公开(公告)号：US20200001898A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-02

申请号：US16411086

申请日：2019-05-13

Applicant: HYPERLOOP TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： ALEXANDRE NEOPHYTOU ,  MICHAEL SARIN ,  ALEXANDRE ZISA ,  SPENCER JOHN BALDWIN

IPC: B61C15/04 ,  B65G51/04 ,  B61B13/10

Abstract: Implementations are described for maintaining helium/air mixture within a tube in an evacuated tube transportation system. A first implementation includes a set of helium tanks uniformly fitted along the tube length, where helium is injected with controlled valves that open or close to maintain the desired level of helium. An operations control center (OCC) receives helium concentration levels in the tube and instructs a controller in the tube to release helium into the tube when detected levels of helium is lower than the desired level of helium. Another implementation is described where a capsule traversing the tube may have a source of helium gas that can be released into the tube. A hybrid approach is also described where helium can be released from a source within the tube and from another source within the capsule.

公开(公告)号：US09745139B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-29

申请号：US14872560

申请日：2015-10-01

Applicant: Langatech S.R.L.

Inventor： Alessandro Bonino ,  Giovanni Bonino

IPC: B65G31/00 ,  B23P19/00 ,  B65G51/04 ,  B61B13/10 ,  B65G51/28

CPC classification number: B65G31/00 ,  B23P19/003 ,  B23P19/005 ,  B61B13/10 ,  B65G51/04 ,  B65G51/28 ,  B65G2207/40

Abstract: A device for the transport of singled objects comprising a first tube section, delimiting a loading channel from a rear aperture to a front aperture, a loading aperture for the insertion of the singled object in the loading channel, a second tube section connected to the rear aperture of the first tube section and delimiting a guide channel, a thrust generator suitable to generate in the loading channel a thrust in the transport direction, a transport support suitable to accommodate the object and arranged in the loading channel in such a way as to be launched in the transport direction along the guide channel and a rebound device positioned in the guide channel to make the transport support bounce, causing the release of the object from transport.

公开(公告)号：US09739411B1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

申请号：US14818799

申请日：2015-08-05

Applicant: The United States of America, as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventor： Shaun Azimi ,  Darby Magruder ,  Justin Ridley ,  Anthony Lapp ,  Jodi Graf ,  Ross Pettinger

IPC: F16L55/38 ,  F17D5/00 ,  F16L55/40 ,  B65G51/04 ,  G01M3/00

CPC classification number: F16L55/38 ,  B65G51/04 ,  B65G2201/0291 ,  F16L55/40 ,  F16L55/46 ,  F16L2101/30 ,  F17D3/08 ,  F17D5/00 ,  F17D5/06 ,  G01M3/005

Abstract: A system and method is provided for traversing inside one or more pipes. In an embodiment, a fluid is injected into the one or more pipes thereby promoting a fluid flow. An inspection device is deployed into the one or more pipes at least partially filled with a flowing fluid. The inspection device comprises a housing wherein the housing is designed to exploit the hydrokinetic effects associated with a fluid flow in one or more pipes as well as maneuver past a variety of pipe configurations. The inspection device may contain one or more sensors capable of performing a variety of inspection tasks.

公开(公告)号：US09150365B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14311873

申请日：2014-06-23

Applicant: GLORY LTD.

Inventor： Kazuhiro Doi ,  Minoru Higashiyama ,  Kenichi Tagashira ,  Keiju Nakagawa

IPC: B65G51/36 ,  B65G51/04 ,  G07D9/00 ,  G07D11/00

CPC classification number: B65G51/36 ,  B65G51/04 ,  G07D9/00 ,  G07D11/0081 ,  G07D11/0084 ,  G07D11/0096

Abstract: A recognition machine 40, 90 connected to a pneumatic tube 14 is provided separately from a money change machine 20, 70. The recognition machine 40, 90 includes a recognition unit 46, 96 configured to recognize a paper sheet or a coin having been put thereinto, and a storing mechanism 48, 98 configured to store the paper sheet or the coin having been recognized by the recognition unit 46, 96, into a storing member for pneumatic tube 16 to be transported by a pneumatic tube 14. A control unit 60, 100 is configured to calculate a deposit amount of the paper sheet or the coin, by adding up information relating to the paper sheet or the coin stored in the money change machine 20, 70 and information relating to a paper-sheet recognition result or coin recognition result by the recognition unit 46, 96 of the recognition machine 40, 90.

