公开(公告)号：US06588363B1

公开(公告)日：2003-07-08

申请号：US09641190

申请日：2000-08-17

Applicant: David L. Burke ,  Jonny Fitzgerald ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  P. Blake Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

Inventor： David L. Burke ,  Jonny Fitzgerald ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  P. Blake Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

IPC: A23L1217

CPC classification number: A23P20/15 ,  A23P20/12 ,  A23P20/13 ,  A23P20/18

Abstract: An improved seasoning system 10,11,13 uniformly coats a food product with the desired amount of seasoning, with the seasoning rate preferably being controlled as a function of the product volume signals from the sensors 26, 34, 108 and 110. The seasoning system preferably utilizes linear motion conveyors and either a rotating drum 36 or a deflector 98 and a second seasoning unit 112,114 between linear conveyors 94, 96. Oil may be sprayed onto food products and tumbled in a drum 16 which both rotates and moves in a reciprocating manner with the conveyor tray 14. An improved seasoning tray 123, 144, 148 has a planar floor 122, 138, 162 with an angled discharge edge 124, 137, 182 for uniformly distributing seasoning on the product. The seasoning system minimizes damage to the food product and uniformly coats the product with a desired amount of seasoning.

Abstract translation: 改进的调味系统10,11,13均匀地涂覆具有所需量的调味料的食品，调味率优选地作为来自传感器26,34,108和110的产品体积信号的函数来控制。调味系统 优选地使用直线运动输送机以及线性输送器94,96之间的旋转滚筒36或偏转器98和第二调味单元112,114。油可以喷洒到食品上并滚动到滚筒16中，滚筒16都以往复方式旋转并移动 改进的调味盘123,144,148具有平面底板122,138,162，其具有成角度的排放边缘124,137,182，用于均匀地分配产品上的调味料。 调味系统可最大限度地减少对食品的损害，并将产品均匀地涂上所需量的调味料。

公开(公告)号：US06840664B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

申请号：US10233740

申请日：2002-09-03

Applicant: David L. Burke ,  Jonny Fitzgerald ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  P. Blake Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

Inventor： David L. Burke ,  Jonny Fitzgerald ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  P. Blake Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

IPC: A23P1/08 ,  B01F9/02

CPC classification number: A23P20/15 ,  A23P20/12 ,  A23P20/13 ,  A23P20/18

Abstract: An improved tumble drum is provided for mixing one food product with another food product, and includes a rotating tumble drum for rotating the products about a drum axis of rotation, with the drum having a product input in one end and a product output in an axial opposing end. A tumble drive motor rotates the tumble drum. Another drive mechanism reciprocates the tumble drum linearly in a direction aligned with the axis of rotation. The product is discharged from the axial opposing end of the tumble drum. A product tray is providing for inputting food product to the tumble drum, and the rotating tumble drum may be fixed to the product tray such that the drive mechanism linearly rotates both the tumble drum and the product tray in a slow forward/backward manner.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种改进的滚筒，用于将一种食品与另一种食品混合，并且包括用于使产品围绕鼓旋转轴线旋转的旋转滚筒，滚筒的一端具有产品输入，轴向产品输出 相反的结局。 滚筒驱动马达旋转滚筒。 另一个驱动机构使滚筒在与旋转轴线对准的方向上线性地往复运动。 产品从滚筒的轴向相对端排出。 产品托盘用于将食品输入到滚筒中，并且旋转的滚筒可以固定到产品托盘，使得驱动机构以缓慢的向前/向后的方式线性地转动滚筒和产品托盘。

公开(公告)号：US08561788B2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-22

申请号：US13218210

申请日：2011-08-25

Applicant: Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Blake Svejkovsky ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

Inventor： Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Blake Svejkovsky ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

IPC: B65G25/04

CPC classification number: B65G27/04 ,  B65G27/30 ,  G01P3/64

Abstract: A differential impulse conveyor (10) is provided for moving goods, including a tray (12) having a tray floor (14) supporting goods, with the tray movable in a forward direction and a backward direction. A drive motor (16) is provided for moving the tray floor in the forward direction and the backward direction. The tray floor includes plurality of dimples (20) each projecting upward from an adjacent product supporting surface (22) of the tray floor. Each dimple (20) includes an upwardly projecting pusher portion (24) for pushing goods forward during the forward movement of the tray, and a tapered ramp portion (26) extending upward from the product supporting surface and engaging the pusher portion for moving goods in front of the pusher portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于移动货物的差速脉冲输送机（10），包括具有支撑货物的托盘底板（14）的托盘（12），托盘可向前方向和向后方向移动。 驱动马达（16）设置用于沿前进方向和后退方向移动托盘地板。 托盘底板包括从托盘底板的相邻产品支撑表面（22）向上突出的多个凹坑（20）。 每个凹坑（20）包括向上突出的推动器部分（24），用于在托盘的向前运动期间向前推动货物;以及锥形斜坡部分（26），其从产品支撑表面向上延伸并与推动器部分接合以将货物移动 推动器部分的前部。

