АДАПТИВНОЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЕ УСКОРЕНИЕМ ДЛЯ УПАКОВОЧНОЙ МАШИНЫ

Способ регулировки ускорений внутри упаковочной машины включает определение размеров и коэффициентов трения каждого продукта или группы продуктов, которые расположены на устройстве (106) подачи продукта. Профили ускорения первой и второй приводных линий (200, 202) могут быть отрегулированы, чтобы гарантировать, что продукты перемещаются через упаковочную машину с соответствующей скоростью и ускорением. Этот способ может гарантировать, что продукты сохраняют свое правильное положение на протяжении всего процесса упаковки, чтобы продукты не повреждались и процесс упаковки не был затруднен. Также предусмотрена упаковочная машина со средством определения коэффициента трения, связанного с продуктом. 2 н. и 26 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил.

СИСТЕМА НАКОПЛЕНИЯ КОНДИТЕРСКОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ

Кондитерское изделие, например листы жевательной резинки, транспортируется от станции охлаждения первым и вторым транспортирующими устройствами через накопительное устройство к станции упаковки или подсчета листов, когда указанная станция функционирует и не функционирует. Накопительное устройство накапливает кондитерское изделие, в то время как станция охлаждения функционирует, а станция упаковки или подсчета листов не функционирует. Накопительное устройство выполнено с возможностью размещения накопленного кондитерского изделия на транспортирующем устройстве, когда функционирует станция упаковки или подсчета листов. Накопленное кондитерское изделие, размещенное на транспортирующем устройстве, перемешано с кондитерским изделием, поступающим от станции охлаждения. Во время размещения накопленного кондитерского изделия на транспортирующем устройстве скорость второго транспортирующего устройства превышает скорость первого транспортирующего устройства. Повышается эффективность производства за ...

МОДУЛЬНАЯ СИСТЕМА ТРАНСПОРТИРОВАНИЯ И СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩИЙ СПОСОБ

... 1. Система транспортирования, содержащая последовательные модули собранные в соответствии с определенной последовательностью и формирующие секцию транспортирования, причем каждый модуль содержит устройство управления и по меньшей мере, одну зону, связанную с устройством управления и управляемую им, при этом каждое устройство управления, включенное в данный модуль, содержит средство связи с устройствами управления, включенными в модули, расположенные с обеих сторон от упомянутого данного модуля в последовательности, причем каждая зона содержит по меньшей мере один исполнительный элемент, принимающий сигнал команды, поступающий из связанного с ней устройства управления, и по меньшей мере один датчик, передающий сигнал о присутствии в связанное с ней устройство управления,при этом устройства управления содержат средство для исполнения механизма распространения и расширения количественной информации секции между зонами от одной зоны к следующей зоне и последовательного приращения счетчика для ...

ТРАНСПОРТНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ЧУВСТВИТЕЛЬНЫХ К УДАРАМ ПРОДУКТОВ (ВАРИАНТЫ), ПРИМЕНЕНИЕ ТРАНСПОРТНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ (ВАРИАНТЫ), СПОСОБ ТРАНСПОРТИРОВКИ ЯИЦ (ВАРИАНТЫ)

... 1. Транспортная система для чувствительных к ударам продуктов, в частности для яиц, содержащая: ! транспортное устройство (11а, 12а; 10) для доставки продуктов, ! область (161, 211) промежуточного накопления для приема продуктов, которые на основе дискретной доставки или промежуточной отправки накоплены на время, ! устройство управления для увеличения отправки и/или для уменьшения доставки продуктов в область промежуточного накопления транспортного устройства при превышении критического количества продуктов в области промежуточного накопления, ! отличающаяся тем, ! что предусмотрено устройство для измерения силы (18, 23а, b), выполненное и расположенное с возможностью регистрирования силы, действующей в находящихся в области промежуточного накопления продуктах, которая представляет меру для количества продуктов в области промежуточного накопления, причем ! устройство управления выполнено с возможностью обрабатывания в качестве входной величины силы, зарегистрированной устройством для измерения ...

КОМПЛЕКС АВТОМАТИЗИРОВАННОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ КОНВЕЙЕРАМИ

Sortiermechanismus mit dynamischer Ausgabe

Sortiermechanismus, der zum Entleeren eines Behälters (TT) zum Tragen einer Ladung in einem Gepäckabfertigungssystem eingerichtet ist, wobei der Sortiermechanismus umfasst – eine Mehrzahl von Kippelementen (T1–T4), die zur Entgegennahme und zum Transportieren des Behälters (TT) in eine Transportrichtung angeordnet sind, wobei die Mehrzahl der Kippelemente (T1–T11) Reibungsantriebselemente umfassen, die zum Antrieb des Behälters in Transportrichtung angeordnet sind und die Mehrzahl der Kippelemente (T1–T4) – nebeneinander angeordnet ist, – einzeln mithilfe individuell steuerbarer Kippstellglieder (TA1–TA4) kippbar ist, die zum Kippen der Kippelemente (T1–T4) um eine Kippachse parallel oder im Wesentlichen parallel zur Transportrichtung angeordnet sind, – symmetrisch um die Kippachse angeordnet sind, und wobei der Sortiermechanismus weiter umfasst – eine computergesteuerte Steuerung (P), die zum Steuern der individuell steuerbaren Kippstellglieder (TA1–TA4) in Übereinstimmung mit einem Steueralgorithmus ...

Stapelkontrollstation und Datensystem in einer Logistik für Druckerein

Ansteuerung von Fördermitteln

Die Erfindung betrifft unter anderem ein Verfahren, welches ein Ermitteln erster Geometrieinformation eines ersten Objektstroms (12) von mehreren Objekten (2), welche auf einem ersten Fördermittel (10) transportiert werden, umfasst. Das Verfahren umfasst weiterhin ein Ermitteln zweiter Geometrieinformation eines zweiten Objektstroms (22) von mehreren Objekten (2), welche auf einem zweiten Fördermittel (20) transportiert werden. Dabei ist das erste Fördermittel (10) dazu eingerichtet, Objekte (2) mit einer ersten Geschwindigkeit (13) zu transportieren, und das zweite Fördermittel (20) dazu eingerichtet, Objekte (2) mit einer zweiten Geschwindigkeit (23) zu transportieren. Weiterhin sind das erste Fördermittel (10) und das zweite Fördermittel (20) derart angeordnet, dass die von dem ersten Fördermittel (10) transportierten Objekte (2) auf das zweite Fördermittel (20) übergehen. Das Verfahren umfasst ferner ein Einstellen der ersten Geschwindigkeit (13) des ersten Fördermittels (10) und/oder ...

Förderbandanlage mit dezentralem Förderbandantrieb und Verfahren zum Betrieb der Förderbandanlage

Bei einer Förderbandanlage insbesondere Gurtförderer, die/der eine Vielzahl hintereinander angeordneter Tragrollengestelle (3) mit jeweils mindestens einer daran drehbar gelagerten Tragrolle (6b) und ein als Obertrum (4a) auf Tragrollen (6a, 6b, 6c) aufliegendes und als Untertrum (4b) unterhalb dieser Tragrollen (6a, 6b, 6c) umlaufend geführtes endloses Förderband (4) aufweist, wobei über die Gesamtlänge der Förderbandanlage (2) verteilt antreibbare oder angetriebene Tragrollen (6b) in den Tragrollengestellen (3) angeordnet sind, welche Tragrollen (6b) jeweils zumindest einen Teil der das Förderband (4) bewegenden Antriebsleistung über Kontaktreibung an den auf der jeweiligen Tragrolle (6b) laufenden Förderbandabschnitt übertragen, soll eine Lösung geschaffen werden, die die Ausbildung eines verbesserten Steuerungs- und Regelungskonzeptes für Bandförderanlagen mit einem endlos umlaufenden Förderband und mit einer Vielzahl an über die Förderbandlänge verteilten angetriebenen Tragrollen ermöglicht ...

Dimensioning of high capacity conveyor belt for industrial use

Through belt speed regulating the conveyor belt is better loaded. The larger line load on the conveyor connected to it is functionally protected through the increased torque, and consequently a further reduction of the required power is possible through the corresponding object-related adaptation of the basic speed to the frequency distribution of the conveyor goods delivery.

Optisches Anlernen von kameraerfassten Wegstrecken

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Einrichten, insbesondere zum voll- oder teilautomatisierten Einrichten, einer Steuerung einer Förderanlage, wobei die Förderanlage mehrere Fördersegmente umfasst, jedes Fördersegment einen Förderantrieb zum Fördern von Fördergütern durch das jeweilige Fördersegment umfasst und die Steuerung die Förderantriebe der mehreren Fördersegmente steuert, mit den Schritten: Anordnen eines Konfigurationsobjekts auf einem der Fördersegmente, wobei das Konfigurationsobjekt eine Markierung aufweist; Antreiben eines Förderantriebes, wodurch das Konfigurationsobjekt durch das Fördersegment zu einem daran angrenzenden Fördersegment gefördert wird; Erkennen einer durch das Fördern des Konfigurationsobjekts auftretenden Bewegung der Markierung mittels einer Bilderfassungsvorrichtung, in deren Sichtfeld das Fördersegment, durch das das Konfigurationsobjekt gefördert wird, angeordnet ist; Erzeugen einer Zone in dem Sichtfeld der Bilderfassungsvorrichtung, wobei die Zone ...

Freifliessendes Fördersystem

Stacking of gloves

Vibratory feeder embodying self-contained control

Conveyor system

Förderanlage zum Fördern von Stückgütern mit verbessertem elektrischem Anschlusssystem

Es wird eine Förderanlage (1, 35) zum Fördern von Stückgütern mit Rahmenprofilen (2, 3, 2‘, 3‘) und einem längs des Rahmenprofils (2, 3, 2‘, 3‘) angeordneten Energieversorgungsbus (4, 38) angegeben. Die Förderanlage (1, 35) umfasst eine erste Anschlussbox (7, 7a..7e) zum elektrischen Anschluss eines ersten Aktors (5) und eine zweite Anschlussbox (10a..10e) zum Anschluss eines zweiten Aktors (8, 8a, 8b). Der Energieversorgungsbus (4, 38) weist einen ersten Spannungsbus (17) und einen zweiten Spannungsbus (19) auf, wobei die elektrischen Anschlussboxen (7, 7a..7e, 10a..10e) erste Kontakte (16) umfassen, welche an den ersten Spannungsbus (17) angeschlossen sind. Die zweite Anschlussbox (10a..10e) unterscheidet sich baulich von der ersten Anschlussbox (7, 7a..7e), jedoch sind diese hinsichtlich ihrer Anordnung der ersten Kontakte (16) identisch.

Förderanlage zum Fördern von Stückgütern mit verbessertem elektrischem Anschlusssystem

Es wird eine Förderanlage (1, 35) zum Fördern von Stückgütern mit Rahmenprofilen (2, 3, 2‘, 3‘) und einem längs des Rahmenprofils (2, 3, 2‘, 3‘) angeordneten Energieversorgungsbus (4, 38) angegeben. Die Förderanlage (1, 35) umfasst eine erste Anschlussbox (7, 7a..7e) zum elektrischen Anschluss eines ersten Aktors (5) und eine zweite Anschlussbox (10a..10e) zum Anschluss eines zweiten Aktors (8, 8a, 8b). Der Energieversorgungsbus (4, 38) weist einen ersten Spannungsbus (17) und einen zweiten Spannungsbus (19) auf, wobei die elektrischen Anschlussboxen (7, 7a..7e, 10a..10e) erste Kontakte (16) umfassen, welche an den ersten Spannungsbus (17) angeschlossen sind. Die zweite Anschlussbox (10a..10e) unterscheidet sich baulich von der ersten Anschlussbox (7, 7a..7e), jedoch sind diese hinsichtlich ihrer Anordnung der ersten Kontakte (16) identisch.

PROMOTION OF YOU SYSTEM AND PROMOTION OF YOU PROCEDURE

FERTIGUNGSANLAGE FÜR DIE MONTAGE UND/ODER BEARBEITUNG VON AUF WERKSTÜCKTRÄGERN TRANSPORTIERTEN BAUTEILEN

ROLLENFÖRDERER UND VERFAHREN ZUM BETREIBEN DESSELBEN

The invention relates to a roller conveyor and a method for operating same, said conveyor comprising an electrical power supply system (67, 73) and a plurality of conveyor rollers (5, 6). At least one of the conveyor rollers (5) comprises a roller element and an electrical machine arranged inside said roller element. The electrical machine of the conveyor roller (5) is supplied with electrical power by the electrical power supply system (67, 73) and produces electrical power inside said conveyor roller in the manner of a generator during the deceleration phase when a conveyed item (83) is braked. The electrical power generated by the electrical machine is fed from the conveyor roller (5) into the power supply system (67, 73) via a power supply line (74).

KABELANORDNUNG, VERWENDUNG EINER KABELANORDNUNG UND FÖRDERANLAGE MIT EINER KABELANORDNUNG SOWIE HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN HIERFÜR

The invention relates to a cable arrangement (1) that comprises a first electric conductor (2) and at least one second electric conductor (3), these conductors being insulated from one another, and said cable arrangement (1) additionally comprising multiple plug devices (4) which are arranged along the course of the conductors (2, 3), each device comprising a plurality of electric contacts (5..8), and at least one contact (5..8) being connected to one electric conductor (2, 3) in each case. The first conductor (2) is severed at each plug device (4), and each end of said first conductor (2) is connected to one electric contact (5, 6) in each instance. A conveyor installation (9) comprising such a cable arrangement (1), and a method for producing such a conveyor arrangement (9), are also disclosed.

Verfahren zum Adressieren/Reihen linear verketteter Steuerkomponenten einer Förderanlage

Disclosed is a method for addressing/sequencing at least one control component (170..177) of a group comprising multiple control components (170..177) of a conveying system (1), said components being linearly interlinked via a daisy-chain selection line (23). The addressing process starts at any point in the chain and continues to the end of the respective branch of said chain. Subsequently, in one of the two branches the numbering of the control components (170..177) is reversed. Also disclosed is a conveying system (1) on which said method can be carried out.

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR TAKING A SHELTER OFF WITH DISCHARGE SLOT.

PROCEDURE FOR THE CONTROLLING OF A PROMOTION OR A PROCESSING INSTALLATION.

Accumulating conveyor system

Conveyor induct system

Production plant for assembling and/or processing components transported on workpiece supports

GLASS SHEET CONVEYOR CONTROLLER

SYSTEM FOR TRACKING OPERATING TIME FOR CONVEYOR OF WORKING MACHINE

A roadworking machine includes a conveyor that is adapted to move roadworking material. The roadworking machine also includes a sensor which determines if a condition exists that is indicative of the conveyor's operating under a load, and a controller which includes at least one timer. The controller receives input information including a predetermined operating run-time for a wear part that is associated with the conveyor. The controller also receives a signal from the sensor that the conveyor is operating under load. The timer measures a period of time during which the conveyor is operating under load, and the controller compares the measured period of time that the conveyor is operating under load with the predetermined operating run-time for the wear part. If the measured time matches the predetermined operating run-time, the controller will signal the operator that the wear part should be inspected for possible replacement.

ADAPTIVE ACCELERATION CONTROL FOR PACKAGING MACHINE

A method of adjusting accelerations within a packaging machine includes determining the dimensions and frictional coefficients of each product or group of products that are placed on a product feeder 106. Acceleration profiles of first and second drive lines 200, 202 can be adjusted to ensure that the products are moved through the packaging machine at appropriate speeds and accelerations. The method may ensure that the products maintain proper positions throughout the packaging process so that the products are not damaged, and the packaging process is not hindered. A packaging machine with means for determining the coefficient of friction associated with a product is also provided.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRACKING A MOVING ELEMENT IN A CONVEYOR SYSTEM

A system for tracking position and identification of a moving element on a conveyor system having a track, the system including: a machine readable medium provided to one of the moving element or the track, wherein the machine readable medium is configured with at least two channels with a predetermined phase difference therebetween; a sensor provided to the other of the moving element or the track, wherein the sensor is configured to read the at least two channels; and a controller configured to receive data from the sensor and determine a position and/or identification of the moving element on the track based on the phase difference.

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A HIGH CAPACITY CONVEYOR BELT IN INDUSTRIAL USE

The invention relates to a regulating system for an industrial conveyor belt driven by at least one drive mechanism or an industrial device similar to a conveyor belt. According to the invention, bulk goods, such as excavated material or raw materials are transported by means of the conveyor belt, which is in particular designed for a conveying capacity of at least 5 tonnes per hour, and the regulating system is configured to adjust the speed of the conveyor belt in accordance with the quantity of bulk goods being transported.

Förderanlage zum Fördern von Stückgütern mit verbessertem elektrischem Anschlusssystem.

Es wird eine Förderanlage (1, 35) zum Fördern von Stückgütern angegeben, welche zwei Rahmenprofile (2, 3, 2', 3') und einen längs daran angeordneten elektrischen Energieversorgungsbus (4, 38) umfasst, einen ersten, als Rotationsmotor ausgebildeten elektrischen Aktor (5) und eine erste elektrische Anschlussbox (7, 7a..7e) dazu, sowie einen zweiten elektrischen Aktor (8, 8a, 8b) zum Antrieb eines Funktionselementes (9, 36, 37) und eine zweite elektrische Anschlussbox (10a..10e) dazu, welche sich von der ersten Anschlussbox (7, 7a..7c) baulich unterscheidet. Der Energieversorgungsbus (4, 38) weist einen ersten und zweiten Spannungsbus (17, 19) auf, wobei die beiden Anschlussboxen (7, 7a..7e, 10a..10e) erste Kontakte (16) umfassen, welche an den ersten Spannungsbus (17) angeschlossen sind. In einer Variante a) leitet die zweite Anschlussbox (10d) die Spannung des ersten Spannungsbusses (17) an den zweiten Aktor (8, 8a, 8b) weiter, wobei sich die Aktoren (5, 8, 8a, 8b) hinsichtlich der Nennspannung ...

PROCEDURE IN ORDER AUTOMATICALLY TO CORRECT THE PHASE-DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TWO CONTINUOUS TAPES THAT TRANSPORT A SERIES OF EQUAL PRODUCTS.

PROCEDURES AND MECHANISM INTO TRANSPORTING TAKING OFF YARN-WIND.

DEVICE TO BELT CONVEYOR FOR FEEDING A MACHINE INCARTATRICE WITH CONFECTIONERY PRODUCTS FROM INCARTARE ONE TO THE TIME.

Regulation of drives of conveyor sections of a conveyor system.

Ein Fördersystem weist mehrere Förderabschnitte (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) auf, welche jeweils durch einen eigenen Antrieb (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) angetrieben sind. Eine Regelungseinheit zur Regelung eines geregelten Antriebs (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) eines der Förderabschnitte (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) weist auf: eine Messvorrichtung (43a, 43b, 43c, 43 d) zur Messung einer Belastung des Fördersystems in einem Kopplungsbereich (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) zwischen dem jeweiligen Förderabschnitt (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) und einem benachbarten Förderabschnitt; und eine Regelvorrichtung (44a, 44b, 44c, 44d) zur Regelung des geregelten Antriebs (21a, 21b, 21c, 21d) nach Massgabe der gemessenen Belastung (46a, 46b, 46c, 46d).

Objects and welding apparatus for conveying device.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fördervorrichtung und eine Schweissvorrichtung. Bei einer Schweissvorrichtung (1) wird eine Fördervorrichtung mit einem ersten Fördermittel (T1) und einem zweiten Fördermittel (T2) verwendet, zwischen welchen das zu schweissende Gut übergeben wird. Eine Steuereinrichtung (3) bestimmt dabei die Übergabestelle und steuert die Fördermittel (T1, T2) so, dass die Übergabe dort erfolgt. Damit kann die Umrüstung der Schweissvorrichtung auf verschiedene Grössen des Schweissgutes rasch erfolgen.

Conveying system using electronically controlled conveying units - has processors distributed via bus line for controlling movement of conveyors

The conveying system uses a number of conveying modules, each with at least one conveying device (5) controlled electrically, with detectors (9,11,29,47,49,69,79) indicating the presence of an object to be conveyed and/or its position and/or the position of the conveying device (5). The detectors are coupled to control devices (101,103,105,107,109) for each conveying device (5). The individual processors are coupled via a bus line (115), for exchange of information used to control the conveying device (5). USE/ADVANTAGE - E.g. for conveying goods to store or between processing units. Reduced overall cost and increased reliability and safety.

Chain memory as well as procedure for its loading.

COMPUTER-CONTROLLED HAULAGE SYSTEM AND PROMOTION PROCEDURE.

In einem computergesteuerten Fördersystem (3) werden virtuelle Markierungen (K1K10) generiert und zugeordnet zu einem Förderelement (31, 32, 33, 34) gespeichert. Die virtuellen Markierungen (K1K10) umfassen jeweils eine Markierungsposition, die auf der aktuellen Position des Förderelements (31, 32, 33, 34) zum Zeitpunkt des Generierens basiert. Es werden gespeicherte virtuelle Markierungen (K1, K5, K6, K9) gesucht, die zum Zeitpunkt des Suchens eine innerhalb eines definierten Streckenbereichs (T1, 12, T3) liegende Relativposition zum zugeordneten Förderelement (31, 32, 33, 34) aufweisen. Aktoren des Fördersystems (3) werden abhängig davon angesteuert, ob beim Suchen virtuelle Markierungen (K1, K5, K6, K9) im definierten Streckenbereich (T1, T2, T3) gefunden wurden. Die virtuellen Markierungen (K1K10) können beispielsweise mit dynamisch ändernden Abständen auf den Förderelementen (31, 32, 33, 34) angebracht werden und ermöglichen eine flexible Ansteuerung von Aktoren unabhängig von einem ...

Method for transferring a workpiece carrier.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Übergabe eines Werkstückträgers (5) in einer Fertigungsanlage (1) von einem ersten Förderabschnitt (2), welcher von einer ersten Steuerung (26) angesteuert wird, an einen zweiten Förderabschnitt (3), welcher von einer zweiten Steuerung (27) angesteuert wird, wobei die Förderabschnitte (2, 3) jeweils einen Zahnriemen (9, 10) umfassen. Auf Basis eines jeweiligen internen Zeitgebers (28, 29) der beiden Steuerungen (26, 27) unter Berücksichtigung der vorgegebenen Verfahrgeschwindigkeit des Werkstückträgers (5) und unter Berücksichtigung der Zahnteilung (15) der Zahnriemen (9, 10) wird eine Sollposition einer virtuellen Zahnlücke (37) eines virtuellen Zahnriemens (36) im Übergabebereich (16) der Förderabschnitte (2, 3) berechnet, wobei die Zahnriemen (9, 10) über die Antriebseinheiten (11, 12) von der jeweiligen Steuerung (26, 27) derart angesteuert und synchronisiert werden, dass sowohl eine erste Zahnlücke (17) des ersten Zahnriemens (9) als auch eine ...

