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09-08-2012 дата публикации

Method and arrangement for moving a heavy load

Номер: US20120201638A1
Автор: Jouni Ratia, Jussi PERÄLÄ
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

Method for moving a heavy load, in which method the heavy load is lifted or lowered with an elevator including an elevator car and a hoisting machine, which hoisting machine is arranged to move the elevator car from one level to another in the normal operation of the elevator, in which method the heavy load is moved to be supported by the elevator car and the elevator car is moved until the load is at the desired height, and the load is removed from the support of the elevator car. In the method a hoist that does not belong to the hoisting machine is temporarily connected to the elevator car for the purpose of moving the load, and the elevator car, which supports the load, is moved by the hoist until the load is at the desired height, and the load is removed from the support of the elevator car.

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Номер записи: 1
30-05-2013 дата публикации

HOIST

Номер: US20130133982A1
Автор: Graf Ulrich
Принадлежит: GEDA-DECHENTREITER GMBH & CO. KG

The invention relates to a hoist having a guideway, a car which is movable along the guideway, and a cable extending between the car and a base station of the guideway, wherein at least one section of the cable is stored in a cable container in the region of the base station. The cable is guided by at least one deflecting device of a cable trolley which is movable along the guideway. A method for assembly and disassembly of a hoist of this type is also presented. 1. A hoist comprising a guideway , a car which is movable along the guideway , and a cable extending between the car and a base station of the guideway , including at least one section of the cable stored in a cable container in the region of the base station , such that the cable is guided over at least one deflecting device of a cable trolley which is movable along the guideway.2. The hoist of wherein the cable trolley is guided on the guideway.3. The hoist of including the cable container being displaceable claim 1 , pivotable claim 1 , or both claim 1 , in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the guideway.4. The hoist of including a cable holder fastened between the cable container and the cable trolley on the guideway for fixing the cable.5. The hoist of including the cable holder being fastened at approximately half height on the guideway.6. The hoist of including one or more cable guides arranged along the guideway.7. A method for assembly of a hoist claim 1 , including extending the guideway by successive placement of individual guideway segments up to a total length claim 1 , wherein the guideway segments are placed from a car which is movable along an already existing guideway section claim 1 , such that after reaching approximately half the total length claim 1 , a cable trolley is assembled.8. The method of including pulling the cable out of claim 7 , or laid into claim 7 , a cable container dependent on the movement of the car claim 7 , until the cable trolley is assembled.9. ...

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Номер записи: 2
18-07-2013 дата публикации

GRAVITY COMPENSATION DEVICE AND LIFT APPARATUS INCLUDING THE SAME

Номер: US20130180804A1
Автор: ASAI KATSUHIKO
Принадлежит: Panasonic Corporation

A link has first and second ends coupled, so as to be axially shiftable, respectively to two shafts that include a reference point located in a base and cross each other. A gas actuator has an inner space that has gas pressure pressing the first end of the link toward the reference point so as to shift the first end of the link such that a distance between a first end position of the link and the reference point is equal to or more than a distance between the first and second ends in a state where the inner space has a volume equal to zero obtained by extrapolating variation of the inner space volume relative to the first end position. The second end and a lift section that is vertically shiftable with respect to the base are coupled by means of a coupling section. 1. A gravity compensation device comprising:a base;a link that has a first end and a second end coupled, so as to be axially shiftable, respectively to two shafts that each include a first reference point located in the base and cross each other at a certain angle;a gas actuator fixed to the base and including a movable portion that is movable and is connected to the first end of the link so as to press the first end of the link between a first end position and a second end position toward the first reference point with use of pressure of gas in an inner space of a cylinder, when the first end of the link is located at a second reference point on one of the two shafts including the first reference point, the movable portion having a motion range set such that the movable portion is positioned so as to set to zero a volume of the inner space obtained by extrapolating variation of the volume in the inner space and a distance between the first reference point and the second reference point is substantially equal to or more than a distance between the first end and the second end of the link;a lift section vertically shiftable with respect to the base; anda coupling section that couples the second end of the ...

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Номер записи: 3
26-09-2013 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

Номер: US20130248295A1
Автор: METSÄNEN Aki, Väntänen Teuvo
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

Elevator in which hoisting roping pass under first and second diverting pulleys; and which suspension means crosses the line between the guide rails; and which first and second diverting pulley are mounted on the suspension means such that they are disposed on a first side and a second side, said sides being opposite, of the line between the guide rails. The frame of the elevator car is mounted on a suspension means for being supported by the first suspension point and the second suspension point comprised in the suspension means, which first suspension point and second suspension point are at a horizontal distance from each other and on opposite sides to each other of a line between the first and second diverting pulley; and that said first and second suspension point are on a line between the guide rails or on a line parallel with it. 1. Elevator , which comprisesan elevator car, which elevator car comprises a frame and an inside space; anda first and a second car guide rail, which are on a first and second side of the elevator car, said sides being opposite, and controlled by which car guide rails the elevator car is arranged to move; anda rigid suspension means, on which the frame of the elevator car is mounted; anda first and a second diverting pulley, which are mounted in a manner that allows rotation on said suspension means; andhoisting roping, supported by which the elevator car is suspended;and in which elevator said hoisting roping passes under said first and second diverting pulley; and which suspension means crosses the line between the guide rails; and which first and second diverting pulley are mounted on the suspension means such that they are disposed on a first side and a second side, said sides being opposite, of the line between the guide rails, wherein the frame of the elevator car is mounted on a suspension means for being supported by the first suspension point and the second suspension point comprised in the suspension means, which first ...

