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01-09-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AUTOMATIC FEEDER STACK MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20160251184A1
Автор: John W. Brown, Edward F. Houston, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Riley Houston Mayhall, III, William P. McConnell, Matthew G. Good, Robert E. Hume, Thomas A. Hillerich, JR., Long K. Ha, BROWN JOHN W, HOUSTON EDWARD F, ROMAN JUAN A, SHIU LEUNG M, MAYHALL III RILEY HOUSTON, MCCONNELL WILLIAM P, GOOD MATTHEW G, HUME ROBERT E, HILLERICH JR THOMAS A, HA LONG K, Brown John W., Houston Edward F., Roman Juan A., Shiu Leung M., Mayhall, III Riley Houston, McConnell William P., Good Matthew G., Hume Robert E., Hillerich, JR. Thomas A., Ha Long K.
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Embodiments of a system and method for singulating articles in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may comprise a pressure sensor on a perforated drive belt assembly configured to sense the pressure exerted by a stack of articles. The sensed pressure may be used to control various portions of the automatic stack feeder, such as a belt or a paddle. 1. A system for managing articles comprising:a conveyor configured to support and move a stack of articles, the conveyor comprising a conveyor belt and a paddle, wherein the conveyor belt is configured to convey the stack of articles located thereon in a first direction or a second direction opposite the first direction, and wherein the paddle is configured to move in the first or in the second direction to provide support for the stack of articles located on the conveyor belt;a sensor configured to detect an angle between an lead article in the stack of articles and the conveyor belt and generate a signal related to the detected angle;a controller in communication with the sensor, the conveyor belt and the paddle, wherein the controller receives the signal from the sensor; andwherein the controller is configured to adjust the position or speed of the conveyor belt or the paddle in response to the received signal.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to adjust the position or speed of the conveyor belt or the paddle when the angle between the lead article in the stack of articles and the conveyor belt deviates from a threshold angle.3. The system of wherein the controller is configured to move the paddle in the first direction when the sensed angle is greater than the threshold angle.4. The system of wherein the controller is configured to move the conveyor belt in the second direction when the sensed angle is greater than the threshold angle.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is configured to move the paddle in the first direction and move the ...

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Номер записи: 1
13-10-2016 дата публикации

ARTICLE FEEDER WITH A RETRACTABLE PRODUCT GUIDE

Номер: US20160297632A1
Автор: Edward F. Houston, Juan A. Roman, William P. McConnell, Robert E. Hume, Thomas A. Hillerich, Darin Dickey, HOUSTON EDWARD F, ROMAN JUAN A, MCCONNELL WILLIAM P, HUME ROBERT E, HILLERICH THOMAS A, DICKEY DARIN, Houston Edward F., Roman Juan A., McConnell William P., Hume Robert E., Hillerich Thomas A., Dickey Darin
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An automatic stack feeder having a moveable stack or product guide is disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may be configured to receive a stack of articles and a container enclosing a stack of articles. To ensure the stack of articles is properly supported following unloading from the container, the stack guide is moveable between a first and a second position, wherein the stack guide is in contact with the stack of articles while in the first position, and not in contact with the stack when in the second position. 1. A stack feeder comprising:conveyor configured to receive a stack of articles;a stack guide located proximate the conveyor, the stack guide moveable between a first position and a second position;an actuator movably connected to a mechanical linkage, the actuator configured to move the stack guide, via the mechanical linkage, between the first position and the second position, wherein, to move the stack guide, the actuator moves in a direction substantially perpendicular to a direction of movement of the stack guide.2. The stack feeder of claim 1 , wherein the stack guide comprises a continuous claim 1 , planar surface disposed at a right angle to a plane of the conveyor claim 1 , the continuous planar surface extending substantially parallel to a length of the conveyor; and wherein the direction of movement of the stack guide between the first and the second position is in a direction substantially perpendicular to the length of the conveyor and to the continuous planar surface.3. The stack feeder of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical linkage comprises:a piston connected to the actuator and to a first cam;a crankshaft connected to the first cam, the crankshaft extending along a length of the stack guide;one or more second cams operably connected to the crankshaft and to the stack guide;wherein the first cam translates the linear motion of the actuator into rotational motion of the crankshaft, and wherein the one or more second cams translate rotational ...