Method and apparatus for transferring conveyed items between two conveyors as well as a conveying system.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Transferieren von Fördergütern von mindestens einem Zuförderer (1) an einen Wegförderer (31) in einem Transferbereich (5), wobei der mindestens eine Zuförderer (1) ein entlang einer Zuförderstrecke angetriebenes Förderorgan (101) zum Fördern von Fördergütern in den Transferbereich (5) umfasst, und der Wegförderer (31) entlang einer Transferförderstrecke bewegbare Förderbehälter (62) zur Übernahme der von dem mindestens einen Zuförderer (1) abgegebenen Fördergüter enthält. Die dem Förderorgan (101) aufliegenden Fördergüter werden entlang der Zuförderstrecke zum Transferbereich (5) hin über eine Beschleunigungseinrichtung relativ zum Förderorgan (101) beschleunigt und zwecks Abgabe der Fördergüter (20) in eine taktsynchrone Nebeneinanderförderung mit einem Förderbehälter (62) des Wegförderers (31) gebracht.

Measuring device for measuring a tension to acquire measured values in a conveyor system, as well as conveyor and conveyor system.

Eine Messvorrichtung (43) dient zum Erfassen von Messwerten zur Messung einer Zugspannung in einem Fördersystem. Die Messvorrichtung (43) ist dazu ausgebildet, ein Förderorgan (7) von einem ersten Abschnitt der Messvorrichtung (43) zu einem zweiten Abschnitt der Messvorrichtung (43) zu führen, eine Auslenkung des Förderorgans (7) bezüglich einer geraden Verbindung zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Abschnitt zu bewirken und Messwerte entsprechend einer Reaktionskraft auf diese Auslenkung zu erfassen. Dabei weist die Messvorrichtung (43) Flächen zum Führen von Rollen des Förderorgans (7) auf. Eine dieser Flächen ist eine Auslenkfläche zum Auslenken des Förderorgans (7). Die Auslenkfläche ist an einem Auslenkelement (92) eines Messelements (91) ausgebildet, und die Reaktionskraft ist eine auf das Messelement (91) wirkende Kraft.

Conveyor for drive units of files.

Es wird eine Fördervorrichtung (100) zum Eintakten von Transporteinheiten (1.2–1.4) beschrieben, umfassend eine Mehrzahl von Transporteinheiten (1.2–1.4) und einen Taktförderer (2) zum getakteten Fördern der Transporteinheiten (1.2–1.4). Der Taktförderer (2) umfasst eine Mehrzahl von Mitnehmern (21, 21.1), welche jeweils mit einer Transporteinheit (1.2–1.4) lösbar verbindbar sind. Die Fördervorrichtung (100) umfasst weiter mindestens eine Förderstrecke (3) und eine Weichenvorrichtung (4), über welche die Förderstrecke (3) an einer Eintaktstelle (E) an den Taktförderer (2) angeschlossen ist, und welche eingerichtet ist, die Transporteinheiten (1.2–1.4) an der Eintaktstelle (E) in den Taktförderer (2) einzutakten. Für ein effizientes und fehlerfreies Kommissionieren zwischen mindestens einer Aufgabestation (5) und einer Versandstation wird der Taktförderer (2) in logische Segmente (LS1–LS4) unterteilt. Die einzelnen Transporteinheiten (1.2–1.4) sollen möglichst dicht in diese eingetaktet ...

An article conveyor device and welding apparatus with such a conveyor device.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Fördervorrichtung (2) sowie eine Schweissvorrichtung (1). Bei der Schweissvorrichtung (1) wird die Fördervorrichtung (2) mit einem ersten Fördermittel (T1) und einem zweiten Fördermittel (T2) verwendet, zwischen welchen das zu schweissende Gut übergeben wird. Eine Steuereinrichtung (3) bestimmt dabei die Übergabestelle und/oder den Förderhub des zweiten Fördermittels und steuert die Fördermittel so, dass die Übergabe an der bestimmten Stelle und/oder mit dem bestimmten Förderhub erfolgt. Damit kann die Umrüstung der Einrichtung auf verschiedene Grössen des Schweissgutes rasch erfolgen.

Transportvorrichtung.

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist eine Transportvorrichtung (1) zum Transport von Stückgütern (S), umfassend einen feststehenden Zuführabschnitt (3) und einen entlang einer Förderrichtung (x) stromabwärts angeordneten feststehenden Abführabschnitt (4), und eine Ausschleusevorrichtung (5) umfassend eine erste (51) und eine zweite (52) Ausschleuseeinheit, welche entlang der Förderrichtung (x) zwischen dem feststehenden Zuführabschnitt (3) und dem feststehenden Abführabschnitt (4) angeordnet sind. Die erste Ausschleuseeinheit (51) weist ein an den feststehenden Zuführabschnitt (3) angrenzend angeordnetes feststehendes Ende (51 1) und ein davon stromabwärts angeordnetes bewegliches Ende (512) auf und die zweite Ausschleuseeinheit (52) weist ein der ersten Ausschleuseeinheit (51) stromabwärts benachbart angeordnetesbewegliches Ende (522) und ein davon stromabwärts an den feststehenden Abführabschnitt (4) angrenzend angeordnetes feststehendes Ende (521) auf, wobei die erste (51) und die zweite (52 ...

Verfahren zum Übergeben von Objekten zwischen zwei Fördervorrichtungen sowie ein Fördersystem.

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Föidem und Abgeben von Objekten (10a-10c) von einem Zuförderer (52) über einen Abgabebereich an einen Wegförderer (101), wobei der Zuförderer (52) ein Förderorgan (53) enthält, welches entlang einer Förderstrecke einen durchgehenden Auflagebereich zum aufliegenden und hintereinander Fördern von Objekten (10a-10c) entlang der Förderstrecke ausbildet, und der Zuförderer (52) einen in Förderlichtung (F) vor dem Abgabebereich angeordneten Eingreifbereich (B) zum Transferieren von Objekten (10a-10c) auf das bzw weg vom Förderorgan (53) ausbildet. Im Eingreifbereich (B) ist eine optische Anzeigeeinheit (54) mit mindestens einem parallel zur Fördenichtung (F) ausgerichteten, ansteuerbaren Lichterband (55) angeordnet, wobei mittels einer Steuerungseinheit (57) Leuchtsignale (56a-56c) am Lichterband (55) erzeugt werden, welche synchron mit dem Förderorgan (53) in Förderrichtung (F) mitbewegt werden, wobei mittels der Leuchtsignale (56a-56c) virtuelle Abteile ...

Förderbandanlage und Verfahren zum Betreiben einer Förderbandanlage.

Förderbandanlage, insbesondere zum Transport von Schüttgut, umfassend a. ein erstes Förderband (2); b. eine Schurre (3); c. ein zweites Förderband (12); d. wobei die Schurre (3) dazu eingerichtet ist, vom ersten Förderband zugeführtes, insbesondere abgeworfenes, Fördermaterial dem zweiten Förderband zuzuleiten; e. eine Tragkonstruktion (5), an oder auf welcher die Schurre (3) in definierter Position relativ zum ersten und/oder zweiten Förderband gelagert ist; f. eine Messeinrichtung (7) zur Ermittlung einer zwischen Fördermaterial-Übergabekonstruktion und Tragkonstruktion wirkenden Kraft.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum phasengenauen Übergeben von Stückgut.

Die vorliegende Erfindung beschreibt ein Verfahren und eine Vorrichtung zum phasengenauen Übergeben von Stückgut (S, S v , S n ), wobei Stückguts (S, S v , S n ) mittels einer Anliefervorrichtung (1.2) entlang einer Förderrichtung (x) angeliefert wird und die jeweilige funktionale Länge und ein Anlieferzeitpunkt des jeweiligen Stückguts (S, S v , S n ) an oder stromaufwärts vor einem Übergabeabschnitt (1.2.1) der Anliefervorrichtung (1.2) erfasst wird. Das angelieferte Stückgut (S, S v , S n ) wird von dem Übergabeabschnitt (1.2.1) der Anliefervorrichtung (1.2) taktgenau an eine Beabstandungsvorrichtung (1.3) übergeben, welche entlang der Förderrichtung (x) eine Mehrzahl von Beabstandungsförderern (1.3.1) umfasst. Die Geschwindigkeit jedes der Beabstandungsförderer (1.3.1) der Mehrzahl von Beabstandungsförderern (1.3.1) wird zum phasengenauen Übergeben des Stückguts (S) von einem Übergabeabschnitt (1.3.2) der Beabstandungsvorrichtung (1.3) einzeln gesteuert. Das jeweilige Stückgut (S, S ...

FEEDING ATTACHMENT Of a CONVEYOR OF MACHINE OF SORTING Of OBJECTS, PROCESS IMPLEMENTING THIS DEVICE, AND MACHINE OF TRI EQUIPEE OF THIS DEVICE

INSTALLATION POUR LE CONDITIONNEMENT D'OBJETS, PROCEDE POUR SON EXPLOITATION ET SON UTILISATION

DANS UNE INSTALLATION DE MACHINES A EMBALLER, LES OBJETS A EMBALLER SONT DIRIGES VERS ELLES 22, 24, 26 AU MOYEN D'UN DISTRIBUTEUR CIRCULAIRE 10. CES MACHINES COMPORTENT LEUR PROPRE MOTEUR DE COMMANDE REGLABLE 28. UN CAPTEUR ANGULAIRE 34 SURVEILLE LE MOUVEMENT DE ROTATION DU DISTRIBUTEUR CIRCULAIRE 10 ET D'AUTRES CAPTEURS ANGULAIRES 36 SONT ASSOCIES AUX MACHINES A EMBALLER 22, 24, 26. LES INFORMATIONS PROVENANT DES CAPTEURS ANGULAIRES 34 ET 36 SONT TRANSMISES A UN DISPOSITIF DE COMMANDE 32 QUI REGIT DE SON COTE LE FONCTIONNEMENT DES MOTEURS DE COMMANDE 28 POUR LA SYNCHRONISATION. EN CAS DE DEFAILLANCE D'UNE MACHINE A EMBALLER 22, 24, 26, CELLES QUI RESTENT PEUVENT MAINTENIR LE TRAVAIL DE L'INSTALLATION, SANS QU'IL Y AIT BESOIN DE MOYENS DE TRANSPORT SUPPLEMENTAIRES AVEC LES DEVIATIONS D'ITINERAIRE ET LES TRANSFERTS ASSOCIES.

Plant for the transport of timber to successive points of use

SYSTEM OF CONVEYOR ORDERS BY ZONES AND CONTROLLER INTENDS TO BE UTILISEDANS THIS ONE.

L'invention a pour but de créer un système de convoyeur commandé par zones (1) comprenant un certain nombre de zones de commande (A, B, C). Le système de convoyeur (1), pendant que le transport d'un article quelconque (W) d'une zone (C) vers une zone en aval est interdit : a) démarre le fonctionnement d'un rouleau d'entraînement (4a) dans la zone (C) à une première vitesse de transport (V1) inférieure à une vitesse de transport standard prescrite (Vn) au moment de la détection de la présence d'un article (W) provenant d'une zone immédiatement en amont de la zone (C), b) actionne le rouleau d'entraînement (4a) à une seconde vitesse de transport (V2) inférieure à la première vitesse de transport (V1) après l'arrivée de l'article (W) dans une position prédéterminée (P) de la zone (C), et c) stoppe le fonctionnement du rouleau d'entraînement (4a) au moment de la détection de la présence de l'article (W) dans la zone (C). Le système (1) permet ainsi de stopper les articles avec précision dans ...

DEVICE OF TRANSPORT FOR OBJECTS TO BRING HAS A MACHINE OF HANDLING, IN PARTICULAR HAS A MACHINE TO LABEL

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DYNAMIC GAP OPTIMISATION

The invention relates to a method and a device for dynamic optimisation of the gaps between objects (3) transported serially on a conveyor, in particular the transport of pieces of luggage in luggage transport systems in airports. According to the invention, in order to achieve an optimal usage of the transport system, the separation between two adjacent objects (3) for transporting is recorded by sensor (6 -10) and provided to an analytical unit (11) as measured values for determination of a correction value for temporary alteration of the speed of a transporter (4) supporting only one object (3), arranged between two adjacent transporters (1,2). © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

반송 시스템 및 반송 방법

... 본 발명의 반송 시스템은, 궤도와, 복수의 천정 반송차와, 천정 반송차에 대한 FOUP의 반송 명령을 출력하는 반송 컨트롤러를 구비한다. 반송 컨트롤러는, 하류 측 포트에 재치된 제1 FOUP가 회수 대기의 상태이며, 또한, 상류 측 포트에 FOUP가 재치되어 있지 않은 경우에, 제1 FOUP가 회수 대기의 상태가 되고 나서 미리 정해진 대기 시간이 경과할 때까지는, 상류 측 포트에 제2 FOUP를 반송할 천정 반송차가 파악될 때까지 제1 FOUP의 회수를 지시하는 반송 명령의 출력을 대기하며, 제1 FOUP가 회수 대기의 상태가 된 시점으로부터 대기 시간이 경과한 경우에는, 제1 FOUP의 회수를 지시하는 반송 명령을 출력한다.

A storage system for storing and transporting bins

Method and system for storing and transporting a plurality of storage bins 4 to and from an upper 14 and a lower 16 location of a three dimensional storage grid, which is constructed by columns interconnected by top rails. The system comprises a movable continuous chain 12 running from the upper 14 location to the lower 16 location of said storage grid. The chain 12 comprises compartments 18 fitted for holding the bins 4. Robot vehicles 2 are running on the upper 14 location of the storage grid. These are adapted for loading and unloading bins 4 from the compartments 18 in the chain 12. A control system is adapted for controlling loading and unloading of the bins 4 from the compartments 18 in the chain 12.

CARGO STORAGE SYSTEM

Disclosed is a cargo storage system which comprises a cargo temporarily-depositing device and a stacker. The stacker includes a machine frame (210) and a cargo carrying platform (220). Three sensors (211; 212; 213) are arranged on the machine frame (210). The cargo temporarily-depositing device includes a lifting platform (230) and a roller platform (240), with the middle part of the lifting platform (230) forming a hollow structure. The cargo carrying platform (220), the lifting platform (230) and the roller platform (240) are respectively lifted vertically between a high position and a low position. On the temporarily-depositing device, a first reflecting plate (251) is arranged at a position corresponding to the high position of the roller platform (240), and a second reflecting plate (252) is arranged at a position corresponding to the high position of the lifting platform (230) with a third reflecting plate (253) fastened thereon. The three sensors (211; 212; 213) respectively sense ...

DRIVER BOARD CONTROL SYSTEM FOR MODULAR CONVEYOR WITH ADDRESS-BASED NETWORK FOR INTER-CONVEYOR COMMUNICATION

A method (102, 302, 800, 100) and control system (48) are provided for controlling a modular conveyor system (10), which may be networked together with other such systems in order to implement a control strategy for a modular conveyor system (10). The control system (48) comprises a communications port (82) for interconnection of the control system (48) with a network (30) for sending outgoing addressed data to other devices on the address-based network (30) and for receiving incoming addressed data from other devices. The control system (48) further comprises a logic system (84), which may receive a signal from an object sensor (42) and provide a control signal or output (88) adapted to control activation of a motorized roller assembly (38), based on an input signal from the object sensor (42) or the communications port (82). The logic system (84) may provide for single step operation whereby system troubleshooting may be facilitated, and in addition may provide situation aware and output ...

SELF-CHECKOUT REGISTER CONFIGURATIONS

A self-checkout system comprises a register belt station; an itemization station downstream from the register belt station; and a bagging station downstream from the itemization station. The register belt station, an itemization station, and bagging station are each modular and removably coupled to each other.

Active control system for belt conveyors

The present concepts comprise various methods and apparatuses for the sorting of packages and other articles or objects in a cost- and time-efficient manner such that the life of the apparatuses for sorting and transporting said objects is extended. Likewise, the integrity of the conveyed articles is likewise maintained, such that the articles are not damaged or altered. This is done by detecting and rectifying Jamming, Overload, and Overflow. Another purpose of the concept is to eliminate the subjectivity of the human operator; stoppage due to the jamming or overload excepted.

Method and apparatus for auditing means used for measuring characteristics of a bulk material and for extracting an aliquot from a bulk material

This invention concerns a method and an apparatus for auditing the means of measuring one or more variables which affect the accuracy or the reliability of the results obtained by devices used to measure particular characteristics of a bulk material, especially during handling and processing, and when said characteristics are measured on an aliquot extracted from said bulk material, a method and an apparatus for concurrently auditing one or more variables affecting the accuracy or reliability of the means for extracting an aliquot of said bulk material.

CONVEYOR BELT DEVICE

Accumulator conveyor modules with sensors and control circuit

An accumulation conveyor comprises a plurality of conveyor zones 1, 2, 3, 4, each zone comprising a conveyor module. Each conveyor module comprises a plurality of rollers 7 arranged in parallel to provide a load supporting surface, at least one of said rollers comprising a drive roller 8. The other rollers are driveably connected to the drive roller. The module also comprises an indicator device 9 to sense the presence or absence of a load, and an electric control circuit loom including an input connector adapted to be connected to a power source, and an output connector adapted to be connected to the input connector of an adjacent module. The module may also include switch means responsive to a signal from the indicator device to control the supply of power to the drive roller, and a lead to connect the indicator device with an indicator device of an upstream module.

Stacking of gloves

Cleaning apparatus for cleaning a rail system

CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENT FOR CONTROLLING THE HANDLING OF FREIGHT CONTAINERS

CONVEYOR PLANT AND PROCEDURE FOR THEIR ENTERPRISE

HAULAGE SYSTEM

FÖRDEREINRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUR ÜBERPRÜFUNG DER EINHALTUNG EINES MINDESTABSTANDES ZWISCHEN ZWEI FÖRDEROBJEKTEN

The invention relates to a method for operating a conveyor device (1), in which a desired sequence (A1) of occupancy (Z) of at least one object (17..19) at a first position (p1) is detected or said type of desired sequence (A1) is predetermined. Then an actual sequence (A2) of occupancy (Z) of the at least one object (17..19) is detected in a second position (p2) which is downstream of the first position (p1) in the direction of conveyance (z). In another step, the actual sequence (A1) is compared to the desired sequence (A2) and an alarm signal is emitted if the determined difference exceeds a predefined threshold. Alternatively or additionally, measurements can be taken for aligning the actual sequence (A2) to the desired sequence (A1). The invention also relates to a conveyor device (1) for carrying out the claimed method according to the invention.

Verfahren und Fördertechnikelement zum Bündeln von Förderströmen in einer Förderanlage

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Bündeln von Förderströmen an einem Fördertechnikelement (Ka..Kc, K1..K34) mit mehreren eingehenden Fördersegmenten (1a, 1b), zumindest einer Ankopplung (2) an ein abgehendes Fördersegment (3), auf das die eingehenden Fördersegmente (1a, 1b) zusammengeführt werden, und mehreren Anhalteeinrichtungen (4a, 4b) zum Anhalten eines Förderflusses auf den eingehenden Fördersegmenten (1a, 1b). Dabei werden mehrere zu den genannten eingehenden Fördersegmenten (1a, 1b) stromabwärts gelegene und mit einer ODER-Verknüpfung logisch verknüpfte Auslöseeinrichtungen (A, A1..A22) für die Freigabe einer Anhalteeinrichtung (4a, 4b) beziehungsweise eines Förderobjekts (17) herangezogen. Eine Anhalteeinrichtung (4a, 4b) beziehungsweise ein an dieser wartendes Förderobjekt (17) wird jeweils dann freigegeben, wenn ein dem wartenden Förderobjekt (17) in einer Sortierreihenfolge vorangehendes Förderobjekt (17) eine der verknüpften Auslöseeinrichtungen (A, A1..A22) passiert ...

Förderanlage mit im Wesentlichen symmetrischen längs verlaufenden Stromleitern

The invention relates to a conveyor system (1), comprising two frame profiles (2, 3) which run such that they are spaced apart from one another, a plurality of motorized conveyor rollers (4) which are arranged in between, an insulator (19) which runs along the at least one frame profile (2) with a plurality of receptacles which are open on the longitudinal side, and a plurality of electric conductors (20) which are arranged in the insulator (19) and are connected electrically to drive electronics of the conveyor rollers (4), wherein in each case one electric conductor (20) is mounted in in each case one receptacle. The form factor f of an electric conductor (20), which is defined as a quotient of the circumference of a circle which is equivalent in area to the cross section of the electric conductor (20) and of the circumference of said cross section of the electric conductor (20), is selected here in the range from f = 0.88 to f = 1.00.

A conveyor for conveying products with improved electrical connection system and modular system of terminal boxes

Es wird eine Förderanlage (1) zum Fördern von Stückgütern mit Rahmenprofilen (2, 3) und einem längs des Rahmenprofils (2, 3) angeordneten Energieversorgungsbus (4) angegeben. Die Förderanlage (1) umfasst eine erste Anschlussbox (7, 7a, 7b) zum elektrischen Anschluss eines ersten Aktors (5) und eine zweite Anschlussbox (10a..10d) zum Anschluss eines zweiten Aktors (8), welcher sich vom ersten Aktor (5) hinsichtlich seiner Nennspannung unterscheidet. Weiterhin wird ein modulares System angegeben, welches eine erste Anschlussbox (7, 7a, 7b) und eine zweite Anschlussbox (10a..10d) der genannten Art umfasst. Insbesondere ist in der zweiten Anschlussbox (10a..10d) ein Spannungswandler (30) angeordnet, welcher eine Ausgangswechselspannung von 110 VAC und/oder 230 VAC und/oder 400 VAC bereitstellt.

SICHERHEITSVORRICHTUNG FUER FOERDERANLAGEN

A method of operating a long stator linear motor

Um einen einfachen Betrieb einer Fördereinrichtung (1) in Form eines Langstatorlinearmotors zu ermöglichen, ist an zumindest einer ersten Position der Förderstrecke (2) ein erster Triggerpunkt (Tx) definiert, wobei dem ersten Triggerpunkt (Tx) ein erster ausführbarer Programmcode (Fx) zugewiesen wird, mit dem eine Bewegung einer Transporteinheit (TEn) gemäß eines definierten Bewegungsprofils ausgeführt wird, und dieser Programmcode (Fx) für jede Transporteinheit (TEn), die den ersten Triggerpunkt (Tx) erreicht, ausgeführt wird.

