公开(公告)号：US09689459B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-27

申请号：US14670155

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: United States Postal Service

Inventor： Donald R. Close ,  Scott R. Bombaugh

IPC: B65G17/06 ,  F16F15/08 ,  B65G17/22 ,  B65G47/96 ,  F16C11/08 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/38 ,  F16C11/06

CPC classification number: F16F15/08 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/066 ,  B65G17/22 ,  B65G17/30 ,  B65G17/345 ,  B65G17/385 ,  B65G47/96 ,  B65G47/962 ,  F16C11/06 ,  F16C11/08 ,  F16C11/083 ,  Y10T29/49826 ,  Y10T29/4984 ,  Y10T29/49872 ,  Y10T403/32713 ,  Y10T403/455 ,  Y10T403/54

Abstract: The technology disclosed provides a joint for connecting carrier units together so as to dissipate and absorb axial forces experienced by the carrier units. The joint may be comprised of a joint housing and an elastomeric insert. The housing may be comprised of a body portion and a head portion and the head portion may include an annular flange in which the elastomeric insert is configured to be secured. The elastomeric joint is capable of absorbing and dissipating horizontal, rotational, and vertical forces experienced by the carrier units in non-linear travel along a track.

公开(公告)号：US09394112B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-19

申请号：US14694731

申请日：2015-04-23

Applicant: Rexnord FlatTop Europe S.r.l.

Inventor： Andrea Andreoli ,  Guido Marchiani

IPC: B65G17/38 ,  B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/06 ,  B65G17/40

CPC classification number: B65G17/086 ,  B65G17/066 ,  B65G17/385 ,  B65G17/40

Abstract: A transport chain for transporting articles includes a sequence of links. Each link defines a substantially flat support surface for the articles to be transported, and wherein each link is hingedly coupled with a previous link in the sequence. Each link includes a respective first link element defining a first portion of the support surface of the link and a respective second link element defining a second portion of the support surface of the link. The first link element and the second link element are hingedly coupled with each other through mechanical coupling allowing the first link element to rotate with respect to the second link element, and vice versa, about a rotation axis perpendicular to the support surface of the link. The mechanical coupling is spaced from the rotation axis.

Abstract translation: 用于运输物品的运输链包括一系列链接。 每个链节限定用于待运输物品的基本上平坦的支撑表面，并且其中每个链节按顺序与先前的链节铰接地联接。 每个连杆包括限定连杆的支撑表面的第一部分的相应的第一连杆元件和限定连杆的支撑表面的第二部分的相应的第二连杆元件。 第一连杆元件和第二连杆元件通过机械联接彼此铰接地联接，允许第一连杆元件围绕垂直于连杆的支撑表面的旋转轴线相对于第二连杆元件旋转，反之亦然。 机械联轴器与旋转轴线间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US20130277182A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13988889

申请日：2011-11-25

Applicant: Beat Studer

Inventor： Beat Studer

IPC: B65G15/30

CPC classification number: B65G17/385 ,  B65G15/30 ,  B65G17/066 ,  B65G17/086 ,  B65G17/44 ,  B65G21/22 ,  B65G39/20 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: A plate element of a conveyor and a conveyor which comprises a plurality of these plate elements. The plate element comprises a fastening device to fasten the plate element on a conveying element. A first overlapping region with prongs is formed on the element at a first end section. A second overlapping region with a guide base and projections arranged thereon is formed at a second end section which lies opposite the first end section of the plate element. The first overlapping region is complementary to the second overlapping region. The first overlapping region and the second overlapping region form at least a part of the plate conveying surface The projections of the guide base and the prongs are curved. Optionally, the prongs have a trapezoidal cross section. The guide base comprises at least one opening passing through the guide base between the projections.