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Номер записи: 4
03-10-2013 дата публикации

CONVEYOR SYSTEM

Номер: US20130256095A1
Автор: Balk Wouter
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A conveyor system for conveying at least one product comprises a spiral first conveyor having a vertically extending central axis. The first conveyor comprises a number of conveying elements extending substantially parallel to each other. Each conveying element comprises at least one supply end for receiving the product and at least one discharge end for discharging the product. The discharge ends of the individual conveying elements are positioned at different vertical levels. 1. A conveyor system for conveying at least one product , comprising a spiral first conveyor having a vertically extending central axis , wherein the first conveyor comprises a number of conveying elements extending substantially parallel to each other , each conveying element comprising at least one supply end for receiving the product and at least one discharge end for discharging the product , and wherein the discharge ends of the individual conveying elements are positioned at different vertical levels.2. The conveyor system according to claim 1 , wherein the first conveyor is configured so that the conveying directions of at least two of the individual conveying elements are different from each other at the discharge ends thereof.3. The conveyor system according to claim 1 , wherein the first conveyor is configured to convey products in upward or downward direction.4. The conveyor system according to claim 1 , and further comprising a moving assembly configured to move the product from one conveying element to the other conveying element.5. The conveyor system wherein the conveying elements have the same conveying direction.6. The conveyor system according to claim 1 , wherein at least one of the conveying elements is divided into a number of parallel sub-conveying elements claim 1 , which extend parallel to each other between the supply end and the discharge end of the corresponding conveying element.7. The conveyor system according to claim 6 , and further comprising parallel conveying ...

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Номер записи: 5
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Elevator Rope Sway Estimation

Номер: US20130275081A1
Автор: Mouhacine Benosman, Scott A. Bortoff
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories Inc

A method and a system determine a position of at least one sway sensor in an elevator system for sensing a lateral motion of an elevator rope between a first boundary location and a second boundary location. An operation of the elevator system is simulated with a model of the elevator system to produce an actual shape of the elevator rope caused by the operation. At least one sway location is determined, such that an error between the actual shape of the elevator rope and an estimated shape of the elevator rope is minimized. The estimated shape of the elevator rope is determined by interpolation of the first boundary location, the second boundary location, and the sway location. The position of the sway sensor is determined, such that the sway sensor senses the lateral motion of the elevator rope at the sway location.

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Номер записи: 6
13-02-2014 дата публикации

Storage and/or order collection system

Номер: US20140044506A1
Автор: Hugo Victor De Vries
Принадлежит: I-COLLECTOR INTERNATIONAL BV

Storage device for storing and/or retrieving articles from storage, includes a frame having a first series of mutually parallel elongated storage sections, preferably positioned in a column set-up, that extend between a first end and a second end of the frame; a number of holders for the articles; storage sections being provided with holder supports, wherein at the first and second ends of the frame, first and second platforms, respectively, have been arranged for accommodating at least one holder; and first movement elements for moving the platforms, from one storage section to another; second movement elements for horizontally moving at least one holder from the first platform at the first end of the frame to the holder supports of a selected storage section while moving one or more holders from the selected storage section to the second platform at the second end of the frame, and vice versa.

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Номер записи: 7
01-01-2015 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR SINGULATING LOAD ITEMS

Номер: US20150001042A1
Автор: HEITPLATZ Heino
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Apparatus for singulating load items, with first conveyor means working in a delivery direction and having a first conveying surface for delivering load items, with second conveyor means disposed adjacent to a transfer region of the first conveyor means and having a second conveying surface for receiving the load items delivered by the first conveyor means and for conveying the load items away therefrom. The first conveying surface slopes downwards in the delivery direction and towards the second conveyor means, with a guide means disposed between the transfer region of the first conveyor means and the receiving region of the second conveyor means for the controlled transfer of load items from the first to the second conveyor means. The guide means has a guiding surface running along the transfer region, which projects at a height that declines in the delivery direction above an extension plane of the first conveying surface. 1. An apparatus for singulating load items , with a first conveyor means working in a delivery direction and having a first conveying surface for delivering load items , with a second conveyor means disposed adjacent to a transfer region of the first conveyor means and having a second conveying surface for receiving the load items delivered by the first conveyor means in a receiving region and for conveying the load items away from the receiving region wherein the first conveying surface slopes downwards at a transverse angle of inclination in the transfer region transversely to the delivery direction and towards the second conveyor means relative to a horizontal plane , with a guide means disposed between the transfer region of the first conveyor means and the receiving region of the second conveyor means for the controlled transfer of load items from the first to the second conveyor means , wherein the guide means has a guiding surface running along the transfer region , which projects at a height (H) that declines in the delivery direction ...