KABELANORDNUNG, VERWENDUNG EINER KABELANORDNUNG UND FÖRDERANLAGE MIT EINER KABELANORDNUNG SOWIE HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN HIERFÜR

The invention relates to a cable arrangement (1) that comprises a first electric conductor (2) and at least one second electric conductor (3), these conductors being insulated from one another, and said cable arrangement (1) additionally comprising multiple plug devices (4) which are arranged along the course of the conductors (2, 3), each device comprising a plurality of electric contacts (5..8), and at least one contact (5..8) being connected to one electric conductor (2, 3) in each case. The first conductor (2) is severed at each plug device (4), and each end of said first conductor (2) is connected to one electric contact (5, 6) in each instance. A conveyor installation (9) comprising such a cable arrangement (1), and a method for producing such a conveyor arrangement (9), are also disclosed.

ELECTRICALLY DECENTRALIZED CONTROLLABLE ONE PROMOTION DEVICE FOR STÜCKHAFTES MATERIAL TO BE CONVEYED AS WELL AS APPROPRIATE HAULAGE SYSTEM

FÖRDERROLLE UND ANSCHLUSSBOX FÜR EINE FÖRDERROLLE UND FÖRDERANLAGE SOWIE HERSTELLUNGSVERFAHREN FÜR EINE FÖRDERANLAGE

The invention relates to a conveying roller (1) for a conveying system, said conveying roller comprising two bearing bodies (2, 3) which are provided for fixing the conveying roller (1) in or on a frame (17, 18) of a conveying system, a roller body (4) which is arranged between the two bearing bodies and which is rotatably supported with respect to the bearing bodies (2, 3), an electric drive unit (5) for driving the roller body (4), and an electric control unit (6) that is connected to the drive unit (5). The conveying roller (1) further comprises a roller-side plug device (7) which is electrically connected to the control unit (6), which is provided for electrically connecting to a system-side plug device (21) that lies on the frame (17, 18) of a conveying system, and which is positioned in a substantially rigid manner relative to the bearing body (2, 3). The plug device (7) is composed of a printed circuit board (8) with plug contacts arranged thereon, and the control unit (6) is arranged ...

ELEKTRISCH DEZENTRAL STEUERBARE FÖRDERVORRICHTUNG FÜR STÜCKHAFTES FÖRDERGUT SOWIE ENTSPRECHENDES FÖRDERSYSTEM

The invention relates to an electric locally controlled conveyor device (3, 4, 5) for piece transport goods (2) and a conveyor system (1) made up thereof. At least one conveyor device (3, 4, 5) thus comprises a electric controlled drive device (13), for at least one conveyor body (15) and/or at least one electronic recording device (12) for operationally relevant conditions, whereby the drive device (13) and/or the recording device (12) are connected to an electrical controller (7) for controlling the processes of the conveyor device (3, 4, 5). At least one controller (7) thus comprises at least three, preferably four, functionally identical or standard embodied communication interfaces (14) for the data connection to communication compatible controllers (7) of conveyor devices (3, 4, 5) which are preferably directly adjacent or extend the conveyor path. A recording device for determination of the form stability and/or a drive slip of a piece of conveyor goods (2) for conveying is disclosed ...

KOMMISSIONIERSTATION UND VERFAHREN ZUM KOMMISSIONIEREN VON ARTIKELN

The invention relates to a method and to a picking station (5) for picking by an order picker of articles from source loading aids (2) into destination loading aids (6), wherein the loading aids (2, 6) are conveyed via a first conveyor system (18) to the picking station (5) and at the picking station (5) are made available for picking of the articles and after a picking operation are discharged from the picking station (5) again via a second conveyor system. A control device can co-ordinate the conveying movements of the source loading aids (2) and destination loading aids (6) in such a manner that the source loading aids (2) and destination loading aids (6) required for processing a picking order are brought together before the picking operation in the picking station (5) onto a common picking conveyor (25) of the first conveyor system (18) passing through a working area (30) for the order picker, and are presented to the order picker arranged next to one another as a picking group on ...

FÖRDEREINRICHTUNG UND VERFAHREN ZUM BETRIEB EINER FÖRDEREINRICHTUNG

The invention relates to a method for operating a conveyor device (1), in which a desired sequence (A1) of occupancy (Z) of at least one object (17..19) at a first position (p1) is detected or said type of desired sequence (A1) is predetermined. Then an actual sequence (A2) of occupancy (Z) of the at least one object (17..19) is detected in a second position (p2) which is downstream of the first position (p1) in the direction of conveyance (z). In another step, the actual sequence (A1) is compared to the desired sequence (A2) and an alarm signal is emitted if the determined difference exceeds a predefined threshold. Alternatively or additionally, measurements can be taken for aligning the actual sequence (A2) to the desired sequence (A1). The invention also relates to a conveyor device (1) for carrying out the claimed method according to the invention.

TRANSPORTATION REGULATION FUER WINDOWPANE PROCESSING INSTALLATION.

Fördereinrichtung und Verfahren zur Ermittlung der Reihenfolge von Antrieben

The method involves activating drives (2a-2e) lying one behind the other in a conveying direction (z), and conveying a reference transported material (25) using the activated drives, where the drives are provided in a conveying device (1). A temporal sequence is detected, when each drive exerts force for conveying the reference transported material. A looked local sequence is determined indirectly depending on the temporal sequence. Distance between the drives is determined based on determined conveying times and speed of the reference transported material.

VORRATSBUNKER, IN PARTICULAR FOR OSCILLATION SUPPLY DEVICES.

MANUFACTURING PLANT FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND/OR TREATMENT OF CONSTRUCTION UNITS TRANSPORTED ON WORKPIECE CARRIERS

Conveying device for open-cast mines

A method and control system for controlling a conveyor system and a plant for baling paper pupl

System and method for remotely attended delivery

Decorated metallic beverage container body inspection apparatus

A metallic beverage container body inspection apparatus (200) processes a plurality of metallic beverage container bodies (14) along an index path. An indexer (206) sequentially transfers metallic beverage container bodies (14) from the manufacturing queue (22) through the apparatus (200) while maintaining an orientation of the container bodies (14). A dwell position (228) is located on the index path wherein the indexer (206) delivers metallic beverage container bodies (14) to the dwell position (228). An inspection position (232) is vertically aligned with and horizontally offset from the dwell position (228). An image recorder (240) is aimed the inspection position (232) and captures a plurality of images about a circumference of each metallic beverage containers (14).

CONVEYOR INDUCT SYSTEM

A conveyor induct system (38) includes a control point (52) subsystem for measuring the point at which control of an article transitions from one conveyor (22, 24) to another. The induct system also includes a subsystem (40) for accurately creating or controlling the gaps between articles on the conveyor system. The control point subsystem (38) monitors the location, and changes in the speed, of an article as it passes between two conveyors operating at different speeds. The gap control subsystem (40) provides real time monitoring and measuring of the package gaps. The measured package gaps are fed into a feedback control system (72) which alters the speed of a conveyor in order to change the gapping as desired.

CONVEYOR CONTROLLER FOR GLASS SHEET PROCESSING EQUIPMENT

CONVEYOR CONTROLLER FOR GLASS SHEET PROCESSING EQUIPMENT A programmable, microprocessor-based controller is responsive to a displacement command signal and first and second transport signals corresponding to the distance that glass sheets are conveyed on main and auxiliary conveyors, respectively, to provide a speed control signal to a separate, variable speed drive. The variable speed drive drives the auxiliary conveyor independently of the driven main conveyor. The variable speed drive is controlled by the controller to: (1) reduce the rate of glass sheet conveyance; (2) reposition the leading and trailing glass sheets, if necessary, along the direction of conveyance; and (3) insure that as each glass sheet is transferred between the main conveyor and the auxiliary conveyor, the auxiliary conveyor is driven at the same speed as the main conveyor.

CONVEYORS INCLUDING SENSORS FOR DETECTING ERROR CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH MOVING PRODUCTS

In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided that include interconnected conveyors including multiple sensors configured to detect identifying characteristics and physical characteristics of the products traveling on the conveyors. The product-associated information that is detected by the sensors is analyzed relative to predefined product-associated identifying characteristics and physical characteristics stored in a database, and an error signal is generated if the actual, sensor-obtained product identifying characteristics and/or physical characteristics, do not correspond to the predefined, database-stored product identifying characteristics and/or physical characteristics.

METHOD FOR OPERATING A LONG STATOR LINEAR MOTOR

To make it possible to operate a conveyor installation (1) in the form of a long stator linear motor in a simple manner, a first trigger point (Tx) is defined in at least one first position (Px) on the conveying track (2) and a first program code (Fx) which can be executed in the system controller (6) and with which a transport unit (TEn) is moved along a track section of the conveying track (2) in accordance with a defined movement profile is assigned to the first trigger point (Tx), and this program code (Fx) is executed for each transport unit (TEn) that reaches the first trigger point (Tx).

CONVEYOR WITH PROBABILITY ESTIMATOR

A conveyor system (20), such as an induction subsystem (22) for supplying articles to a sorter (24), and method of conveying articles includes providing a conveying surface (26) for conveying a series of articles and at least one sensor (30, 31) for sensing the articles on the conveying surface (26). A control (36) is provided which establishes at least one parameter for each of the articles and controls the conveying surface (26) as a function of the at least one parameter of each of the articles. The control (36) includes a computer (54, 56) and a program for the computer. The program includes at least one probability estimator. The control (36) determines the at least one parameter of each of the articles at least in part by the at least one probability estimator (81). The control controls gaps between articles or synchronizes arrival of articles at the sorter (24).

ELEVATED GRADE STATION DRIVE SYSTEM

An elevated grade station drive system includes a plurality of conveyor sections for conveying workpieces downstream at a variable transfer speed along and between the plurality of sections according to control instructions provided by a control system. The output from at least one workpiece position sensor cooperates with corresponding upstream conveyor sections and provides workpiece position data to the control system. Each conveyor section has a corresponding variable frequency drive cooperating in variable speed driving engagement therewith. The control system controls each variable frequency drive so as to interlock adjacent conveyor sections for smooth translation of the workpieces between adjacent conveyor sections without crushing or binding the workpieces. The plurality of conveyor sections may include a plurality of lugged conveyors, which may be lugged chains.

CONVEYOR INDUCT SYSTEM

AUTONOMOUS CONVEYOR SYSTEM

The present disclosure provides a conveyor system, comprising a plurality of work piece carriers (WPC), each presenting a machine readable and writable tag (T) and being adapted for supporting at least one work piece during transportation. The system further comprises distribution highway conveyors (DHC1, DHC2) each in the form of an endless conveyor adapted for transporting and circulating said work piece carriers (WPC), flow balancing conveyors (FBC) and operation unit conveyors (OUC1, OUC2, OUC3, OUC4). Control of the system is achieved by autonomous switch control devices (11a, 11b, 11c, 11d; 13a, 13b) arranged at each intersection between conveyors to control the flow of the work piece carriers (WPC) at the respective intersection.

CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR THE TRANSPORT OF PASSENGERS/GOODS

A conveyor system for displacing passenger/goods formed by a moving endless belt comprising a plurality of pallet assemblies (100, 101) and drive means (200) to transmit a drive movement to the pallet belt (100, 101). The pallets (100, 101) have a functional surface opposite to the support surface (160) and having first meshing means (130). The drive means (200) comprise second meshing means (230) designed to interact with the first meshing means (130), so that the drive pallets (100), are driven by the drive means (200) by means of a meshing between the first meshing means (130) and the second meshing means (230) and to drive said pallet belt (100, 101) in the movement direction D. The drive means (200) have a linear motor aligned with the movement direction D.

Conveyor with dynamic logical queuing

A system and method for dynamic logical queuing in a conveyor system. A method includes receiving a transport unit in a conveyor system having a series of physical conveyor units. The method includes determining a length of the transport unit by the conveyor system, and defining a logical conveyor unit corresponding to the transport unit according to the length of the transport unit. A plurality of the physical conveyor units is assigned to the logical conveyor unit. The method includes controlling the movement of the transport item through the conveyor system using the logical conveyor unit.

Stacking of gloves

A glove stacking apparatus for preparing a stack of gloves prior to packing into a box, and a method of stacking gloves, particularly ambidextrous disposable hygienic gloves, preferably with the thumbs of each glove in a desired orientation with respect to each other are disclosed. A glove stacking apparatus for forming a stack of gloves comprises a packing recess for receiving the gloves to be stacked, and adjacent the recess at least one movable flap for folding towards the recess a portion of a glove overlapping said edge of the recess. The movable flap has a surface that is permeable to gaseous flow through the surface, and the glove stacking apparatus including a source of vacuum pressure and means to apply the vacuum air pressure through the permeable surface of the movable flap in order to pull the overlapping portion of the glove to the flap prior to folding of the overlapping portion. The source of vacuum pressure is separate from the flap so that as the flap folds towards the recess, the application of the vacuum air pressure through the permeable surface is automatically released.

Lifting device and method for gloves stacking

A glove stacking apparatus for preparing a stack of gloves prior to packing into a box, and a method of stacking gloves using a glove stacking apparatus for preparing a stack of gloves prior to packing into a box, particularly ambidextrous disposable hygienic gloves are disclosed. A glove stacking apparatus for lifting and depositing gloves to be stacked comprises a lifting means for lifting each of the gloves. The lifting means includes an attractive glove lifting surface, wherein the lifting means includes within the lifting surface a movable member, the movable member being movable from a first position in which the movable member is substantially flush with the lifting surface to a second position in which the movable member stands proud of the lifting surface in order to help dislodge the lifted glove from the lifting surface. The movable member has a surface that is permeable to air flow through the surface, the glove lifting means including a source of positive air pressure and means to control the application of said positive air pressure through the permeable surface of the movable member in order to control the dislodging of the lifted glove from the glove lifting surface.

Conveyor Controllers

Various methods, apparatuses, and program products that are used to control at least a portion of a conveyor, determine information about an article conveyed by the conveyor, or otherwise operate a conveyor are provided. One method includes detecting whether a second conveyor controller is connected to the first conveyor controller and, in response to detecting that there is a second conveyor controller connected to the first conveyor controller, identifying whether the second conveyor controller is connected to a predetermined network interface of the first conveyor controller. The method further includes configuring the first conveyor controller to rotate a motorized roller in a first predetermined direction if a second conveyor controller is connected to the predetermined network interface and configuring the first conveyor controller to rotate the motorized roller in a second predetermined direction if a second conveyor controller is not connected to the predetermined network interface.

Glass substrate transmission device and method for detecting the rotational synchronization of driven shafts

The present invention provides a glass substrate transmission device and a method for detecting the rotational synchronization of driven shafts. The device comprising: multiple driven shafts, the multiple driven shafts are disposed parallel at intervals along a first direction and each of the driven shafts has a through hole at the first direction; multiple rollers fixed at intervals on the driven shafts for carrying a glass substrate, and rotate with the driven shaft to flow the glass substrate; a reflection; an infrared sensor unit emitting the infrared and receives a reflection light reflected back by an obstacles and emitted by the infrared sensor unit, and determine the rotational synchronization of the driven shafts according to the value of the intensity of the reflected light. The through holes and the reflection plate are located at the propagation direction of the infrared of the infrared sensor unit. By above way, the present invention can timely detect that if the multiple driven shafts rotate synchronously or stop rotating to avoid the glass substrate from scratch or break. 1. A glass substrate transmission device comprising:multiple driven shafts, the multiple driven shafts are disposed parallel at intervals along a first direction and extend along a second direction, and each of the driven shafts has a through hole, and the first direction and the second direction are perpendicular;multiple rollers, the multiple rollers are fixed at intervals on the driven shafts along the second direction, and the multiple rollers are used for carrying a glass substrate, and rotate with the driven shaft to flow the glass substrate;a reflection plate disposed at one side of the driven shafts along the first direction; andan infrared sensor unit disposed at the other side of the driven shafts along the first direction, and the through holes and the reflection plate are located at the propagation direction of the infrared of the infrared sensor unit, and the infrared ...

AUTOMATED CASE ORDER SEQUENCING METHOD AND SYSTEM

A system and method for automatically preparing client orders in a distribution facility, where the inputs to the system are complete pallets of cases of individual products and the outputs of the system are client order pallets of mixed products. Specifically, the methods and systems are for conveying, storing, and dispensing cases using automated case order sequencing typically using non-product-dedicated and non-accumulating buffer conveyors. 1. A system of non-accumulating case conveyors and guides for storing and selectively dispensing cases of products according to predetermined order sequences , the system comprising:a plurality of non-accumulating buffer conveyors being substantially parallel to one another for accumulating at least one case of a respective said products;an output sequencing transport conveyor being locally substantially perpendicular to a respective downstream end of the non-accumulating buffer conveyors for sequentially transferring cases of the products therefrom;for each said plurality of non-accumulating buffer conveyors, a case transfer device connecting to the downstream end of respective said non-accumulating buffer conveyor for selectively transferring a case of the products therefrom, each said case transfer device having a respective downstream end thereof connecting to the output sequencing transport conveyor for selectively transferring the corresponding case of products thereon;a controller unit connecting to the plurality of non-accumulating buffer conveyors, the plurality of case transfer devices and the output sequencing transport conveyor to control respective operation thereof so as to allow the forming of the predetermined order sequences of cases of products on the output sequencing transport conveyor from the cases of respective products from the plurality of the non-accumulating buffer conveyors.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each said conveyor is powered conveyor for respective selective activation thereof by the ...

Graph Associated with a Packaging Plant

Among other things, a method is disclosed that is performed by a data processing device comprising the following: obtaining and/or determining graph data representing a graph associated with a packaging plant, wherein the graph comprises a plurality of nodes and a plurality of edges, wherein each edge from the plurality of edges connects two nodes from the plurality of nodes with one another, wherein each node from the plurality of nodes represents a component of the packaging plant, and wherein each edge from the plurality of edges represents a possible packaging process connection between two components of the packaging plant: and storing of the graph data in a memory the data processing device. 1. A method performed by a data processing device , the method comprising:obtaining and/or determining graph data, wherein the graph data represent a graph associated with a packaging plant, wherein the graph comprises a plurality of nodes and a plurality of edges, wherein each edge from the plurality of edges connects two nodes from the plurality of nodes with one another, wherein each node from the plurality of nodes represents a component of the packaging plant, and wherein each edge from the plurality of edges represents a possible packaging process connection between two components of the packaging plant; andstoring of the graph data in a memory of the data processing device;receiving of packaging plant status data, wherein the packaging plant status data are indicative of a packaging process that is feasible by the packaging plant; andwherein the packaging plant status data is communicated to the data processing device by one or more components of the packaging plant via a communication connection; anddetermining of a representative of the packaging process that is feasible by the packaging plant at least partially based on the packaging plant status data and the graph represented by the graph data,wherein the representation of the feasible packaging process of the ...

Method for Controlling A Movement, A Control Device, A Linear Drive, A Production Machine, A Packaging Machine and a Computer Program Product

A control device, linear drive, production- or packaging machine, computer program product and method for controlling movement of at least one rotor in the linear drive, wherein a user or a machine station specifies the movement pattern to the control device to specify the movement, where the specified movement pattern is associated with virtual axes, particularly via the computer program product, the movement pattern is advantageously automatically associated with virtual axes subsequently associated with real axes, a control unit, i.e., a converter, controls movement of the rotor on the segment of the linear drive and the control unit supplies at least one segment with electrical voltage or current, where the segments as part of the linear drive therefore move the rotors in accordance with the specifications of the movement pattern, where such an association occurs automatically, and the user is relieved of this task during specification of the movement pattern. 118.-. (canceled)19. A method for controlling a movement of at least one rotor of a linear drive comprising at least one segment and the rotor , the method comprising:specifying a movement pattern for the at least one rotor;transforming the movement pattern of the at least one rotor into a specification for a virtual axis; andtransforming the specification of the virtual axis into a specification for a real axis or into a specification for a plurality of real axes, the specification being provided for the at least one real axis of a control unit which utilizes the specification to control the movement of the at least one rotor on the segment.20. A method for at least one of controlling and regulating a movement of rotors in a linear drive configured for transportation of goods or products in a machine station or from one machine station to another machine station , segments being provided for moving the rotors , a control device being configured to at least one of (i) control and (ii) regulate the movement ...

Packaging Plant Data Exchange and Method for Operating a Packaging Plant Data Exchange

Packaging plant data exchange comprising at least one intermediate store for packaging plant status data comprising status values, at least one data input interface, the data input interface communicating with at least one program module adapted to a packaging device of the packaging plant, characterized in that the program module creates a machine data object comprising at least metadata of the packaging device via a data input interface. 1. A system comprising ,a packaging plant data exchange withat least one buffer for packaging plant condition data comprising condition values,at least one data input interface, andat least one program module adapted to a packaging device of the packaging plant whereinthe program module is arranged for communicating with the packaging pant data exchange via the data input interface,characterized in thatthe data input interface provides means with which the program module instantiates at the data input interfacea) a machine data object, comprising at least metadata of the packaging device, and/orb) a status data object comprising at least metadata of a status object and a status value of a status date of the packaging device.2. The system according to claim 1 ,characterized in thatthe program module receives the metadata of the packaging device via a machine interface of the packaging device and makes the received metadata of the packaging device available for the machine data object.3. The system according to claim 1 ,characterized in thatthe metadata of the packaging device are preset, in particular programmed, in the program module, and the program module provides the programmed metadata of the packaging device for the machine data object.4. The system according to claim 2 ,characterized in thatthe program module assigns preset, in particular programmed metadata of the status object to the status values received via the machine interface of the packaging device and makes them available for the status data object.5. The system ...

Conveyor System, Cause Information Report Device, and Computer-Readable Recording Medium Recording Program for Cause Information Report Device

Conveyer device including a local controller provided in each zone for controlling a transport operation of the zone, and host controller that reports information relating to a cause of non-transport are included. Host controller includes mouse and the like for receiving, from a user, a selection instruction through which one of a plurality of zones is selected, and report processor that obtains, as clue information, information relating to a phenomenon that can be the cause of the non-transport of a conveyed object, from local controller of the target zone, and reports cause information corresponding to information relating to the cause based on the clue information, when the clue information satisfies a determination condition previously set. 1. A conveyer system comprising:a conveyer device that includes a plurality of zones in a transport direction along which a conveyed object is transported, and a local controller provided in each of the zones for controlling a transport operation of the zone; anda cause information report device that reports information relating to a cause of non-transport in at least one of the plurality of zones, whereinthe cause information report device include:a selection instruction receiving unit that receives, from a user, a selection instruction for selecting one of the plurality of zones; anda report processor that obtains, from the local controller of a target zone that is a zone selected in accordance with the selection instruction, information relating to a phenomenon that is a possible cause included in the cause of the non-transport of the conveyed object in the target zone as clue information, and reports, when the clue information satisfies a determination condition previously set, cause information that is the information relating to the cause based on the clue information.2. The conveyer system according to claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of zones include a plurality of types of the zones, which are different from one ...