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Номер записи: 2
05-09-2017 дата публикации

Article feeder with a retractable product guide

Номер: US0009751704B2
Автор: Edward F. Houston, Juan A. Roman, William P. McConnell, Robert E. Hume, Thomas A. Hillerich, Darin Dickey, HOUSTON EDWARD F, ROMAN JUAN A, MCCONNELL WILLIAM P, HUME ROBERT E, HILLERICH THOMAS A, DICKEY DARIN, Houston Edward F., Roman Juan A., McConnell William P., Hume Robert E., Hillerich Thomas A., Dickey Darin
Принадлежит: United States Postal Service, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

An automatic stack feeder having a moveable stack or product guide is disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may be configured to receive a stack of articles and a container enclosing a stack of articles. To ensure the stack of articles is properly supported following unloading from the container, the stack guide is moveable between a first and a second position, wherein the stack guide is in contact with the stack of articles while in the first position, and not in contact with the stack when in the second position.

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Номер записи: 3
05-12-2017 дата публикации

Anti-rotation device and method of use

Номер: US0009834395B2
Автор: John W. Brown, Edward F. Houston, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Riley H. Mayhall, Jacob L. Timm, Reza Badri, Thomas A. Hillerich, BROWN JOHN W, HOUSTON EDWARD F, ROMAN JUAN A, SHIU LEUNG M, MAYHALL RILEY H, TIMM JACOB L, BADRI REZA, HILLERICH THOMAS A, Brown John W., Houston Edward F., Roman Juan A., Shiu Leung M., Mayhall Riley H., Timm Jacob L., Badri Reza, Hillerich Thomas A.
Принадлежит: United States Postal Service, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

A device for reducing rotation of an article during singulation of a stack of articles is disclosed. The device may include a torsion element, a rotatable member configured to rotate about an elongated axis of the torsion element between a first position and a second position, and a revolving member coupled to the rotatable member. An outer surface of the revolving member contacts a drive belt in the first position and an article in the second position. The torsion element exerts torque on the rotatable member when it moves from the first position towards the second position. The torque causes the outer surface of the revolving member to apply a frictional force to the article, thereby minimizing rotation of the article. Systems and methods of singulating articles are also disclosed.

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Номер записи: 4
07-01-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ARTICLE FEEDER OPERATION

Номер: US20160001985A1
Автор: Austin Christopher D., Brown John W., Good Matthew G., HILLERICH, Houston Edward F., JR. THOMAS A., Mayhall Riley H., McConnell William P., Roman Juan A., Schlender Robert L., Shiu Leung M., Timm Jacob L.
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Embodiments of a system and method for shingulating, singulating, and synchronizing articles in an article feeder system are disclosed. The article feeder system may include a shingulating device configured to receive a stack of articles and to produce a positively lapped stack of articles, a plurality of picking devices configured to pick one or more articles from the positively lapped stack of articles and to produce one or more singulated articles, and one or more synchronization devices configured to deliver the one or more singulated articles to one or more sorter windows. 1. An article processing system comprising:a picking device configured to receive and transport an article;an anti-doubling device disposed in proximity to the picking device, the anti-doubling device configured to apply a vacuum force to the article;a sensor configured to detect the leading edge of the article; anda controller configured to communicate with and control the picking device, the anti-doubling device, and the edge detector.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the picking device comprises:a motor driven perforated belt having one or more openings in its surface; anda vacuum unit configured to apply a vacuum force through the one or more openings in the perforated belt.3. The system of further comprising a synchronization device located downstream of the picking device and the anti-doubling device claim 1 , the synchronization device configured to move the article at a determined speed in order to deliver the article to a rendezvous point.4. The system of further comprising a plurality of picking devices and a plurality of anti-doubling devices.5. The system of wherein one of the plurality of anti-doubling devices is disposed opposite each of the plurality of picking devices.6. The system of wherein the anti-doubling device is configured to apply a variable vacuum force.7. The system of wherein the controller determines the variable vacuum force based at least in part on information ...