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Номер записи: 8
03-01-2019 дата публикации

ELEVATOR CAR POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM

Номер: US20190002241A1
Автор: Okawa Masafumi, Onoda Ryuji
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An elevator car power supply system comprises an elevator car, a counterweight including one or a plurality of storage batteries charged by a non-contact power transmission system and a compensation rope with one end connected to the elevator car and the other end connected to the counterweight, the compensation rope including a power line for transmitting power from the storage batteries of the counterweight to the elevator car. The elevator car power supply system may further comprise a wireless communication system for communicating elevator signals between an elevator controller and a car controller. 1. An elevator car power supply system , comprising:an elevator car;a counterweight including one or a plurality of storage batteries charged by a non-contact power transmission system; anda compensation rope with one end connected to the elevator car and the other end connected to the counterweight, the compensation rope including a power line for transmitting power from the storage batteries of the counterweight to the elevator car.2. The elevator car power supply system of claim 1 , further comprising a wireless communication system for communicating elevator signals between an elevator controller and a car controller.3. The elevator car power supply system of claim 2 , wherein the wireless communication system comprises at least one master wireless station positioned along a hoistway or in a machine room and a slave wireless station on the elevator car.4. The elevator car power supply system of claim 3 , wherein the master wireless station also transmits visual data and/or audio data from a customer device to the elevator car.5. The elevator car power supply system of claim 1 , wherein the non-contact power transmission system comprises a non-contact power receiver installed on the counterweight and one or a plurality of non-contact power transmitters installed along a hoistway.6. The elevator car power supply system of claim 5 , wherein the one or a plurality ...

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Номер записи: 9
15-01-2015 дата публикации

Apparatus for separating spherical or cylindrical objects

Номер: US20150014342A1
Автор: Meindl Josef, Wilmes Hugo
Принадлежит: SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS PRODUCTS GMBH

An apparatus for separating rod-like or spherical agitating elements in an automatic analyzer allows quick and error-resistant separation and automated charging of cuvettes with the agitating elements. For this purpose, it comprises a lever provided with a bore, wherein the bore is configured such that it can accommodate one of the agitating elements. The bore, in a first position of the lever, is arranged beneath an entry opening and, in a second position of the lever, is arranged above an exit opening, wherein the lever, in the second position, closes the entry opening. 1. An apparatus for separating rod-like or spherical objects , comprising a lever provided with a bore , wherein the bore is configured such that it can accommodate a rod-like or spherical object , and wherein the bore , in a first position of the lever , is arranged beneath an entry opening and , in a second position of the lever , is arranged above an exit opening , wherein the lever , in the second position , closes the entry opening.2. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , in the case of which the lever is mounted in a floating manner on the apparatus and the apparatus has a first centering means for centering the bore beneath the entry opening in the first position of the lever.3. The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 , in the case of which the lever is mounted in a floating manner on the apparatus and the apparatus has a second centering means for centering the bore above the exit opening in the second position of the lever.4. The apparatus as claimed in claim 2 , in the case of which the respective centering means has a circular-cylindrical elevation claim 2 , which is arranged around the bore on the lever claim 2 , and a wedge-shaped depression claim 2 , which is arranged around the respective opening.5. The apparatus as claimed in claim 4 , in the case of which the respective elevation is the continuation of a circular-cylindrical sleeve claim 4 , which encloses the respective opening.6. The ...

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Номер записи: 10
10-02-2022 дата публикации

COUNTERWEIGHT FOR AN ELEVATOR SYSTEM AND ELEVATOR SYSTEM EQUIPPED WITH THE COUNTERWEIGHT

Номер: US20220041407A1
Автор: Butler Erich, Lo Jacono Romeo, Mori Peter
Принадлежит:

A counterweight for an elevator system has an asymmetrical cross section in a horizontal sectional plane. The asymmetrical cross section results in an improved connection of the counterweight to a guide rail, a reduction in a number of components, in particular guide rails, for the elevator system, and a reduction in an installation space for the elevator system thereby simplifying installation of the elevator system. 115-. (canceled)16. A counterweight for an elevator system comprising a counterweight having an asymmetrical cross section in a horizontal sectional plane.17. The counterweight according to wherein the counterweight has a greater first width on a first end face than a second width on an opposite second end face.18. The counterweight according to wherein the counterweight has a first longitudinal flank and a second longitudinal flank claim 16 , each of the longitudinal flanks extending between a first end face and a second end face claim 16 , and wherein the first longitudinal flank runs as a plane from the first end face to the second end face claim 16 , the first longitudinal flank being perpendicular to the first end face and to the second end face.19. The counterweight according to including an intermediate region formed between the first end face and the second end face claim 17 , the intermediate region having a smaller width than the first width claim 17 , and a holding device arranged on the counterweight in the intermediate region claim 17 , the holding device adapted to attach the counterweight to a guide rail for guided movement of the counterweight along the guide rail.20. The counterweight according to including an oblique surface formed in the intermediate region claim 19 , the oblique surface being oriented obliquely with respect to a shortest connecting line between the first end face and the second end face.21. The counterweight according to wherein the holding device is arranged at the oblique surface.22. The counterweight according to ...

