公开(公告)号：US09422109B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14112361

申请日：2012-04-20

Applicant: Carl Conrad Mader

Inventor： Carl Conrad Mader

IPC: B65G47/84 ,  B65G17/32 ,  B29C49/42 ,  B65G47/86 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B65G17/20

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B29C49/4205 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G47/842 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B65G47/908 ,  B65G2201/0235

Abstract: A gripper for grasping and conveying objects while retaining the objects, and to a corresponding conveyor system and an operating method. The gripper has a gripper body and first and second gripper jaws. The gripper jaws each include at least one respective clamping region, can assume an open state and a closed state relative to each other, and can exert a clamping force on each other or on the object to be grasped. At least one of the gripper jaws includes a jaw body that is elastically deformable and is supported on the gripper body such that the body assumes a defined spatial position (resting position) when force is not applied to a control element and deforms and is deflected from the resting position when force is applied to the control element.

Abstract translation: 用于在保持物体的同时抓握和传送物体的夹具，以及相应的输送机系统和操作方法。 夹具具有夹持器主体和第一和第二夹爪。 夹持爪各自包括至少一个相应的夹持区域，可以相对于彼此呈现打开状态和闭合状态，并且可以相互施加夹持力或对被抓握物体施加夹紧力。 夹钳爪中的至少一个包括可弹性变形并被支撑在夹持器本体上的钳口体，使得当力不施加到控制元件并且变形并且偏转时，身体呈现限定的空间位置（静止位置） 当施加到控制元件上时的静止位置。

公开(公告)号：US20090115117A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-07

申请号：US11577843

申请日：2005-10-10

Applicant: Carl Conrad Mader ,  Rudolf Infanger

Inventor： Carl Conrad Mader ,  Rudolf Infanger

IPC: B65H39/00

CPC classification number: B65H5/308 ,  B65H39/075

Abstract: Flat articles are inserted into printed products (3) continuously conveyed by grippers (11) of a gripper conveyor (1), wherein the printed products are held by the grippers at their fold or spine edges and wherein the grippers (11) are conveyed through a deflection region from below round an essentially horizontal deflection axis (2). Pegging elements (4) rotating around the deflection axis (2) are arranged along both sides of the deflection region and synchronized with the grippers, and form axially aligned and inter-spaced pairs and are radially distanced from the grippers. The printed products (3) are conveyed in a hanging manner into the deflection region and they are opened immediately upstream of the deflection region. The pegging elements (4) are activated as the grippers (11) enter the deflection region to grab the trailing part (32) of one opened printed product (3) and the leading part (31) of the next product by the corners opposite the fold or spine edge by clamping them together until the grippers (11) exit the deflection region.

Abstract translation: 扁平制品被插入由夹持器输送机（1）的夹持器（11）连续输送的印刷产品（3）中，其中印刷产品由夹具以其折叠或脊边保持，并且其中夹持器（11）被输送通过 偏转区域从基本上水平的偏转轴线（2）的下方旋转。 围绕偏转轴线（2）旋转的钉住元件（4）沿着偏转区域的两侧布置并与夹持器同步，并且形成轴向对准和间隔开的对，并且与夹具径向间隔开。 印刷产品（3）以悬挂方式输送到偏转区域中，并且它们在偏转区域的紧邻的上游打开。 当夹具（11）进入偏转区域以抓住一个打开的印刷产品（3）的后部（32）和下一个产品的前部（31）的角部相对的角落时，夹持元件（4）被激活 通过将它们夹在一起直到夹持器（11）离开偏转区域来折叠或折叠边缘。

公开(公告)号：US06264192B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-24

申请号：US09214234

申请日：1998-12-31

Applicant: Dieter Siebenmann ,  Carl Conrad Mader

Inventor： Dieter Siebenmann ,  Carl Conrad Mader

IPC: B65G47244

CPC classification number: B65H29/60 ,  B42C19/08 ,  B65H29/003 ,  B65H39/075 ,  B65H2301/323 ,  B65H2301/5111 ,  B65H2405/55