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Номер записи: 5
09-01-2020 дата публикации

ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20200010294A1
Автор: Badri Reza, Brown John W., Hillerich Thomas A., Houston Edward F., Mayhall Riley H., Roman Juan A., Shiu Leung M., Timm Jacob L.
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A device for reducing rotation of an article during singulation of a stack of articles is disclosed. The device may include a torsion element, a rotatable member configured to rotate about an elongated axis of the torsion element between a first position and a second position, and a revolving member coupled to the rotatable member. An outer surface of the revolving member contacts a drive belt in the first position and an article in the second position. The torsion element exerts torque on the rotatable member when it moves from the first position towards the second position. The torque causes the outer surface of the revolving member to apply a frictional force to the article, thereby minimizing rotation of the article. Systems and methods of singulating articles are also disclosed. 1. A device for handling an item comprising:a moveable lever arm comprising a biasing element and a rotatable member rotatable around a first axis; anda wheel attached to the rotatable member, wherein the wheel is configured to revolve around a second axis parallel to the first axis, and to contact a first surface of an item being moved by a lateral acceleration force applied by a drive belt in proximity to the movable lever arm, the item having first and second surfaces which are located adjacent and substantially parallel to each other and to the first and second axes;wherein, as the item is moved by the drive belt, the first surface of the item contacts the drive belt, and the second surface of the item contacts an outer surface of the wheel; andwherein the rotatable member is configured to apply a counter-force to the second surface of the item via the wheel, so as to prevent displacement of the second surface with respect to the first surface.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the biasing element resists movement of the rotatable member.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the biasing element is a spring.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the rotatable member comprises a torsion bar. ...

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Номер записи: 6
18-09-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AUTOMATIC FEEDER STACK MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20140271087A1
Автор: Brown John W., Good Matthew G., Ha Long K., HILLERICH, Houston Edward F., Hume Robert E., JR. THOMAS A., Mayhall Riley H., McConnell William P., Roman Juan A., Shiu Leung M.
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Embodiments of a system and method for singulating articles in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may comprise a pressure sensor on a perforated drive belt assembly configured to sense the pressure exerted by a stack of articles. The sensed pressure may be used to control various portions of the automatic stack feeder, such as a belt or a paddle. 1. A system for managing articles in an automatic stack feeder comprising:a frame configured to support a stack of articles; a drive belt having an opening therein;', 'a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the perforated drive belt assembly is pivotably attached to the frame and the second end of the perforated drive belt assembly is pivotable about an axis of rotation defined by the attachment of the first end of the perforated drive belt assembly, and wherein the drive belt extends rotationally about the first and second ends;, 'a perforated drive belt assembly comprisinga conveyor connected to the frame and configured to move the stack of articles with respect to the drive belt;a sensor in proximity to the perforated drive belt assembly, the sensor configured to detect a force exerted on a portion of the perforated drive belt assembly by the stack of articles; anda controller configured to receive an input from the sensor and to control the conveyor based on the received input.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the perforated drive belt assembly comprises a vacuum unit configured to apply a vacuum through the opening in the drive belt.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the pivotable attachment of the perforated drive belt assembly comprises a spring configured to resist movement of the perforated drive belt assembly due at least in part to the force thereon from the stack of articles.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is configured to sense a pressure exerted on the perforated drive belt assembly by the stack of articles.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 7
18-09-2014 дата публикации

ARTICLE FEEDER WITH A RETRACTABLE PRODUCT GUIDE

Номер: US20140271088A1
Автор: Dickey Darin, Hillerich Thomas A., Houston Edward F., Hume Robert E., McConnell William P., Roman Juan A.
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An automatic stack feeder having a moveable stack or product guide is disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may be configured to receive a stack of articles and a container enclosing a stack of articles. To ensure the stack of articles is properly supported following unloading from the container, the stack guide is moveable between a first and a second position, wherein the stack guide is in contact with the stack of articles while in the first position, and not in contact with the stack when in the second position. 1. A stack feeder comprising:a frame;a singulator connected to the frame;a conveyor disposed on the frame, the conveyor configured to receive a stack of articles and a container, the conveyor further configured to move the stack of articles and the container toward the singulator;a motor connected to the frame;a stack guide connected to the motor and aligned substantially parallel to the belt, wherein the stack guide comprises a continuous, surface configured to contact an edge of the stack of articles; andwherein the motor is operable to move the stack guide from a first position to a second position to accommodate receiving the container onto the conveyor.2. The stack feeder of further comprising:a sensor configured to detect the presence of the container on the conveyor; anda controller in communication with the sensor and the motor, the controller configured to control movement of the motor to move the stack guide between the first position and the second position in response to detection of the presence of the container on the conveyor.3. The stack feeder of claim 2 , wherein the sensor is further configured to detect the absence of the container on the conveyor claim 2 , and wherein the controller is configured to control the movement of the stack guide between the second and the first positions in response to detection of the absence of the container.4. The stack feeder of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when the stack guide is in the first position ...