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Номер записи: 11
04-02-2016 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

Номер: US20160031677A1
Автор: IHALAINEN Panu, ROIVAINEN Gabriela
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

An elevator includes a car and a counterweight suspended on hoisting ropes which are driven by a drive machine. The counterweight has a first side facing the elevator car path and a second side opposite to the car path. The counterweight includes at least one connecting passage between the first and second side of the counterweight. With this solution, air pressure built between the car and the counterweight when passing in the elevator shaft is reduced and the travel comfort is improved. 1. An elevator comprising:a car; anda counterweight suspended on hoisting ropes driven by a drive machine, the counterweight having a first side facing the elevator car path and a second side opposite to the car path,wherein the counterweight comprises at least one connecting passage between the first and second side of the counterweight, andwherein the at least one connecting passage is a labyrinth passage in which the air flow between the first and second sides of the counterweight is deflected.2. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one connecting passage provides an essential air flow between the first side and the second side of the counterweight.310. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one connecting passage has a cross-sectional area of at least % of the area of the side of the counterweight facing the car path.4. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the counterweight comprises stacks of weight elements arranged one above the other and several passages are provided between the stacks of said weight elements.5. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the counterweight comprises two columns of stacks of weight elements arranged side by side and at least one passage is provided between said columns.6. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the counterweight comprises fairings at a top and a bottom thereof.7. The elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the car comprises fairings at a top and a bottom thereof.8. The ...

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Номер записи: 12
01-02-2018 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for managing the storage of articles

Номер: US20180029796A1
Автор: Hugo Victor De Vries
Принадлежит: I-Collector Holding Bv

Device for keeping articles in temporary storage, including a frame having series storage sections provided with supports for series of holders, at least one first and at least one second platform configured for receiving at least one holder, wherein the platforms can be moved by a first movement unit from a position in which both are aligned with one of the storage sections to a position in which both are aligned with another one of the storage sections, wherein the device has been provided with a second movement unit for, in a first direction, horizontally moving one or more holders from the platform at a first frame side to the holder supports of a selected storage section, while moving the series of holders supported thereon over the selected storage section and moving one or more holders from the storage section to the platform at a second frame side.

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Номер записи: 13
30-01-2020 дата публикации

STORAGE RACK FOR STORED GOODS AND STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL DEVICE FOR THE STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL OF THE STORED GOODS

Номер: US20200031574A1
Автор: Angleitner Karl
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The invention relates to a storage rack for stored goods () and a storage and retrieval device () for storing and retrieving the stored goods () in and from rack compartments (), having shelf surfaces () for storing the stored goods () and load-transferring rack guides () extending in the storing and retrieving direction for a receiving head () provided with a lifting device for the stored goods () and having a load-bearing means () which can be displaced along the rack compartments () by means of the storage and retrieval device (), which comprises the receiving head () and a conveyor () which moves the receiving head () along the rack guides () and consists of at least one shear-resistant traction means () which engages on the receiving head () and can be pushed out into one of the rack guides (). In order to provide advantageous design conditions it is proposed that the lifting device of the receiving head () which can be moved under the stored goods () comprises at least one lifting bar () which runs in the direction of the rack guides () and is mounted on a longitudinal support () so as to be adjustable in height by means of deflecting gears () which are distributed over the length of the lifting bar () and can be acted upon in the direction of the rack guides (). 1. A storage system comprising:a storage rack for stored goods having rack compartments with shelf surfaces configured to receive the stored goods; anda storage and retrieval device storing and retrieving the stored goods in and from said rack compartmentssaid storage and retrieval device including load-transferring rack guides extending in a storing and retrieving direction and guiding a receiving head of a load-bearing apparatus that is supported so as to be displaceable along the rack compartments by the storage and retrieval device, said receiving head having a lifting device configured to raise the stored goods;said load-bearing apparatus comprising a conveyor that moves the receiving head along ...

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Номер записи: 14
04-02-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM AND METHODS

Номер: US20210032035A1
Автор: DeWitt Robert R., Kumar Dhruva, Stevens Alexander, Valinsky Joseph
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A method for operating an automated storage and retrieval system includes transferring a first item storage container from an aisle to a first region of a first storage location, positioning a second item storage container in the aisle proximate the first item storage container, interlocking the second item storage container to the first item storage container by engaging a releasable coupling structure extending there between, and applying, in a first direction transverse to the aisle, a force to the second item storage container sufficient in magnitude and duration to cause the first item storage container to occupy the second region of the first storage location and the second item storage container to occupy the first region of the first storage location, whereby the first and second item storage containers remain interlocked while in the first storage location. 122-. (canceled)23. A method for storing and retrieving containers within a system having a first rack of locations and a second rack of locations separated from the first rack by an aisle , comprising the steps of:driving a first vehicle vertically within the aisle;transferring a first container onto the first vehicle from a first location in the first or second rack, wherein the step of transferring the first container displaces a second container from a second location to the first location;disconnecting the first container from the second container;driving the first vehicle vertically within the aisle a second time to align the first vehicle with a third location in the first or second rack;transferring the first container from the first vehicle into the third location;driving the first vehicle within the aisle a third time to align the first vehicle with the first location a second time;transferring the second container onto the first vehicle from the first location;driving the first vehicle away from the first location to transfer the second container to an area away from the first location.24. The ...

