公开(公告)号：WO2011069088A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：PCT/US2010/058933

申请日：2010-12-03

Applicant: PICKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E., Jr. ,  ALLARD, Randy ,  BOMMARITO, Marc ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  KUNZLER, Pete

Inventor： BRYAN, Vincent, E., Jr. ,  ALLARD, Randy ,  BOMMARITO, Marc ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  KUNZLER, Pete

IPC: B65G47/40

CPC classification number: B65G69/165

Abstract: A dry bin filling apparatus especially adapted for use in a packing house or like environment is disclosed and claimed. This dry bin filling apparatus includes an endless drive conveyor having an endless drive element and a plurality of filler cups attached to the drive element. At least some of the cups have flaps pivotally attached to the cups. The flaps are adapted to engage and slow the egress motion of objects coming out of other cups. Skirts can be pivotally attached to the flaps. The conveyor can be mounted on a support structure having the shape of a hockey stick so as to locate the depositing distal end of the conveyor closely adjacent to the bottom of a receiving bin or closely adjacent objects already placed in the bin.

Abstract translation: 公开并要求保护特别适用于包装屋或类似环境的干燥垃圾箱填充装置。 这种干燥箱填充装置包括具有环形驱动元件的环形驱动传送器和连接到驱动元件的多个填充杯。 至少一些杯具有枢转地附接到杯的翼片。 翼片适于接合并减慢从其它杯子出来的物体的出口运动。 裙子可以枢轴连接到襟翼。 输送机可以安装在具有曲棍球棒形状的支撑结构上，以便将输送机的沉积远端定位成紧邻接收箱的底部或紧邻其已经放置在料仓中的物体。

公开(公告)号：WO2006102361A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2006/010309

申请日：2006-03-22

Applicant: KINETIC RESEARCH & DESIGN, INC. ,  BAKER, Daniel, R. ,  THALER, Carly, A. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  STINSON, David, T.

Inventor： BAKER, Daniel, R. ,  THALER, Carly, A. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  STINSON, David, T.

IPC: A61B17/70

CPC classification number: A61B17/7037 ,  A61B17/7032

Abstract: The present invention relates to a locking mechanism and method of fixation, such a the fixation of a fixation device (104) like a bone screw and of a stabilization device (106 like a rod to the spine. The locking mechanism (100) includes a seat (102) and a locking element (108). The seat includes a bottom portion (114) configured to receive the fixation device (104) such that a socket (116) of the bottom portion (114) engages part of the fixation device (104) and prevents the fixation device (104) from passing entirely therethrough. The seat (106) further includes a side portion (112) configured to receive the stabilization device (106) and a locking element (108). The locking element (108), when fully engaged with the side portion (112) of the seat (102), causes locking of the relative positions of the fixation device (104) and the stabilization device (106).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种锁定机构和固定方法，例如将固定装置（104）如骨螺钉和稳定装置（106如棒状物）固定到脊柱上，锁定机构（100）包括一个 座部（102）和锁定元件（108），所述座椅包括构造成接收所述固定装置（104）的底部部分（114），使得所述底部部分（114）的插座（116）接合所述固定装置 （104），并且防止固定装置（104）完全穿过其中，座（106）还包括构造成容纳稳定装置（106）和锁定元件（108）的侧部（112），锁定元件 当与座椅（102）的侧部（112）完全接合时，导致固定装置（104）和稳定装置（106）的相对位置的锁定。

公开(公告)号：WO2010085450A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：PCT/US2010/021412

申请日：2010-01-19

Applicant: PICKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  ALLARD, Randy ,  KUNZLER, Pete ,  FINAZZO, Anthony ,  ALLARD, Polly ,  BOMMARITO, Marc ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E.

Inventor： BRYAN, Vincent, E. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  ALLARD, Randy ,  KUNZLER, Pete ,  FINAZZO, Anthony ,  ALLARD, Polly ,  BOMMARITO, Marc ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E.

IPC: A01D57/00

CPC classification number: A01D46/24

Abstract: A decelerator comprising a deceleration tank and an extraction conveyor is disclosed. The decelerator is adapted for use with apples or similar objects. These objects are delivered to the tank from a pneumatic tube transport system. The tank contains a quantity of liquid such as water. In one embodiment, the objects splash into the water and are extracted from the water by an extraction conveyor. In a second embodiment, a baffle gate divides the tank between a forward section and a rear section. The delivered objects splash into the water in the forward section, travel under the baffle gate, and are extracted from the water by an extraction conveyor in communication with the rear tank section. In another embodiment, the tank is divided into first, second and third sections by selectively appeasable gate which provides an air lock arrangement. The extraction conveyor can comprise a plurality of side belts and a plurality of foraminous, flexible cradles hung between the belts.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括减速箱和抽取输送机的减速机。 减速机适用于苹果或类似物体。 这些物体从气动输送系统输送到油箱。 罐中含有一定量的液体，如水。 在一个实施例中，物体溅入水中并通过抽取输送机从水中提取。 在第二实施例中，挡板门在前部和后部之间划分箱体。 交付的物体溅入前部的水中，在挡板下方行进，并通过与后箱部分连通的抽取输送机从水中提取。 在另一个实施例中，通过提供气锁装置的选择性可靠的门将箱分成第一，第二和第三部分。 提取输送机可以包括多个侧带和悬挂在带之间的多个多孔的，柔性的托架。