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Номер записи: 8
18-09-2014 дата публикации

System and method of unloading a container of items

Номер: US20140271089A1
Автор: Darin Dickey, Edward F. Houston, John W. Brown, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Matthew G. Good, Riley H. Mayhall, Robert E. HUME, William P. McConnell
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Embodiments of a system and method for unloading articles from a container of items for use in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may comprise a belt, a moveable lower paddle, and a moveable upper paddle, wherein the lower paddle is configured to partially extend through a belt of the automatic stack feeder. The movement of the belt, the lower paddle, and the upper paddle are coordinated such that there is no need to interrupt the operation of the automatic stack feeder to unload the container.

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Номер записи: 9
18-09-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ARTICLE FEEDER OPERATION

Номер: US20140271090A1
Автор: Austin Christopher D., Brown John W., Good Matthew G., HILLERICH, Houston Edward F., JR. THOMAS A., Mayhall Riley H., McConnell William P., Roman Juan A., Schlender Robert L., Shiu Leung M., Timm Jacob L.
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Embodiments of a system and method for shingulating, singulating, and synchronizing articles in an article feeder system are disclosed. The article feeder system may include a shingulating device configured to receive a stack of articles and to produce a positively lapped stack of articles, a plurality of picking devices configured to pick one or more articles from the positively lapped stack of articles and to produce one or more singulated articles, and one or more synchronization devices configured to deliver the one or more singulated articles to one or more sorter windows. 1. An article feeder system comprising:a shingulating device configured to receive a stack of articles and to produce a positively lapped stack of articles;a plurality of picking devices configured to pick one or more articles from the positively lapped stack of articles and to produce one or more singulated articles; andone or more synchronization devices configured to deliver the one or more singulated articles to one or more sorter windows.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the shingulating device comprises:a bottom transport belt having a transport surface extending in a first direction;a shearing device; anda perforated belt having a surface extending in a second direction different than the first direction, the perforated belt being adjacent to the bottom transport belt, wherein the bottom transport belt and the perforated belt are configured to move the stack of articles toward the shearing device, and wherein the shearing device is configured to apply a shearing force on a portion of the stack of articles to produce the positively lapped stack of articles.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a vacuum system configured to apply suction through one or more openings in the perforated belt.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the shingulating device comprises:a plurality of bottom transport belts, each bottom transport belt having a transport surface extending in a first direction; ...

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Номер записи: 10
18-09-2014 дата публикации

ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20140271091A1
Автор: Brown John W., Good Matthew G., Ha Long K., HILLERICH, Houston Edward F., Hume Robert E., JR. THOMAS A., Mayhall Riley H., McConnell William P., Roman Juan A., Shiu Leung M.
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A device for reducing rotation of an article during singulation of a stack of articles is disclosed. The device may include a torsion element, a rotatable member configured to rotate about an elongated axis of the torsion element between a first position and a second position, and a revolving member coupled to the rotatable member. An outer surface of the revolving member contacts a drive belt in the first position and an article in the second position. The torsion element exerts torque on the rotatable member when it moves from the first position towards the second position. The torque causes the outer surface of the revolving member to apply a frictional force to the article, thereby minimizing rotation of the article. Systems and methods of singulating articles are also disclosed. 1. A device for reducing rotation of an article comprising:a base;a drive belt connected to the basea torsion element connected to the base, the torsion element disposed in proximity to the drive belt;a rotatable member coupled to the torsion element, the rotatable member rotatable between at least a first position and a second position about an axis which extends through the center of the torsion element; and when the rotatable member is in the first position, an outer surface of the revolving member is in contact with the drive belt, and', 'when the rotatable member is in the second position, the torsion element applies a torque to the revolving member via the rotatable member, and the outer surface of the revolving member is in contact with, and applies a force to, an article which is also in contact with the drive belt., 'a revolving member coupled to the rotatable member and configured to revolve about an axis perpendicular to the base; wherein2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the torsion element is a torsion bar connected to the base.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the torsion element is a helical torsion spring disposed within or around a structural support member which is ...