Abstract: A process and apparatus for conveying printed products of the type having a main surface and a side edge, wherein each product is retained in the region of its side edge by an individual gripper, and wherein each gripper and its retained product are conveyed along a conveying path. The printed products are initially oriented such that their side edges run essentially perpendicularly to the conveying direction, and the grippers and products are then rotated about an axis of rotation which is perpendicular to the side edge of the product and perpendicular to the conveying direction. The spacing of the grippers may also be changed during such rotation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于输送具有主表面和侧边缘的类型的印刷产品的方法和装置，其中每个产品通过单独的夹持器保持在其侧边缘的区域中，并且其中每个夹持器及其保持的产品沿着输送 路径。 印刷产品最初定向为使得它们的侧边缘基本上垂直于输送方向延伸，然后夹持器和产品围绕垂直于产品的侧边缘并垂直于输送方向的旋转轴旋转。 夹持器的间隔也可以在这种旋转期间改变。

公开(公告)号：US20140041994A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-13

申请号：US14112361

申请日：2012-04-20

Applicant: Carl Conrad Mader

Inventor： Carl Conrad Mader

IPC: B65G17/32 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B65G17/20

CPC classification number: B65G17/323 ,  B29C49/4205 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G47/842 ,  B65G47/90 ,  B65G47/908 ,  B65G2201/0235

Abstract: A gripper for grasping and conveying objects while retaining the objects, and to a corresponding conveyor system and an operating method. The gripper has a gripper body and first and second gripper jaws. The gripper jaws each include at least one respective clamping region, can assume an open state and a closed state relative to each other, and can exert a clamping force on each other or on the object to be grasped. At least one of the gripper jaws includes a jaw body that is elastically deformable and is supported on the gripper body such that the body assumes a defined spatial position (resting position) when force is not applied to a control element and deforms and is deflected from the resting position when force is applied to the control element.

Abstract translation: 用于在保持物体的同时抓握和传送物体的夹具，以及相应的输送机系统和操作方法。 夹具具有夹持器主体和第一和第二夹爪。 夹持爪各自包括至少一个相应的夹持区域，可以相对于彼此呈现打开状态和闭合状态，并且可以相互施加夹持力或对被抓握物体施加夹紧力。 夹钳爪中的至少一个包括可弹性变形并被支撑在夹持器本体上的钳口体，使得当力不施加到控制元件并且变形并且偏转时，身体呈现限定的空间位置（静止位置） 当施加到控制元件上时的静止位置。

公开(公告)号：US06968937B2

公开(公告)日：2005-11-29

申请号：US10332302

申请日：2001-06-26

Applicant: Carl Conrad Mader ,  Erwin Muller ,  Markus Felix

Inventor： Carl Conrad Mader ,  Erwin Muller ,  Markus Felix

IPC: B65H29/02 ,  B65G47/26

CPC classification number: B65H29/003 ,  B65H29/02 ,  B65H33/04 ,  B65H2405/55

Abstract: Holding elements (1) equipped for transporting individual articles (2) in a held manner and being movable along a stretch of rail (5) independently of one another at least to a limited extent and having in pushed operation a regular minimum distance between one another, are banked-up during transportation at a banking-up point by a banking-up device (16) to form an accumulation store (12) upstream of the banking-up point. The holding elements are released in groups from the accumulation store (12) in a controlled manner and are conveyed away from the accumulation store. The holding elements (1) in the groups (15) advantageously are spaced the minimum distance from one another. For pre-forming the groups to be released (12) there is a further banking-up device (16) provided in the accumulation store (12). The further banking-up device acts at a further banking-up point upstream of the first banking-up point. The stream of groups being conveyed away from the accumulation store (12) can be supplied without any further transformation steps to a unit, in which the groups of articles held by holding elements (1) are processed (e.g. stacked and packed).

Abstract translation: 保持元件（1），其被设置成以保持的方式传送各个物品（2），并且能够至少在有限程度上彼此独立地沿着轨道（5）的伸展方式移动，并且在推动操作中彼此之间具有规则的最小距离 在银行交易点的交通运输过程中，由银行支付设备（16）进行汇兑，以在银行上调点上游形成一个积累商店（12）。 保持元件以可控的方式从积存储存器（12）以一组的形式被释放，并且从储存存储器传送。 组（15）中的保持元件（1）有利地彼此间隔开最小距离。 为了预先形成待释放的组（12），存在设置在累积存储器（12）中的另外的计帐装置（16）。 另外的货币化装置在第一个银行支出点上游的另一个银行上升点行动。 可以不经任何进一步的转换步骤，将从储存贮存器（12）传送的组的流供给到由保持元件（1）保持的物品组被处理（例如堆叠和包装）的单元。