Abstract translation: 连接到气动管14的识别机40,90与换钱机20,70分开设置。识别机40,90包括识别单元46,96，其识别被放入其中的纸张或硬币 以及存储机构48,98，其被配置为将由识别单元46,96识别的纸张或硬币存储到气动管16的存储构件中，以由气动管14输送。控制单元60， 100被配置为通过将存储在兑换机20,70中的纸张或硬币相关联的信息和与纸张识别结果或硬币识别有关的信息相加来计算纸张或硬币的存入量 由识别机40,90的识别单元46,96产生。

公开(公告)号：US09073708B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14014908

申请日：2013-08-30

Applicant: TRANSLOGIC CORPORATION

Inventor： Rick Miller ,  Craig Grafmiller ,  Edward H Davis

IPC: B65G51/06 ,  B65G51/04

CPC classification number: B65G51/04 ,  B65G51/06

Abstract: Provided herein is a pneumatic carrier having a leak resistant cargo area where first and second mating shells form the carrier. To provide a leak resistant cargo area, the one embodiment of the carrier employs a flap-type sealing member. In one embodiment, a first engagement surface about a peripheral edge of a first of the shells includes a groove into which a base portion of a sealing member is disposed. A second portion of the sealing member forms a flap that extends upward and inward from the base portion. A second engagement surface of the second shell contacts this flap and compresses the flap toward the first engagement surface when the shells are in a closed position.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种具有防漏货物区域的气动载具，其中第一和第二配合壳形成载体。 为了提供防泄漏货物区域，载体的一个实施例采用翼片式密封构件。 在一个实施例中，围绕第一壳体的周边边缘的第一接合表面包括凹槽，密封构件的基部设置在凹槽中。 密封构件的第二部分形成从基部向上和向内延伸的翼片。 当壳体处于关闭位置时，第二壳体的第二接合表面接触该折翼并将翼片压向第一接合表面。

公开(公告)号：US09056294B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-16

申请号：US13043486

申请日：2011-03-09

Applicant: Jens Fink ,  Niels Nielsen Poulsen

Inventor： Jens Fink ,  Niels Nielsen Poulsen

IPC: B65G53/48 ,  B01J8/00 ,  B65G53/00 ,  B65G53/34 ,  B65G53/40 ,  B65G51/00 ,  B65G51/04 ,  B65G51/08 ,  B65G51/10 ,  B65G51/14 ,  B01J8/08 ,  B01J8/18 ,  B01J19/00

CPC classification number: B01J8/002 ,  B01J3/02 ,  B01J8/0015 ,  B01J8/0035 ,  B01J2208/00743 ,  B01J2208/00752 ,  B01J2208/00761 ,  B01J2208/00769 ,  B65G53/48 ,  C12P2201/00 ,  Y02E50/32 ,  Y10T137/87917

Abstract: Methods and devices are provided for transfer of particulate material, such as biomass feedstocks, into and out of pressurized reactors. Improved sluice devices have an L-shaped sluice chamber having an upper, vertical component in communication with a horizontal loading chamber and a lower component in communication with a vertical reactor inlet or outlet. Piston valves seal the sluice inlet and outlet by axial displacement across the vertical component of the sluice chamber and across the vertical reactor inlet or outlet. Relative to other methods for reactor unloading, these devices consume less steam and significantly reduce furfural content of unloaded, pretreated biomass. An optional hybrid plug/sluice method of biomass feeding using the devices permits biomass loading at sluice pressures intermediate between atmospheric and reactor pressure, thereby reducing “pump cycle” time and increasing biomass throughput capacity.

Abstract translation: 提供的方法和装置用于将诸如生物质原料的颗粒材料转移到加压反应器中和从加压反应器中排出。 改进的闸门装置具有L形闸门室，其具有与垂直反作用器入口或出口连通的水平加载室和下部构件连通的上部垂直部件。 活塞阀通过在闸室垂直部件和垂直反应器入口或出口的轴向位移来密封闸门入口和出口。 相对于反应堆卸载的其他方法，这些装置消耗较少的蒸汽并显着减少未加载的预处理生物质的糠醛含量。 使用这些装置的生物质进料的可选的混合塞/水闸方法允许在大气压和反应堆压力之间的闸门压力下生物质负载，从而减少“泵循环”时间并增加生物量通过能力。

公开(公告)号：US20120051848A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：US13026530

申请日：2011-02-14

Applicant: Pedro Barrios

Inventor： Pedro Barrios

IPC: B65G51/40 ,  B65G51/24 ,  B65G51/04

CPC classification number: B65G51/14 ,  B65G51/24 ,  Y10T137/87812

Abstract: Provided herein is a system and method for providing inter-zone connections between first and second portions of a pneumatic tube system. The systems and methods (i.e., utilities) permit creating a direct pneumatic path between the first zone and the second zone. In this regard, air pressure or vacuum from a first zone may be utilized to effectuate transfer of a carrier through a portion or all of the second zone and/or to provide operating pressure or vacuum to the second zone.

