公开(公告)号：US4895012A

公开(公告)日：1990-01-23

申请号：US238651

申请日：1988-08-30

Applicant: Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Gregg

Inventor： Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Gregg

IPC: B21D45/04 ,  B21D43/18 ,  B21D51/44

CPC classification number: B21D51/44 ,  B21D43/18

Abstract: An apparatus for transferring a relatively flat object from a work station along a transfer path includes an upper tooling within the work station for locating the object in a ready position by causing an upper surface of the object to adhere to the tooling. The object is thus unsupported along its lower surface. A manifold forming at least one orifice is located adjacent to and directed toward the ready position, and is connected to a source of pressurized gas. A valve initiates and discontinues flow of pressurized gas through the orifice. A control system controls the valve to direct a stream of pressurized gas through the orifice as or before an object is located in the ready position, thereby causing the transfer of the object in free flight from the work station.

Abstract translation: 用于沿着传送路径从工作站传送相对平坦的物体的装置包括在工作站内的上部工具，用于通过使物体的上表面粘附到工具来将物体定位在就绪位置。 因此，物体沿其下表面不被支撑。 形成至少一个孔的歧管位于邻近并指向就绪位置，并连接到加压气体源。 阀门启动并停止通过孔口的加压气体流。 控制系统控制阀门，以在物体位于就绪位置之前或之前将加压气体流引导通过孔口，从而导致物体从工作站自由飞行中的传送。

公开(公告)号：US07568587B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-04

申请号：US10936338

申请日：2004-09-08

Applicant: Steven T. Cook ,  Mark F. Broerman ,  Dale R. Conley

Inventor： Steven T. Cook ,  Mark F. Broerman ,  Dale R. Conley

IPC: B65D41/04

CPC classification number: B65D79/005 ,  B65D81/2053

Abstract: An improved cap, and apparatus and a method for making such cap, including tooling for the first station are provided. The improved cap has a central button feature in its top panel that can move slightly upward or downward with respect to the remainder of the cap. When a container is filled, liquid Nitrogen is added just before the cap is applied. The liquid Nitrogen turns into gas and creates pressure in the container, causing the button to rise. When a consumer opens the cap, the gas is released and the button returns to its normal (down) position, or if pressure is accidentally lost the button returns to its normal (down) position. Thus indicating loss of pressurization and possible resulting spoilage, or will indicate that the container has been open, and may contain only partial product.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的盖，以及用于制造这种盖的装置和方法，包括用于第一站的工具。 改进的盖在其顶板中具有可相对于盖的其余部分稍微向上或向下移动的中心按钮特征。 当容器被填充时，在盖子被施加之前加入液氮。 液氮变成气体，并在容器中产生压力，导致按钮升高。 当消费者打开盖子时，气体被释放并且按钮返回其正常（向下）位置，或者如果压力意外丢失，则按钮返回其正常（向下）位置。 因此指示加压的损失和可能导致的腐败，或者表明容器已经打开，并且可能只包含部分产品。

公开(公告)号：US4696179A

公开(公告)日：1987-09-29

申请号：US826635

申请日：1986-02-06

Applicant: Steven T. Cook ,  David K. Wynn

Inventor： Steven T. Cook ,  David K. Wynn

IPC: B21D43/18 ,  B21D45/04 ,  B21D51/26 ,  B21J13/08

CPC classification number: B21D43/18

Abstract: In a ram press for manufacturing shells for can ends, a relatively flat shell is transferred from a tooling station to a destination. The shell is supported at the first station from the upper tooling work surface, from which it is propelled in edgewise fashion into a transfer path. The transfer path is at least partially enclosed and extends from an entrance adjacent the first station tooling toward the shell destination. An air assist mechanism is provided for acting upon the shell moving into and along the path, and includes an outlet conduit connected to a supply of air under pressure. The conduit includes an open outlet end. A valve is disposed the outlet conduit for controlling flow of air along said conduit. The outlet conduit is disposed with its outlet end at one side of the entrance to the transfer path, with the end positioned in a direction into the path, whereby air is directed along said path in the direction of movement of the object. The air facilitates movement of the shell along the path.