Abstract translation: 输送机的板元件和包括多个这些板元件的输送机。 板元件包括用于将板元件紧固在输送元件上的紧固装置。 在第一端部的元件上形成具有尖头的第一重叠区域。 在与板元件的第一端部相对的第二端部形成有布置在其上的引导基部和突起的第二重叠区域。 第一重叠区域与第二重叠区域互补。 第一重叠区域和第二重叠区域形成板输送表面的至少一部分。引导基座和插脚的突起是弯曲的。 可选地，尖头具有梯形横截面。 引导基部包括穿过突出部之间的引导基部的至少一个开口。

公开(公告)号：US07543699B2

公开(公告)日：2009-06-09

申请号：US11903801

申请日：2007-09-25

Applicant: Thomas Helgert

Inventor： Thomas Helgert

IPC: B65G15/02

CPC classification number: B65G17/066 ,  B65G17/385

Abstract: An endless conveyor, in particular a link conveyor for items of baggage in the baggage-reclaim area of an airport, which, by very straightforward and functionally reliable design, is to replace the expensive, heavy and maintenance-intensive prior-art conveyor guided on link chains. According to the invention, it is proposed that the traction device provided for the endless conveyor is a cable, in particular wire cable, which connects the conveying elements and on which the conveying elements are fastened at defined intervals such that they can negotiate curves and gradients, and that driving takes place preferably via a linear drive.

Abstract translation: 一个环形输送机，特别是一个机场行李回收区域的行李物品的连接输送机，通过非常简单和功能可靠的设计，可以更换昂贵的重型和维护密集的现代化输送机 链接链。 根据本发明，提出用于环形输送机的牵引装置是连接输送元件的电缆，特别是线缆，其中输送元件以规定的间隔紧固在其上，使得它们可以协商曲线和梯度 ，并且优选地通过线性驱动来进行驱动。

公开(公告)号：US20050155848A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-21

申请号：US11035981

申请日：2005-01-18

Applicant: Carlo Garbagnati ,  Norberto Cattaneo

Inventor： Carlo Garbagnati ,  Norberto Cattaneo

IPC: B65G17/08 ,  B65G17/38 ,  B65G17/06

CPC classification number: B65G17/086 ,  B65G17/385 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: Conveyor chain comprising a plurality of modular components having an upper conveyance plate with each modular component comprising a rotation component projecting from said plate and defining a seat with concave surfaces with said seat being designed to receive a pivoting component suited to engage with said concave surfaces to rotate inside the rotation component around an axis perpendicular to the conveyance plane with said pivoting component and said rotation component presenting holes for receiving a pin parallel to the conveyance plane and nearly transversal to the chain running direction with the holes in the rotation component being elongated to allow rotation of the pin around said rotation axis of the pivoting component and with said pin being engaged with an adjacent modular component of the chain to allow its rotation outside the conveyance plane and with the conveyance plate presenting on one side a concave circle arc profile and on the opposite side a convex circle arc profile with said convex profile being designed to be drawn near the concave profile of an adjacent plate with the circle arcs described by said concave and convex profiles of the modular components having centers lying nearly on rotation axes of pivoting components of the chain.

Abstract translation: 输送链包括多个模块化部件，具有上传送板，每个模块部件包括从所述板突出的旋转部件，并且限定具有凹面的座，所述座具有被设计成容纳适于与所述凹面接合的枢转部件， 旋转部件围绕垂直于输送平面的轴旋转，所述枢转部件和所述旋转部件呈现孔，用于接收平行于输送平面的销，并且几乎横向于链条运行方向，旋转部件中的孔延伸到 允许销围绕所述枢转部件的所述旋转轴线旋转，并且所述销与链的相邻模块部件接合，以允许其在输送平面外转动，并且一侧的输送板呈凹圆弧形轮廓，并且 在相反的一侧有一个凸圆弧 其中所述凸形轮廓被设计成在邻近板的凹形轮廓附近被拉近，其中圆弧由所述模块化部件的所述凹形和凸形轮廓描述，所述圆弧的中心几乎位于链的枢转部件的旋转轴线上。