Abstract translation: 本文提供了一种用于在气动管系统的第一和第二部分之间提供区间连接的系统和方法。 系统和方法（即，实用程序）允许在第一区域和第二区域之间形成直接气动路径。 在这方面，可以利用来自第一区域的空气压力或真空来实现载体通过第二区域的一部分或全部的传递和/或向第二区域提供操作压力或真空。

公开(公告)号：US20110091292A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12758653

申请日：2010-04-12

Applicant: Vincent E. Bryan, JR. ,  John Ohrt ,  Randy Allard ,  Polly Allard ,  Gene Barrow ,  Pete Kunzler ,  Vincent Bryan, III ,  Alex Kunzler

Inventor： Vincent E. Bryan, JR. ,  John Ohrt ,  Randy Allard ,  Polly Allard ,  Gene Barrow ,  Pete Kunzler ,  Vincent Bryan, III ,  Alex Kunzler

IPC: B65G51/28 ,  B65G51/04 ,  B65G51/18

CPC classification number: A01D46/24 ,  B65G11/203 ,  B65G51/02 ,  B65G69/16

Abstract: A device for transporting articles is disclosed. In the illustrated and described embodiment of the invention, the articles are fruit such as apples, and the articles can be transported from a picking location on a fruit tree to a collection bin or other site. The device includes a tube member adapted to receive and transport the articles, and a plurality of deformable baffles at spaced-apart locations within the tube. Each baffle defines an aperture which permits the article to engage and deform the baffle and aperture so as to create at least a partial momentary seal to encourage article movement through the aperture and down the tube. The article is urged through the tube by a pressure differential created across the article. In the described and illustrated embodiment of the invention, this pressure differential is a pneumatic pressure differential. The tube and the baffle apertures can have non-circular cross-sectional shapes.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种运输物品的装置。 在本发明的说明和描述的实施例中，物品是苹果等水果，物品可以从果树上的采摘位置运送到收集箱或其他场所。 该装置包括适于容纳和运输物品的管构件，以及在管内的间隔开的位置处的多个可变形挡板。 每个挡板限定一个孔，其允许制品接合和变形挡板和孔，以便产生至少一个部分瞬时密封，以促使制品通过孔和下管移动。 通过在整个制品上形成的压力差，通过管子推动制品。 在本发明的所述和说明的实施例中，该压力差是气压差。 管和挡板孔可以具有非圆形横截面形状。

公开(公告)号：US20100135734A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-03

申请号：US12511879

申请日：2009-07-29

Applicant: Vincent E. Bryan, JR.

Inventor： Vincent E. Bryan, JR.

IPC: B65G51/04

CPC classification number: B65G51/06 ,  A01D46/00

Abstract: A pneumatic tube transport system for grossly irregular shaped objects is disclosed. The system comprises a pneumatic tube and a series of one or more flexible, sealable bags adapted to contain the objects to be transported. The bags may be fenestrated, but, if desired, the bags can be designed and manufactured so that when they are filled and sealed, they can assume a generally inflated shape. The bags can be made out of a thin material such as that found in a grocery store produce section or check out area. A bag providing apparatus can be supplied either to the individual picker in the field or to the region near the entry to the pneumatic tube. If desired, an inflating device and a bag sealing device can be provided. After placement of the object(s) into the bag these devices can inflate and the seal the bag and then allow for its quick release and deposition at the entry end of the pneumatic tube. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the tube can be provided with a series of baffles to encourage rapid yet gentle travel of the bag and the enclosed fruit or other objects down the pneumatic tube.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于严重不规则形状的物体的气动管传送系统。 该系统包括气动管和一系列一个或多个柔性的，可密封的袋，其适于容纳待运输的物体。 袋子可以是开窗的，但是如果需要，袋子可以被设计和制造，使得当它们被填充和密封时，它们可以呈现大致膨胀的形状。 这些袋子可以由薄的材料制成，例如在杂货店生产部分或检查区域中找到的。 袋子提供装置可以被提供给现场的单个拾取器或靠近进入气动管的区域。 如果需要，可以设置充气装置和袋密封装置。 在将物体放置到袋中之后，这些装置可以膨胀并密封袋，然后允许其在气动管的入口端快速释放和沉积。 根据本发明的另一方面，管可以设置有一系列挡板，以促使袋和封闭的水果或其它物体快速而平缓地行进在气动管下方。

公开(公告)号：US5671681A

公开(公告)日：1997-09-30

申请号：US704886

申请日：1996-08-30

Applicant: Milnor H. Senior, III

Inventor： Milnor H. Senior, III

IPC: B61B13/10 ,  B61B13/12 ,  B65G51/04

CPC classification number: B61B13/10 ,  B61B13/122 ,  E01C15/00

Abstract: A transportation system and method for rider propelled vehicles, such as bicycles, is disclosed, the system including a covered structure having a surface for movement thereover of the vehicle. Air is moved through the structure in a direction and at a selected velocity sufficient to aid movement of a vehicle through the structure. Relative elevations of the surface of the structure between entrance thereto and exit therefrom are selectable independently from ground grades found at the site of system installation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于诸如自行车的骑车者推进车辆的运输系统和方法，该系统包括具有用于在车辆上方移动的表面的被覆盖结构。 空气以足以帮助车辆通过结构的运动的方向和选定的速度移动通过结构。 在其入口和出口之间的结构表面的相对高度可独立于在系统安装现场找到的地面等级进行选择。