公开(公告)号：WO2016019177A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-04

申请号：PCT/US2015/042979

申请日：2015-07-30

Applicant: USNR, LLC

Inventor： MIDDLETON, Garyland, Kirk ,  NORTON, Scott, Erling ,  BLOMQUIST, Christopher, W.

IPC: B23Q17/20 ,  B23Q17/24 ,  G05B19/401

CPC classification number: B26D5/007 ,  B23D59/001 ,  B23D59/008 ,  B26D7/01 ,  B26D7/0625 ,  B26D7/2628 ,  B26D2005/002 ,  B27B31/06 ,  G05B19/402 ,  G05B19/41815 ,  G05B2219/31048 ,  G05B2219/32001 ,  G05B2219/35097 ,  G05B2219/35453 ,  G05B2219/37555 ,  G05B2219/45044 ,  G05B2219/45144 ,  G05B2219/45229 ,  G05B2219/50148

Abstract: In various embodiments, a dynamically directed workpiece positioning system may include a transport, a sensor positioned to detect a workpiece on the transport, a cutting member positioned along or downstream of the transport, and a computer system. The sensor may scan the workpiece as the workpiece is moved relative to the transport by a human operator or a positioning device. Based on the scan data, the computer system may generate commands to guide the human operator or positioning device in moving the workpiece to a desired position corresponding to a cut solution for the workpiece. Optionally, the computer system may cause the cutting member to be repositioned while the workpiece is being moved relative to the transport. Once the workpiece is in the desired position, the transport may be used to move the workpiece toward the cutting member. Corresponding methods and apparatuses are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 在各种实施例中，动态定向的工件定位系统可以包括传送器，定位成检测传送器上的工件的传感器，沿着传送器或沿着传送器定位的切割构件以及计算机系统。 传感器可以在工件相对于运输人员或定位装置相对于运输工具移动时扫描工件。 基于扫描数据，计算机系统可以产生指令以引导人操作者或定位装置将工件移动到对应于工件的切割解决方案的期望位置。 可选地，当工件相对于运输工具移动时，计算机系统可以使切割构件重新定位。 一旦工件处于所需的位置，传送可以用于将工件移向切割件。 还公开了相应的方法和装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2015187723A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：PCT/US2015/033821

申请日：2015-06-02

Applicant: USNR, LLC

Inventor： RIVERA, Alejandro ,  ROBBINS, Alan ,  BEERY, Wade ,  HOLLAND, Walter ,  BLOMQUIST, Christopher, W.

IPC: F26B15/18 ,  B65G13/02 ,  B65G13/06 ,  B65G39/02 ,  B65G43/08

CPC classification number: F26B25/001 ,  B65G39/18 ,  B65G43/08 ,  F26B15/122 ,  F26B15/14 ,  F26B25/06 ,  F26B25/10 ,  F26B25/20 ,  F26B25/22 ,  F26B2210/16 ,  Y10T29/49828

Abstract: Embodiments provide a conveyor for conveying loads of lumber through a lumber kiln or other structure without the use of lumber carts or pushers. The conveyor may include a plurality of rollers arranged to form a flow path through the lumber kiln. Groups of the rollers may be driven by separate drives that are configured to rotate the rollers in opposite rotary directions and/or at variable speeds. Some or all of the drives may be operable independently of the other drives to transport loads of lumber at different speeds/directions in adjacent areas of the lumber kiln. In the event of a fire or a shut-down, the rollers in the proximal half of the kiln and those in the distal half of the kiln can be rotated in opposite directions to evacuate loads quickly from both ends.

Abstract translation: 实施例提供一种输送机，用于通过木材窑或其他结构输送木材的载荷，而不使用木材推车或推进器。 输送机可以包括布置成形成穿过木材窑的流动路径的多个辊。 辊组可以由单独的驱动器驱动，其被构造成在相反的旋转方向和/或以可变速度旋转辊。 部分或全部驱动器可以独立于其他驱动器操作，以在木材窑的相邻区域中以不同的速度/方向输送木材的载荷。 在发生火灾或关闭的情况下，窑的近半部分中的辊子和窑的远端部分的辊子可以沿相反的方向旋转，从两端快速排出负载物。