公开(公告)号：WO2008124419A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-16

申请号：PCT/US2008/059091

申请日：2008-04-02

Applicant: PICKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  CLEVERINGA, Jeffrey, A. ,  BAKER, Daniel ,  PENARANDA, Joseph, A.

Inventor： BRYAN, Vincent, E. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  CLEVERINGA, Jeffrey, A. ,  BAKER, Daniel ,  PENARANDA, Joseph, A.

IPC: A01D34/00

CPC classification number: A01D46/247

Abstract: A clipper or shearing mechanism for separating a produce item such as an apple from the plant upon which it has grown such as an apple tree is disclosed. The mechanism provides a stem separating or severing mechanism comprising at least two mutually movable elements adapted to engage and sever the stem of the produce item. A trigger can be provided to actuate the stem severing mechanism. If desired, a mounting mechanism for mounting the severing elements in a predetermined position relative to a produce intake element can be provided as well. The mechanism can also be provided with crushing mechanisms to crush and soften an exposed portion of the produce item stem. The crushed stem will be less likely to poke and consequently damage adjacent produce items.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于将诸如苹果之类的产品与其生长在其上的植物（例如苹果树）分离的剪切机或剪切机构。 该机构提供了一种杆分离或切割机构，其包括适于接合和切断产品的杆的至少两个相互可移动的元件。 可以提供触发器来致动茎干切断机构。 如果需要，还可以提供用于将切断元件相对于产品进气元件安装在预定位置的安装机构。 该机构还可以设置有破碎机构来压碎和软化产品项目茎的暴露部分。 压碎的茎杆不太可能捅破，从而损坏邻近的产品。

公开(公告)号：WO2006119271A3

公开(公告)日：2006-11-09

申请号：PCT/US2006/016788

申请日：2006-05-04

Applicant: KINETIC RESEARCH & DESIGN, INC. ,  BAKER, Daniel, R. ,  THALER, Carly, A. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  FINAZZO, Anthony, V.

Inventor： BAKER, Daniel, R. ,  THALER, Carly, A. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  FINAZZO, Anthony, V.

IPC: A61B17/70

Abstract: Described is a locking mechanism and method of locking the relative positions of a fixation device (104) like a bone screw and of a stabilization device (106) like a rod. The locking mechanism includes a seat (102), a washer (108) and a cap (110). The seat (102) includes a bottom portion (114) configured to receive the fixation device (104) such that a socket (116) of the bottom portion (114) engages part of the fixation device (104) and prevents the fixation device (104) from passing entirely therethrough. The seat (102) further includes a side portion (112) configured to receive the stabilization device (106), a washer (108) and a cap (110). When the washer (108) and cap (110) are fully engaged with the seat (102), the fixation device (104) may be locked independent of the stabilization device (106). The locking mechanism may also include a locking element for locking the stabilization device (106).

公开(公告)号：WO2011129810A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：PCT/US2010/030776

申请日：2010-04-12

Applicant: PICKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E., Jr. ,  OHRT, John ,  ALLARD, Randy ,  ALLARD, Polly ,  BARROW, Gene ,  KUNZLER, Pete ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E.

Inventor： BRYAN, Vincent, E., Jr. ,  OHRT, John ,  ALLARD, Randy ,  ALLARD, Polly ,  BARROW, Gene ,  KUNZLER, Pete ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E. ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E.

IPC: B65G11/20

CPC classification number: B65G11/203 ,  B65G53/52 ,  B65G53/54

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：WO2010093638A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：PCT/US2010/023655

申请日：2010-02-09

Applicant: PICKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,  ALLARD, Randy ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E., Dr., Jr. ,  BOMMARITO, Marc ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  KUNZLER, Pete

Inventor： ALLARD, Randy ,  BRYAN, Vincent, E., Dr., Jr. ,  BOMMARITO, Marc ,  KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  KUNZLER, Pete

IPC: B65B25/04

CPC classification number: A01D87/02 ,  A01D46/243

Abstract: A downloader conveyor is described and claimed. The downloader conveyor comprises an endless belt to which a plurality of cups is pivotally attached. The cups are adapted to receive apples or like relatively delicate objects. As the cups containing the apples descend into the bin, the cups rotate so as to permit the apples or other objects to roll out of or exit from the cups and to retard the cup acceleration. Each apple engages a skirt, which breaks the fall of the exiting apple. A distal end of the skirt can be arranged to scrape over the bin floor or scrape over the top of apples or other objects already placed in the bin, so as to again break the fall of the apple so that the apple is placed in the bin without substantial freefall.