A storage system for storing and transporting bins

Method and systems for storing and transporting a plurality of storage bins to and from an upper and a lower location of a three dimensional storage grid, which is constructed by columns interconnected by top rails. The system includes a movable continuous chain running from the upper location to the lower location of said storage grid. The chain may have compartments fitted for holding the bins. Robot vehicles are running on the upper location of the storage grid. These are adapted for loading and unloading bins 4 from the compartments in the chain. A control system is configured for controlling loading and unloading of the bins from the compartments in the chain.

MODULAR CONVEYING UNIT

A conveying unit for a superordinate conveying system for transporting goods on a transport plane. The conveying unit has transport rollers, drive devices, at least one adjustment apparatus and a control unit. The transport rollers rotate about axes at an actuatable rotational speed and with an actuatable direction of rotation. The drive device can be actuated to drive the transport rollers. The axes of rotation of the transport rollers can be actuated about their respective pivot axes by their own pivot axis angle and can be adjusted by rotation. The adjustment apparatus can be actuated to adjust the axes of rotation of the transport rollers about their respective pivot axes. The control unit actuates the conveying unit, and the conveying unit additionally has a connection apparatus for connecting the conveying unit to the superordinate conveying system. 115-. (canceled)16. A conveying unit for a superordinate conveying system for transporting goods on a transport plane , the conveying unit comprising:a plurality of transport rollers mounted for rotation about respective axes of rotation at an actuatable rotational speed and with an actuatable direction of rotation;drive devices configured for driving said transport rollers;the axes of rotation of said transport rollers being pivotable about respective pivot axes by a pivot axis angle;an adjustment apparatus configured for adjusting an orientation of the axes of rotation of said transport rollers by rotation about respective pivot axes;a control unit configured for actuating said adjustment apparatus and said drive devices; anda connection apparatus for connecting the conveying unit to the superordinate conveying system.171. The conveying unit according to claim , wherein at least two of said transport rollers are able to be actuated differently from one another.18. The conveying unit according to claim 16 , wherein said drive devices are configured for individual actuation so as to individually drive a respective ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR HANDLING CONTAINERS

A method and device for treating containers with at least two container treatment machines, between which a transport device for transporting the containers is arranged, where the transport device is divided into several transport sections, where the flow of containers is changed from containers of type A to containers of type B, where a separating device is activated once the first transport section has run empty of containers of type A, where containers of the type B are transported into the first transport section and backed up at the separating device, while containers of type A are transported from the second transport section to the second container treatment machine, and where the separating device is deactivated once the second transport section has run empty of containers of the type A, so that the containers of type B are transported through the second transport section to the second container treatment machine. 1. A method for treating containers with at least two container treatment machines , between which a transport device for transporting said containers is arranged , wherein the method comprises a separating device is activated between said first and said second container treatment machines which separates a flow of containers into a first and a second transport section after said first transport section has run empty of said containers of type A, where said first transport section adjoins said second transport section,', 'said containers of type B are conveyed already in said first transport section and backed up upstream of said separating device, while said containers of type A are conveyed out of said second transport section to said second container treatment machine and thereafter', 'said separating device between said first and said second transport sections is deactivated in such a way that said backed-up and following said containers of type B are transported through said second transport section to said second container treatment machine, ...

ANIMATED MONITOR AND CONTROL FOR AUTOMATED BAGGAGE HANDLING SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS

A system may include a plurality of continuous conveyors configured for moving objects throughout a facility, and a plurality of sensors positioned at different locations within the facility for collecting telemetry data associated with the travel of the objects along the conveyors. The system may also include a computing device configured to store the telemetry data from the sensors in a database, generate an animation of the conveyors and the objects traveling along the conveyors within the facility based upon the telemetry data stored in the database, and play the animation on a display via a graphical user interface (GUI). 1. A system comprising:a plurality of continuous conveyors configured for moving objects throughout a facility;a plurality of sensors positioned at different locations within the facility for collecting telemetry data associated with the travel of the objects along the conveyors; and store the telemetry data from the sensors in a database,', 'generate an animation of the conveyors and the objects traveling along the conveyors within the facility based upon the telemetry data stored in the database, and', 'play the animation on a display via a graphical user interface (GUI)., 'a computing device configured to'}2. The system of wherein the computing device is configured to generate and display the animation to simulate real-time movement of the objects traveling along the conveyors.3. The system of wherein the computing device is further configured to detect errors based upon the sensor telemetry data claim 1 , and generate the animation for corresponding locations within the facility at which the errors occur responsive to the error detections.4. The system of wherein the computing device is configured to generate the animation from user-selectable virtual camera views.5. The system of wherein a plurality of closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras are positioned within the facility; and wherein the computing device is further configured to ...

MOBILE ROBOT GROUP FOR MOVING AN ITEM

Techniques for improving the efficiency and flexibility of inventory systems are described. In an example, multiple robots may be operated to move an item. The robots may be allocated to a mobile robot group configured to move the item according to an arrangement of these robots. Tasks for incrementally moving the item and dependencies between the tasks may be generated. Instructions about a first task may be sent to one of the robots. Progress about performing the first task may be received back from the robot. Based on the progress and a dependency from the first task, instructions about a second dependent task may be sent to a second robot. When performed by the respective robots, the first task and the second task may cause an incremental movement of the item by the mobile robot group. 1. An inventory system , comprising:one or more processors; and allocate, based at least in part on an inventory-related action to move an item, a second mobile robot to a mobile robot group that comprises a first mobile robot, the mobile robot group configured to move the item from a first location to a second location based at least in part on an arrangement of mobile robots within the mobile robot group;', 'determine, based at least in part on the arrangement of the mobile robots within the mobile robot group, dependencies between tasks for incrementally moving the item by the mobile robot group along a path for moving the item from the first location to the second location;', 'receive, from the first mobile robot, data about an incremental movement of the item by the first mobile robot based at least in part on the arrangement of the mobile robots and on performance by the first mobile robot of a first task from the tasks; and', 'cause, the second mobile robot, to incrementally move the item based at least in part on the arrangement of the mobile robots and instructions to the second mobile robot about a second task from the tasks, the instructions being based at least in part ...

MODULAR AUTOMATIC WAREHOUSE FOR STORING INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS

A modular automatic warehouse comprising at least one module having a parallelepiped shape delimited by respective vertical uprights is provided. The module comprises a first and a second element, each element comprising a plurality of substantially horizontal seats or guides defined by structural flanks for the introduction and/or extraction of a respective plurality of shelves or drawers adapted to contain articles to be stored. The first and second elements being opposite to each other and separated by a compartment inside which at least one lift operates. The lift is able to translate from a lowered position to a raised position in order to move to a location of the drawers. The warehouse may further comprise a means for translating at least one at a time of the drawers towards further similar adjacent modules in turn provided with a means for translating the drawers to be displaced. Further, the means for translating acts inside the compartment which is open at least in the translation direction from one module to the other. 115-. (canceled)16. A modular automatic warehouse for storing products and articles to be stored , comprising at least one module having a parallelepiped shape and being constituted by two opposed elements having a parallelepiped shape , each element being delimited by respective vertical uprights , said two elements being spaced from each other by a predetermined distance and defining a substantially open compartment , each of said opposed elements having a pair of structural sides in the internal part of which a plurality of horizontal seats or guides is defined for supporting a plurality of drawers containing said products and articles to be stored , whereby at least one elevator is positioned inside of said compartment , the at least one elevator being driven vertically by motors for transferring a drawer in correspondence of a pair of horizontal seats or guides of at least one of said two opposed elements , whereby a mechanism is ...

GENERATION OF A CONTROL SIGNAL TO A CONVEYOR SYSTEM

A method for generating a control signal to a conveyor system, the conveyor system configured to serve at least a plurality of robots, includes receiving, in a control entity, a service call for a first robot, the service call being associated with a priority of the first robot; determining, by the control entity, the priority of the first robot; and generating, by the control entity, a control signal to the conveyor system to serve the service call for the first robot in accordance with the determined priority of the first robot. A control entity, a robot and a system are also provided. 1. A method for generating a control signal to a conveyor system , the conveyor system configured to serve at least a plurality of robots , the method comprising:receiving, in a control entity of the conveyor system, a service call for a first robot, the service call being associated with a priority of the first robot;determining, by the control entity of the conveyor system, the priority of the first robot; andgenerating, by the control entity of the conveyor system, a control signal serving the received service call for the first robot in accordance with the determined priority of the first robot.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a generation of the control signal comprises:determining a priority of at least one other passenger indicated in at least one other service call pending in the conveyor system;comparing the determined priority of the at least one other passenger to the priority of the first robot; andsetting the generated control signal to cause the conveyor system to serve the received service call carrying the indication of the priority of the first robot in accordance with a priority order of the compared priorities of the first robot and the at least one other passenger.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the priority of a robot is dependent on a task defined for the robot.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the task is defined in response to at least one of the ...

Palette System for Cargo Transport

In one example embodiment, a computer-implemented method for transporting cargo using smart palettes includes determining receipt of a first cargo onto a platform of a first smart palette at a first distribution hub. The method includes generating one or more signals that control a loading of the first smart palette and the first cargo onto a trailer located at the first distribution hub. The method includes determining a coordination with one or more second smart palettes associated with the trailer to determine a first position inside the trailer for the first smart palette and the first cargo. The method includes generating one or more signals that position the first smart palette and the first cargo at the first position inside the trailer. 1. A computer-implemented method for transporting cargo using smart palettes , the method comprising:determining, by a computing system that includes one or more computing devices, receipt of a first cargo onto a platform of a first smart palette at a first distribution hub;generating, by the computing system, one or more signals that control a loading of the first smart palette and the first cargo onto a trailer located at the first distribution hub;determining, by the computing system, a coordination with one or more second smart palettes associated with the trailer to determine a first position inside the trailer for the first smart palette and the first cargo; andgenerating, by the computing system, one or more signals that position the first smart palette and the first cargo at the first position inside the trailer.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , the method further comprising:obtaining, by the computing system, data indicative of at least one second smart palette from the one or more second smart palettes being loaded onto the trailer, being positioned inside the trailer, or being repositioned inside the trailer;determining, by the computing system, a coordination with the at least one second smart ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING MULTI-LAYER CLADDINGS WITH A DECORATIVE LAYER

The invention is a machine for producing decorative aggregate G-layer on top surfaces of claddings in cooperation with a cladding manufacturing machine. The G-layer production machine may be integrated into the cladding manufacturing machine or a standalone machine. In both options, the machines synchronize the overlaying of the top G-layer with the manufacturing process of the claddings to ensure continuous production of multi-layer claddings with a decorative aggregate layer. The overlaying itself is done under controlled condition to produce homogenous distribution of the aggregates on the top surface of the claddings to provide them an aesthetic look. 126-. (canceled)27. A decorative aggregate G-layer production machine for overlaying said G-layer on top surface of claddings , said machine comprising:a funnel for receiving a quota of a G-mixture;a snail conveyor in communication with said funnel for receiving and transporting said G-mixture;a spoon conveyor in communication with said snail conveyor for receiving and transporting said G-mixture;a cylindrical cartridge in communication with said spoon conveyor for receiving said G-mixture; anda trough in communication with said cylindrical cartridge for receiving a selected amount of said G-mixture and discharging said G-mixture off on said top surface of said claddings.28. The machine according to claim 27 , further comprising a motor for travelling said G-mixture in said snail conveyor and a motor for travelling said G-mixture in said spoon conveyor.29. The machine according to claim 27 , wherein said cylindrical cartridge is in fixed position and comprising a permanently open top opening for receiving said G-mixture from said spoon conveyor and bottom shutters for discharging said G-mixture into said trough claim 27 , wherein said cylindrical cartridge comprises an assembly for opening and closing said bottom shutters claim 27 , said assembly comprising a bearing claim 27 , a lever and a telescopic piston claim ...

DRIVE SYSTEM OF SCRAPER CONVEYOR AND CONTROL METHOD

The present invention discloses a drive system of a scraper conveyor and a control method. The drive system includes a nose sprocket, a tail sprocket, a nose sprocket drive mechanism, and a tail sprocket drive mechanism, where the nose sprocket drive mechanism is a hydraulic motor I, and the tail sprocket drive mechanism is a hydraulic motor II; and a hydraulic system that drives the hydraulic motor I and a hydraulic system that drives the hydraulic motor II include same hydraulic elements, and both include a three-position four-way solenoid directional valve, a two-position two-way solenoid directional valve, a two-position three-way solenoid directional valve, an accumulator, and an oil supplement valve group. The present invention is applicable to rapid starting and stopping of the scraper conveyor in a heavy load status while adjusting chain tension in real time, thereby resolving a power imbalance problem in a dual-drive system, and has a simple structure and a long service life.

Method and Apparatus for Identifying a Mover on a Closed Track

An improved system for determining the identification of movers in a motion control system is disclosed, where the motion control system includes multiple movers traveling on a closed track. The physical construction of at least one element of one of the movers is different on one mover than on each of the other movers. The control system for the movers detects the difference in construction and identifies the unique mover as a first mover. Each of the other movers along the track are assigned an identifier based on their relative position to the first mover. According to one embodiment, a position sensing system is utilized to identify the first mover. According to another embodiment, the drive system for the movers is utilized to identify the first mover. In still another embodiment, a combination of the position sensing system and the drive system is utilized to identify the first mover. 1. A system for identifying a first mover , selected from a plurality of movers , wherein each of the plurality of movers travels along a closed track , the system comprising:a plurality of position magnets, wherein each position magnet is mounted to one of the plurality of movers and generates a magnetic field; and a first position magnet, selected from the plurality of position magnets, is mounted to the first mover,', 'each of the plurality of sensors generates a first signal corresponding to the magnetic field generated by the first position magnet,', 'each of the plurality of sensors generates a second signal corresponding to the magnetic field generated by each of the other position magnets in the plurality of position magnets, and', 'the first signal is different than the second signal., 'a plurality of sensors spaced apart along the closed track, wherein each of the plurality of sensors generates a signal corresponding to the magnetic field generated by one of the plurality of position magnets, wherein'}2. The system of wherein:an air gap is defined between each of the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING OF OPTICAL LENSES

A system and a method for processing of optical lenses in which the processing takes place by means of different processing apparatus between which there is a respective transfer apparatus. The transfer apparatus are used both for longitudinal and also cross conveyance. Each processing apparatus has its own conveyor apparatus which is controlled by the processing apparatus itself. The transfer apparatus are controlled by a central transfer control. 145-. (canceled)46. A system for processing of optical lenses , comprising:several separate processing apparatus for independent processing of the lenses anda transfer system for conveyance of the lenses to and from the processing apparatus,wherein each processing apparatus has its own conveyor apparatus for conveyance of the lenses,wherein the transfer system has a first transport track for conveyance of the lenses from one processing apparatus to a next processing apparatus and a second parallel transport track for parallel conveyance of the lenses,wherein the transfer system has a transfer apparatus located between the processing apparatus for receiving and temporary intermediate storage in a receiving area and for continued conveyance of at least one lens alternatively to the conveyor apparatus of a following processing apparatus or to the second transport track, the transfer apparatus and the conveyor apparatus forming a first transport track and being independently controllable or drivable for independent conveyance.47. The system as claimed in claim 46 , wherein the transfer apparatus each have a conveyor apparatus for longitudinal conveyance of at least one lens parallel to one of the transport tracks and a conveyor apparatus for cross conveyance of at least one lens.48. The system as claimed in claim 47 , wherein one of the conveyor apparatus and the longitudinal conveyance and cross conveyance of the transfer apparatus are controllable independently of one another.49. The system as claimed in claim 47 , wherein ...

CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR CONVEYING PIECE GOODS WITH IMPROVED ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM

A conveyor system for conveying of piece goods has frame profiles and an energy supply bus disposed along the frame profile. The conveyor system includes a first connection box for electrical connection of a first actuator, and a second connection box for connection of a second actuator, which differs from the first actuator with regard to its nominal voltage. Furthermore, a modular system includes a first connection box and a second connection box of the type. In particular, a voltage converter is disposed in the second connection box, which converter makes available an output alternating voltage of 110 VAC and/or 230 VAC and/or 400 VAC. 1135. A conveyor system ( , ) for conveying of piece goods , having{'b': 2', '3', '2', '3, 'a first and a second frame profile (, , ′, ′),'}{'b': 4', '38', '2', '2', '3', '3, 'an electrical energy supply bus (, ), which is disposed along the first frame profile (, ′) and/or second frame profile (, ′),'}{'b': 5', '6', '6', '2', '2', '3', '3, 'i': a', 'c, 'a first actuator (), configured as an electrical rotary motor, for drive of at least one conveying element (. . . ), which is mounted on the first frame profile (, ′) and/or second frame profile (, ′),'}{'b': 7', '7', '7', '5', '4', '38', '29', '30', '2', '3', '2', '3', '4', '38, 'i': a', 'e, 'a first electrical connection box (, . . . ), by means of which box the first actuator () is connected with the energy supply bus (, ), which box is equipped with first control electronics (, ), and is mounted on the first/second frame profile (, , ′, ′), on which the electrical energy supply bus (, ) is also disposed, and'}{'b': 8', '8', '8', '9', '36', '37', '8', '8', '8', '5, 'i': a', 'b', 'a', 'b, 'a second electrical actuator (, , ) for drive of a functional element (, , ), wherein the second electrical actuator (, , ) differs from the first electrical drive motor () with regard to its nominal voltage,'}wherein{'b': 10', '10', '8', '8', '8', '4', '38', '2', '3', '2', '3', '4', '38, 'i': ...

Luggage processing station

An example processing station for registering a passenger's luggage for a trip is provided, the processing station comprising: an injector for receiving a piece of luggage associated with the passenger; at least one sensor associated with the injector for sensing whether the dimensions of the piece of luggage exceed a predetermined limit; a weighing machine associated with the injector for weighing the piece of luggage whilst in the injector; a controller associated with the at least one sensor and weighing machine, the controller being adapted to accept the piece of luggage if feedback from the at least one sensor and weighing machine indicate that dimensions and weight of the piece of luggage are within respective predetermined limits; and an injector conveyor in the floor of the injector for conveying the piece of luggage in a first direction, if accepted, to a downstream collector conveyor system.

OSCILLATING CONVEYOR HAVING A CONTROL DEVICE

An oscillating conveyor having a conveying apparatus and a drive device that, upon actuation by a control device, excites an oscillation of the conveying apparatus with respect to a base of the oscillating conveyor to convey objects supported by a conveying surface of the conveying apparatus. The control device includes a communication interface for communication with an external communication device. The control device is designed so as, upon receiving a communication message including address and control information, to use the communication interface to check an addressing condition, the meeting of which is dependent on the address information, and only if the addressing condition is met to alter the actuation of the drive device based on the control information and/or to set an internal control parameter on which at least one chronologically subsequent actuation of the drive device by the control device is dependent to a value that is dependent on the control information. 1. Oscillating conveyor having a conveying apparatus and a drive device that , upon an actuation of the drive device by a control device , excites an oscillation of the conveying apparatus with respect to a base of the oscillating conveyor in order to convey objects supported by a conveying surface of the conveying apparatus by means of this oscillation , wherein the control device is integrated in the base or mounted on the base and comprises at least one communication interface for communication with an external communication device , in particular with a communication device of another oscillating conveyor , wherein the control device is designed so as , upon receiving a communication message that comprises address information and control information , to use the communication interface to check an addressing condition , the meeting of which is dependent on the address information , and only if the addressing condition is met to alter the actuation of the drive device on the basis of the ...

SYNCHRONIZED, HIGH EFFICIENCY PROVISIONING, HANDLING, AND EXCESS RECIRCULATION DESIGN

Parcel processing systems and methods. A parcel processing system includes a parcel transport configured to receive a flow of parcels, and transport the flow of parcels at a rate greater than a processing capacity of a downstream processing device. The parcel processing system includes a diverter configured to divert individual parcels from the flow of parcels to be recirculated. The parcel processing system includes the downstream processing device configured to process the remaining flow of parcels. The parcel processing system includes a control system configured to cause the diverter to divert the individual parcels from the flow of parcels until the remaining flow of parcels is not greater than the processing capacity of a downstream processing device. 1. A parcel processing system comprising: receive a flow of parcels, and', 'transport the flow of parcels at a rate greater than the processing capacity of a downstream processing device;, 'a parcel transport configured toa diverter configured to divert individual parcels from the flow of parcels to be recirculated;the downstream processing device configured to process the remaining flow of parcels; and 'cause the diverter to divert the individual parcels from the flow of parcels until the remaining flow of parcels is not greater than the processing capacity of the downstream processing device.', 'a control system configured to2. The parcel processing system of claim 1 , wherein the downstream processing device is a parcel sorter.3. The parcel processing system of claim 1 , further comprising a gapper configured to gap the remaining flow of parcels to match a downstream synchronization requirement claim 1 , wherein the control system is further configured to cause the diverter to divert the individual parcels from the flow of parcels until the remaining flow of parcels is not greater than can be gapped to match the downstream synchronization requirement.4. The parcel processing system of claim 1 , wherein the ...

CONVEYING SYSTEM WITH SEGMENTS AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING INDIVIDUAL ITEMS

A conveying system transports items, such as postal items, along a main conveying direction. A conveying route includes segments that are arranged one behind the other along the main conveying direction. The segments have conveyors arranged parallel to one another and the segments are offset relative to one another in a transverse direction. The conveyors are driven and activated individually by a control unit. The items are conveyed along the main conveying direction by transferring an item from a preceding segment to a following segment that is offset relative to the preceding segment and then transporting the item on the following segment. Items with small dimensions, which rest on just one conveyor can also be manipulated during the transportation. 1. A conveying system for transporting items to be conveyed along a main conveying direction , the conveying system comprising:a control unit;a conveying route formed of a plurality of segments;said segments being arranged one behind another along the main conveying direction and said segments being offset relative to one another perpendicularly to the main conveying direction;each of said segments including a plurality of conveyors arranged substantially in parallel with one another and configured to transport the items to be conveyed along the main conveying direction; andsaid conveyors being connected to said control unit and individually driven and individually activated by said control unit.2. The conveying system according to claim 1 , wherein said conveyors comprise conveyor belts and the system is configured for transporting postal items.3. The conveying system according to claim 1 , wherein a segment comprises one or more conveyors claim 1 , which are configured to transport the items to be conveyed along the main conveying direction.4. The conveying system according to claim 1 , wherein said segments are offset relative to one another transversely to the main conveying direction in that said conveyors of ...