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Номер записи: 11
10-09-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF UNLOADING A CONTAINER OF ITEMS

Номер: US20150251221A1
Автор: Brown John W., Dickey Darin, Good Matthew G., Houston Edward F., Hume Robert E., Mayhall Riley H., McConnell William P., Roman Juan A., Shiu Leung M.
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Embodiments of a system and method for unloading articles from a container of items for use in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may comprise a belt, a moveable lower paddle, and a moveable upper paddle, wherein the lower paddle is configured to partially extend through a belt of the automatic stack feeder. The movement of the belt, the lower paddle, and the upper paddle are coordinated such that there is no need to interrupt the operation of the automatic stack feeder to unload the container. 1. An item singulation apparatus comprising:a perforated drive belt;a conveyor belt arranged in proximity to the perforated drive belt so as to move a plurality of items toward the perforated drive belt, the conveyor belt configured to support a stack of items;a container carrier configured to receive a container, the container carrier arranged above the conveyor belt and moveable along at least a portion of the conveyor belt;an upper item support arranged above the conveyor belt, moveable along at least a portion of the conveyor belt; anda lower item support arranged at least partially below the conveyor belt, moveable along at least a portion of the conveyor belt.2. The apparatus of further comprising a controller configured to coordinate the movement of the conveyor belt claim 1 , the container carrier claim 1 , the upper support claim 1 , and the lower support to move items toward the perforated drive belt.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the upper support and lower support are moveable in a direction at an angle relative to a plane of the conveyor belt.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the conveyor belt comprises a plurality of parallel belts.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to independently control the conveyor belt claim 1 , the container carrier claim 1 , the upper support claim 1 , and the lower support.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the upper tines are connected to a drive ...

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Номер записи: 12
10-09-2015 дата публикации

ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20150251862A1
Автор: Badri Reza, Brown John W., Hillerich Thomas A., Houston Edward F., Mayhall Riley H., Roman Juan A., Shiu Leung M., Timm Jacob L.
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A device for reducing rotation of an article during singulation of a stack of articles is disclosed. The device may include a torsion element, a rotatable member configured to rotate about an elongated axis of the torsion element between a first position and a second position, and a revolving member coupled to the rotatable member. An outer surface of the revolving member contacts a drive belt in the first position and an article in the second position. The torsion element exerts torque on the rotatable member when it moves from the first position towards the second position. The torque causes the outer surface of the revolving member to apply a frictional force to the article, thereby minimizing rotation of the article. Systems and methods of singulating articles are also disclosed. 1. A device for handling an item comprising:a drive belt;a moveable lever arm disposed in proximity to the drive belt; anda contact member attached to the lever arm;wherein, when an item is received on the drive belt, a first surface of the item contacts the drive belt, a second surface of the item contacts the contact member, and the item moves the contact member a distance corresponding to a thickness of the item.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the moveable lever arm is connected to a resilient member claim 1 , and wherein the resilient member resists movement of the moveable lever arm.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the resilient member applies a force to the second surface of the item via the contact member.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the drive belt is a vacuum-backed perforated drive belt.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the contact member comprises one or more wheels.6. The device of wherein the resilient member is a spring.7. The device of wherein the lever arm comprises a resilient material.8. The device of wherein the lever arm flexes when the contact member is moved.9. A method of handling an item comprising:receiving an item on a drive belt;applying a first ...

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Номер записи: 13
20-09-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ARTICLE FEEDER OPERATION

Номер: US20180265308A1
Автор: Austin Christopher D., Brown John W., Good Matthew G., HILLERICH, Houston Edward F., JR. THOMAS A., Mayhall Riley H., McConnell William P., Roman Juan A., Schlender Robert L., Shiu Leung M., Timm Jacob L.
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Embodiments of a system and method for shingulating, singulating, and synchronizing articles in an article feeder system are disclosed. The article feeder system may include a shingulating device configured to receive a stack of articles and to produce a positively lapped stack of articles, a plurality of picking devices configured to pick one or more articles from the positively lapped stack of articles and to produce one or more singulated articles, and one or more synchronization devices configured to deliver the one or more singulated articles to one or more sorter windows. 1. An article feeder system comprising: a vertically oriented perforated belt having one or more openings in its surface, the perforated belt configured to be driven by a motor;', 'a vacuum manifold located adjacent to the perforated belt;', 'a vacuum unit configured to apply suction through the vacuum manifold, wherein the vacuum manifold is configured to apply the suction through the one or more openings in the surface of the perforated belt; and', 'a vacuum valve configured to control the amount of suction applied by the vacuum unit to the vacuum manifold., 'a picking device configured to pick one or more articles from a positively lapped stack of articles and to produce one or more singulated articles, the picking device comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the picking device is configured to:pick an article from the positively lapped stack of articles, including opening the vacuum valve and exposing the vacuum manifold to the suction from the vacuum unit, the vacuum manifold applying the suction through the one or more openings in the perforated belt to attach the article to the perforated belt; andproduce a singulated article, including separating the article from the positively lapped stack of articles by driving the perforated belt with the attached article forward using the motor.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a plurality of picking devices configured in a row ...