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Номер записи: 15
05-02-2015 дата публикации

MINING ELEVATOR LAPPING PLATFORM SUITABLE FOR FLEXIBLE GUIDE RAIL AND MINING ELEVATOR LAPPING METHOD

Номер: US20150037125A1
Автор: Cao Guohua, Chen Guoan, Kang Hongqiao, Li Wei, Ma Yiping, Qin Jiancong, Wu Renyuan, Yang Jianrong, Zhou Gongbo, Zhu Zhencai
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A mining elevator lapping platform suitable for a flexible guide rail and a mining elevator lapping method. The lapping platform mainly comprises a support claw package () and a power package (), wherein the support claw package () comprises a mounting plate (-), a screw rod bearing base (-), a screw rod (-), a screw nut (-), a support rod (-), a pushing rod (-), a support claw (-). a footboard (-), a guide rail (-) and a guide rail frame (-); the power package () comprises an explosion-proof motor (-) and a bevel gear; and the support claw package () and the power package () are both installed on a cross beam () below an elevator car. The lapping method is as follows: the sharing between a lapping platform and a plurality of horizontal planes is realized, the self-locking function is achieved, the reliable connection of the lapping platform in the plurality of horizontal planes is met, the reliable lapping between the elevator car and a hoistway layer door is realized, and the mining elevator lapping platform plays a role in safety protection, and convenience of getting in and out of the elevator for cargos and people. 1. A mining elevator lapping platform suitable for flexible guide rail , comprising: two mounting plates arranged in symmetry on a bottom beam of the elevator car;', 'a support rod shaft arranged on the left between the two mounting plates and fixed via a mounting base;', 'a screw rod bearing housing arranged in the middle of the two mounting plates at certain spacing to the support rod shaft and perpendicular spatially to the support rod shaft;', 'a screw rod arranged in the screw rod bearing housing;', 'a driven bevel gear arranged on the right end of the screw rod;', 'a screw rod nut fitted over the screw rod;', 'a push rod hinged to the screw rod nut;', 'a support rod hinged to the middle part of the push rod and fixed to the support rod shaft; and', 'wherein together the screw rod nut, push rod, support rod, and screw rod constitute an in-line ...

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Номер записи: 16
12-02-2015 дата публикации

RACK-SERVING UNIT AND ORDER-PICKING WAREHOUSE

Номер: US20150044002A1
Автор: Olszak Tilo, Tiebel Peter
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A rack-serving unit for storing boxes having an open box bottom, including a load pick-up device and at least one substantially horizontally telescopic article transport gripper including at least one rest for the articles for gripping under an article, is provided with a single telescopic gripper pin serving as article transport gripper and having a rest for the articles for gripping under the article in a just unstable position and at least one telescopic flank and/or a telescopic hold-down device for setting a stable transport position of the gripped article. In an order-picking warehouse equipped with said rack-serving unit having storing boxes with bottoms which are open in the center thereof, the telescopic gripper pin includes a rest for the articles of a width which is transverse to the telescoping direction for supporting the article in a just unstable position on the rest for the articles and the box bottom opening being just slightly broader than the width. 110-. (canceled)11. An order-picking warehouse , comprising at least one high rack including article storing boxes with box bottoms being open in the center thereof , and at least one rack-serving unit which can be maneuvered in front of the storing boxes , the rack-serving unit including at least one article transport gripper provided at a height-adjustable , platform-like article-bearing element and being generally horizontally telescopic relative to said article-bearing element , which can grip under at least one article and can be either lifted or lowered through the box bottom opening , the article transport gripper being a single telescopic gripper pin , the rest thereof for the articles being of a width (B) viewed transversely with regard to the telescoping direction , for supporting the article in a just unstable transport position , and the box bottom opening having a width which is just slightly larger than the width (B) of the rest for the articles.12. The order-picking warehouse according ...

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Номер записи: 17
06-02-2020 дата публикации

GOODS TO OPERATOR WORKSTATION

Номер: US20200039758A1
Автор: Joice Joseph, Quaglia Christopher, Scott Darius
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The present disclosure relates to a goods to operator workstation for presenting a container of articles to an operator for picking. The goods to operator workstation includes a container presenting mechanism having laterally movable arms positioned at a first predetermined distance from each other to create a first space to receive and present the container to the operator for picking. A lifting unit moves vertically upwards into the first space to receive the picked container, the laterally movable arms move outwardly away from each other to be positioned at a second predetermined distance from each other, and the lifting unit moves vertically downwards through the at least two laterally movable arms to transfer the picked container onto the discharge conveyor. 1. A goods to operator workstation , the goods to operator workstation comprising:a container presenting mechanism for receiving and presenting a container to an operator, wherein the container presenting mechanism comprises at least two laterally movable arms positioned at a first predetermined distance from each other and define a first space to receive the container; anda lifting unit, communicably coupled to and positioned below the container presenting mechanism,wherein the lifting unit is configured to move vertically upwards into the first space to receive the container from the at least two laterally movable arms, wherein the at least two laterally movable arms are actuated to move outwardly away from each other to be positioned at a second predetermined distance from each other and define a second space for the lifting unit to pass the container vertically downwardly between the at least two laterally movable arms.2. The goods to operator workstation of claim 1 , wherein each of the at least two laterally movable arms comprise a strip belt that is configured to convey the container towards the operator.3. The goods to operator workstation of claim 2 , wherein the container presenting mechanism ...