公开(公告)号：US20040084288A1

公开(公告)日：2004-05-06

申请号：US10344562

申请日：2003-02-20

Inventor： Yukio Ashida ,  Masanori Fueki ,  Sumito Sato ,  Takashi Miya

IPC: B65G017/38

CPC classification number: F16G13/10 ,  B65G17/385 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: In a conveyor chain coupling structure, a block link A has a connecting rod (2) provided at one of conveying-directional ends thereof to project in the conveying direction and a coupling bore (5) formed at the other conveying-directional end. A pair of toroidal bush bearings (25, 30) is provided and a spherical bush (2) to be fixed to the connecting rod (2) is provided between the pair of toroidal bush bearings (25, 30). The first toroidal bush bearing (25) is fitted slidably on a portion, at the side of the other conveying-directional end, of the spherical bush (20) while the second toroidal bush bearing (30) is fitted at the spherical concave surface (31) thereof slidably on a portion, at the side of the one conveying-directional end, of the spherical bush (20). Owing to this construction, the coupled parts will not rattle, which will thus cause no pulsation or noise but will assure a smooth relative oscillation or reciprocal relative rotation of the block links. Further, this conveyor chain coupling structure is simplified, robust and durable than ever, and can be assembled and disassembled easily even in a narrow space. Also, the maintenance and the like can be made easily. Such jobs will be completed in a reduced time. Thus, the coupling structure very easy to handle and can be designed highly compact. Further, since it is suitable for mass production with a reduced cost of manufacture and can implement an inexpensive conveyor chain.

Abstract translation: 在输送链联接结构中，块连杆A具有设置在其输送方向端之一的输送方向端部的连杆（2），并沿着输送方向突出;以及连接孔（5），形成在另一输送方向端。 设置一对环形衬套轴承（25,30），并且在一对环形衬套轴承（25,30）之间设置固定在连接杆（2）上的球形衬套（2）。 第一环形衬套轴承（25）可滑动地装配在球形衬套（20）的另一输送方向端的一侧，而第二环形衬套轴承（30）装配在球形凹面 31）可滑动地安装在球形衬套（20）的一个输送方向端的一侧。 由于这种结构，耦合部件不会发生振动，因此不会产生脉动或噪声，但是将确保块连杆的平滑的相对振荡或相对的相对旋转。 此外，这种传送链联接结构比以往简化，坚固耐用，并且即使在狭窄的空间内也可以容易地组装和拆卸。 此外，可以容易地进行维护等。 这样的工作将在缩短的时间内完成。 因此，耦合结构非常容易处理并且可以被设计得非常紧凑。 此外，由于其适于大量生产，而且制造成本降低，并且可以实现廉价的输送链。

公开(公告)号：US06666327B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-23

申请号：US10309530

申请日：2002-12-04

Applicant: Leonard R. Kilby ,  John M. Lucido ,  Joop Frans Hoekstra

Inventor： Leonard R. Kilby ,  John M. Lucido ,  Joop Frans Hoekstra

IPC: B65G1706

CPC classification number: B65G17/385 ,  A21C13/02 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end-to-end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.

公开(公告)号：US06484379B2

公开(公告)日：2002-11-26

申请号：US09810876

申请日：2001-03-16

Applicant: Eric K. Palmaer

Inventor： Eric K. Palmaer

IPC: B65G1530

CPC classification number: B65G17/086 ,  B65G17/385 ,  B65G21/18 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2207/24 ,  Y10T29/49716

Abstract: Plastic conveyor belts made up of modules interconnected by transverse rods and capable of straight or radius travel are adjusted as to minimum radius the belt can traverse by restricting collapsibility at the inner edge of the belt. This can be accomplished using shims in the slotted apertures of link ends, preventing full rod travel in those apertures, at each row or at alternating or selected rows of the belt; or shims otherwise placed in the belt to prevent full collapse; or by using different modules in certain rows, with less collapsibility; or by substituting different edge modules in belts of multiple modules per row. In this way, a basic radius conveyor belt can be defined, with a relatively tight minimum radius, and then can be modified so as to be custom-fitted to spiral conveyor or other belt systems having specific curve radii which are larger than the radius of the basic belt. By substantially matching the conveyor belt's minimum achievable radius to the actual radius in service on the conveyor belt system, better driving performance is achieved, eliminating belt edge chatter and vibration.