公开(公告)号：US06216850B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09320355

申请日：1999-05-26

Applicant: Paul B. Svejkovksy ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Gilbert C. Winfree, Jr. ,  Paul A. Svejkovksy

Inventor： Paul B. Svejkovksy ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Gilbert C. Winfree, Jr. ,  Paul A. Svejkovksy

IPC: B65G2700

CPC classification number: B65G47/19 ,  B65G27/04

Abstract: A conveyor 10 includes a cyclically powered drive mechanism 24 for moving products along an elongate tray 12 in a forward direction. The tray 12 includes a substantially planar floor 14 for supporting product thereon and tray side 16, 18 on opposing transverse sides of the tray floor. A flow leveler 40, 54, 80, 90 is positioned along the tray floor and normalizes the flow of product moving along the tray. In its preferred embodiment, the flow leveler includes a plurality of elongate ramp members 82, 92 laterally spaced between the tray sides, and optionally arranged in staggered rows. The flow leveler may include a planar leveler floor 48 for positioning within a cutout in the tray floor and a plurality of securing members 42 for movably securing the leveler floor to the tray. The inclined ramp surface of the leveler is preferably angled up to 25° to 45°. The flow leveler is particularly well suited for leveling the flow rate of irregularly shaped snack goods conveyed along the linear motion conveyor.

Abstract translation: 输送机10包括循环驱动的驱动机构24，用于沿着向前的方向沿着细长托盘12移动产品。 托盘12包括用于在其上支撑产品的基本上平坦的地板14和在托盘底板的相对的横向侧上的托盘侧16,18。 流平衡器40,54,80,90沿着托盘底板定位，并且使沿着托盘移动的产品的流动标准化。 在其优选实施例中，流平衡器包括在托盘侧面之间横向间隔开的多个细长的斜面构件82,92，并且可选地以交错排布置。 流动调平器可以包括用于定位在托盘地板中的切口内的平面矫平器底板48和用于可移动地将平整机地板固定到托盘的多个固定构件42。 矫平机的倾斜斜面最好倾斜至25°至45°。 流平衡机特别适用于调整沿着线性运动输送机输送的不规则形状的零食的流量。

公开(公告)号：US06189683B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-20

申请号：US09215582

申请日：1998-12-17

Applicant: Paul B. Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr.

Inventor： Paul B. Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr.

IPC: B65G2724

CPC classification number: B65G27/08 ,  B65G27/24 ,  B65G27/30

Abstract: A differential impulse conveyor includes a conveyor base 12 and a tray 16 movable in a forward direction to move goods with the tray and in a backward direction to slide goods along the tray. A pair of tray support members 18, 20, 192, 200, 222 interconnect the conveyor base in the tray. Each tray support member may be pivotally connected at a lower end of the conveyor base and pivotally connected at an upper end of the tray. An electrically powered linear motor 30, 82, 95, 135, 145, 225 moves the tray forward and rearward. A connector support 20 for interconnecting the base and the tray, or for interconnecting any stationary member and a movable member, may include a linear bearing having an end surface with a radius for rolling engagement with a contact surface having a radius twice of that of the end surface to achieve the desired linear motion of the tray or movable member.