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Номер записи: 18
06-02-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR DEVICE

Номер: US20200039790A1
Автор: SHIMABAYASHI Keita, TANI Yoshinori
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Provided is an elevator device, in which a hoisting machine includes a main shaft, a brake drum rotatable about an axis of the main shaft, and a brake unit arranged at a position on a radially outer side of the brake drum. The brake unit includes a movable member and presses the movable member in an obliquely upward direction against an outer peripheral surface of the brake drum to apply a braking force to the brake drum. The car guide rail is retained by an upper rail bracket at a position higher than a position of the machine base. The brake unit is arranged at a position higher than the machine base and lower than the upper rail bracket. 1. An elevator device , comprising:a car vertically movable in a hoistway;a car guide rail, which is disposed in the hoistway, and is configured to guide the car;a counterweight vertically movable in the hoistway;a counterweight guide rail, which is disposed in the hoistway, and is configured to guide the counterweight;a hoisting machine, which is disposed in an upper part of the hoistway, and is configured to generate a driving force for moving the car and the counterweight; anda machine base to support the hoisting machine,wherein the hoisting machine includes a main shaft, a brake drum rotatable about an axis of the main shaft, and a brake disposed at a position on a radially outer side of the brake drum,wherein the brake includes a movable member and presses the movable member in an obliquely upward direction against an outer peripheral surface of the brake drum to apply a braking force to the brake drum, andwherein the car guide rail is retained by an upper rail bracket at a position higher than a position of the machine base, andwherein the brake is disposed at a position higher than the machine base and lower than the upper rail bracket.2. The elevator device according to claim 1 , wherein the upper rail bracket overlaps a part of a region of the brake unit as viewed from above.3. The elevator device according to claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 19
12-02-2015 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR STORAGE AND/OR DISPENSING OF PRODUCTS AND/OR PACKAGINGS

Номер: US20150045944A1
Автор: De Vos Adrianus, Van Der Berg Wouter Johannes, Visser Anthony
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a storage and dispensing system for products and/or packagings. The system () comprises at least one carrier () with at least a bottom () which defines thereon a space for the products and/or packagings, a storage area (), such as a storage rack or shelving system, for selectively accommodating the carrier, and at least one transporter () for selective displacement of the carrier from and/or to and into and/or out of the storage area. In a situation where it is accommodated in the storage area the carrier comprises a gripping element () on a side oriented outside the storage area, and the transporter comprises a gripping device () acting on the gripping element at least during displacement of the carrier into and/or out of the storage area. Space can thus be saved in the storage area laterally of carriers placed therein, and a compact configuration of the storage area can be realized. 1. A storage and dispensing system for products and/or packagings , comprising:at least one carrier with at least a bottom which defines thereon a space for the products and/or packagings;a storage area, such as a storage rack or shelving system, for accommodating the carrier; andat least one conveyor for selective displacement of the carrier from and/or to and into and/or out of the storage area,wherein the carrier in a situation where it is accommodated in the storage area comprises a gripping element on a side oriented outside the storage area, and the transporter comprises a gripping device acting on the gripping element at least during displacement of the carrier into and/or out of the storage area.2. The system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein in a situation where it is placed in the storage area the carrier comprises a flange along or at at least one edge oriented outward out of the storage area.3. The system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the gripping device of the transporter is configured to act selectively on the flange and to displace the ...

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Номер записи: 20
03-03-2022 дата публикации

ORDER FULFILLMENT SYSTEM

Номер: US20220063910A1
Автор: Fosnight William J., JR. John G., Lert, SOLOMON Mark, Warhurst Julian
Принадлежит: ALERT INNOVATION INC.

An order fulfillment system is disclosed including a multi-level tote storage structure, one or more autonomous mobile robots configured to pick, transport and place one or more tote; one or more workstations configured to accommodate a picker that transports one or more eaches from a tote on one of the autonomous mobile robots to a “put” location, wherein the autonomous mobile robots are configured to move from level to level in the order fulfillment apparatus.

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Номер записи: 21
13-02-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR DERAILMENT DETECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20200048038A1
Автор: KOIDE Kazuaki
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

An elevator derailment detecting device according to the present invention detects the opened and closed states of contacts at first and second safety relays and (steps S and S). Since a first NO contact is closed, a first NC contact is opened, a second NO contact is closed, and a second NC contact is opened, it is determined that there is no circuit failure. Then, the opened and closed state of the contactless relay is detected (step S). When the contactless relay NO contact is closed and the contactless relay NC contact is opened, it is determined that the counterweight of the elevator is in a derailed state. 1. An elevator derailment detecting device , comprising:an ascending and descending part;a guide rail which guides the ascending and descending part to be lifted and lowered;first and second conductor wires disposed parallel to a direction in which the ascending and descending part is lifted and lowered;a contact as a conductor disposed at the ascending and descending part and positioned near the first and second conductor wires;a first DC power supply unit which applies a first DC voltage to the first conductor wire; anda second DC power supply unit which applies a second DC voltage to the second conductor wire; anda different voltage detector which detects a voltage at the second conductor wire, whereinthe first and second DC voltages have different values, andthe contact contacts the first and second guide wires when the ascending and descending part is derailed from the guide rail, so that a DC voltage is generated at the second conductor wire and detected by the different voltage detector.2. The elevator derailment detecting device of claim 1 , wherein the contact is disposed at the ascending and descending part through an insulator and has first and second contacting arms claim 1 , andwhen the ascending and descending part is not derailed from the guide rail, the first contacting arm is located near the first conductor wire in a non-contact state, while ...

