公开(公告)号：US09901958B1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-27

申请号：US14716353

申请日：2015-05-19

Applicant: National Presort, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas F. Grauberger ,  Jeremy S. McWilliam ,  Thomas Glassman ,  James Anton Curgus ,  Vladimir A. Popov ,  Yi C. Kim ,  Michelle Elizabeth Cantrell ,  John E. Horn ,  David F. Gibbs ,  Lance Glover Snead ,  Brent A. Daboub ,  Hoang M. Nguyen

IPC: B07C99/00

CPC classification number: B07C9/00 ,  B07C3/00 ,  G06F17/00

Abstract: A system and method for optimizing mail sorting equipment based upon various commingled data files and user selected options includes a sorter, an optimizing system, and a computer for optimizing the sort plan based upon the data files and user settings.

公开(公告)号：US20170259957A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-14

申请号：US15608646

申请日：2017-05-30

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Donald R. Close

IPC: B65D21/02 ,  B65D21/06 ,  B65D21/04 ,  B65D19/38

CPC classification number: B65D21/045 ,  B07C3/005 ,  B07C5/3412 ,  B07C9/00 ,  B65B5/06 ,  B65B57/02 ,  B65D1/46 ,  B65D19/385 ,  B65D21/0212 ,  B65D21/0217 ,  B65D21/0223 ,  B65D21/064 ,  B65D25/205 ,  B65D25/2808 ,  B65D25/2888 ,  B65D2203/02 ,  B65D2203/10

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure include a rigid tray container and methods and equipment for using the rigid tray container in batched process operations. In one embodiment, a mass container is sized and dimensioned to receive one or several rigid tray containers. In other embodiments, equipment is configured to lid/unlid, secure, stack, load/unload, and buffer rigid tray containers. In other embodiments, equipment is configured to stack and stage mass containers. In some embodiments, methods are provided for batch processing items.

公开(公告)号：US20140343718A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14282646

申请日：2014-05-20

Applicant: Marel Food System HF

Inventor： Hordur Einarsson ,  Arni Einarsson ,  Hrafnkell Eiriksson

IPC: B07C99/00

CPC classification number: B07C9/00 ,  B07C5/38 ,  Y10T83/04

Abstract: Apparatus, method, and system for combining a plurality of items into a batch having a set number of items. Number of items are put together onto a production line to form a batch along with non-batch items which are not suitable for inclusion within the batch onto the production line. The batch is advanced on the production line as a partial batch without the non-batch item being added to it when a batch is not complete. A reminder batch is created after the non-batch items have been added to the production line and the remainder batch includes the number of items that must be added to the partial batch to make a full batch.

Abstract translation: 用于将多个物品组合成具有设定数量的物品的批次的装置，方法和系统。 将物品数量放在生产线上以形成批次以及不适合包含在批次内的生产线上的非批次物品。 批量在生产线上作为部分批量高级，而批次未完成时，不添加非批次项。 在将非批次项目添加到生产线之后创建提醒批次，其余批次包括必须添加到部分批次以生成完整批次的项目数。

公开(公告)号：US20130090758A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-11

申请号：US13583848

申请日：2012-07-09

Applicant: Franck Girodet ,  Francois Madar ,  Mickael Dauvergne ,  Bruno Cartal

Inventor： Franck Girodet ,  Francois Madar ,  Mickael Dauvergne ,  Bruno Cartal

IPC: B07C99/00

CPC classification number: B07C9/00 ,  B07C3/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a postal sorting machine (101) for sorting mailpieces (1) and separators (2), which machine includes: sorting outlets (105); a first unstacker (102); a conveyor (104) for distributing said mailpieces (1) and said separators (2) between said sorting outlets (105); a second unstacker (103) for automatically unstacking at least one separator (2) on the basis of at least one predetermined criterion, and for inserting it into the stream of mailpieces (1), said conveyor (104) distributing said reinserted separator (2) to a certain predetermined sorting outlet (105); and a stacker (103) for stacking separators (2), which stacker is interposed between said first unstacker (102) and said second unstacker (103) for the purposes of extracting separators (2), of stacking them, of storing them, and of feeding said second unstacker (103) automatically. The invention also relates to a sorting method using said postal sorting machine (101).

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种用于分类邮件（1）和分离器（2）的邮政分拣机（101），该机器包括：分拣出口（105）; 第一个拆包机（102）; 用于在所述分拣出口（105）之间分配所述邮件（1）和所述分隔件（2）的输送机（104）; 用于基于至少一个预定标准自动拆卸至少一个分离器（2）并将其插入到邮件流（1）中的第二拆卸器（103），所述输送机（104）将所述重新插入的分离器（2） ）到某个预定分拣出口（105）; 以及用于堆叠分离器（2）的堆垛机（103），为了提取分离器（2），将堆垛机插入在所述第一拆卸器（102）和所述第二拆卸器（103）之间，存储它们，并且 自动地进给所述第二拆卸器（103）。 本发明还涉及使用所述邮政分拣机（101）的分拣方法。