Abstract translation: 在用于制造罐端部的壳体的冲压机中，相对平坦的壳体从加工站传送到目的地。 外壳在第一工位从上工具工作表面支撑，从其沿边沿方式推动其进入传送路径。 传送路径至少部分地封闭并且从邻近第一工位工具的入口朝向壳体目的地延伸。 提供了一个空气辅助机构，用于作用于沿着路径进入和沿着路径的壳体，并且包括连接到压力下的空气供应的出口导管。 导管包括开放的出口端。 一个阀设置在出口管道上，用于控制沿着导管的空气流。 出口导管布置成其出口端位于输送路径的入口的一侧，端部沿着进入路径的方向定位，由此空气沿着物体运动方向沿着所述路径被引导。 空气促进壳体沿着路径的运动。

公开(公告)号：US20140183197A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-03

申请号：US14113153

申请日：2012-04-20

Applicant: Steven T. Cook

Inventor： Steven T. Cook

IPC: B65D53/00

CPC classification number: B65D53/00 ,  B21D51/46 ,  B21D51/50 ,  B29C70/80 ,  B65D53/02

Abstract: A seal and method of forming a seal for a reclosable container includes a removable cap that is selectively received over a pour opening formed in a can body. The method includes applying a plastisol to an interior surface of the cap, curing the plastisol at an elevated temperature in the cap, and cold-forming the cap containing the cured plastisol therein. In another arrangement, an EVA seal material is extruded into the cap and the seal is subsequently cold-formed in the cap.

Abstract translation: 形成用于可再封闭容器的密封件的密封件和方法包括：可选择的盖，其被选择性地容纳在形成在罐体中的倾倒开口上。 该方法包括将增塑溶胶施加到盖的内表面，在盖中升高的温度下固化增塑溶胶，并将其中含有固化的增塑溶胶的盖冷成型。 在另一种布置中，将EVA密封材料挤出到盖中，并且密封件随后在盖中冷成型。

公开(公告)号：US06865863B1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-15

申请号：US09509415

申请日：1998-09-30

Applicant: Steven T. Cook ,  Brian W. Clark ,  Steffen W. Kracs ,  Dennis F. Moore, Jr. ,  William E. Schneberger ,  Timothy A. Whitehead

Inventor： Steven T. Cook ,  Brian W. Clark ,  Steffen W. Kracs ,  Dennis F. Moore, Jr. ,  William E. Schneberger ,  Timothy A. Whitehead

IPC: B65B53/00 ,  B65G57/18

CPC classification number: B65G57/186

Abstract: A palletizing mechanism (PP, WB, HB1-1, HB-2) supplies a pallet and a length of wrapping paper for receiving successive rows of bags until a full pallet load is prepared. The palletizing apparatus can be mated to the bagger apparatus, and operated synchronously therewith under the management of a common programmable controller. The palletizer apparatus receives each stick of can ends in a predetermined orientation, and maintains the orientation vis-a-vis all sticks in a pallet load. The sticks are placed sequentially into a row of predetermined number of sticks, then that row is loaded onto the top of a layer of wrapping, the first row being supported on a suitable empty pallet, then the wrap is passed over the last placed row. This operation proceeds with the wrap supply following a to-and-fromotion until the desired number of rows is automatically built up on a pallet.

Abstract translation: 码垛机构（PP，WB，HB1-1，HB-2）提供托盘和一长度的包装纸，用于接收连续的行袋，直到准备好整个托盘货物。 码垛装置可以配合到装袋机装置，并在共同的可编程控制器的管理下与其同步地操作。 码垛机装置以预定的方向接收每个罐头端部，并且将所有棒的取向保持在托盘载荷中。 棒被依次放置成一排预定数量的棒，然后该行被装载到一层包装的顶部，第一行被支撑在合适的空托盘上，然后包裹通过最后放置的行。 该操作随着一直到逐渐的包装供应进行，直到在托盘上自动建立所需数量的行。

公开(公告)号：US06637178B1

公开(公告)日：2003-10-28

申请号：US09509413

申请日：2000-03-27

Applicant: Steven T. Cook ,  Brian W. Clark ,  Steffen W. Kracis ,  Dennis F. Moore, Jr. ,  William E. Schneberger ,  Timothy A. Whitehead