Abstract translation: 差速脉冲输送机包括输送机基座12和托盘16，该托盘16可沿向前方向移动，以使货物与托盘移动并沿向后方向沿托盘滑动货物。 一对托盘支撑构件18,20,192,200,222将托盘中的输送机基座互连。 每个托盘支撑构件可以在输送器基座的下端处枢转地连接并且在托盘的上端枢转地连接。 电动线性电动机30,82,95,135,145,225将托盘向前和向后移动。 用于互连基座和托盘或用于互连任何固定构件和可移动构件的连接器支撑件20可以包括直线轴承，其具有端面，该端面具有半径，用于与接触表面滚动接合，半径为半径的两倍 端面以实现托盘或可移动构件的期望的直线运动。

公开(公告)号：US20130048470A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-28

申请号：US13218210

申请日：2011-08-25

Applicant: Thomas G. Knodell, JR. ,  Blake Svejkovsky ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

Inventor： Thomas G. Knodell, JR. ,  Blake Svejkovsky ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

IPC: B65G25/06

CPC classification number: B65G27/04 ,  B65G27/30 ,  G01P3/64

Abstract: A differential impulse conveyor (10) is provided for moving goods, including a tray (12) having a tray floor (14) supporting goods, with the tray movable in a forward direction and a backward direction. A drive motor (16) is provided for moving the tray floor in the forward direction and the backward direction. The tray floor includes plurality of dimples (20) each projecting upward from an adjacent product supporting surface (22) of the tray floor. Each dimple (20) includes an upwardly projecting pusher portion (24) for pushing goods forward during the forward movement of the tray, and a tapered ramp portion (26) extending upward from the product supporting surface and engaging the pusher portion for moving goods in front of the pusher portion.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于移动货物的差速脉冲输送机（10），包括具有支撑货物的托盘底板（14）的托盘（12），托盘可向前方向和向后方向移动。 驱动马达（16）设置用于沿前进方向和后退方向移动托盘地板。 托盘底板包括从托盘底板的相邻产品支撑表面（22）向上突出的多个凹坑（20）。 每个凹坑（20）包括向上突出的推动器部分（24），用于在托盘的向前运动期间向前推动货物;以及锥形斜坡部分（26），其从产品支撑表面向上延伸并与推动器部分接合以将货物移动 推动器部分的前部。

公开(公告)号：US06769381B2

公开(公告)日：2004-08-03

申请号：US10042753

申请日：2002-07-23

Applicant: David L. Burke ,  Jonny Fitzgerald ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  P. Blake Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

Inventor： David L. Burke ,  Jonny Fitzgerald ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  P. Blake Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

IPC: A23L1217

CPC classification number: A23P20/15 ,  A23P20/12 ,  A23P20/13 ,  A23P20/18

Abstract: An improved seasoning system 10, 11, 13 uniformly coats a food product with the desired amount of seasoning, with the seasoning rate preferably being controlled as a function of the product volume signals from the sensors 26, 34, 108 and 110. The seasoning system preferably utilizes linear motion conveyors and either a rotating drum 36 or a deflector 98 and a second seasoning unit 112, 114 between linear conveyors 94, 96. Oil may be sprayed onto food products and tumbled in a drum 16 which both rotates and moves in a reciprocating manner with the conveyor tray 14. An improved seasoning tray 123, 144, 148 has a planar floor 122, 138, 162 with an angled discharge edge 124, 137, 182 for uniformly distributing seasoning on the product. The seasoning system minimizes damage to the food product and uniformly coats the product with a desired amount of seasoning.

Abstract translation: 改进的调味系统10,11,13均匀地涂覆具有所需量的调味料的食品，其调味率优选地作为来自传感器26,34,108和110的产品体积信号的函数来控制。调料系统 优选地使用直线运动输送机以及线性输送机94,96之间的旋转滚筒36或偏转器98和第二调味单元112,114。油可以喷洒到食品上并翻滚在滚筒16中，滚筒16旋转并在 改进的调味盘123,144,148具有平坦的底板122,138,162，其具有成角度的排出边缘124,137,182，用于均匀地分配产品上的调味料。 调味系统可最大限度地减少对食品的损害，并将产品均匀地涂上所需量的调味料。

公开(公告)号：US06527104B2

公开(公告)日：2003-03-04

申请号：US09788153

申请日：2001-02-16

Applicant: Paul B. Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr.

Inventor： Paul B. Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr.

IPC: B65G2724

CPC classification number: B65G27/08 ,  B65G27/24 ,  B65G27/30

Abstract: A differential impulse conveyor includes a conveyor base 12 and a tray 16 movable in a forward direction to move goods with the tray and in a backward direction to slide goods along the tray. A pair of tray support members 18, 20, 192, 200, 222 interconnect the conveyor base in the tray. Each tray support member may be pivotally connected at a lower end of the conveyor base and pivotally connected at an upper end of the tray. An electrically powered linear motor 30, 82, 95, 135, 145, 225 moves the tray forward and rearward. A connector support 20 for interconnecting the base and the tray, or for interconnecting any stationary member and a movable member, may include a linear bearing having an end surface with a radius for rolling engagement with a contact surface having a radius twice of that of the end surface to achieve the desired linear motion of the tray or movable member.