PROCESSING SYSTEM AND ARTICLE MANUFACTURING METHOD

A processing system includes a conveyance path including a plurality of conveyance modules configured to convey a carriage, the plurality of conveyance modules being disposed to convey the carriage to a plurality of positions, a processing apparatus configured to perform processing on a work mounted on the carriage, and a control unit configured to control the plurality of conveyance modules and the processing apparatus, wherein the control unit is configured to, in performing the processing on the work at the plurality of positions by the processing apparatus, move the work to the plurality of positions by moving the carriage using the conveyance modules. 1. A processing system comprising:a conveyance path including a plurality of conveyance modules configured to convey a carriage, the plurality of conveyance modules being disposed to convey the carriage to a plurality of positions;a processing apparatus configured to perform processing on a work mounted on the carriage; anda control unit configured to control the plurality of conveyance modules and the processing apparatus,wherein the control unit is configured to, in performing the processing on the work at the plurality of positions by the processing apparatus, move the work to the plurality of positions by moving the carriage using the plurality of conveyance modules.2. The processing system according to claim 1 ,wherein the conveyance path includes a coil group including a plurality of coils, andwherein the carriage includes a permanent magnet or ferromagnetic body configured to receive electromagnetic force from the coil group, the carriage being configured to be moved by the electromagnetic force that the permanent magnet or ferromagnetic body receives from the coil group.3. The processing system according to claim 1 ,wherein the processing apparatus includes a moving mechanism, andwherein the processing apparatus is configured to be moved by the moving mechanism in a direction intersecting with a moving ...

SYSTEMS, DEVICES, AND METHODS FOR EXTENDABLE CONVEYORS

Systems, devices, methods and computer program products for extendable conveyors are provided. A system includes an extendable conveyor and a separation module. The extendable conveyor is operable to convey items from an upstream side of the extendable conveyor to a downstream side of the extendable conveyor. Further, it is configured to increase the distance from the upstream side to the downstream side. The separation module is operable for conveying items towards the extendable conveyor and configured to decelerate the conveying of the items on the separation module. 1. A conveying system comprising:an extendable conveyor, operable to convey items from an upstream side of the extendable conveyor to a downstream side of the extendable conveyor, and configured to increase the distance from the upstream side to the downstream side,a separation module, operable for conveying items towards the extendable conveyor and configured to decelerate the conveying of the items on the separation module wherein the separation module is configured to be positioned relative to the extendable conveyor with a level difference between a conveying surface of the separation module and a conveying surface of the extendable conveyor at its upstream side wherein by decreasing the conveying speed, a deceleration of the items is achieved, and an impulse is imparted on the items, such that a pile of items is separated into single pieces, wherein the item which is the top- and front-most item of the pile falls onto the extendable conveyor.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the separation module is configured to convey the items at variable speeds.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the separation module is configured to decelerate the conveying of the items fully to a halt.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the separation module is configured to convey items at least at a first speed and a second speed claim 1 , the first speed being smaller than the second speed ...

Zone controller and conveyor device

An object of the invention is to provide a zone controller and a conveyor device which facilitate identification of a defective part when a defect occurs in a distributed control type conveyor device. There is provided a zone controller ( 10 ) which is used for a conveyor device ( 1 ) in which a plurality of zone conveyors ( 2 ) are arranged in series, which manages one or a plurality of the zone conveyors ( 2 ) to control an operation thereof, and which is configured to receive a signal from a different zone controller ( 10 ) and transmit a signal to the outside. The zone controller ( 10 ) includes: a signal creation function that creates a predetermined abnormality alarm signal and transmits the created abnormality alarm signal to the outside when an abnormality occurs in a zone managed by the zone controller itself; a signal reception function that receives the abnormality alarm signal from the different zone controller ( 10 ); a signal processing function that applies certain processing to the received abnormality alarm signal; and a processed signal transmission function that transmits the signal processed by the signal processing function to the outside as the abnormality alarm signal.

REGULATION OF DRIVES OF CONVEYING SECTIONS OF A CONVEYING SYSTEM

A conveying system includes several conveying sections that are driven in each case by an individual drive. A regulation unit for regulating a regulated drive of one of the two conveying sections includes a measuring device and a regulating device. The measuring device measures loading of the conveying system in a coupling region between the conveying section and another conveying section. The regulating device regulates the regulated drive in accordance with the measured loading. 1. A conveying system with at least one first conveying section and with a second conveying section , wherein the two conveying sections are driven in each case by an individual drive , the conveying system comprising at least one regulation unit for regulating a regulated drive of one of the two conveying sections , said regulating unit comprising:a measuring device for measuring a loading of the conveying system in a coupling region between the two conveying sections; anda regulating device for regulating the regulated drive in accordance with the measured loading.2. The conveying system according to claim 1 , wherein the loading corresponds to a torque transmitted between the conveying sections and/or to a force transmitted between the conveying sections and/or to a mechanical work or mechanical power claim 1 , which is transmitted between the conveying sections.3. The conveying system according to claim 1 , wherein the two conveying sections are sections of a conveyor claim 1 , in which a conveying element runs through both conveying sections claim 1 , wherein the coupling region lies between the two conveying sections and wherein seen in the conveying direction either:the regulated drive is arranged at the end of one of said two conveying sections and is for pulling the conveying element through said one conveying section, and the coupling region with the measuring device is arranged at the beginning of said one conveying section; or{'b': '6', 'the regulated drive is arranged at the ...

Transporting system and transporting unit included therein

A transporting system includes a first rail including a first region and a second region, the first region being a region where the first rail extends linearly and the second region being a region where the first rail is curved. A second rail includes a third region, separated from the first region, and a fourth region overlapping the second region, wherein the first and second rails merge at a joining location that includes the second region and the fourth region. Optical lines are disposed in the second region and the fourth region, wherein the optical lines are parallel to each other in the fourth region. A first transporting unit travels on the first rail. A second transporting unit travels on the second rail. A first controller controls the traveling of the first and second transporting units using light transmitted or received through the optical lines.

Method For Controlling A Movement, A Control Device, A Linear Drive, A Production Machine, A Packaging Machine And A Computer Program Product

A control device, linear drive, production- or packaging machine, computer program product and method for controlling movement of at least one rotor in the linear drive, wherein a user or a machine station specifies the movement pattern to the control device to specify the movement, where the specified movement pattern is associated with virtual axes, particularly via the computer program product, the movement pattern is advantageously automatically associated with virtual axes subsequently associated with real axes, a control unit, i.e., a converter, controls movement of the rotor on the segment of the linear drive and the control unit supplies at least one segment with electrical voltage or current, where the segments as part of the linear drive therefore move the rotors in accordance with the specifications of the movement pattern, where such an association occurs automatically, and the user is relieved of this task during specification of the movement pattern.

METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRANSPORT VEHICLE IN PRODUCTION FACTORY, VEHICLE CONTROL DEVICE, AND ARTICLE TRANSPORT SYSTEM

A method of controlling a transport vehicle in an article transport system in a production factory includes checking tasks for transporting articles, searching for routes for the respective tasks for a plurality of transport vehicles, calculating expected power consumption for the respective tasks of the transport vehicles, and assigning the tasks to the transport vehicles based on the expected power consumption for the respective tasks and remaining power of the transport vehicles. 1. A method of controlling a transport vehicle in an article transport system in a production factory , the method comprising:checking tasks for transporting articles;searching for routes for the respective tasks for a plurality of transport vehicles;calculating expected power consumption for the respective tasks of the transport vehicles; andassigning the tasks to the transport vehicles based on the expected power consumption for the respective tasks and remaining power of the transport vehicles.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the calculating of the expected power consumption for the respective tasks comprises:calculating movement distances of the transport vehicles for the respective tasks;deriving a distance of a power supply section and a distance of a non-power supply section from the movement distances of the transport vehicles for the respective tasks; andcalculating expected power consumption for the respective tasks of the transport vehicles from the distance of the non-power supply section.3. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the assigning of the tasks to the transport vehicles comprises:calculating cost values of the transport vehicles for the respective tasks based on ratios between the expected power consumption for the respective tasks and the remaining power of the transport vehicles; andassigning the tasks to the transport vehicles based on the cost values of the transport vehicles for the respective tasks.4. The method of claim 3 ,wherein the cost values are assigned in ...

CONVEYOR DEVICE FOR THE DISTANCELESS AND PRESSURELESS, OR LOW-PRESSURE, ACCUMULATION OF OBJECTS, AND OPERATING METHOD THEREFOR

The invention relates to a conveying device () having an accumulation area (SB) for accumulating objects (O, O . . . O, Oa . . . Oj), and to an operating method for the conveying device (). By means of a measuring device (L), the object rear edge (K) of a first object (O) and the object front edge (K) of a second object (O) which follows the first object (O) are detected. The position of the objects (O, O) is determined by means of rotation signals from the drives (M) of conveyor elements (). For the second object (O), a continuous curve of a speed reduction of a target speed (v) is calculated, wherein the calculated stop position (P) of the object front edge (K) of the second object (O) is located at the position of the object rear edge (K) of the stopped first object (O), or between the object front edge (K) of the stopped first object (O) and the object rear edge (K) of the stopped first object (O). Subsequently, the second object (O) is moved and stopped by means of the conveyor elements () on the basis of the calculated speed reduction. 131-. (canceled)33: The method according to claim 32 , wherein the speed reduction has a linear course.341: The method according to claim 32 , wherein the speed reduction has a degressively extending section in the area of the position of the object rear edge (K) of the stopped first object (O).3511: The method according to claim 32 , wherein a position for the target speed (v) zero is located downstream of the object rear edge (K) of the stopped first object (O) and the target speed (vl) at the object rear edge (K) of the stopped first object (O) amounts to a maximum of 0.1 m/s.3612: The method according to claim 32 , wherein the first object (O) and the second object (O) are moved past the first measuring position (P) at a constant speed.3712121: The method according to claim 32 , wherein the distance between the virtual object rear edge (G) and the physical object rear edge (K) of the first object (O) and/or the distance ...

GAPPING SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Various embodiments provide systems and methods for providing a desired gap between articles within a continuously flowing train of articles. Various embodiment methods may include operating a material handling system including a plurality of conveying units, by generating motion profiles for a plurality of articles to provide a pre-determined gap between the articles, and controlling the plurality of conveying units to move each article in accordance with its motion profile as the plurality of articles move through the material handling system. 1. A method for operating a material handling system to achieve desired gapping of conveyed articles , the method comprising:sensing, on an infeed conveyor, an initial gap between a lead article and a following article;prior to the lead and following articles transporting onto a series of variable speed conveying units, generating, by a computing device, a motion profile for the following article based at least in part on the initial gap between the articles and a target final gap as the articles are discharged from the series of variable speed conveying units; and determining an assigned velocity and a resulting distance that the following article has conveyed on the series of variable speed conveying units based upon the motion profile at the particular interval of time;', 'determining a particular conveying unit that corresponds to the resulting distance; and', 'controlling, by the computing device, the particular conveying unit to operate at the assigned velocity,', 'wherein the motion profile includes a selected one of: (i) an initial gap that is less than the target final gap, (ii) an initial gap that is equal to the target final gap to maintain a gap, and (iii) an initial gap that is greater than the target final gap to create headroom as a gap bank for subsequently received articles., 'for each interval of time as the lead and following articles are conveyed across the series of variable speed conveying units2. The ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MATERIAL FLOW AT A MATERIAL FLOW NOD POINT

It is discloses a device and method for controlling a material flow () in a storage and picking system () at a sensor-controlled node () of the material flow (), where a decision on a future direction of material flow or on a velocity of the material flow () is to be taken, wherein at least an inlet section () of the node () is detected by a, preferably single, sensor (), comprising the steps of: by means of the sensor () generating (S) sensor data () representing the material flow () which is defined by one or more material-flow objects (), approaching the node () in a downstream direction, in a field of vision () of the sensor (), in particular in an inlet section () of the node (); checking (S) whether the sensor data () includes for each of the approaching objects (--) at least one associated object feature () allowing certain identification of the corresponding object (); and, if the sensor data () includes for each of the objects (--) the at least one associated feature () allowing the certain identification, controlling (S) the material flow () at the node () based on the sensor data (); or, if the sensor data () does not include for each of the approaching objects (--) the at least one associated feature () allowing the certain identification (S), controlling (S) the material flow () at the node () at least for such of the objects (--), the associated feature () of which is not included in the sensor data (), based on an information fusion (S) of the sensor data () with pre-generated additional data (), which originates from at least one information source () which differs from the sensor () of the node (), wherein the additional data () includes additional object features () which allow, together with the features () from the sensor data (), a sufficiently certain identification (S). 1. A method for controlling a material in a storage and picking system at a sensor-controlled node of the material flow , where a decision on a future direction of material ...

SYSTEM LINE

System line includes at least: 1100. Conveying system () comprising:{'b': 2', '3, 'at least one supporting frame (, ) extending substantially in parallel with the feeding direction (F) of the system;'}{'b': 2', '3, 'at least one plurality of driving means supported by said supporting frames (, );'}{'b': '9', 'at least one motor () or at least a pneumatic device for driving at least one portion of said plurality of driving elements;'}at least one drive assembly to transfer the motion from said motor to said at least one portion of the plurality of driving elements;at least one control and power ASi system;{'b': '12', 'at least one main ASi-controller ();'}{'b': 11', '12', '11', '35, 'at least one secondary ASi-controller (); said main ASi-controller () communicating with said at least one secondary ASi-controller () or with other ASi-main controllers through at least one ASi-interface cable ();'}{'b': 12', '13, 'said main Asi-controller () comprising a main Asi-box (); and'}{'b': 11', '14, 'said secondary Asi-controller () comprising a secondary Asi-box ();'}{'b': 13', '14, 'said main () and secondary () ASi-boxes having at least one first corresponding transversal coupling dimension (M);'}{'b': 2', '3', '17', '13', '14, 'said supporting frame (,) comprising a housing compartment () extending in the feeding direction of the system line, adapted to house said main () and secondary () ASi-boxes;'}{'b': 2', '3', '13', '14', '17, 'said supporting frame (, ) comprising fastening means to removably block said at least one main box () and said at least one secondary box () inside the housing compartment ();'}{'b': 17', '34', '35, 'said housing compartment () comprising at least one housing seat () for said at least one ASi-interface cable ();'}{'b': 34', '35', '13', '14', '7', '13', '14', '12', '11', '35, 'said housing seat () is shaped so as to arrange the ASi-interface cable () in such a position, with respect to said main () and secondary () boxes, that it is penetrated ...

METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING A WORKPIECE CARRIER BETWEEN TWO TOOTHED-BELT CONVEYORS

The invention relates to a method for transferring a workpiece carrier () in a manufacturing facility () from a first conveying portion (), which is controlled by a first controller (), to a second conveying portion (), which is controlled by a second controller (), the conveying portions () each comprising a toothed belt (). On the basis of an internal timer () in the two controllers (), a desired position of a virtual tooth space () in the transfer region () of the conveying portions () is calculated, taking the predefined movement speed of the workpiece carrier () into consideration and taking the tooth pitch () of the toothed belts () into consideration, the toothed belts () being controlled and synchronized by the respective controller () via the drive units () such that a first tooth space () of the first toothed belt () and a second tooth space () of the second toothed belt () are synchronized with the desired position of the virtual tooth space (). 110-. (canceled)1151235412391091022242325111291014554991014516226272829262737162351591091026271112179181037373738. Method for transferring a workpiece carrier () in a manufacturing facility () from a first conveying portion () to a second conveying portion () , the workpiece carrier () being guided in a guide arrangement () of the manufacturing facility () and the conveying portions ( , ) each comprising a toothed belt ( , ) , said toothed belts ( , ) each being driven by means of a pinion ( , ) arranged on a shaft ( , ) of a drive unit ( , ) and said toothed belts ( , ) engaging in a corresponding tooth system () of the workpiece carrier () , the workpiece carrier () being displaced along the guide arrangement () by means of the toothed belts () and both the first toothed belt () and the second toothed belt () being in operative connection with the tooth system () of the workpiece carrier () in a transfer region () , wherein the first conveying portion () is controlled by a first controller () and the second ...

System and method for controlling an accumulation conveyor

The first signal indicates that one of a first article that has an irregular boundary or a second article that has a regular boundary exits from the first zone. The second control module controls the second drive assembly and a second brake assembly based on the indication by the first signal.

Wafer Transfer Module and Method Thereof for Transferring To-Be-Transferred Wafer

The present application relates to a wafer transfer module in a semiconductor manufacturing machine, relating to semiconductor integrated circuit manufacturing machines, wherein two sets of transmitter/receivers are provide on sidewalls of the wafer transfer module to monitor the travel position of an elevator, two sets of transmitter/receivers are provide on the sidewalls of the wafer transfer module to monitor the position of a transfer arm, a signal received by the receiver is transmitted to a control system such that the control system determines, according to the travel position of the elevator and the transfer arm position, whether the transfer arm can obtain a to-be-transferred wafer, thereby preventing the problem of a wafer scratch caused by an elevator position deviation or a transfer arm position deviation.

PICKING STATION AND METHOD FOR PICKING ARTICLES

The invention relates to a method and to a picking station () for picking of articles from source loading aids () by an order picker into destination loading aids (), wherein the loading aids () are conveyed via a first conveyor system () to the picking station () and at the picking station () are provided for picking the articles and after a picking operation are discharged from the picking station () again via a second conveyor system. A control device can co-ordinate the conveying movements of the source loading aids () and destination loading aids () in such a manner that the source loading aids () and destination loading aids () required for processing a picking order are brought together before the picking operation in the picking station () onto a common picking conveyor () of the first conveyor system () passing through a working area () for the order picker, and are presented to the order picker arranged next to one another as a picking group on the picking conveyor (). 1277555261855555555547264726265552518307725. Method for picking of articles from source loading aids () by an order picker () into destination loading aids () at an order-picking station (; ′; ″) , whereby the loading aids ( , ) are conveyed via a first conveyor system () to the order-picking station (; ′; ″) and at the order-picking station (; ′; ″) are provided for picking the articles and after a picking operation are discharged from the picking station (; ′; ″) again via a second conveyor system , and a control device () , in particular a material flow computer , coordinates the conveying movements of the loading aids ( , ) wherein the control device () can coordinate the conveying movements of the source loading aids () and destination loading aids () in such a manner that the source loading aids () and destination loading aids () required for processing a picking order are brought together before the picking operation in the picking station (; ′; ″) onto a common picking conveyor () of ...

Control device, conveyor for transporting products, and method for controlling a conveyor for transporting

A control device (1) for a goods transport conveyor (100) has a processor (10) that generates control signals for at least one drive motor (350) of a transport section (110; 120; 130) of the goods transport conveyor (100). The motor operates in stop-and-go mode. The processor (10) is configured to control the drive motor (350) by means of a forward phase and/or reverse phase when the transport section (110; 120; 130) of the goods transport conveyor (100) stops such that the torque (M(t)) produced by the drive motor (350) is reduced according to an adjustable stopping function. The processor (10) sets the stopping function depending on detected process data of the transport section (110; 120; 130).

CONVEYOR DEVICE, CONVEYOR SYSTEM, ZONE CONTROLLER, CAD DEVICE, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONVEYOR DEVICE

An object is to provide a conveyor that enables the number of information read-out devices to be largely reduced and that can be easily constructed. An object identifying device () is installed in the first zone. The object identifying device () is a bar code reader. Information read by the bar code reader is transmitted to a host control device (). The host control device () identifies an object from information described in a bar code, makes an inquiry about a conveyance destination of an object, transmits the address of the target place to a zone controller () of the second zone, and inputs the address to a conveyance destination storage unit of the zone controller () of the second zone. The conveyance destination information input to the conveyance destination storage unit is passed on to the downstream zone controller () with the conveyance of the object. 1. A conveyor for conveying an object from a start position to a target place , the conveyor comprising:a plurality of zones into which the conveyer is divided, the object being conveyed across the zones;at least one object identifying device; andan initial information transmitting unit transmitting a conveyance destination information of the object itself to any of the zones, each of the zones comprising:a linear conveying zone that linearly conveys the object;a conveying direction changing zone selecting a conveying direction of the object to send out the object in the selected conveying direction;a conveyance destination storage unit temporarily storing the conveyance destination information;an information receiving unit receiving the conveyance destination information from an upstream zone; andan information transmitting unit transmitting the conveyance destination information to a downstream zone,wherein the conveyor transfers the conveyance destination information from the upstream zone to the downstream zone with movement of the object across the zones.2. A conveyor for conveying an object from a start ...

Sorting, Swapping, and Organizing Objects on Transfer Ball Grids

An approach is provided to sort objects on a surface of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules that are controlled by processors. A request to sort the plurality of objects in a horizontal direction is received with each of the objects is assigned a sort position. Sets of the vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are selected. The vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are arranged in a grid formation on the surface, with each of the sets of selected transfer modules being underneath a different object. The sets of selected transfer modules are vertically adjusted causing each of the objects to move independently from the other objects while avoiding the other objects in two or more dimensions formed on the surface. The result of the movement is that each of the objects is moved to a position respective of the other objects according to each object's respective sort position. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. An information handling system comprising:one or more processors;a memory coupled to at least one of the processors;a plurality of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules, controlled by at least one of the processors, wherein the plurality of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are arranged in a grid formation on a surface across which a plurality of objects are moved; and receiving a request to sort the plurality of objects in a horizontal direction, wherein each of the plurality of objects is assigned a sort position;', 'selecting a plurality of sets of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules from the plurality of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules that are arranged in a grid formation on the surface, wherein each of the sets of transfer modules are underneath a different one of the plurality of objects; and', "vertically adjusting the plurality of sets of transfer modules causing each of the plurality of ...