Inventor： Steven T. Cook ,  Brian W. Clark ,  Steffen W. Kracis ,  Dennis F. Moore, Jr. ,  William E. Schneberger ,  Timothy A. Whitehead

IPC: B65B3540

CPC classification number: B65B35/20 ,  B65B5/067 ,  B65B19/34 ,  B65B43/14

Abstract: An improved can end bagging system comprises four subassemblies: (1) the end gathering and stick assembly apparatus, (2) the bag feeding, opening, and loading apparatus which places a predetermined number of stacked can ends into an open end bag, (3) the vertical positioner apparatus for moving the bagged sticks into a folding device, and (4) the bag folding, closing and transfer apparatus. The loading mechanism includes a servo controlled pusher which is driven with controlled acceleration and deceleration to avoid tipping of the ends making up a stick, to avoid bursting of the bags during filling, and to assure complete and uniform filling of each bag. Sponginess which results primarily from variations in compression of the rims of the ends pressing against each other in the gathering and counting process is avoided. Once the closed stick is sealed, it is prepared for transfer into a gathering mechanism in a palletizer, maintaining a predetermined orientation of the bag, while a desired number of bags are assembled for making up horizontal rows on a pallet.

Abstract translation: 改进的罐头装袋系统包括四个子组件：（1）端部收集和棒组装装置，（2）将预定数量堆叠的罐头端部放入开口袋的袋子进给，打开和装载装置（3 ）用于将袋装棒移动到折叠装置中的垂直定位器装置，以及（4）袋折叠，关闭和传送装置。 加载机构包括伺服控制的推动器，其以受控的加速和减速驱动，以避免构成棒的端部的倾斜，以避免在填充期间袋破裂，并且确保每个袋的完全和均匀的填充。 避免了在收集和计数过程中主要由端部的边缘压缩变化压缩而产生的海绵状。 一旦封闭的棒被密封，它被准备好转移到码垛机中的收集机构中，保持袋的预定取向，同时组装所需数量的袋以在托盘上组成水平行。

公开(公告)号：US5224053A

公开(公告)日：1993-06-29

申请号：US644274

申请日：1991-01-22

Applicant: Steven T. Cook

Inventor： Steven T. Cook

IPC: B30B15/26 ,  G05B19/05

CPC classification number: B30B15/26 ,  G05B19/056 ,  G05B19/058 ,  Y02P90/265

Abstract: A control for a press and system for making can ends includes a programmable controller (PLC) which incorporates unique control software interconnecting the PLC and the press mechanisms. The PLC and its software in turn interfaces with a programmable interface device, such as a commercially available Smart Screen interface (SSI) which includes a keyboard and color monitor for operator input/output. The interface includes its own software which interfaces with the PLC software, the keyboard, the monitor, and a programmable CAD package which allows a designer to create and store various interactive and/or passive displays as unique software files related to conditions and operations of the can end making press system coupled to the PLC. A unique set of such programmed displays is disclosed, certain of which are directly interactive with parts and/or transducers fitted to the press and its related tooling. Some displays are continually interactive with the PLC control, others are interactive upon command, and still others are prompt and assist instruction types of display. These displays allow the system operator to operate the system through various set-up, jog, and run modes, maintenance functions, and also to indicate and identify incipient and actual error conditions, and to record data associated with the press operation. Records can be temporary or more permanent, as desired.

Abstract translation: 用于制造罐头的压力机和系统的控制器包括可编程控制器（PLC），其包括将PLC和压机机构互连的独特的控制软件。 PLC及其软件又与可编程接口设备（例如商用智能屏幕界面（SSI））接口，该界面设备包括键盘和操作员输入/输出的彩色监视器。 该接口包括与PLC软件，键盘，显示器和可编程CAD软件包相连的软件，可以让设计人员创建和存储各种交互式和/或无源显示器作为与 可以结束与PLC的连接。 公开了一组这样的编程显示器，其中某些与安装到印刷机及其相关工具的部件和/或换能器直接交互。 一些显示器与PLC控制器持续交互，其他显示器与指令相互交互，还有一些是提示和辅助显示指令类型。 这些显示允许系统操作员通过各种设置，点动和运行模式，维护功能来操作系统，并且还可以指示和识别初始和实际的错误状况，并记录与按压操作相关的数据。 根据需要，记录可以是临时的或更永久的。