Abstract translation: 通过横向杆相互连接且能够直线或半径行进的模块组成的塑料输送带被调整为通过限制带的内边缘处的可折叠性，带可以穿过的最小半径。 这可以通过连杆端的开槽孔中的垫片来实现，从而防止在这些孔中的全杆行进，在每一排处或在带的交替或选定行处; 或垫片否则放置在皮带中以防止完全塌陷; 或通过在某些行中使用不同的模块，具有较少的可折叠性; 或者通过在每行多个模块的带中替换不同的边缘模块。 以这种方式，可以以相对较小的最小半径来限定基本半径的输送带，然后可以进行修改，以便定制成螺旋输送机或具有特定曲率半径的其它带系统，该特定曲线半径大于半径 基本腰带 通过将传送带的​​最小可实现半径与传送带系统中使用的实际半径基本匹配，可实现更好的驱动性能，从而消除皮带边缘的颤动和振动。

公开(公告)号：US06450326B1

公开(公告)日：2002-09-17

申请号：US09819510

申请日：2001-03-28

Applicant: Frank F. Hoffmann ,  Arnold R. Hoffmann ,  Richard W. Hoffmann ,  William E. F. Thurber, Jr. ,  Richard Somerville

Inventor： Frank F. Hoffmann ,  Arnold R. Hoffmann ,  Richard W. Hoffmann ,  William E. F. Thurber, Jr. ,  Richard Somerville

IPC: B65G3920

CPC classification number: B65G17/385 ,  B65G17/20 ,  B65G17/24 ,  B65G39/20 ,  B65G2201/02

Abstract: An enclosed track conveyor chain assembly and method of construction includes a plurality of guide link assemblies and load link assemblies connected to form a conveyor chain assembly. Each load link assembly includes a pair of side walls and forward and rearward ends defining an opening. A pair of wheel assemblies supports the load link on the horizontal surfaces of the track. A guide link member is inserted into the opening of adjacent load links. Distal ends of the guide links are connected via a fastener to thereby connect adjacent load link members to form the enclosed track chain. Each guide link member includes a plurality of flat areas on the distal ends of the arms to provide a connecting surface. A fastener is inserted through openings in the distal ends to secure the guide link members together. Preferably, the connection between guide link members is pivotal to allow pivoting action of the guide link. Further, the guide link assemblies include a wheel assembly which is adapted to contact the vertical surfaces of the track.

公开(公告)号：US06216854B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-17

申请号：US09575536

申请日：2000-05-22

Applicant: Poul Erik Damkjær ,  John Haue Damkjær

Inventor： Poul Erik Damkjær ,  John Haue Damkjær

IPC: B65G1706

CPC classification number: B65G17/385 ,  B65G17/086 ,  B65G17/40 ,  B65G2201/02 ,  B65G2207/12

Abstract: Side-flexing conveyor belt built up of a number of chain links which are joined together in a hinge-like manner by means of transverse rods (5, 6) through openings in the individual chain links. Use is made of chain links of at least two types, i.e. edge chain links (1, 2) with one-sided reinforcement (18), and module chain links (3, 4) between the edge chain links. The chain links of both types can be configured in various module breadths, and the individual links are staggered in relation to one another. Each link has a first row of eye parts (12) with mutual intervals between them in the transverse direction, and with elongated holes in line with one another for the engagement of a transverse rod, and a second row of eye parts (11) disposed midway between the first-mentioned eye parts and with holes in line with one another for the engagement of a second transverse rod, and the two sets of eye parts are held together by a transversely-extending bridge part. The edge chain links' one-sided reinforcement (18) extends over at least one eye part for each row, so that at least one eye part is replaced by at least one traction side plate (7) in each link, in that said side plates have transverse openings corresponding to the eye part's openings and elongated holes and are in engagement with adjacent rods (5, 6).

Abstract translation: 由多个链节构成的侧面弯曲传送带，其通过横向杆（5,6）以铰链状的方式通过各个链节中的开口连接在一起。 使用至少两种类型的链节，即具有单侧加强件（18）的边缘链条（1,2）和位于边缘链条之间的模块链节（3,4）。 两种类型的链接可以以各种模块宽度配置，并且各个链接彼此交错。 每个连杆具有第一排眼部分（12），它们在它们之间在横向上具有相互的间隔，并且具有彼此对准的细长孔，用于横向杆的接合，以及布置的第二排眼部（11） 在第一提及的眼部之间的中间并且与彼此一致的孔彼此接合，用于第二横向杆的接合，并且两组眼睛部分通过横向延伸的桥接部分保持在一起。 边缘链条的单侧加强件（18）在每行的至少一个眼睛部分上延伸，使得至少一个眼睛部分被每个连杆中的至少一个牵引侧板（7）替代，在该侧面 板具有对应于眼睛部分的开口和长孔的横向开口并与相邻的杆（5,6）接合。