Sorting, Swapping, and Organizing Objects on Transfer Ball Grids

An approach is provided to sort objects on a surface of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules that are controlled by processors. A request to sort the plurality of objects in a horizontal direction is received with each of the objects is assigned a sort position. Sets of the vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are selected. The vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules are arranged in a grid formation on the surface, with each of the sets of selected transfer modules being underneath a different object. The sets of selected transfer modules are vertically adjusted causing each of the objects to move independently from the other objects while avoiding the other objects in two or more dimensions formed on the surface. The result of the movement is that each of the objects is moved to a position respective of the other objects according to each object's respective sort position. 1. A method , implemented by an information handling system that includes one or more processors and a memory , that sorts a plurality of objects on a surface of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules controlled by the processors , the method comprising:receiving a request to sort the plurality of objects in a horizontal direction, wherein each of the plurality of objects is assigned a sort position;selecting a plurality of sets of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules from the plurality of vertically-adjustable low friction transfer modules that are arranged in a grid formation on the surface, wherein each of the sets of transfer modules are underneath a different one of the plurality of objects; andvertically adjusting the plurality of sets of transfer modules causing each of the plurality of objects to move independently from the other objects while avoiding the other objects in two or more dimensions formed on the surface so that each of the plurality of objects is moved to a position respective of the other objects ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ORDERING ELEMENTS, SPECIFICALLY FOR PACKAGING

A system for ordering elements. The system includes i) a source with a plurality of elements that are randomly arranged; ii) a plurality of source output lines associated to the source; iii) a synchronising station with a plurality of synchronising channels; and iv) a processing unit configured for starting up and timing the functions of one or more from among the source with a plurality of elements, the plurality of source output lines and the synchronising station. The processing unit has a synchronising module configured for sending, independently, to each motorising means, one from among a setting signal of a predefined velocity or a stop signal. Also included is a method for ordering elements that describes the functions of the corresponding system. 117.-. (canceled)18. An element ordering system , comprising:(a) a source with a plurality of elements, wherein the elements are randomly arranged;(b) a plurality of output lines, wherein the output lines are associated to the source with the plurality of elements; wherein each of the output lines can be associated to one or more of the synchronising channels,', 'wherein the synchronising channels comprise a plurality of synchronised transport means configured to support and move a first group of elements from the plurality of elements, wherein the plurality of synchronised transport means comprises mutually independent corresponding motorising means; and, '(c) a synchronising station comprising a plurality of synchronising channels,'} i. a setting signal of a predefined velocity; and', 'ii. a stop signal., 'wherein said processing unit comprises a synchronising module configured to independently send to each motorising means, one from among, '(d) a processing unit configured to start up and perform the timing of a plurality of functions of the source with plurality of elements, and configured to start up and perform the timing of said plurality of output lines and said synchronising station,'}19. The system ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PARCEL ACCUMULATION AND NORMALIZATION

A parcel processing system and related process. The parcel processing system includes a bulk transport conveyor (), a multi-stage bulk transport accumulator (), a singulator (), and a control system. A process includes receiving a bulk flow of parcels () at a bulk transport conveyor () to be transported from the bulk transport conveyor () through a multi-stage bulk transport accumulator () to a singulator (), determining a speed setting of the singulator (), operating a first stage () of the multi-stage bulk transport accumulator () according to the speed setting of the singulator (), operating a second stage () of the multi-stage bulk transport accumulator () according to a fill state of the first stage () of the multi-stage bulk transport accumulator (), and operating the bulk transport conveyor () according to a fill state of the immediate downstream stage of the multi-stage bulk transport accumulator (). 1. A parcel processing method , comprising:receiving a bulk flow of parcels at a bulk transport conveyor to be transported from the bulk transport conveyor through a multi-stage bulk transport accumulator to a singulator;determining a speed setting of the singulator;operating a first stage of the multi-stage bulk transport accumulator according to the speed setting of the singulator;operating a second stage of the multi-stage bulk transport accumulator according to a fill state of the first stage of the multi-stage bulk transport accumulator; andoperating the bulk transport conveyor according to a fill state of the immediate downstream stage of the multi-stage bulk transport accumulator.2. The parcel processing method of claim 1 , further comprising monitoring a fill sensor that determines the fill state of the first stage of the multi-stage bulk transport accumulator.3. The parcel processing method of claim 1 , wherein the fill state indicates that that the first stage is full of parcels or that the parcels on that stage of the multi-stage bulk transport ...

RECEPTION SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING OBJECTS

A reception system for receiving objects comprises at least one reception device for receiving objects, a conveyor device, which has at least one conveyor belt section for conveying objects in a conveyance direction in the at least one reception device, and a sensor device, which is arranged on the at least one reception device, for detecting objects in the at least one reception device. It is provided in this case that the sensor device is designed to emit sensor signals along different signal paths over the reception device, to conclude a fill level of the reception device on the basis of an interaction of at least one of the sensor signals with objects conveyed into the reception device. In this manner, a reception system for receiving objects is provided, which enables further automation, in particular in the conveyance of objects into a reception device. 1. A reception system for receiving objects , comprisingat least one reception device for receiving objects,a conveyor device, which has at least one conveyor belt section for conveying objects in a conveyance direction into the at least one reception device, anda sensor device, which is arranged on the at least one reception device, for detecting objects in the at least one reception device,wherein the sensor device is designed to emit sensor signals along different signal paths over the reception device, to conclude a fill level of the reception device on the basis of an interaction of at least one of the sensor signals with objects conveyed into the reception device.2. The reception signal according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor signals are formed by signals of infrared light.3. The reception system according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor device hasone emitter for emitting sensor signals and a plurality of receivers for receiving the sensor signals ora plurality of emitters for emitting sensor signals and one receiver for receiving the sensor signals.4. The reception system according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Method and Apparatus for Identifying a Mover on a Track

An improved system for determining the identification of movers in a motion control system is disclosed, where the motion control system includes multiple movers traveling on a track. The physical construction of at least one element of one of the movers is different on one mover than on each of the other movers. The control system for the movers detects the difference in construction and identifies the unique mover as a first mover. Each of the other movers along the track are assigned an identifier based on their relative position to the first mover. According to one embodiment, a position sensing system is utilized to identify the first mover. According to another embodiment, the drive system for the movers is utilized to identify the first mover. In still another embodiment, a combination of the position sensing system and the drive system is utilized to identify the first mover. 1. A system for identifying a first mover , selected from a plurality of movers , wherein each of the plurality of movers is configured to travel along a track , the system comprising:a plurality of magnets, wherein at least one magnet is mounted to each of the plurality of movers and generates a magnetic field; and a first magnet, selected from the plurality of magnets, is mounted to the first mover,', 'each of the plurality of sensors generates a first signal having a first waveform corresponding to the magnetic field generated by the first magnet as the first mover passes the corresponding sensor,', 'each of the plurality of sensors generates a second signal having a second waveform corresponding to the magnetic field generated by each of the other magnets in the plurality of magnets as each of the plurality of movers other than the first mover passes the corresponding sensor, and', 'the first waveform is different than the second waveform., 'a plurality of sensors spaced along the track, wherein2. The system of wherein:an air gap is defined between each of the plurality of magnets ...

GOODS PICKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Provided are a goods picking system and a goods picking system method, the system includes: a plurality of carrying robots; a plurality of racks used for storing goods and being carried by the plurality of carrying robots, where in a rack area, the plurality of racks are arranged in a rack array with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, and empty rows or columns constitute channels for the plurality of carrying robots to pass; and at least some of the plurality of racks are blocked racks which are not adjacent to any channel instead of being surrounded by other racks and racks except the blocked racks are referred to as unblocked racks; rack-moving robots, which are operable based on instructions of a control system to move racks in the rack area so as to change a certain blocked rack into an unblocked rack; operating positions. 1. A goods picking system , comprising:a plurality of carrying robots, which are capable of lifting and transporting racks;a plurality of racks used for storing goods and being carried by the plurality of carrying robots, wherein in a rack area, the plurality of racks are arranged in a rack array with a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns, and empty rows or columns constitute channels for the plurality of carrying robots to pass, and at least some of the plurality of racks are blocked racks which are not adjacent to any channel instead of being surrounded by other racks and racks except the blocked racks are referred to as unblocked racks;rack-moving robots, which are operable based on instructions of a control system to move racks in the rack area so as to change a certain blocked rack into an unblocked rack;operating positions, wherein the plurality of carrying robots carry the plurality of racks to the operating positions, and pickers pick goods from the plurality of racks or restock goods onto the plurality of racks; andthe control system, which is configured to determine and identify whether goods to be picked ...

DYNAMIC GAPPING CONVEYOR SYSTEM

A conveyor system conveying packages with controlled gaps or pitches to a processing station and a method for controlling the speed of an infeed conveyor to supply packages to the processing station with maximized throughput. The conveyor system comprises the infeed conveyor followed by a separation conveyor, a gapping conveyor, and a processing conveyor delivering packages to the processing station. The length of a string of packages and interpackage gaps is measured on the separation conveyor and compared to the length of a string of packages on the processing conveyor. If the string length on the processing conveyor exceeds the string length on the separation conveyor, a programmed controller adjusts the infeed speed down. If the string length on the separation conveyor exceeds the string length on the processing conveyor, the controller adjusts the infeed speed up. 1. A conveyor system comprising:an infeed conveyor conveying packages at an infeed speed;a separation conveyor receiving the packages from the infeed conveyor and conveying the packages in a conveying direction at a separation speed greater than the infeed speed to separate consecutive packages across gaps;a sensor detecting the lengths of the packages in the conveying direction at a sensing position on the separation conveyor and producing a sensor signal indicative of the lengths of the packages and the gaps;a gapping conveyor receiving the packages from the separation conveyor and spacing the packages with a fixed gap length or with a fixed pitch;a processing conveyor receiving the packages from the gapping conveyor and delivering the packages at a processing speed to a processing station;a controller receiving the sensor signal to compute the lengths of the packages and the gaps on the separation conveyor and making a speed adjustment to the infeed speed as a function of the lengths of the packages and the gaps.2. A conveyor system as in wherein the controller computes a string length along the ...

MACHINE FOR LAYING SLICED FOOD PRODUCTS IN CONTAINERS

The machine () for laying sliced food products () in containers (), comprises: a first conveyor () able to convey slices () or groups of slices () along at least one advancement direction and provided with an end portion () from which the slices () are released; a second conveyor () able to convey containers () suitable for receiving one or more slices () from the end portion () of the first conveyor (), the second conveyor () being placed below the first conveyor (); and a positioning apparatus () for regulating the arrangement of the first and the second conveyor () with respect to each other. 1123. A machine () for laying sliced food products () in containers () , comprising:{'b': 4', '2', '2', '40', '2, 'a first conveyor () able to convey slices () or groups of slices () along at least one advancement direction and provided with an end portion () from which the slices () are released;'}{'b': 5', '3', '2', '40', '4', '5', '4, 'a second conveyor () able to convey containers () suitable for receiving one or more slices () from said end portion () of the first conveyor (), said second conveyor () being placed under the first conveyor (); and'}{'b': 45', '46', '47', '81', '82', '4', '5, 'a positioning apparatus (, , , , ) for regulating the arrangement of the first and the second conveyor (, ) with respect to each other;'}{'b': 6', '2', '2', '4', '7', '6, 'characterized in that it comprises at least a detection apparatus () able to determine an arrangement of the slices () or of the groups of slices () on the first conveyor (), and a processing unit () connected to said positioning and detection apparatuses and configured to control the positioning apparatus, according to detections carried out by the detection apparatus ().'}21510145. The machine () according to claim 1 , wherein the second conveyor () is mounted in a fixed position with respect to a support frame () of the machine () and the first conveyor () is able to vary its position and/or configuration with ...

DRIVE OVER CONVEYOR FOR PEANUTS

There is disclosed a drive over conveyor system for transporting peanuts from a loading area, where peanuts are deposited from a trailer onto the conveyor belt of the drive over conveyor, to a discharge area where the peanuts are discharged from the conveyor belt of the drive over conveyor to another conveyor belt system that transports the discharged peanuts toa storage location. The speed of the drive over conveyor belt is adjusted such that the force exerted on the peanuts as they are discharged therefrom allows the peanuts to be deposited to the conveyor belt of the other conveyor belt system without the need for a hood or other apparatus to direct the peanuts from one conveyor belt to the other. 1. A conveyor system for transporting peanuts from a loading area to a storage area comprising:a) a first conveyor system having a first conveyor belt that extends from a loading area to a discharge area;b) a second conveyor system having a second conveyor belt adapted to be placed adjacent and below the discharge area of the first conveyor system, the second conveyor system adapted to extend to an intended storage location for the peanuts, the first and second conveyor belts having substantially the same width;c) a first, adjustable speed drive system for driving the first conveyor belt at an adjustable speed and a second drive system for driving the second conveyor belt at a fixed speed, the speed of first conveyor belt being adjusted to substantially match the fixed speed of the second conveyor belt; and, d) the speed of the first conveyor belt being further adjusted so as to exert a force of no greater than about 0.003 ft-lb on the peanuts being discharged at the discharge area of the first conveyor system.2. The conveyor system of wherein the speed of the conveyor belts is such that up to one ton of peanuts per minute may be delivered from the loading area to the intended storage location.3. The conveyor system of wherein the speed of the first conveyor belt is ...

CONVEYANCE SYSTEM, CONVEYANCE METHOD, AND CONVEYANCE PROGRAM

A conveyance system includes a conveyance robot that has a sensor that detects information on an obstacle around the robot, and moves while holding a carried item, according to a movement route based on the information on the obstacle detected by the sensor. The conveyance system includes a blind area calculating unit that calculates a blind area of the sensor generated by the carried item, an information obtaining unit that obtains information on an obstacle in the blind area of the sensor calculated by the blind area calculating unit, and a route planning unit that plans the movement route of the conveyance robot, based on the information on the obstacle in the blind area obtained by the information obtaining unit. 1. A conveyance system including a conveyance robot that has a sensor that detects information on an obstacle around the conveyance robot , and is configured to move while holding a carried item , according to a movement route based on the information on the obstacle detected by the sensor , comprising:a blind area calculating unit that calculates a blind area of the sensor generated by the carried item;an information obtaining unit that obtains information on an obstacle in the blind area of the sensor calculated by the blind area calculating unit; anda route planning unit that plans the movement route of the conveyance robot, based on the information on the obstacle in the blind area obtained by the information obtaining unit.2. The conveyance system according to claim 1 , further comprising a storage unit that stores the information on the obstacle detected by the sensor claim 1 ,wherein the information obtaining unit obtains information on an obstacle in an area corresponding to the blind area of the sensor calculated by the blind area calculating unit, from the storage unit, as the information on the obstacle in the blind area of the sensor.3. The conveyance system according to claim 1 , wherein the information obtaining unit obtains at least one ...

Article Transport Facility

An article transport facility includes a transport device which has a connecting portion connected to the storage device, and which is configured to transport an article. The connecting portion is located on the first side with respect to the first path whereas a subject path is located on the second side with respect to the first path. The transporting path of an article by the transport device is so located to cross the first path in plan view and to extend at least from the connecting portion and to the second side with respect to the first path. A first transfer portion to or from which an article is transferred by a transport vehicle traveling along the subject path is set in a portion of the transporting path that is located on the second side with respect to the first path.

INSTALLATION METHOD FOR SETTING UP CONVEYING DEVICES

The invention relates to an installation method for setting up a control unit in a conveying device, wherein a first control unit controls an upstream first conveyor segment and a second control unit controls a downstream second conveyor segment. The method according to the invention comprises the steps of: placing an object on a first conveyor segment; activating a learning mode in a first and second control unit; activating a first and second conveyor drive by means of the respective first and second control unit; automatically conveying the object in the direction of the second conveyor segment; and storing an installation parameter in the second control unit depending on the triggering of the first or second sensor signal. 118.-. (canceled)20. The method pursuant to claim 19 , wherein storing an installation parameter in the second control unit further comprises:generating in the first control unit a delivery message containing bus address information,sending the delivery message from the first to the second control unit by means of the bus communication, andassigning an individual bus address derived from the bus address information to the second control unit by storing the individual bus address as an installation parameter in the second control unit when a second sensor signal is triggered by the object.21. The method pursuant to claim 19 , wherein a preferred direction of rotation of the first and/or second conveyor drive such that the object is conveyed downstream is detected in step iv) claim 19 , said detection comprising the following steps:conveying the object,triggering of the first and/or second sensor signal by the object,detecting by means of the first control unit that the first and/or second sensor signal has been triggered,if necessary, reversing the direction of rotation of the first and/or second conveyor drive, depending on the first and/or second sensor signal, andstoring in the first control unit a first or second direction of rotation of ...

METHOD AND KIT FOR ADJUSTING A MACHINE FOR WRAPPING OR PACKING ARTICLES

A method and a kit for adjusting a machine for wrapping or packing articles, including a conveyor associated with an electric motor where, in an operating condition, the motor drives the conveyor in rotation about its axis of rotation. The method includes associating the conveyor with a reference integral with the conveyor and disposed at an angular position about its axis of rotation; detecting the angular position of the conveyor relative to the force of gravity by measuring the angle between a radial line passing through the reference and the force of gravity; detecting the angular position of the axis of the motor relative to a zero reference associated with an angular position transducer of the motor; calculating and storing the angular displacement between the angular positions of the motor and the conveyor corresponding to the angular displacement between the zero reference and the force of gravity. 1. A method for adjusting a machine for wrapping or packing articles , the machine comprising at least one conveyor or roller operatively associated with an electric motor where , in a machine operating condition , the electric motor is adapted to drive the conveyor or roller in rotation about its axis of rotation ,the method comprising the steps of:associating the conveyor or roller with a reference integral with the conveyor or roller itself at a certain angular position,detecting the angular position of the conveyor or roller relative to the force of gravity by measuring the angle between a radial straight line passing through the reference and the force of gravity,detecting the angular position of the axis of the electric motor relative to a zero reference associated with an angular position transducer of the electric motor itself,calculating and storing the angular displacement between the angular position of the electric motor and the angular position of the conveyor or roller corresponding to the angular displacement between the zero reference and the force ...

CONVEYING/LOADING APPARATUS AND LOADING METHOD THEREOF

A conveying/loading apparatus includes a first conveying apparatus having a first delivery part, with a blocking apparatus being disposed close to an output end of the first delivery part, and a second conveying apparatus having a second delivery part, with multiple supports being disposed at intervals on the second delivery part, and regions between the supports forming accommodating spaces for loading objects. An object is delivered to the output end of the first delivery part, and a first detection sensor detects a position of the object. A second detection sensor detects whether a support of the second delivery part has moved to a loading position, and whether the accommodating space between two adjacent supports is in an idle state. The first detection sensor causes the blocked object to pass, when the first detection sensor and the second detection sensor both have signals. 1. A conveying/loading apparatus , comprising:a first conveying apparatus, having a first delivery part, with a blocking apparatus being disposed close to an output end of the first delivery part, the blocking apparatus being able to block or allow the passage of an object being delivered on the first delivery part;a second conveying apparatus, having a second delivery part, with an input end of the second delivery part being fitted to the output end of the first delivery part, and multiple supports being disposed at intervals on the second delivery part, with regions between the supports forming accommodating spaces for loading the object; anda control system, electrically connected to the first delivery part, the second delivery part and the blocking apparatus.2. The conveying/loading apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the blocking apparatus comprises a blocking piece and a first control apparatus; the blocking piece is movably disposed on the first conveying apparatus claim 1 , and the first control apparatus is electrically connected to the blocking piece and the control system ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ACCUMULATION CONVEYOR

Various embodiments described herein relate to controlling an accumulation conveyor that comprises at least a first zone that is upstream of a second zone and the second zone that is upstream of a third zone. A second control module associated with the second zone receives a third feedback signal, indicating that a third sensor is blocked, from a third control module associated with the third zone. The second control module sets a second drive assembly associated with the second zone to a disengaged state, and receives a first signal from a first control module associated with the first zone. The first signal indicates that one of a first article having an irregular boundary or a second article having a regular boundary exits from the first zone. The second control module controls the second drive assembly and a second brake assembly based on the indication by the first signal. 1. A method for controlling an accumulation conveyor , the accumulation conveyor comprising a plurality of zones , the plurality of zones comprising at least a first zone , a second zone and a third zone , wherein the first zone is upstream of the second zone and the second zone is upstream of a third zone , the method comprising:receiving, by a second control module associated with the second zone, a third feedback signal from a third control module associated with the third zone, wherein the third feedback signal indicates that a third sensor in the third zone is blocked;setting, by the second control module, a second drive assembly associated with the second zone to a disengaged state;receiving, by the second control module, a first signal from a first control module associated with the first zone, wherein the first signal indicates that one of a first article having an irregular boundary or a second article having a regular boundary exits from the first zone;controlling, by the second control module, the second drive assembly and a second brake assembly associated with the second zone ...

CONVEYOR CONTROLLERS

A conveyor controller for being implemented into a conveyor system includes control circuitry and one or more network interfaces for coupling with other conveyor controllers. In one embodiment, the control circuitry configured for detecting whether a another conveyor controller is connected and to determine which network interface is used in order to set the direction of the conveyor system. In another embodiment, the control circuitry is configured, to receive configuration data from a conveyor controller connected to a network interface, and to detect if another conveyor controller is and to transmit configuration message to another conveyor controller that includes additional configuration data associated with the conveyor controller. In still another embodiment, the control circuitry transmits configuration data to a replacement conveyor controller upon getting a request from the replacement conveyor controller that has been connected to a network interface. 1. A conveyor controller for being implemented into a conveyor system for use with at least a portion of the conveyor system , the conveyor controller comprising:control circuitry;a first network interface;a second network interface;the control circuitry configured for detecting whether a second conveyor controller is connected to the conveyor controller;the control circuitry further configured, upon detection of a connected second conveyor controller, to identify whether the second conveyor controller is connected to a predetermined one of the first and second network interfaces; andif a second conveyor controller is connected to the predetermined network interface, configuring the conveyor controller to operate the at least a portion of the conveyor system in a downstream direction and rotate a motorized roller of the conveyor system in a first direction; andif a second conveyor controller is not connected to the predetermined network interface, configuring the conveyor controller to operate the at least a ...

TRANSPORT SYSTEM

A transport system includes a vehicle, a dispenser, a body controller, a vehicle controller, and a restart command generator. When the transport system is stopped due to a problem and then the restart command generator commands a restart of the transport system, the body controller transmits check information to the vehicle controller. The vehicle controller performs a consistency process based on check information when the transport system is normal and check information when the restart of the transport system is commanded. If there is a vehicle determined to have a problem by the consistency process, the vehicle controller commands the body controller to cancel the check information regarding the vehicle and/or to dispense an article supported by the vehicle for transport to the dispenser. 1. A transport system for transporting an article , the transport system comprising:a vehicle to transport the article;a dispenser to dispense an article of which transport is to be stopped;a first controller configured or programmed to control the vehicle based on an operation command related to the transport of the article, and generate and store check information indicating an operation status of the vehicle;a second controller configured or programmed to transmit the operation command to the first controller, receive the check information from the first controller, and store the check information; anda restart command generator to command a restart of the transport system; whereinwhen the transport system is stopped due to a problem and then the restart command generator commands the restart of the transport system:the first controller is configured or programmed to control transmit the check information to the second controller;the second controller is configured or programmed to control perform a consistency process based on the check information received from the first controller and stored in the second controller when the transport system is normal, and the check ...

AUTOMATED CONVEYING DEVICE

An automated conveying device for tablet-shaped products, for example confectionery products, pharmaceutical tablets or capsules, includes a line-forming conveyor belt, on which the tablet-shaped products are stored in separate lines transversely to a conveying direction of the conveyor belt and are transported in the conveying direction, as well as a feeding device, which is arranged at a first end of the conveyor belt for feeding the tablet-shaped products on the conveyor belt, and a filling device, which is arranged at a second end opposite the first end of the conveyor belt, by which the tablet-shaped products can be transferred from the conveyor belt into a filling container. The automated conveying device also includes an optical detection device for the automated detection of individual tablet-shaped products on the conveyor belt. The feeding device has a track-forming separation device, b which the tablet-shaped products are fed in a plurality of tracks next, to one another onto the upper side of the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt can include at least in the region of the feed opening of the feeding device an alignment rising upwardly in the conveying direction. 1. Automated conveying device for tablet-like products , comprisinga row-harming conveyor belt on which the tablet-like products are stored in mutually separated rows transversely to a conveying direction of the conveyor belt and are transported in the conveying direction,a feeding device, arranged at a first end of the conveyor belt, for feeding the tablet-like products onto the conveyor belt,an optical capture means for automated capture of individual tablet-like products on the conveyor belt, anda filling device arranged at a second end of the conveyor belt that is opposite the first end, by cans of which the tablet-like products can be transferred from the conveyor belt into a filling container.2. Automated conveying device according to claim 1 , the feeding device comprises a feeding opening ...