公开(公告)号：US20090272630A1

公开(公告)日：2009-11-05

申请号：US12296575

申请日：2007-04-07

Applicant: Carl Conrad Mader ,  Konrad Auf der Maur

Inventor： Carl Conrad Mader ,  Konrad Auf der Maur

IPC: B65G47/90

CPC classification number: B65H29/003 ,  B65H2301/323 ,  B65H2405/58

Abstract: A gripper for holding and conveying flat objects (P) in a firmly held manner, in particular printed material such as newspapers, magazines or brochures, includes two clamping tongues (4 and 5) which can pivot relative to one another into an open and into a closed configuration, wherein the clamping tongues (4 and 5) are pressed against one another in the closed configuration. The distal ends of at least one of the clamping tongues (4 and 5) are fitted with two elastic arms (30) that extend laterally away from the clamping tongue, in the same direction as the clamping force, a clamping jaw (10, 11) being arranged at the free end of each of the arms. The contact surfaces of the clamping jaws of at least one clamping tongue adapt to fit the contact surface of an opposite clamping jaw or a clamped object, under compression force, for example, they are mounted on the arm (30) by means of a ball joint.

Abstract translation: 用于以稳固的方式保持和输送平坦物体（P）的夹持器，特别是诸如报纸，杂志或小册子的印刷材料，包括两个可相对于彼此枢转的夹紧舌片（4和5） 闭合构造，其中夹紧舌片（4和5）在关闭构型中彼此压靠。 夹紧舌片（4和5）中的至少一个的远端装配有两个弹性臂（30），其沿与夹紧力相同的方向横向延伸离开夹紧舌片，夹紧爪（10,11） ）布置在每个臂的自由端。 至少一个夹紧舌片的夹爪的接触表面适应于在压缩力下配合相对夹爪或被夹紧物体的接触表面，例如，它们通过球安装在臂（30）上 联合。

公开(公告)号：US07334677B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US11682491

申请日：2007-03-06

Applicant: Carl Conrad Mader

Inventor： Carl Conrad Mader

IPC: B65G17/38

CPC classification number: B65G17/385 ,  F16G13/10

Abstract: In a conveyor chain, which includes chain links (1) being connected to one another via pivoting bearings (4), each chain link (1) has two link plates (2 and 3) and a bolt (5) which connects the two bolt ends (2.2 and 3.2) of the link plates (2 and 3) and is articulately mounted in the bearing ends (2.1 and 3.1) of the link plates (2 and 3) of an adjacent chain link. The bearing housing of the pivoting bearing (4) comprises two bearing housing parts (8 and 9), and each bearing housing part (8 and 9) comprises a part flange (17). The part flange (17) of the bearing housing parts (8 and 9), and the bearing ends (2.1 and 3.1) of the link plates (2 and 3) are held together with the help of a common fixation means, in a manner such that, alone by way of this fixation means, the bearing housing parts (8 and 9) firmly enclose the bearing body (6) and are fastened in the bearing ends (2.1 and 3.1) of the link plates (2 and 3), secured against rotation and axial displacement, and the bearing ends (2.1 and 3.1) of the link plates (2 and 3) are fixed relative to one another.

Abstract translation: 在包括通过枢转轴承（4）彼此连接的链节（1）的输送链中，每个链节（1）具有两个连接板（2和3）和连接两个螺栓的螺栓（5） 连接板（2和3）的端部（2.2和3.2）并且铰接地安装在相邻链节的链板（2和3）的轴承端部（2.1和3.1）中。 枢转轴承（4）的轴承壳体包括两个轴承壳体部件（8和9），并且每个轴承壳体部件（8和9）包括部分凸缘（17）。 轴承座部件（8和9）的部分凸缘（17）和连杆板（2和3）的轴承端部（2.1和3.1）通过共同的固定装置的协助保持在一起 使得单独通过该固定装置，轴承壳体部件（8和9）牢固地包围轴承体（6）并且紧固在连杆板（2和3）的轴承端部（2.1和3.1）中， 防止旋转和轴向位移固定，并且连杆板（2和3）的轴承端部（2.1和3.1）相对于彼此固定。

公开(公告)号：US20070262516A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-15

申请号：US11745174

申请日：2007-05-07

Applicant: Carl Conrad Mader

Inventor： Carl Conrad Mader

IPC: B65H7/02 ,  B65H5/12

CPC classification number: B65H43/00 ,  B65H29/003 ,  B65H2301/42244 ,  B65H2511/51 ,  B65H2511/512 ,  B65H2220/01 ,  B65H2220/11