公开(公告)号：US08919165B2

公开(公告)日：2014-12-30

申请号：US14113177

申请日：2012-04-20

Applicant: Steven T. Cook

Inventor： Steven T. Cook

IPC: B21D26/02 ,  B21D39/08 ,  B21D26/049 ,  B21D51/26 ,  B21D26/033 ,  B21D51/38

CPC classification number: B21D26/033 ,  B21D26/049 ,  B21D51/2615 ,  B21D51/38 ,  Y10T29/49805

Abstract: An apparatus for forming a reclosable metal can includes a flexible bladder that receives pressure from at least one end. The bladder is received in movable dies that selectively open and close about the bladder, and more particularly about a metal body received between the bladder and die. The die preferably includes thread or lug profile cavities for forming circumferentially spaced thread lugs in the can body.

Abstract translation: 用于形成可再闭合金属罐的装置可以包括从至少一端接收压力的柔性气囊。 膀胱容纳在围绕膀胱选择性地打开和关闭的活动模具中，更具体地，围绕容纳在囊和模具之间的金属体。 模具优选地包括用于在罐体中形成周向间隔开的螺纹凸耳的螺纹或凸耳轮廓空腔。

公开(公告)号：US08677594B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-25

申请号：US11794588

申请日：2005-12-31

Applicant: Steven T. Cook

Inventor： Steven T. Cook

IPC: B21D39/03

CPC classification number: B21D51/46 ,  Y10T29/49829 ,  Y10T29/53322 ,  Y10T29/53443 ,  Y10T29/53539

Abstract: A method, and apparatus for performing the method, is provided for the purpose of forming and inserting seal pieces into a container cap of a type which comprises an integral cup-like member having a top panel, a skirt depending from the top panel, and a plurality of cap lugs formed in the rim and extending partially inward from the rim. A supply strip of flexible seal material is directed into proximity to the inserting stations and precisely cut seal pieces from the strip are inserted into the caps.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于执行该方法的方法和装置，用于将密封件形成和插入到一种容器盖中，该容器盖包括具有顶板的一体式杯状构件，从顶板垂下的裙部，以及 形成在边缘中并从边缘部分向内延伸的多个盖突起。 柔性密封材料的供应条被引导到插入台附近，并且将精确切割的密封件从条带插入盖中。

公开(公告)号：US6082944A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-04

申请号：US240841

申请日：1999-01-25

Applicant: Henry C. Bachmann ,  Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  John F. Schubert ,  Lori E. Strong

Inventor： Henry C. Bachmann ,  Steven T. Cook ,  James R. Schubert ,  John F. Schubert ,  Lori E. Strong

IPC: B21D51/38 ,  B21D51/46 ,  B21D51/50 ,  B65D41/04 ,  B65D41/16 ,  B65D53/02

CPC classification number: B65D41/0442 ,  B21D51/38 ,  B21D51/50 ,  B65D41/04 ,  B65D53/02 ,  B65D7/04 ,  B65D2543/00092 ,  B65D2543/00277 ,  B65D2543/00527 ,  B65D2543/00537 ,  B65D2543/00972 ,  B65D2543/00981

Abstract: A resealable can end is provided including a neck member and hat member which can be sealed onto and removed from the neck member of the end, and is capable of containing product under pressure if desired. This end can be added, as by a conventional seam, to a metal container body to obtain resealing containment of partial contents retained in the container, and to provide an improved mouth construction (or pour opening) for better pouring and for comfortable direct drinking from the container. Also disclosed are improved methods of and apparatus for making such a resealable hat and-neck type-of container end.

Abstract translation: 提供了可重新密封的罐端，包括颈部件和帽部件，该颈部件和帽部件可以密封在端部的颈部部件上并从该部件的颈部部件移除，并且如果需要的话能够在压力下容纳产品。 这一点可以像传统的接缝一样添加到金属容器主体上，以获得保持在容器中的部分内容物的重新密封容纳物，并提供改进的口部结构（或倾倒开口），以便更好地浇注和舒适的直接饮用 容器 还公开了用于制造这种可重新密封的帽颈型容器端的改进方法和装置。