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Номер записи: 22
22-02-2018 дата публикации

Load transfer mechanism

Номер: US20180050868A1
Автор: Paul David Overfield, Simon Mark Brown
Принадлежит: TRANSLIFT SPACEMATE LTD

There is proposed a mechanism for transferring loads characterized by a frame adapted to be mounted on a lift mechanism of a lift truck, a pair of telescopic rails mounted at one end to the frame, the telescopic rails extending parallel to one another, the telescopic rails) being extendable laterally of the lift mechanism of the lift truck, between retracted and extended positions, means to move the telescopic rails, a carriage mounted on the telescopic rails for movement there along when the telescopic rails are in their extended positions and the free ends of the telescopic rails are supported, the carriage having a secondary lift mechanism mounted thereon by which a load may be raised and lowered relative to the carriage.

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Номер записи: 23
20-02-2020 дата публикации

FRAMELESS ELEVATOR COUNTERWEIGHT

Номер: US20200055708A1
Автор: Shepherd Kevin, Van Lieu Pieter
Принадлежит:

An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator counterweight includes a frameless stack of a plurality of weights that are connected to maintain a vertical and horizontal alignment of the weights. A plurality of guides are directly supported on at least some of the weights. The plurality of guides are configured to guide movement of the counterweight along elevator guide rails. 1. An elevator counterweight , comprising:a frameless stack of a plurality of weights that are connected to maintain a vertical and horizontal alignment of the weights; anda plurality of guides configured to guide movement of the counterweight along elevator guiderails, the plurality of guides being directly supported on at least some of the weights.2. The elevator counterweight of claim 1 , whereinthe plurality of weights includes a top weight and a bottom weight;the top weight and the bottom weight each include lateral edges;at least one of the guides is supported near one of the lateral edges, respectively, of the top weight; andat least one of the guides is supported near one of the lateral edges, respectively, of the bottom weight.3. The elevator counterweight of claim 2 , wherein a portion of each of the guides extends laterally beyond the lateral edges.4. The elevator counterweight of claim 1 , whereinthe weights respectively include a channel on each of two oppositely facing lateral edges;the channels are aligned vertically; andthe channels are configured to receive a portion of an elevator guiderail within the channel.5. The elevator counterweight of claim 4 , wherein the guides are at least partially situated within the channel of the at least some of the weights.6. The elevator counterweight of claim 5 , wherein the guides respectively comprise a piece of low friction material secured to the at least some of the weights within the channels.7. The elevator counterweight of claim 6 , wherein the guides extend along an entire height of the channels.8. The elevator counterweight of ...

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Номер записи: 24
08-03-2018 дата публикации

Elevator

Номер: US20180065831A1
Автор: Petteri Valjus
Принадлежит: Kone Corp

The invention relates to an elevator comprising a hoistway, a vertically movable elevator car, a vertically movable counterweight at least one first rope interconnecting the car and counterweight and passing around one or more rope wheels mounted in proximity of the upper end of the hoistway, the weight of the elevator car being arranged to exert an upwards directed pull on the counterweight via said first rope, and the weight of the counterweight being arranged to exert an upwards directed pull on the elevator car via said first rope. The elevator further comprises a motor-driven winding device connected at least with the car or the counterweight for exerting a vertically directed pull on said only one of the car and counterweight for thereby changing the balance between the car and counterweight.

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Номер записи: 25
09-03-2017 дата публикации

TRANSFER DEVICE AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TRANSFER DEVICE

Номер: US20170066591A1
Автор: TORAZAWA Masayoshi
Принадлежит:

A transfer device includes a first engaging member to be inserted between a first engagement receiving portion, which is spaced away from a first surface portion of an article toward an outside in a transfer direction by a predetermined distance, and the first surface portion, due to rotation of the first engaging member about a first axis of rotation along the transfer direction. The first engaging member includes a first push-up portion which lifts the first surface portion by making contact with a first jaw portion in a state in which the first jaw portion protrudes toward the outside from the first surface portion. 1. A transfer device comprising:a second holding section to hold an article transferred by sliding the article between the second holding section and a first holding section; whereinthe article includes a first engagement receiving portion disposed in a state where the first engagement receiving portion is located away from a first surface portion on a plane intersecting with a transfer direction toward an outside in the transfer direction by a predetermined distance;the transfer device further comprises:a first engaging member to be inserted between the first engagement receiving portion and the first surface portion of the article due to rotation of the first engaging member about a first axis of rotation along the transfer direction; andthe first engaging member includes a first push-up portion disposed at a position where the first push-up portion has a radius of rotation longer than a distance between a lower end portion of a first jaw portion, which is provided to the article in a state where the first jaw portion protrudes toward the outside from the first surface portion, and the first axis of rotation, the first push-up portion being capable of lifting the first surface portion of the article by making contact with the first jaw portion.2. The transfer device according to claim 1 , further comprising a second engaging member to rotate in a ...