Enhanced monitoring method in a drug containers handling line and drug containers handling line thereof

A method for reconciliation in a drug filling line includes providing a batch number relating to a predetermined batch of containers to be filled with a drug. Each one of the containers is marked with a unique identifier differentiating and/or identifying each container among others. Each unique identifier is stored and associated with the batch number by a processing and control unit, before starting the filling step of each container. Filled containers are flashed by at least one identifier reader to check correspondence between the batch number being processed and each filled container, in order to validate or reject in real time each container with respect to a predetermined batch being processed by the filling line.

METHOD FOR THE MANAGEMENT, IN SORTING MODE, OF A BUFFER STORAGE AND LOAD SEQUENCING SYSTEM, AND CORRESPONDING MANAGEMENT UNIT

A method for managing a buffer storage and load sequencing system, receiving non-sequenced loads, providing a sequence of loads, and including a buffer storage unit (having entrance levels, at least one recirculation level, and an entrance elevator facing entrances and an exit elevator facing exits of the levels. A management unit iteratively manages the entrance elevator by, at each iteration (even if there are loads to be recirculated in the system): selecting a load at exit from an entrance conveyor or at exit from the recirculation level; if the selection of one of the entrance levels is completed, generating a task for the entrance elevator of transferring the selected load to the entrance of the selected level; if not, selecting a level of loads to be recirculated and assigning the load(s) on this level a “load(s) to be recirculated” status without generating a task of transfer for the entrance elevator. 1. A method comprising:managing, by a management unit, a buffer storage and load sequencing system, the system being configured to receive non-sequenced loads coming from at least one external unit, via at least one entrance conveyor, and to provide at least one sequence of loads in a given sequential order to at least one preparing station, through at least one exit conveyor, the system comprising:a buffer storage unit comprising N entrance levels and at least one recirculation level which are vertically superimposed, each having a single entrance and a single exit and each comprising a “first-in-first-out” type conveyor in a first sense for the entrance levels and in a second sense opposite the first sense for the at least one recirculation level, with N≥2, a load present on the at least one recirculation level being called a load in recirculation; andan entrance elevator and an exit elevator, of the reciprocating and discontinuous type, respectively positioned so as to be facing entrances and facing exits of the N entrance levels and of the at least one ...

METHOD FOR THE MANAGEMENT, IN FLOW MODE, A BUFFER STORAGE AND LOAD SEQUENCING SYSTEM, AND CORRESPONDING MANAGEMENT UNIT

A method for managing a buffer storage and load sequencing system. The system receives non-sequenced loads and provides at least one sequence of loads, and includes a buffer storage unit having entrance levels, at least one recirculation level, an entrance elevator facing entrances and an exit elevator facing exits of the levels. A management unit iteratively manages the entrance elevator. At each iteration the entrance elevator: has a “waiting for recirculation” status for a load to be recirculated in the system; holds this elevator until the load to be recirculated has been transferred to the recirculation level, else selects a load at exit from an entrance conveyor or at exit from the recirculation level; if the selection of the entrance level is completed, generates a task, for the entrance elevator, of transferring the selected load to the selected level; if not assigns this load the “awaiting recirculation” status. 1. A method comprising:managing, by a managing unit, a buffer storage and load sequencing system, the system being configured to receive non-sequenced loads coming from at least one external unit, via at least one entrance conveyor, and to provide at least one sequence of loads in a given sequential order to at least one preparing station, through at least one exit conveyor, the system comprising:a buffer storage unit comprising N entrance levels and at least one recirculation level which are vertically superimposed, each having a single entrance and a single exit and each comprising a “first-in-first-out” type conveyor in a first sense for the entrance levels and in a second sense opposite the first sense for the at least one recirculation level, with N≥2, a load present on the at least one recirculation level being called a load in recirculation; andan entrance elevator and an exit elevator, of the reciprocating and discontinuous type, respectively positioned so as to be facing entrances and facing exits of the N entrance levels and of the at ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING SEMI-AUTONOMOUS STATIONS AND AUTOMATED OUTPUT PROCESSING

A semi-autonomous processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The semi-autonomous processing system includes an input conveyance system for moving objects to a presentation area, a perception system including perception units that are directed toward a detection area for providing perception data regarding an object in the presentation area, at least two transport systems, each of which is adapted to receive the object and move the object in either of reciprocal directions, and a manual workstation area between the perception area the at least two transport systems. 1. A semi-autonomous processing system for processing objects , said semi-autonomous processing system comprising:an input conveyance system for moving objects to a presentation area;a perception system including perception units that are directed toward a detection area for providing perception data regarding an object in the presentation area;at least two transport systems, each of which is adapted to receive the object and move the object in either of reciprocal directions; anda manual workstation area between the perception area the at least two transport systems.2. The semi-autonomous processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the semi-autonomous system includes no automated system for moving the object from the presentation area to either of the two transport systems.3. The semi-autonomous processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the manual workstation area includes a movable chair.4. The semi-autonomous processing system as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the movable chair is adapted to move responsive to the perception data from at least one of the perception units that is representative of an identity of the object.5. The semi-autonomous system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the detection area is above the presentation area.6. The semi-autonomous processing system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each transport system includes a reciprocating carriage.7. The semi- ...

Analog-controlled transport device with data read-out

A conveyor apparatus includes a drive unit, a connection interface which transmits analog signals, and a drive control module which is coupled to the drive unit and to the connection interface via signal technology. The drive control module receives analog control signals via the connection interface in an operating state and controls the drive unit as a function of the analog control signals, outputs digital diagnostic signals via the connection interface in a digital communication state, and switches from the operating state to the digital communication state upon receipt of a switchover command. The switchover command is made up of a predetermined analog control signal or a predetermined sequence of analog control signals.

Modular conveyor system and corresponding method

A conveyor system includes successive modules forming a conveyor segment, each module includes a control device associated with, and controlling, at least one zone. Each control device includes a communication device for communicating with the control devices included in the adjacent modules. The control devices execute a mechanism for propagation and enrichment of quantitative segment information, from the two end zones of the conveyor segment, thereby providing for each zone: a first quantitative segment information item (propagated and enriched from upstream to downstream and relating to all of the zones in an upstream sub-segment located upstream from the zone) and/or a second quantitative segment information item (propagated and enriched from downstream to upstream and relating to all of the zones in a downstream sub-segment located downstream from the zone). Each control device dynamically adapts the behaviour of each zone it controls, according to the available quantitative segment information.

AUTOMATICALLY CYCLING DETECTING-AND-SORTING DEVICE

An automatically cycling detecting-and-sorting device has a base, multiple accommodating elements, at least one pushing rod, multiple side rods, and a detector. An object under inspection is put in one of the accommodating elements, and the accommodating element is conveyed along a first channel of the base and is under detection of the detector. The accommodating element is conveyed to the discharging region and then conveyed back to the feeding region, or the accommodating element is pushed away and then conveyed back to the feeding region. Because each object under inspection is accommodated in an individual accommodating element, even though any object in the accommodating element fails to pass the detection, the disqualified accommodating element is pushed away individually without affecting the processing of other accommodating elements. The whole detecting, sorting and cycling proceed automatically. 1. An automatically cycling detecting-and-sorting device comprising: a feeding region;', 'a sort-and-remove region;', 'a discharging region; wherein the feeding region, the sort-and-remove region, and the discharging region are disposed apart from each other from front to rear in sequence;', 'a first channel connected between the feeding region and the discharging region; and', 'a second channel connected between the feeding region and the discharging region; wherein the first channel and the second channel are disposed apart from each other transversely, and the sort-and-remove region is connected between the first channel and the second channel;, 'a base having'}multiple accommodating elements mounted on a top of the base, and each one of the accommodating elements for accommodating one object under inspection; a first pushing rod pushing the accommodating element that is on the second channel through the feeding region to the first channel;', 'a second pushing rod pushing the accommodating element that is on the first channel toward the discharging region;', ' ...

Palletizing system and palletizing method

A plurality of workpieces include a plurality of first workpieces of a first workpiece group to be loaded onto a first loaded member according to a first loading sequence and a plurality of second workpieces of a second workpiece group to be loaded onto a second loaded member according to a second loading sequence. On a conveying device, workpieces are arranged at ransom with respect to respective arrangement sequences of the first workpiece group and the second workpiece group and the classifications of the first workpiece group and the second workpiece group. On a conveying device, workpieces of the first workpiece group are sequentially arranged based on the first loading sequence and workpieces of the second workpiece group are sequentially arranged based on the second loading sequence. At the same time, the workpieces of the first workpiece group and the second workpiece group are arranged together.

NETWORKED MOTORIZED DRIVE ROLLER CONVEYOR

A motorized drive roller conveyor includes an upstream zone and a downstream zone, with each zone having a drive roller, an idler roller that is driven by the drive roller, and a sensor. The upstream zone and the downstream zone are controlled by a card, which measures a gap between a first item on the conveyor and a second item on the conveyor by beginning a counter when a trailing edge of the first item passes the sensor of the upstream zone and stopping the counter when a leading edge of the second item passes the sensor of the upstream zone to generate a counter value. If the first item is stopped in the downstream zone, the card of the upstream zone causes the drive roller of the upstream zone to advance the second item into the downstream zone for a distance derived from the counter value before stopping the transportation of the second item. 120.-. (canceled)21. A motorized drive roller conveyor comprising:one or more cards, each card configured to control an upstream zone and a downstream zone, each zone comprising a motorized drive roller assembly and a sensor configured to detect items on the conveyor,wherein each card is configured to measure a gap between a first item and a second item positioned consecutively on the conveyor by beginning a counter when a trailing edge of the first item passes the sensor and stopping the counter when a leading edge of the second item passes the sensor to generate a counter value indicating a length of the gap.221. The motorized drive roller conveyor of claim , wherein the one or more cards comprises a plurality of networked cards.231. The motorized drive roller conveyor of claim , wherein the gap is measured by counting the rotations of a drive roller.241. The motorized drive roller conveyor of claim wherein , responsive to the first item being stopped , the card is configured to advance the second item a distance derived from the counter value.254. The motorized drive roller conveyor of claim , wherein the distance is ...

CONVEYING APPARATUS

The disclosure relates to a luggage conveyor device () for efficiently supplying a plurality of inspection objects to be inspected or individual items in general to an inspection device (). According to the disclosure, the conveyor device () is particularly efficiently designed such that an inspection object inspection is carried out quickly and smoothly. The disclosure also relates to a correspondingly designed method for operating said conveyor device (), and to a computer programme product including control commands for implementing the method or operating the conveyor device (). 1. A conveying apparatus for efficiently supplying a plurality of inspection objects to be inspected by an inspection device , comprising a main conveyor belt device arranged for sequentially supplying the plurality of inspection objects to be inspected to the inspection device , wherein at least one auxiliary conveyor belt device is provided , which is connected to the main conveyor belt device in such a way that further inspection objects can be introduced into the sequential feed.2. A conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein at least two auxiliary conveyor belt devices are provided claim 1 , which are arranged offset with respect to the main conveyor belt device in such a way that they introduce the respective further inspection objects at different sections of the main conveyor belt device.3. A conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the main conveyor belt device and the at least one auxiliary conveyor belt device are arranged spaced apart from one another in such a way that they are each at least partially accessible from at least two sides for a supply of inspection objects.4. A conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the main conveyor belt device and the at least one auxiliary conveyor belt device can each be varied in their transport speed independently of one another.5. A conveying apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the main conveyor belt ...

CONVEYORS INCLUDING SENSORS FOR DETECTING ERROR CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCTS TRAVELING ON THE CONVEYORS

In some embodiments, methods and systems are provided that include interconnected conveyors including multiple sensors configured to detect identifying characteristics and physical characteristics of the products traveling on the conveyors. The product-associated information that is detected by the sensors is analyzed relative to predefined product-associated identifying characteristics and physical characteristics stored in a database, and an error signal is generated if the actual, sensor-obtained product identifying characteristics and/or physical characteristics, do not correspond to the predefined, database-stored product identifying characteristics and/or physical characteristics. 1. A system for sorting and tracking products at a product distribution facility , the system comprising:a plurality of interconnected conveyors configured to move the products;a first sensor positioned proximate a product advancement surface of at least one of the conveyors and configured to detect at least one identifying characteristic of at least one product moving on the product advancement surface;a second sensor positioned proximate the product advancement surface and configured to detect at least one physical characteristic of the at least one product moving on the product advancement surface;a plurality of transfer nodes interconnecting the plurality of conveyors, each of the transfer nodes configured to permit transfer of the at least one product from the product advancement surface of the at least one of the conveyors to the product advancement surface of another one of the conveyors; data indicating predefined identifying characteristic and physical characteristic information associated with the at least one product, the predefined identifying characteristic and physical characteristic information corresponding to the at least one product when in a new condition and undamaged; and', 'data indicating actual identifying characteristic information associated with the at ...

Integrated Control Systems and Methods

Integrated software systems and methods that can control the design, emulation, testing and production activities of a conveyor based system. In embodiments, the control system implements an object-oriented like environment into a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) system and uses its software to define and control the operation of the PLC dynamically from a computer. In other embodiments, a hot backup method allows the conveyor system to continue to function on failure of one or more PLCs. 1. A control system for a conveyor system , comprising:a data store that maintains configuration data that describes a configuration of the conveyor system; anda design component configured to enable a user to design a layout and the configuration for the conveyor system, wherein the configuration data includes one or more devices and relationships between the one or more devices.2. The control system of claim 1 , further comprising:a test component that includes a PLC emulator configured to run PLC logic;wherein the test component uses the configuration data to assess the configuration of the conveyor system.3. The control system of claim 3 , further comprising:a SCADA component configured to transmit the configuration data to one or more PLCs in the conveyor system, and control the conveyor system; wherein the one or more PLCs are encoded with the PLC logic of the PLC emulator.4. The control system of claim 1 , further comprising:a graphical interface component configured to provide a graphical schematic of the conveyor system to a user. This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/433,399, entitled “Integrated Control System”, and filed Dec. 13, 2016. The disclosure of which is hereby incorporated in its entirety by reference thereto.Conveyor systems are used to transport materials or packages. They are widespread and used across a variety of industries, including but not limited to, mining, food processing, bottling and packing industries. A ...

ROUTING OF TOTES AND BOTTLES WITHIN A PHARMACY CONVEYOR SYSTEM

A system, method, and apparatus for the routing of totes and bottles within a pharmacy fulfillment center are disclosed. The system, method, and apparatus are configured to transmit routing tables from an application server to station controllers (e.g., PLCs) to enable each station to locally make a routing decision. Since the routing logic is locally stored at each station, the controllers do not need to transmit request messages to the server every time a tote or bottle is scanned. The system, method, and apparatus increase conveyor throughput by enabling each station to make a routing decision without having to wait for a response from a server. 1. A pharmacy conveyor system comprising: each tote lookup table including a tag name corresponding to a respective tote identifier of a tote, and a route code indicative of a current location or an assigned destination of the corresponding tote, and', 'each bottle lookup table including a bottle identifier, and an assigned destination of the bottle;, 'a memory device configured to store a data structure of at least one tote lookup table and at least one bottle lookup table,'} a reader configured to read a barcode on a tote or a bottle,', 'a pusher configured push the tote from the conveyor belt to a medication fulfillment area or a router configured to divert the bottle from the conveyor belt to a medication fulfillment area, and', 'a controller configured to receive at least one of the tote lookup tables or the bottle lookup tables and determine whether the pusher or the router is to be activated based on the read barcode matching a tote identifier in the tote lookup tables or a bottle identifier in the bottle lookup tables; and, 'a pharmacy conveyor belt including a plurality of stations, the conveyor belt for each station including receive prescriptions for filling through a pharmacy workflow,', 'assign each of the prescriptions to at least one of a tote or a bottle,', 'determine routing information for each of the ...

TRANSPORT SYSTEM AND TRANSPORT METHOD

A deviation amount is a difference between a first error that occurs when an article is placed on a first transfer destination by a first transport vehicle and a second error that occurs when the article is placed on a second transfer destination by the first transport vehicle. An nth error that occurs when the article is placed on an nth transfer destination other than the first transfer destination and the second transfer destination is acquired. In an mth transport vehicle other than the first transport vehicle, a stop position of an mth traveling body is corrected by the nth error and an mth-1 error occurring when the article is placed on the first reference platform, or by the nth error and an mth-2 error as well as the deviation amount, the mth-2 error occurring when the article is placed on the second reference platform. 14-. (canceled)5. A transport system comprising:a track installed across multiple transfer destinations;a plurality of transport vehicles each including a traveling body that travels on the track, and a transferer provided in the traveling body that holds an article and receives or delivers the article from or to the transfer destination;a stop indicator mounted at each transfer destination to enable transfer of an article to be performed by the transferer at a predetermined position on the transfer destination, and that indicates a stop position of the traveling body; anda controller that controls the transport vehicles,the transferer receiving or delivering an article from or to the transfer destination in a state where the traveling body is stopped on the basis of the stop indicator, the first error being an error that occurs when a first traveling body of a first transport vehicle stops on the basis of a first stop indicator at a first transfer destination, between a position at which an article is placed on the first transfer destination by a first transferer and a predetermined position on the first transfer destination, and', 'the ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HANDLING ITEMS USING MOVABLE-BOTS

A method for handling items using a plurality of movable-bots includes defining a conveyance path to be followed by the plurality of movable-bots, where the conveyance path is configured as a closed loop. The method further includes defining, for each of the plurality of movable-bots, a plurality of path attributes associated with the conveyance path. The method further includes instructing each of the plurality of movable-bots to synchronize a movement with respect to at least one other movable-bot based on the plurality of path attributes when moving along the conveyance path. 1. A method for handling items using a plurality of movable-bots , the method comprising:defining, by circuitry of a server arrangement, a dynamic primary path to be followed by the plurality of movable-bots, the dynamic primary path configured as a closed loop;defining, by circuitry of a server arrangement, for each of the plurality of movable-bots, a plurality of path attributes associated with the dynamic primary path; andinstructing, by circuitry of a server arrangement, each of the plurality of movable-bots to synchronize a movement with respect to at least one other movable-bot based on the plurality of path attributes when moving along the dynamic primary path;defining, by the circuitry of the server arrangement, a dynamic closed loop that is a combination of the dynamic primary path and a plurality of dynamic secondary paths that each have an exit point from the dynamic primary path and an entry point to the dynamic primary path; andinstructing, by the circuitry of the server arrangement, one or more movable-bots of the plurality of movable-bots to perform one or more corresponding operations associated with a dynamic secondary path from the plurality of dynamic secondary paths when leaving the dynamic primary path and entering the secondary path,wherein upon completion of the one or more corresponding operations associated with the dynamic secondary path by the one or more movable ...

System and method for preparing and delivering orders

A system and method for preparing and delivering product orders, such as consumer products, and is applicable in the field of “B-to-C” (“business-to-consumer”) marketing of such products (food-general merchandise-DIY, etc.), and more particularly according to a “Drive” marketing mode. The products are distributed into at least two different categories based on their nature. For each product category, an order preparation zone is provided, including: one or more storage and preparation zones for products to be withdrawn, one or more storage and reconciliation zones for storing containers containing the withdrawn products, including at least one device for supplying complete orders for that product category, a conveying system for conveying empty or full containers from the storage and preparation zone(s) for products to be withdrawn toward the storage and reconciliation zone(s), and vice versa.

POWER WHEEL AND COOPERATIVE CARRYING METHOD THEREOF

A power wheel including a positioning device, a wireless communication module, and a controller is provided, where the controller is configured to operate in an active mode or a passive mode. When operating in the passive mode, the controller is configured to: acquire route information and moving information from the power wheel operating in the active mode by the wireless communication module, and acquire relative position information with the other power wheels by the positioning device; and determine a rotation strategy of the power wheel according to the route information, the moving information and the relative position information. When operating in the active mode, the controller is configured to: acquire the route information, and transmit the route information to the other power wheels; and determine the rotation strategy of the power wheel according to the route information. In addition, a cooperative carrying method of the power wheel is also provided. 1. A power wheel , configured to cooperatively carry an object with a plurality of other power wheels , each of said power wheels comprising:a positioning device;a wireless communication module, configured to communicate with the other power wheels; anda controller, coupled to the positioning device and the wireless communication module, and configured to operate in one of an active mode and a passive mode, acquire route information and moving information from the power wheel operating in the active mode by the wireless communication module, and acquire relative position information with the other power wheels by the positioning device; and', 'determine a rotation strategy of the power wheel according to the route information, the moving information and the relative position information,, 'wherein when operating in the passive mode, the controller is configured to acquire the route information, and transmit the route information and the moving information to the other power wheels; and', 'determine the ...

Road-building machine and method for operating a road-building machine

A method by means of which the paving result of the road covering can be improved. For the production of a road covering, road-building material is supplied by a pivoting conveyor of a feeder to a supply container of a road paver. In the case of a relative movement between the feeder and the road paver, the pivoting conveyor has to be manually readjusted, which can result in irregularities in the road covering. This is achieved in that the container of the at least one construction vehicle is detected by at least one sensor unit of the road-building machine. 1102222272729. A method for operating a road-building machine , in particular a feeder () or a road milling machine , having a running gear and having a pivoting conveyor () which is pivotably fastened to the road-building machine , wherein material , in particular road-building material or milled-off road material , is conveyed by the pivoting conveyor () into a container () of at least one further construction vehicle which moves with or relative to the road-building machine , comprising detecting the container () of the at least one construction vehicle by at least one sensor unit () of the road-building machine.222272729. The method for operating a road-building machine according to claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , for a targeted pivoting or readjustment of the pivoting conveyor () or for determining a material filling level of the container () claim 1 , detecting the container () of the construction vehicle by the at least one sensor unit () claim 1 , preferably a stereoscopic camera claim 1 , an imaging unit claim 1 , distance sensors or the like.32729. The method for operating a road-building machine according to claim 1 , further comprising determining the position claim 1 , in particular the orientation claim 1 , and/or the distance of the container () from the road-building machine by the at least one sensor unit ().4222422272729. The method for operating a road-building machine according to ...