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Номер записи: 14
01-11-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF AUTOMATIC FEEDER STACK MANAGEMENT

Номер: US20180312356A1
Автор: Brown John W., Good Matthew G., Ha Long K., HILLERICH, Houston Edward F., Hume Robert E., III Riley Houston, JR. THOMAS A., Mayhall, McConnell William P., Roman Juan A., Shiu Leung M.
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Embodiments of a system and method for singulating articles in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may comprise a pressure sensor on a perforated drive belt assembly configured to sense the pressure exerted by a stack of articles. The sensed pressure may be used to control various portions of the automatic stack feeder, such as a belt or a paddle. 1. A system for managing articles comprising:a conveyor configured to support and move a stack of articles, the conveyor comprising a conveyor belt and a paddle, wherein the conveyor belt is configured to convey the stack of articles located thereon in a first direction or a second direction opposite the first direction, and wherein the paddle is configured to move in the first or in the second direction to provide support for the stack of articles located on the conveyor belt; a drive belt having an opening extending therethrough, and having an outer surface positioned proximate the conveyor and configured to be contacted by at least a portion of a lead article of the stack of articles;', 'a vacuum unit disposed proximate the drive belt and configured to provide a vacuum force which is communicated through the drive belt opening toward the vacuum unit; and', 'a first sensor located proximate the drive belt and configured to sense a parameter of air flowing through the drive belt opening, to detect presence of an article in contact with the outer surface of the drive belt, and to generate a first signal related to the detected presence;, 'a perforated drive belt assembly connected to the frame, comprisinga second sensor configured to detect, independent of other sensors, an angle of a lead article in the stack of articles and to generate a signal related to the detected angle;a controller in communication with the first and second sensors, the conveyor belt, the paddle and the drive belt, wherein the controller receives the signals from the sensors; andwherein the controller is configured to ...

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Номер записи: 15
16-11-2017 дата публикации

ANTI-ROTATION DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE

Номер: US20170327332A1
Автор: Badri Reza, Brown John W., Hillerich Thomas A., Houston Edward F., Mayhall Riley H., Roman Juan A., Shiu Leung M., Timm Jacob L.
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A device for reducing rotation of an article during singulation of a stack of articles is disclosed. The device may include a torsion element, a rotatable member configured to rotate about an elongated axis of the torsion element between a first position and a second position, and a revolving member coupled to the rotatable member. An outer surface of the revolving member contacts a drive belt in the first position and an article in the second position. The torsion element exerts torque on the rotatable member when it moves from the first position towards the second position. The torque causes the outer surface of the revolving member to apply a frictional force to the article, thereby minimizing rotation of the article. Systems and methods of singulating articles are also disclosed. 1. A device for handling an item comprising:a base;a perforated, vacuum backed drive belt disposed generally perpendicular to the base;a moveable lever arm disposed in proximity to the perforated, vacuum backed drive belt, the moveable lever arm comprising a resilient member and a rotatable member rotatable around a first axis perpendicular to the base;a wheel attached to the rotatable member, wherein the wheel is configured to revolve around a second axis perpendicular to the base, and to contact a first surface of an item having first and second surfaces which are located adjacent and substantially parallel to each other; andwherein, after the item is received on the perforated, vacuum backed drive belt, the first surface of the item contacts the drive belt, and the second surface of the item contacts an outer surface of the wheel, and wherein the drive belt is further configured to apply a lateral acceleration force to the first surface of the item, and wherein the rotatable member is configured to apply a counter-force to the second surface of the item via the wheel, so as to prevent displacement of the second surface with respect to the first surface.2. The device of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 16
07-12-2017 дата публикации