公开(公告)号：US5522509A

公开(公告)日：1996-06-04

申请号：US328712

申请日：1994-10-21

Applicant: Chikara Shimamura ,  Masamitsu Kobayashi

Inventor： Chikara Shimamura ,  Masamitsu Kobayashi

IPC: B07C99/00 ,  G06K7/00 ,  G06K7/08 ,  G06Q30/04 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q50/00 ,  G06Q50/12 ,  G07B15/02 ,  G07G1/00 ,  G07G1/12 ,  B07C5/02

CPC classification number: G07G1/0036 ,  B07C9/00

Abstract: This invention is provided to automate an adjusting job of a restaurant and to realize automatic sorting of tableware and to improve an operating efficiency of a restaurant job. Resonance tags are mounted on bottoms of plates of the tableware in which meals are dished up. The plates are placed on a tray, and the tray is placed on a tray placing position of an adjusting apparatus. A tag reader is buried in a lower portion of the tray placing position, and transmitting antennas and a reception antenna are superposed to form the tag reader. In this case, when radio waves of a plurality of frequencies are oscillated from the transmission antennas, different echo waves are oscillated from the resonance tags of the plates. When the echo waves are received by the reception antenna, the plates are sorted by the resonance frequencies of the resonance tags set to the respective plates. In this case, since a register calculates total amount according to a preset unit price of the meal, the meal on the tray is automatically adjusted.

Abstract translation: 提供本发明以使餐厅的调整工作自动化并且实现餐具的自动分拣和提高餐馆工作的操作效率。 共振标签安装在餐具的盘子的底部，在餐具的盘子上。 将板放置在托盘上，并将托盘放置在调节装置的托盘放置位置。 标签读取器被埋在托盘放置位置的下部，并且发送天线和接收天线被叠加以形成标签读取器。 在这种情况下，当多个频率的无线电波从发送天线振荡时，不同的回波从板的谐振标签振荡。 当接收天线接收到回波时，通过设置在相应板上的谐振标签的谐振频率对该板进行分类。 在这种情况下，由于寄存器根据膳食的预设单价计算总量，所以托盘上的膳食被自动调整。

公开(公告)号：US4744469A

公开(公告)日：1988-05-17

申请号：US901686

申请日：1986-08-29

Applicant: Sven A. Swallert

Inventor： Sven A. Swallert

IPC: B07B13/05 ,  B07C5/06 ,  B07C99/00 ,  B07C9/00

CPC classification number: B07C9/00 ,  B07B13/05 ,  B07C5/065 ,  Y10S209/926

Abstract: A machine for sorting rod-shaped articles 3-6 of magnetic material in accordance with their respective lengths, such as knives, forks, and spoons, includes a transporting arrangement 1 which comprises magnetic collecting rods 2 which attract magnetically the ends of respective items and carry them past a plurality of underlying magnetic delivery rods 11-14 with the items hanging vertically. The delivery rods are spaced at a progressively diminishing distance from the movement path of the collecting rods so that the lower ends of the longest items 3 come into contact with the first delivery rod 11 and are drawn loose from a collecting rod 2 thereby, this procedure being repeated at each classifying station until the shortest item 6 comes into contact with the last, commensurately spaced delivery rod 14 and is drawn loose thereby.

Abstract translation: 用于根据其各自长度（例如刀，叉和勺子）分选磁性材料的棒状物品3-6的机器包括传送装置1，其包括磁性收集杆2，其磁吸收各个物品的端部， 携带它们通过多个下垂的磁性输送杆11-14，物品垂直悬挂。 输送杆与收集棒的移动路径间隔开，并且与最初的物品3的下端与第一输送杆11接触并从收集杆2中拉出，从而该过程 在每个分级站重复，直到最短物品6与最后相同间隔的输送杆14接触并被拉松。

公开(公告)号：US4632253A

公开(公告)日：1986-12-30

申请号：US678872

申请日：1984-12-06

Applicant: Peter Stromgren ,  Jan Hellman ,  Soren Hullberg

Inventor： Peter Stromgren ,  Jan Hellman ,  Soren Hullberg

IPC: B07C5/344 ,  B07C99/00 ,  B65F1/16

CPC classification number: B07C9/00 ,  B07C5/344 ,  B65F1/1607 ,  B65F2210/1525 ,  Y10S209/926 ,  Y10S209/93

Abstract: Apparatus for separating cutlery from restaurant waste. A hopper (1) forms a chute and is adapted to be placed above the opening of a waste container. In the hopper there is a sloping surface (2) on which the waste is tipped, there being an opening (3) at the lower portion of the surface. A flap (16) arranged in the hopper is pivotable between two positions, namely a first position (18) for closing off the opening (3) and a second position (19) for uncovering the opening. An electrical switching signal from an inductive type probe (4) controls a drive member (17) for pivoting the flap between the first and second positions. The probe (4) is placed on the underside of the sloping surface (2).