Abstract translation: 描述和要求保护下载机。 下载机输送机包括环形带，多个杯可枢转地连接在该环形带上。 这些杯子适合接收苹果或类似相对敏感的物体。 当包含苹果的杯子下降到箱子中时，杯子旋转以便允许苹果或其他物体从杯子滚出或离开杯子并延缓杯子的加速度。 每个苹果都穿着一条裙子，打破了苹果的退出。 裙子的远端可以被布置成刮擦在垃圾桶地板上或刮擦已经放置在垃圾桶中的苹果或其他物体的顶部，以便再次破坏苹果的坠落，使得苹果被放置在箱中 没有实质的自由落体。

公开(公告)号：WO2008118915A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2008058151

申请日：2008-03-25

Applicant: PICKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC ,  BRYAN VINCENT E JR ,  KUNZLER ALEX E ,  PENARANDA JOSEPH A ,  CLEVERINGA JEFFREY A ,  ALLARD RANDY ,  BAKER DANIEL ,  BRYAN VINCENT E III

Inventor： BRYAN VINCENT E JR ,  KUNZLER ALEX E ,  PENARANDA JOSEPH A ,  CLEVERINGA JEFFREY A ,  ALLARD RANDY ,  BAKER DANIEL ,  BRYAN VINCENT E III

IPC: A01D46/24

CPC classification number: A01D46/24 ,  B65G11/203 ,  B65G69/16 ,  Y10T83/2066

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 move 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.

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，该孔允许物品接合和变形挡板和孔，以便穿过孔和下管。 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。

公开(公告)号：WO2014144620A3

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：PCT/US2014029105

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: KUNZLER ALEX E ,  KUNZLER PETER C ,  MCLUEN GARY R ,  BAKER DANIEL R

Inventor： KUNZLER ALEX E ,  KUNZLER PETER C ,  MCLUEN GARY R ,  BAKER DANIEL R

IPC: B01D46/00 ,  F16D55/22 ,  F16D65/22

CPC classification number: F16D65/0031 ,  B60T1/065 ,  F16D65/0081 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A braking system for safely collecting brake dust produced by operation of a braking mechanism. The braking system comprises a collector apparatus coupled with a braking mechanism. The collector apparatus is able to include a shroud that surrounds the braking mechanism and a catch element coupled with the shroud for collecting brake dust exiting the shroud. As a result, when coupled with the braking mechanism, the collector apparatus is able to ensure that most or all brake dust, such as copper or other particles from the braking mechanism that break off from the breaking mechanism during operation of the braking mechanism, are removed from the braking mechanism and collected by the filter/catch of the collector mechanism.

Abstract translation: 一种制动系统，用于安全地收集由制动机构操作产生的制动粉尘。 制动系统包括与制动机构联接的收集器装置。 收集器装置能够包括围绕制动机构的护罩和与护罩联接的用于收集离开护罩的制动器灰尘的捕获元件。 结果，当与制动机构耦合时，收集器设备能够确保在制动机构的操作期间来自制动机构的从制动机构脱离的诸如铜或其它颗粒的大部分或全部制动粉尘是 从制动机构移除并且由收集器机构的过滤器/捕获器收集。

公开(公告)号：WO2014144620A2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：PCT/US2014/029105

申请日：2014-03-14

Applicant: KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  KUNZLER, Peter, C. ,  MCLUEN, Gary, R. ,  BAKER, Daniel, R.

Inventor： KUNZLER, Alex, E. ,  KUNZLER, Peter, C. ,  MCLUEN, Gary, R. ,  BAKER, Daniel, R.

IPC: C12N15/85

CPC classification number: F16D65/0031 ,  B60T1/065 ,  F16D65/0081 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A braking system for safely collecting brake dust produced by operation of a braking mechanism. The braking system comprises a collector apparatus coupled with a braking mechanism. The collector apparatus is able to include a shroud that surrounds the braking mechanism and a catch element coupled with the shroud for collecting brake dust exiting the shroud. As a result, when coupled with the braking mechanism, the collector apparatus is able to ensure that most or all brake dust, such as copper or other particles from the braking mechanism that break off from the breaking mechanism during operation of the braking mechanism, are removed from the braking mechanism and collected by the filter/catch of the collector mechanism.

Abstract translation: 一种用于安全地收集通过制动机构的操作产生的制动器的制动系统。 制动系统包括与制动机构连接的收集器装置。 收集器装置能够包括围绕制动机构的护罩和与护罩耦合的捕获元件，用于收集离开护罩的制动器灰尘。 结果，当与制动机构结合时，集电装置能够确保在制动机构的操作期间从制动机构脱离的大部分或全部制动器尘埃，例如铜或其他颗粒是断裂机构 从制动机构中取出并由收集器机构的过滤器/捕集器收集。