System and method of unloading a container of items

Номер: US20170348733A1
Автор: Darin Dickey, Edward F. Houston, John W. Brown, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Matthew G. Good, Riley H. Mayhall, Robert E. HUME, William P. McConnell
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Embodiments of a system and method for unloading articles from a container of items for use in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may comprise a belt, a moveable lower paddle, and a moveable upper paddle, wherein the lower paddle is configured to partially extend through a belt of the automatic stack feeder. The movement of the belt, the lower paddle, and the upper paddle are coordinated such that there is no need to interrupt the operation of the automatic stack feeder to unload the container.

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Номер записи: 17
05-12-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF ARTICLE FEEDER OPERATION

Номер: US20190367293A1
Автор: Austin Christopher D., Brown John W., Good Matthew G., HILLERICH, Houston Edward F., JR. THOMAS A., Mayhall Riley H., McConnell William P., Roman Juan A., Schlender Robert L., Shiu Leung M., Timm Jacob L.
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Embodiments of a system and method for shingulating, singulating, and synchronizing articles in an article feeder system are disclosed. The article feeder system may include a shingulating device configured to receive a stack of articles and to produce a positively lapped stack of articles, a plurality of picking devices configured to pick one or more articles from the positively lapped stack of articles and to produce one or more singulated articles, and one or more synchronization devices configured to deliver the one or more singulated articles to one or more sorter windows. 1. An article processing system comprising: a moveable belt having one or more openings in its surface;', 'a vacuum source configured to apply a variable vacuum force to the first article through the one or more openings in the moveable belt; and', 'a sensor, wherein the sensor is configured to detect a leading edge of the first article;, 'a plurality of picking devices, each picking device configured to receive and transport a first article from a plurality of articles, and each picking device comprising determine a current position of the first article received on the movable belt of a first picking device of the plurality of picking devices based on the sensor;', 'determine a first virtual window for the first article;', 'determine a synchronization position for the first article where the leading edge of the first article is synchronized with the first virtual window;', 'determine a time and a speed of the first article required to rendezvous the first article with a sorter window at a rendezvous point; and', 'move the movable belt of the first picking device to cause the first article to contact a movable belt of a second picking device based on the synchronization position., 'a controller in communication with the sensor, the controller configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of picking devices are independently controllable to control the speed of one or more of ...

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Номер записи: 18
18-08-2020 дата публикации

System and method of article feeder operation

Номер: US10745224B2
Автор: Christopher D. Austin, Edward F. Houston, Jacob L. Timm, John W. Brown, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Matthew G. Good, Riley H. Mayhall, Robert L. Schlender, Thomas A. Hillerich, Jr., William P. McConnell
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Embodiments of a system and method for shingulating, singulating, and synchronizing articles in an article feeder system are disclosed. The article feeder system may include a shingulating device configured to receive a stack of articles and to produce a positively lapped stack of articles, a plurality of picking devices configured to pick one or more articles from the positively lapped stack of articles and to produce one or more singulated articles, and one or more synchronization devices configured to deliver the one or more singulated articles to one or more sorter windows.

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Номер записи: 19
31-05-2017 дата публикации

System and method of automatic feeder stack management

Номер: EP3173364A1
Автор: Christopher D. Austin, Darin Dickey, Edward F. Houston, Jacob L. Timm, John W. Brown, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Long K. HA, Matthew G. Good, Reza Badri, Riley H. Mayhall, Robert E. HUME, Robert L. Schlender, Thomas A. Hillerich, William P. McConnell
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Embodiments of a system and method for singulating articles in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder has a plurality of belts (120) and at least one paddle (150, 160), a vacuum powered singulation device (140) and a sorting section (180). The automatic stack feeder receives a stack of flats from a container (190), moves the stack along the belts toward the vacuum powered singulation device, and the stack is singulated and sorted.

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Номер записи: 20
07-06-2017 дата публикации

System and method of automatic feeder stack management

Номер: EP3176114A1
Автор: Christopher D. Austin, Darin Dickey, Edward F. Houston, Jacob L. Timm, John W. Brown, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Long K. HA, Matthew G. Good, Reza Badri, Riley H. Mayhall, Robert E. HUME, Robert L. Schlender, Thomas A. Hillerich, William P. McConnell
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Embodiments of a system and method for singulating articles in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder has a plurality of belts (120) and at least one paddle (150, 160), a vacuum powered singulation device (140) and a sorting section (180). The automatic stack feeder receives a stack of flats from a container (190), moves the stack along the belts toward the vacuum powered singulation device, and the stack is singulated and sorted.