Abstract translation: 将餐具与餐馆废物分开的设备。 料斗（1）形成滑槽并适于放置在废物容器的开口上方。 在料斗中有一个倾斜的表面（2），废物被倾倒在其上，在表面的下部有一个开口（3）。 布置在料斗中的挡板（16）可在两个位置之间枢转，即用于封闭开口（3）的第一位置（18）和用于露出开口的第二位置（19）。 来自感应型探针（4）的电切换信号控制用于在第一和第二位置之间枢转翼片的驱动构件（17）。 探针（4）放置在倾斜表面（2）的下侧。

公开(公告)号：US4043443A

公开(公告)日：1977-08-23

申请号：US613251

申请日：1975-09-15

Applicant: Michael O'Brien

Inventor： Michael O'Brien

IPC: B07B13/00 ,  B07C99/00 ,  B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B07C9/00 ,  B07B13/00

Abstract: A fruit sub-sampler and grading table, especially for use with canning tomatoes, includes a frame. A measured supply of tomatoes is discharged at the entrance end of the frame and as it progresses toward the exit end of the frame is divided longitudinally into two streams. The first stream as it further advances is split to follow a primary path and a parallel but transversely spaced secondary path. Separate belt conveyors individually continue the two paths and are separately controllable as to speed by a pair of inspectors who transfer certain fruit from the belt conveyors to individual containers. These are disposed in the space between the conveyors and are supported on the frame by load cells connected to display individual container weights. Fruit discharged from the exit end of the belt conveyors is carried by a return conveyor toward the entrance end of the conveyor. Fruit in the second stream is discharged over a random selection drum. Fruit segregated by the drum is retained for special inspection, and the remainder of the second stream passing the drum is released to the return conveyor or is intercepted and discharged from the machine.

Abstract translation: 水果子采样器和分级桌，特别适用于罐头番茄，包括一个框架。 西红柿的测量供应在框架的入口端排出，并且朝着框架的出口端前进，被纵向分成两股。 随着其进一步前进的第一流被分割以遵循主路径和平行但横向间隔的次级路径。 单独的带式输送机分别继续两条路径，并且通过一些将带状输送机中的某些水果转移到单独的容器的检查员单独地可控地加速。 它们设置在输送机之间的空间中，并通过连接以显示单个容器重物的负载传感器来支撑在框架上。 从带式输送机的出口端排出的水果由返回传送带运送到输送机的入口端。 第二流中的果实在随机选择鼓上排出。 通过滚筒分离的水果被保留以进行特殊检查，并且通过滚筒的第二流的其余部分被释放到返回输送机上或被从机器中截取和排出。

公开(公告)号：US3956109A

公开(公告)日：1976-05-11

申请号：US517635

申请日：1974-10-24

Applicant: Robert B. Dietsche

Inventor： Robert B. Dietsche

IPC: B07C99/00 ,  B07C1/10

CPC classification number: B07C9/00 ,  Y10S209/92 ,  Y10S209/926

Abstract: An apparatus for sorting silverware including a hopper for collecting the silverware in bulk amounts and a vibrating bed for gradually discharging the silverwave and conveying it to a sorting stage for dividing the different types of silverware. The sorting stage includes a table defining a barrier against which the silverware is directed. Laterally extending openings are defined by the barrier, and these openings permit the passage of knives past the barrier means. Forks and spoons are held by the barrier means as they are moved over the table and are then dropped onto a structure which separates the forks and spoons. Receptacles are provided for collecting the different types of silverware.

Abstract translation: 一种用于分类银器的装置，包括用于大量收集银器的料斗和用于逐渐排出银波的振动床，并将其输送到用于分割不同类型的银器的分类台。 分类阶段包括定义银器所针对的屏障的表格。 横向延伸的开口由障碍物限定，并且这些开口允许刀通过障碍装置。 当它们在桌子上移动时，叉子和勺子被屏障装置保持，然后落到分离叉子和勺子的结构上。 提供插座用于收集不同类型的银器。

公开(公告)号：US3645369A

公开(公告)日：1972-02-29

申请号：US3645369D

申请日：1970-05-06

Applicant: GEORGE J REBANE ,  STEPHEN T BRAUNHEIM

Inventor： REBANE GEORGE J ,  BRAUNHEIM STEPHEN T

IPC: A47L21/02 ,  B07C99/00 ,  B65G11/20

CPC classification number: A47L21/02 ,  B07C9/00

Abstract: Apparatus for receiving and polarizing utensils that have been sorted as to type. The sorting may be accomplished by passing them over a shield containing sorting slots of increasing lengths through which the utensils drop according to their length. From the sorting slots the utensils pass into the polarizers which automatically turn the utensil so that it will pass handle first into the storage bin.

Abstract translation: 用于接收和偏光的用具已被分类为类型的装置。 排序可以通过将它们通过包含增加长度的分选槽的屏蔽来实现，器皿根据其长度而下降。 从分类槽中，器具进入偏光器，自动转动器具，使其首先通过手柄进入存放箱。