接合链组件中的一个。 链轮组件在网的相对端处支撑链条组件。 该方法包括对分拣机进行审核，包括确定板条是否相对于幅材行进方向倾斜。 如果确定板条是倾斜的，则链条组件和非从动链轮组件被修改。 链条组件通过在网的相对侧上添加侧推轮来修改。 非从动链轮通过将链轮锁定到轴来改变，使得链轮一起旋转。

公开(公告)号：US20090152074A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-18

申请号：US12329934

申请日：2008-12-08

Applicant: Stephen C. Wolf

Inventor： Stephen C. Wolf

IPC: B65G47/46 ,  B65G43/08 ,  B65G47/00

CPC classification number: B65G13/10 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G47/54

Abstract: A conveyor diverter and method provides a device for diverting articles from a transport conveyor at increased throughput by urging a subsequent article onto the diverter before a prior article has been directed off of the diverter. The diverter raises a downstream portion of diverter surface while leaving upstream portions of the diverter surface in a lowered position, thereby permitting articles entering the diverter in a first direction to be diverted in a second direction. The diverter includes a transport conveying surface for conveying articles in the first direction and a lift assembly for raising and lowering the upstream portions and downstream portions of the diverter surface. The diverter may be configured to provide turn, cross-transfer, cross-transfer with increased throughput, and transport functions. Thus, a method is provided for achieving increased throughput and/or multiple divert functions.

Abstract translation: 输送机转向器和方法提供了一种用于在增加生产量的情况下将物品从运输输送机转向的装置，其中在先前的物品被引导离开转向器之前，将随后的物品推向分流器。 分流器升高分流器表面的下游部分，同时使分流器表面的上游部分处于降低位置，从而允许沿第一方向进入分流器的物品沿第二方向转向。 分流器包括用于沿第一方向输送物品的运送传送表面和用于升高和降低转向器表面的上游部分和下游部分的提升组件。 分流器可以被配置为提供转向，交叉传递，交叉传输，增加的吞吐量和传输功能。 因此，提供了一种用于实现增加的吞吐量和/或多个转移功能的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20090071801A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-19

申请号：US12211432

申请日：2008-09-16

Applicant: Stephen C. Wolf

Inventor： Stephen C. Wolf

IPC: B65G21/20

CPC classification number: B65G21/2054 ,  B65G47/22 ,  B65G2201/025

Abstract: A conveyor system aligner, method of aligning and continuous aligning belt includes providing a belt support assembly having a generally vertical support surface and a channel defined in the support surface. A belt drive propels the aligning belt along the support surface and items, such as cartons, are conveyed past the aligning belt. A continuous aligning belt is provided that has a contact portion and a guide member. The contact portion has a contact surface and a glide surface. The glide surface is configured to travel along the support surface. The guide member is adapted to be captured by the channel and travels in the channel to support the aligning belt.

Abstract translation: 输送机系统对准器，对准和连续对准皮带的方法包括提供带支撑组件，其具有大致垂直的支撑表面和限定在支撑表面中的通道。 皮带传动装置沿着支撑表面推动对准带，物品（例如纸箱）被传送通过对准带。 提供了具有接触部分和引导部件的连续对准带。 接触部分具有接触表面和滑动表面。 滑行表面构造成沿着支撑表面行进。 引导构件适于被通道捕获并且在通道中行进以支撑对准带。