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Номер записи: 21
17-05-2017 дата публикации

System and method of automatic feeder stack management

Номер: EP3168178A1
Автор: Christopher D. Austin, Darin Dickey, Edward F. Houston, Jacob L. Timm, John W. Brown, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Long K. HA, Matthew G. Good, Reza Badri, Riley H. Mayhall, Robert E. HUME, Robert L. Schlender, Thomas A. Hillerich, William P. McConnell
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Embodiments of a system and method for singulating articles in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder has a plurality of belts (120) and at least one paddle (150, 160), a vacuum powered singulation device (140) and a sorting section (180). The automatic stack feeder receives a stack of flats from a container (190), moves the stack along the belts toward the vacuum powered singulation device, and the stack is singulated and sorted.

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Номер записи: 22
28-07-2020 дата публикации

System and method of automatic feeder stack management

Номер: US10723577B2
Автор: Edward F. Houston, John W. Brown, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Long K. HA, Matthew G. Good, Riley Houston Mayhall, III, Robert E. HUME, Thomas A. Hillerich, Jr., William P. McConnell
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Embodiments of a system and method for singulating articles in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may comprise a pressure sensor on a perforated drive belt assembly configured to sense the pressure exerted by a stack of articles. The sensed pressure may be used to control various portions of the automatic stack feeder, such as a belt or a paddle.

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Номер записи: 23
15-08-2019 дата публикации

Automatic feeder stack control system and method

Номер: JP2019135193A
Автор: A Hillerich Thomas, A Roman Juan, Badri Reza, D Austin Christopher, Dickey Darin, E Hume Robert, F Houston Edward, G Good Matthew, H Mayhall Riley, K Ha Long, L Schlender Robert, L Timm Jacob, M Shiu Leung, P Mcconnell William, W Brown John, ウィリアム ピー． マッコーネル, ウィリアム ピー． マッコーネル, エドワード エフ． ヒューストン, エドワード エフ． ヒューストン, クリストファー ディー． オースティン, クリストファー ディー． オースティン, ジェイコブ エル． ティム, ジェイコブ エル． ティム, ジョン ダブリュー． ブラウン, ジョン ダブリュー． ブラウン, ダリン ディッキー, トーマス エー． ヒレリッチ, トーマス エー． ヒレリッチ, マシュー ジー． グッド, マシュー ジー． グッド, ユアン エー． ローマン, ユアン エー． ローマン, リレー エイチ． メイホール, リレー エイチ． メイホール, レウン エム． シウ, レウン エム． シウ, レザ バドリ, ロバート イー． ヒューム, ロバート エル． シュレンダー, ロバート イー． ヒューム, ロバート エル． シュレンダー
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

【課題】物品給送速度を最大限に高めるとともに破損及び重ね送りを最小限に抑える自動スタックフィーダを提供する。【解決手段】自動スタックフィーダ１００は、複数のベルト１２０及び少なくとも１つのパドル１６１、真空動力個別化装置並びに仕分け部１８０を有する。自動スタックフィーダは、容器から平たいもののスタックを受け取り、スタックをベルトに沿って真空動力個別化装置に向かって移動させ、スタックは個別化されて仕分けされる。【選択図】図１

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Номер записи: 24
17-04-2018 дата публикации

System and method of unloading a container of items

Номер: US09943883B2
Автор: Darin Dickey, Edward F. Houston, John W. Brown, Juan A. Roman, Leung M. Shiu, Matthew G. Good, Riley H. Mayhall, Robert E. HUME, William P. McConnell
Принадлежит: US Postal Service (USPS)

Embodiments of a system and method for unloading articles from a container of items for use in an automatic stack feeder are disclosed. The automatic stack feeder may comprise a belt, a moveable lower paddle, and a moveable upper paddle, wherein the lower paddle is configured to partially extend through a belt of the automatic stack feeder. The movement of the belt, the lower paddle, and the upper paddle are coordinated such that there is no need to interrupt the operation of the automatic stack feeder to unload the container.

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Номер записи: 25