Abstract translation: 差速脉冲输送机包括输送机基座12和托盘16，该托盘16可沿向前方向移动，以使货物与托盘移动并沿向后方向沿托盘滑动货物。 一对托盘支撑构件18,20,192,200,222将托盘中的输送机基座互连。 每个托盘支撑构件可以在输送器基座的下端枢转地连接并且在托盘的上端枢转地连接。 电动线性电动机30,82,95,135,145,225将托盘向前和向后移动。 用于互连基座和托盘或用于互连任何固定构件和可移动构件的连接器支撑件20可以包括直线轴承，其具有端面，该端面具有半径，用于与接触表面滚动接合，半径为半径的两倍 端面以实现托盘或可移动构件的期望的直线运动。

公开(公告)号：US5415335A

公开(公告)日：1995-05-16

申请号：US224841

申请日：1994-04-07

Applicant: Thomas G. Knodell, Jr.

Inventor： Thomas G. Knodell, Jr.

IPC: A61B17/10 ,  A61B17/072 ,  A61B17/115 ,  A61B19/00 ,  A61B17/068

CPC classification number: A61B17/07207 ,  A61B2017/07214 ,  A61B2090/0814

Abstract: Contained on a stapler cartridge there is at least one distal slot capable of accommodating at least one firing wedge or the knife blade which is thereby capable of moving through the distal slot. There is further contained at least one proximal slot capable of accommodating at least the one firing wedge or the knife blade. The firing wedge or knife blade is able to move into the proximal slot exclusively in a proximal direction. Once the firing wedge or the knife blade is moved into the slot, the firing wedge is no longer able to move distally, thereby locking end of proximal section of the stapler cartridge.

Abstract translation: 包含在订书机盒中的至少一个远端狭槽能够容纳至少一个击发楔或刀片，从而能够移动通过远端槽。 还包括至少一个能够容纳至少一个击发楔或刀片的近侧槽。 击发楔或刀片能够仅在近端方向移动到近侧狭槽中。 一旦将击发楔形物或刀片移动到狭槽中，则击发楔不再能够向远侧移动，从而锁定钉仓的近端部分的端部。

公开(公告)号：US07153533B2

公开(公告)日：2006-12-26

申请号：US10042754

申请日：2002-07-23

Applicant: David L. Burke ,  Jonny Fitzgerald ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  P. Blake Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

Inventor： David L. Burke ,  Jonny Fitzgerald ,  Thomas G. Knodell, Jr. ,  Kenneth C. Petri ,  P. Blake Svejkovsky ,  Paul A. Svejkovsky

IPC: A23P1/08 ,  A23L1/217

CPC classification number: A23P20/15 ,  A23P20/12 ,  A23P20/13 ,  A23P20/18

Abstract: An improved seasoning system 10, 11, 13 uniformly coats a food product with the desired amount of seasoning, with the seasoning rate preferably being controlled as a function of the product volume signals from the sensors 26, 34, 108 and 110. The seasoning system preferably utilizes linear motion conveyors and either a rotating drum 36 or a deflector 98 and a second seasoning unit 112, 114 between linear conveyors 94, 96. Oil may be sprayed onto food products and tumbled in a drum 16 which both rotates and moves in a reciprocating manner with the conveyor tray 14. An improved seasoning tray 123, 144, 148 has a planar floor 122, 138, 162 with an angled discharge edge 124, 137, 182 for uniformly distributing seasoning on the product. The seasoning system minimizes damage to the food product and uniformly coats the product with a desired amount of seasoning.

Abstract translation: 改进的调味系统10,11,13均匀地涂覆具有所需量的调味料的食品，调味率优选地根据来自传感器26,34,108和110的产品体积信号来控制。 调味系统优选地使用直线运动输送机以及线性输送机94,96之间的旋转滚筒36或偏转器98和第二调料单元112,114。 油可以喷洒到食品上并滚动到滚筒16中，滚筒16旋转并以传送器托盘14往复运动。 改进的调味盘123,144,148具有平坦的底板122,138,162，其具有成角度的排放边缘124,137,182，用于均匀地分配产品上的调味料。 调味系统可最大限度地减少对食品的损害，并将产品均匀地涂上所需量的调味料。