NETWORKED MOTORIZED DRIVE ROLLER CONVEYOR

A motorized drive roller conveyor includes an upstream zone and a downstream zone, with each zone having a drive roller, an idler roller that is driven by the drive roller, and a sensor. The upstream zone and the downstream zone are controlled by a card, which measures a gap between a first item on the conveyor and a second item on the conveyor by beginning a counter when a trailing edge of the first item passes the sensor of the upstream zone and stopping the counter when a leading edge of the second item passes the sensor of the upstream zone to generate a counter value. If the first item is stopped in the downstream zone, the card of the upstream zone causes the drive roller of the upstream zone to advance the second item into the downstream zone for a distance derived from the counter value before stopping the transportation of the second item. 1. A networked motorized drive roller conveyor comprising:a plurality of motorized drive roller assemblies, each assembly comprising a zone;a plurality of networked cards, each card controlling a pair of adjacent zones;a plurality of sensors for detecting items on the conveyor, each sensor corresponding to a zone;wherein for a pair of adjacent zones, the corresponding networked card measures a gap between consecutive items on the conveyor by beginning a counter when a trailing edge of a first item passes the sensor of an upstream zone within the pair of zones, and stopping the counter when a leading edge of the second item passes the sensor of the upstream zone within the pair of zones to generate a counter value.2. The networked motorized drive roller conveyor of claim 1 , wherein for a pair of zones claim 1 , if the first item is stopped in the downstream zone claim 1 , the networked card causes the motorized drive roller assembly of the upstream zone to move the item into the downstream zone a distance derived from the counter value before stopping movement of the second item.3. The networked motorized drive roller ...

Conveyance system

There is provided a conveyance system that conveys a workpiece to each of plural processing apparatuses. The conveyance system includes a conveyance passage, an automated workpiece conveying vehicle that travels on the conveyance passage, a stock unit, and a control unit. The conveyance passage is set in a space directly above the processing apparatus across the plural processing apparatus. The stock unit includes a placement base on which a workpiece stocker capable of housing plural workpieces is placed, two temporary putting bases on which the workpiece carried out from the workpiece stocker on the placement base is temporarily put, a temporary putting base movement part that moves the two temporary putting bases in such a manner as to interchange the two temporary putting bases between a first position that faces the placement base and a second position adjacent to the first position.

Zone Controller For Modular Conveyor System

Method and apparatus for controlling a conveyor system including a conveyor zone having a plurality of conveyor regions. A zone controller is configured to track the position of one or more articles within a controlled zone. The zone controller may be operatively coupled to controllers of adjacent zones, and may receive and transmit data relating to the position of articles in the controlled zone and whether the zone is accepting articles from the other controllers. Articles are moved within the controlled zone by selectively activating the zone based on determined positions of articles within the controlled zone, the positions of articles within adjacent zones, and/or the operating mode of the zone. The zone controller may thereby operate cooperatively with adjacent zones to manage spacing between articles by selectively positioning multiple articles within the zone, and may accumulate or discharge articles from the conveyor system in a desired arrangement. 1. A method of controlling a conveyor including a plurality of zones , a first zone of the plurality of zones including first and second regions each configured to accommodate an article , the method comprising:receiving an accept article request from a second zone in a controller of the first zone;in response to receiving the accept article request from the second zone, the controller determining if a first article is in the first region of the first zone;in response to determining the first article is not in the first region, the controller activating the first zone to accept a second article from the second zone; andin response to determining the first article is in the first region, the controller refusing to accept the second article from the second zone.2. The method of further comprising:in response to accepting the second article from the second zone, the controller determining if a third zone is accepting articles; andin response to determining the third zone is not accepting articles, the controller ...

APPARATUSES FOR TRANSFERRING ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

An apparatus for transferring an article from a first carrier moving at a first speed to a second carrier moving at a second speed is provided. The apparatus comprises a programmable motor and a carrier member operably engaged with the programmable motor. The carrier member comprises a housing comprising a wall defining an interior space and an outer surface configured to receive the article from the first carrier in a receiving zone and configured to deposit the article onto the second carrier in an application zone. The carrier member comprises a support member comprising carbon fiber at least partially positioned within the interior space of the housing and connected with a portion of the wall. The programmable motor is configured to move the outer surface of the carrier member at a third speed through the receiving zone and at a fourth speed through the application zone. 1. An apparatus for transferring one or more articles from a first carrier moving at a first speed to a second carrier moving at a second speed that is different than the first speed , the apparatus comprising:a programmable motor; and a housing comprising a wall defining an interior space and an outer surface configured to receive the one or more articles from the first carrier in a receiving zone and configured to deposit the one or more articles onto the second carrier in an application zone; and', 'a support member comprising carbon fiber at least partially positioned within the interior space of the housing and connected with a portion of the wall;, 'a carrier member operably engaged with the programmable motor, the carrier member comprisingwherein the programmable motor is configured to move the outer surface of the carrier member at a third speed through the receiving zone and at a fourth speed through the application zone.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , comprising a motor control system for the motor claim 1 , wherein the motor control system and the programmable motor define an excitation ...

CONVEYOR APPARATUS AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF

A conveyor apparatus includes a supporting plate and a conveyor module. The supporting plate is connected to the conveyor module. The supporting plate includes a first power and communication terminal that is configured to provide the conveyor module with power and a communication connection. The conveyor module is connected to the supporting plate. The conveyor module is detachable and includes a second power and communication terminal that is connected to the first power and communication terminal to receive the power and to perform the communication connection. The first and second power and communication terminals are detachable, with an ability to be connected to and disconnected from each other. 1. A conveyor apparatus comprising:a supporting plate including a first power and communication terminal; anda conveyor module connected to the supporting plate, the conveyor module with a second power and communication terminal connected to the first power and communication terminal to receive power and to perform a communication connection,wherein the conveyor module is detachable from the supporting plate, andwherein the first and second power and communication terminals are detachable, with an ability to be connected to and disconnected from each other.2. The conveyor apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the supporting plate comprises:supports spaced apart from each other along a transfer path; anda first fixing member configured to fix the conveyor module to the supports,wherein the first fixing member having a convex or a concave shape.3. The conveyor apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the conveyor module comprises:a body; anda second fixing member arranged at a position that corresponds to the first fixing member to fix the conveyor module to the supporting plate, the second fixing member with a convex or a concave shape, corresponding to the convex or the concave shape of the first fixing member.4. The conveyor apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the supporting plate further ...

ACCUMULATION CONVEYOR

With a simple structure, an accumulation conveyor can reduce the distance between articles to be conveyed, so as to improve its efficiency and conveyance efficiency. The accumulation conveyor in accordance with the present invention comprises a motor, provided for each zone, for driving a carrier roller constituting the zone to rotate; a sensor, provided for each zone, for detecting passing of an article to be conveyed; and control means for estimating according to detection information of two articles adjacent to each other detected by the sensor distance information concerning the distance between the articles and switching, when the estimated distance information falls within a predetermined range, a control input to a motor of a zone conveying the article at the back on the upstream side or a motor of a zone adjacent downstream thereto such that the zone has conveying speed faster than that of the zone. 15.-. (canceled)6. A method for controlling a conveyor , the conveyor having a conveying path formed by a plurality of carrier rollers disposed parallel to each other , wherein the conveying path is divided into a plurality of zones , and wherein each of the zones comprises drive means for driving of the carrier rollers in the zone ,the method comprising the step of controlling the drive means in each of the zones, wherein the controlling step comprises:determining whether there is an article on said zone; anddetermining whether there is an article on a downstream zone which is adjacent downstream to said zone,when determining that there are articles on said zone and the downstream zone, respectively, determining a conveying speed in said zone and a conveying speed in the downstream zone;when determining that there are articles on said zone and the downstream zone, respectively, determining whether a distance between the articles is within a predetermined range; andafter the four determining steps, in a situation where the conveying speed in said zone is a first ...

STORAGE DEVICE FOR STACKABLE CONTAINERS

A storage device for stackable containers for conveying items, in particular items of luggage in a sorting conveyor system in an airport, includes a lifting conveyor with a container receiving device which can be guided between upper and lower conveying planes for storing at least one container. A conveyor is disposed in the upper conveyor plane for guiding storage containers to a transfer position and a discharge conveyor is disposed in the upper conveyor plane for discharging stored containers from a transfer position. A moving device moves a container from the transfer position to the empty container receiving device or to a container placed on the uppermost part of the container receiving device and moves the most upper container placed on the container receiving device to the transfer position. As a result, empty containers can be received, housed and guided back in a simple and cost effective manner. 19-. (canceled)10. A storage device for stackable containers for conveying individual items or items of luggage in a sorting conveyor system in an airport , the storage device comprising:an upper conveying plane and a lower conveying plane;a receiving position and a transfer position;a lifting conveyor having a container receiving device being movable between said upper conveying plane and said lower conveying plane, for storing at least one container;a feed conveyor disposed in said upper conveyor plane for feeding containers to be stored to said receiving position;a discharge conveyor disposed in said upper conveying plane for discharging containers from said transfer position; anda moving device for moving a container from said receiving position onto said empty container receiving device or onto a respective uppermost container deposited on said container receiving device as well as for moving the container deposited uppermost on said container receiving device to said transfer position.11. The storage device according to claim 10 , which further comprises a ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING OF OPTICAL LENSES

A system and a method for processing of optical lenses in which the processing takes place by means of different processing apparatus between which there is a respective transfer apparatus. The transfer apparatus are used both for longitudinal and also cross conveyance. Each processing apparatus has its own conveyor apparatus which is controlled by the processing apparatus itself. The transfer apparatus are controlled by a central transfer control. 1. A system for processing of optical lenses for eyeglasses , comprising:several separate processing apparatus for independent processing of the lenses in multiple steps in different processing apparatus, wherein two or more processing apparatus are for the same processing;a transfer system with multiple transfer apparatus for conveyance of the lenses to and from the processing apparatus; anda control apparatus for controlling the transfer system and its transfer apparatus;wherein each processing apparatus has its own conveyor apparatus for conveyance of the lenses, wherein the transfer system forms a circuit for circulating the lenses to store them on an interim basis or to avoid congestion upstream of the processing apparatus.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the system or transfer system forms or has a first transport track for conveyance of the lenses from one processing apparatus to a next processing apparatus and a second transport track for parallel conveyance of the lenses or for takeover of lenses.3. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a transfer apparatus is located between two processing apparatus for receiving and temporary intermediate storage in a receiving area and for continued conveyance of at least one lens selectively to the conveyor apparatus of a following processing apparatus or to a second transport track of the transfer system claim 1 , the transfer apparatus and the conveyor apparatus forming a first transport track and being independently controllable or drivable for ...

Apparatuses and methods for producing containers

The apparatus includes an operating unit, which can be a welding unit for welding a closing film to an edge zone of a containing element or a separating unit for separating containing elements from portions of sheet material. The apparatus includes a control unit programmed to enable the operating unit to selectively process a continuous strip of containing elements or discrete groups of containing elements.

Device and Method for Moving Transport Elements in a Container Treatment System

A method for adapting motion profiles of a plurality of individually controllable transport elements for transporting containers in a container treatment system along a transport path, wherein the plurality of transport elements are movably arranged along the transport path, the method includes the following steps: determining a treatment state of at least one container carried along by a first transport element, and/or determining an operational state of at least one first container treatment unit which is arranged downstream with respect to a position of the first transport element along the transport path, wherein the first transport element is moved by an open- and/or closed-loop control unit of the container treatment system as part of a stream of transport elements, and wherein the motion profile of the first transport element is adapted by the open- and/or closed-loop control unit in response to the determined treatment state and/or the determined operational state.

Conveyer And Method Of Controlling The Same

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a conveyer and a method of controlling the mentioned conveyer. In one embodiment, a conveyer includes: a support base; a roller assembly including a plurality of delivery rollers coaxially arranged, a plurality of lead screws and a plurality of screw motors respectively connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of lead screws, each of the delivery rollers being formed with at least one threaded hole, and being engaged with the corresponding lead screw of the lead screws through the threaded hole of the each of the delivery rollers; a driving shaft rotatably connected with the support base, the screw motors being provided on the driving shaft by fixing structures, wherein the delivery rollers are provided to be coaxial with the driving shaft; and a driver unit configured to drive rotation of the driving shaft. 1. A conveyer , comprising:a support base;a roller assembly comprising a plurality of delivery rollers coaxially arranged, a plurality of lead screws and a plurality of screw motors respectively connected in a one-to-one correspondence with the plurality of lead screws, each of the delivery rollers being formed with at least one threaded hole and being configured to move along an axial direction by an engagement between the threaded hole of the delivery roller and a corresponding one of the lead screws;a driving shaft rotatably connected with the support base, the screw motors being provided on the driving shaft by fixing structures, wherein the delivery rollers are provided to be coaxial with the driving shaft; anda driver unit configured to drive rotation of the driving shaft, so that the driving shaft drives the screw motors to rotate simultaneously, to drive the roller assembly to rotate about an axis of the driving shaft.2. The conveyer of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , each of the delivery rollers is formed with through holes configured to allow the others of the lead screws to pass therethrough ...

METHOD FOR REPLACING A CONTROL UNIT IN A CONVEYING DEVICE

A method is disclosed for replacing a defective control unit in a conveying device interconnected by a bus. 148.-. (canceled)49. A method for replacing a defective control unit in a conveying device interconnected by a bus , said conveying device comprising a first control unit having a first bus address and at least one second control unit having a second bus address ,wherein the first control unit controls a first conveyor segment and the second control unit controls a second conveyor segment,and the first control unit and the second control unit are interconnected via bus communication, (i) detecting the defect in the second control unit by means of the first control unit;', '(ii) switching the first control unit into a configuration mode when the first control unit detects a defect in the second control unit;', '(iii) integrating a third control unit into the bus communication after the first control unit has been put into the configuration mode;', '(iv) transferring a configuration from the first control unit to the third control unit or from the third control unit to the first control unit; and', '(v) storing the configuration transferred from the first control unit in the third control unit, or storing the configuration transferred from the third control unit in the first control unit., 'said method comprising the steps of50. The method pursuant to claim 49 , wherein steps (iv) and (v) further comprise the steps of:(iv) transferring an individual bus address from the first control unit to the third control unit; and(v) storing the individual bus address transferred from the first control unit in the third control unit.51. The method pursuant to claim 49 , wherein the second control unit sends an activity signal via the bus communication and the first control unit receives the activity signal from the second control unit and the defect in the second control unit is detected in step (i) by the first control unit failing to receive the activity signal from the ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR TRANSPORTING CONTAINERS IN A CONTAINER TREATMENT SYSTEM

A transport device for transporting containers in a container treatment system which has a first container treatment unit for a process step and a second container treatment unit for the process step, the transport device having at least one receiving point for the containers, at least one delivery point for the containers, a transport track which connects the at least one receiving point, the at least one delivery point, the first container treatment unit, and the second container treatment unit, and at least one transport element for transporting a container, the transport element being movably arranged on the transport track. The transport track and the at least one transport element are designed such that the at least one transport element can be guided from a receiving point to a delivery point in an individually controllable manner. 1. A transport device for transporting containers in a container treatment system which has a first container treatment unit for a process step and a second container treatment unit for said process step , with at least one receiving point for containers ,at least one delivery point for containers,a transport track which connects said at least one receiving point, said at least one delivery point, said first container treatment unit, and said second container treatment unit; andat least one transport element for transporting at least one container, said transport element being movably arranged on said transport track,where said transport track and said at least one transport element are designed such that said at least one transport element can be guided from a receiving point to a delivery point in an individually controllable manner.2. The transport device according to claim 1 , where said transport device comprises a first receiving point and a second receiving point as well as a first delivery point and a second delivery point claim 1 , where said transport track connects said first container treatment unit and said second ...

RECEPTION SYSTEM FOR RECEIVING OBJECTS

A reception system for receiving objects comprises at least one reception device for receiving objects, a conveyor device, which has at least one conveyor belt section for conveying objects in a conveyance direction in the at least one reception device, and a sensor device, which is arranged on the at least one reception device, for detecting objects in the at least one reception device. It is provided in this case that the sensor device is designed to emit sensor signals along different signal paths over the reception device, to conclude a fill level of the reception device on the basis of an interaction of at least one of the sensor signals with objects conveyed into the reception device. In this manner, a reception system for receiving objects is provided, which enables further automation, in particular in the conveyance of objects into a reception device. 1. A reception system for receiving objects , comprisinga reception system of either a checkout counter or a reverse vending machine,a scanner and scanning system for receiving objects,at least one reception device for receiving objects,a conveyor device, which has at least one conveyor belt section for conveying objects in a conveyance direction into the at least one reception device, anda sensor device, which is arranged on the at least one reception device, for detecting objects in the at least one reception device,wherein the sensor device is designed to emit sensor signals along different signal paths over the reception device, and to determine a fill level of objects in a reception area, wherein the fill level is an assessment of an accumulation of objects along a horizontal plane as the objects are introduced into the at least one reception device, and the sensor device determines the fill level on the basis of an interaction of at least one of the sensor signals with objects conveyed into the reception device,wherein the sensor device is designed to determine a plurality of fill levels.2. The reception ...

Conveyance Control Device and Conveyance Control System

A conveyance control device according to one aspect of the present invention is configured to control operation of one or more carriages each configured to convey a FOUP. The conveyance control device includes: a basic processing unit that generates basic command data based on basic input data containing a request to convey the FOUP; an optimization processing unit that generates optimization command data based on optimization input data containing the request to convey the FOUP; an output unit that outputs the basic command data or the optimization command data to each of the carriages; and a switching unit that controls operation of at least one of the basic processing unit, the optimization processing unit, and the output unit such that either one of the basic command data and the optimization command data is output by the output unit.

OFF-LOADING, TYPING AND ITEM SEPARATION SYSTEM

A typing off-loading and item separation system to automatically separate different parcel types includes an feed conveyor, receiving conveyor, sorting conveyor, cameras and photoelectric eye. Overhead cameras and/or photoelectric sensors detect the item size and whether it is cubic in nature and type and size of its footprint. An in-line slide sorter having alternating conveyor rollers and pop-up belts pass through to, or divert items from a downstream conveyor. A vison based system may also be used to detect space between articles and insert articles in the unoccupied space to maximize conveyor area, volume, or density by controlling conveyor speed. 1. An item typing and separation system comprising:an off-loading feed conveyor having an independent drive motor in flow communication with a transport loaded with parcels;said feed conveyor in flow communication with an in-line receiving conveyor and at least one diverter conveyor;a transition zone selected on said off-loading feed conveyor;at least one camera having a field of view of said transition zone;a multiplexed light screen to detect the full length of said articles, a photocell over said conveyor surface to detect a portions of said articles that can be engaged by said pop-up conveyor, and a computer control means for controlling actuation of said pop-up conveyor in response to data transmitted from said multiplexed light screen and said photocell;controller means for maintaining said off-loading collector feed conveyor speed to achieve a desired feed conveyor speed and activate a slide sorter pop-up conveyor;said slide sorter conveyor speed control system, comprising a first conveyor positioned to carry articles in the direction of a longitudinal axis of said conveyor, a slide sorter pop-up conveyor positioned across said longitudinal axis of said conveyor including means operative to move said pop-up conveyor between a home position in which a pass-through element receives articles from said conveyor and ...

HIGH VOLUME CONVEYOR TRANSPORT FOR CLEAN ENVIRONMENTS

A segmented, belt-driven conveyor system for use in clean environments is described. High speed, high density, collision free throughput of work piece carriers is enabled through belt-driven conveyor segments each having co-rotating drive wheels. The drive wheels have a cylindrical profile. Predefined acceleration/deceleration profiles may be employed by a motor controller to affect optimal changes in work piece carrier speed across the respective drive segment. 1. A conveyor transport for high density Work In Process (WIP) unit flow along conveyor paths in a clean manufacturing environment , the conveyor transport comprising:means for defining conveyor paths to transport WIP units, the defining means comprising at least two segments along the conveyor paths, wherein the at least two segments are individually driven;means for selectively driving a driven segment of the at least two segments to selectively transport the WIP units along the driven segment, and between the at least two segments;means for sensing when the WIP units are located on specific segments of the at least two segments; andmeans for controlling the selectively driving means, wherein the controlling means is arranged to operate in response to an output of the sensing means such that locations of the WIP units are controlled relative to each other, without collisions,wherein the driven segment is selectively started and stopped in a controlled manner to be smooth, wherein, during starting and stopping of the driven segment, accelerations and decelerations of the driven segment are controlled such that a force to accelerate or decelerate the WIP units is less than a frictional force between the selectively driving means and the WIP units, and such that the WIP units are prevented from slipping on the selectively driving means.2. The conveyor transport according to claim 1 , wherein the WIP units are accelerated to full conveyor speed or decelerated from full conveyor speed within the driven segment. ...

INDUCTION CONVEYOR

An article induction system for preparing a stream of articles, such as mail parcels, for processing employs a series of conveyors operating under control of a controller for feeding articles to an operator at a cull belt at an optimal paced rate. The article induction system includes a destacking section, a separation and alignment section, a buffer section and a culling section manned by an operator. A controller controls the speed of each component based on measurements provided by sensors so as to feed articles to the operator at a desired paced rate. 1. A method of preparing a stream of articles for processing , comprising the steps of:singulating the articles using a singulating conveyor for form a series of singulated articles;buffering the series of singulated articles using a buffer; to form a series of buffered articles; andpassing articles from the buffer to an operator at a selected paced rate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the operator prepares the articles for a sorter induction.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of destacking the articles using a destacking conveyor.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the destacking conveyor comprises a conveyor belt extending at an incline.5. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of adjusting a speed of at least one of the destacking conveyor and the singulating conveyor based on a fullness measurement of the buffer.6. The method of claim 3 , further comprising the step of stopping one of the destacking conveyor and the singulating conveyor when the buffer is full.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the singulating conveyor comprises opposing belts having article pushing means for pushing articles towards the center of the singulating conveyor.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of aligning the series of singulated articles using an aligning conveyor prior to the step of buffering the series of singulated articles.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the aligning ...

Conveyor and weight sensing method using conveyor

It is an object of the present invention to provide a conveyor which estimates weight of a transport object while it is carried without using devices such as a load cell which directly measures weight. The conveyor has a plurality of zones forming a series of carriage ways. An approach-run zone and a weight-measurement zone are arranged adjacently in the conveying direction and are provided with different drive motors. The drive motor of the approach-run zone and the drive motor of the weight-measurement zone are controlled with respectively different predetermined rotation speeds as their target rotation speeds. A rotation speed sensing means obtains the change of rotation speed of the drive motor in the weight-measurement zone when a transport object is conveyed into the weight-measurement zone from the approach-run zone, and a weight sensing means then calculates the weight of the transport object based on the change of the rotation speed.