Abstract: A device according to the invention for monitoring two sheet products transported by means of a clamp of a transport device. The device has at least two sensors that are intended to generate signals on the basis of which the number of products held in the clamp can be determined. A first sensor hereby generates a first detection signal referred to as reference signal when a clamp passes a reference area assigned to this first sensor. The second sensor is arranged in such a way that it generates a second detection signal when at least one section of one of the products in a second side edge area free from the clamp passes through its assigned detection area.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的用于监测通过输送装置的夹具输送的两片产品的装置。 该装置具有至少两个旨在产生信号的传感器，在此基础上可以确定保持在夹具中的产品的数量。 因此，当夹具通过分配给该第一传感器的基准区域时，第一传感器产生被称为参考信号的第一检测信号。 第二传感器被布置成当第二侧边缘区域中的一个产品中的至少一个部分没有夹具时，其产生第二检测信号，通过其分配的检测区域。

公开(公告)号：US07802780B2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-28

申请号：US11577843

申请日：2005-10-10

Applicant: Carl Conrad Mader ,  Rudolf Infanger

Inventor： Carl Conrad Mader ,  Rudolf Infanger

IPC: B65H29/02

CPC classification number: B65H5/308 ,  B65H39/075

Abstract: Flat articles are inserted into printed products (3) continuously conveyed by grippers (11) of a gripper conveyor (1), wherein the printed products are held by the grippers at their fold or spine edges and wherein the grippers (11) are conveyed through a deflection region from below round an essentially horizontal deflection axis (2). Pegging elements (4) rotating around the deflection axis (2) are arranged along both sides of the deflection region and synchronized with the grippers, and form axially aligned and inter-spaced pairs and are radially distanced from the grippers. The printed products (3) are conveyed in a hanging manner into the deflection region and they are opened immediately upstream of the deflection region. The pegging elements (4) are activated as the grippers (11) enter the deflection region to grab the trailing part (32) of one opened printed product (3) and the leading part (31) of the next product by the corners opposite the fold or spine edge by clamping them together until the grippers (11) exit the deflection region.

Abstract translation: 扁平制品被插入由夹持器输送机（1）的夹持器（11）连续输送的印刷产品（3）中，其中印刷产品由夹具以其折叠或脊边保持，并且其中夹持器（11）被输送通过 偏转区域从基本上水平的偏转轴线（2）的下方旋转。 围绕偏转轴线（2）旋转的钉住元件（4）沿着偏转区域的两侧布置并与夹持器同步，并且形成轴向对准和间隔开的对，并且与夹具径向间隔开。 印刷产品（3）以悬挂方式输送到偏转区域中，并且它们在偏转区域的紧邻的上游打开。 当夹具（11）进入偏转区域以抓住一个打开的印刷产品（3）的后部（32）和下一个产品的前部（31）的角部相对的角落时，夹持元件（4）被激活 通过将它们夹在一起直到夹持器（11）离开偏转区域来折叠或折叠边缘。

公开(公告)号：US20090143895A1

公开(公告)日：2009-06-04

申请号：US11997031

申请日：2007-02-01

Applicant: Carl Conrad Mader

Inventor： Carl Conrad Mader

IPC: B65H29/02

CPC classification number: B65H29/66 ,  B65H29/003 ,  B65H2301/42244 ,  B65H2511/512 ,  B65H2553/43 ,  B65H2701/1242 ,  B65H2220/01

Abstract: The invention relates to a first product (20) which supports identification information (30) and a second product (22) which, optionally, supports identification information (30′). Said first and second products are maintained and transported together by a clamp (12), such that the second printing product (22) at least partially overlaps the first printing product (20). The identification information (30) of the first printing product (20) is arranged in the edge section (26) and the identification information (30′) of the second printing product (22) is free. The printing products (22, 22) are subjected to an optical-electronic control where an image capturing device (38) captures an image of the identification information (30, 30′), when a control point is passed. The captured image is electronically processed and the result thereof is transformed into control signals.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及支持识别信息的第一产品（20）和可选地支持识别信息（30'）的第二产品（22）。 所述第一和第二产品通过夹具（12）一起保持和运输，使得第二印刷产品（22）至少部分地与第一印刷产品（20）重叠。 第一打印产品（20）的识别信息（30）被布置在边缘部分（26）中，并且第二打印产品（22）的识别信息（30'）是空闲的。 当控制点通过时，打印产品（22,22）经受图像拍摄装置（38）捕获识别信息（30,30'）的图像的光电子控制。 拍摄的图像被电子处理，其结果被转换成控制信号。