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Номер записи: 26
22-03-2018 дата публикации

Elevator system suspension member termination

Номер: US20180079625A1
Автор: Frédéric BEAUCHAUD, Nicolas Fonteneau
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An elevator system includes a hoistway and an elevator car suspended in the hoistway via one or more suspension members. A counterweight is suspended in the hoistway via the one or more suspension members to balance operation of the elevator car. A machine is positioned at the hoistway to drive the one or more suspension members along the hoistway, driving motion of the elevator car and/or counterweight along the hoistway. A suspension member termination is supported at the machine, to secure an end of the one or more suspension members. A drive system for an elevator includes one or more elevator suspension members and a machine interactive with the one or more elevator suspension members to drive motion of an elevator car. A suspension member termination is supported at the machine to secure an end of the one or more suspension members at the machine.

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Номер записи: 27
12-03-2020 дата публикации

CONSTANT DECELERATION PROGRESSIVE SAFETY GEAR SYSTEM

Номер: US20200079621A1
Автор: KALLIOMÄKI Jaakko
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A safety gear system for an elevator has a main static mass, an auxiliary static mass and a dynamically changing mass, wherein the dynamically changing mass changes in accordance with the travel of the main static mass. The safety gear system includes at least one first safety gear which is configured to brake the auxiliary static mass by a constant braking force, and at least one second safety gear which is configured to brake the main static mass and the dynamically changing mass by an adjustable brake force which is adjustable in accordance with the change of the dynamically changing mass. 1. A safety gear system for an elevator having a main static mass , an auxiliary static mass and a dynamically changing mass , the dynamically changing mass changing in accordance with the travel of the main static mass , wherein the safety gear system comprises:at least one first safety gear configured to brake the auxiliary static mass by a constant braking force, force; andat least one second safety gear configured to brake the main static mass and the dynamically changing mass by an adjustable brake force, the adjustable brake force being adjustable in accordance with the change of the dynamically changing mass.2. The safety gear system according to claim 1 , wherein:the first safety gear is mounted to the auxiliary static mass and the second safety gear is mounted to the main static mass;the auxiliary static mass is movably connected with the main static mass; andthe adjustable brake force is adjusted in accordance with the relative movement between the auxiliary static mass and the main static mass which is caused by the change of the dynamically changing mass.3. The safety gear system according to claim 2 , wherein:the second safety gear comprises a movable adjustment wedge configured to control the braking force of the second safety gear; andthe relative movement between the auxiliary static mass and the main static mass is transferred as a linear movement to the ...

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Номер записи: 28
29-03-2018 дата публикации

SUPPORT UNIT FOR ELEVATOR INSTALLATION

Номер: US20180086602A1
Автор: Nicole Marcel, Steiner Adrian
Принадлежит:

A support unit for the fastening of a diverting roller to a support structure can be used for supporting a car in an elevator installation. The support unit has two yoke beams and a bearing for the diverting roller. The yoke beams are arranged parallel to one another for fastening to the support structure. On the support unit there are at least two restraint devices that are fastened to the yoke beams and which project into the intermediate space between the yoke beams such that, in the event of failure of the bearing, the restraint devices form a stop to prevent the diverting roller from moving in a support direction under the action of the support force. The support unit is stable, is of simple construction and is of space-saving design. 19-. (canceled)10. A support unit for an elevator installation for fastening a deflection roller to a support structure , comprising:two yoke beams wherein the yoke beams are arranged parallel to one another and are adapted to be fastened to the support structure;a bearing;wherein at least partial regions of the deflection roller are arranged in an intermediate space between the yoke beams;wherein the deflection roller is mounted by the bearing to rotate in relation to the yoke beams;wherein the yoke beams, the deflection roller, and the bearing are adapted to transmit a support force, acting on the deflection roller due to a supporting means, to the support structure in an upwardly-oriented support direction to support or move a weight that is fastened to the support structure against a force of gravity; andat least two restraint devices are provided on the support unit, each of the restraint devices being fastened to the yoke beams and protruding into the intermediate space between the yoke beams to form a stop wherein, if the bearing fails, prevents the deflection roller from moving in the support direction due to the support force.11. The support unit according to wherein the restraint devices prevent the deflection roller ...

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Номер записи: 29
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Article Transport Vehicle

Номер: US20220135323A1
Автор: Kazunari Kimura
Принадлежит: Daifuku Co Ltd

An article transport vehicle includes: a transfer device ( 24 ) that transfers an article (W) to a housing rack ( 1 ) by moving, along a protruding/retracting direction (A), a contact portion ( 46 ) that comes into contact with an article (W); a pair of first guide portions ( 28 ) that are located on opposite sides in a width direction (B) relative to an article (W) being transferred by the transfer device ( 24 ) and guide the article (W) in the protruding/retracting direction (A); a guide driving device ( 29 ) that changes a distance (D) between the two first guide portions ( 28 ) in the width direction (B); and a control unit (H) that controls the guide driving device ( 29 ).

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Номер записи: 30
09-04-2015 дата публикации

MINING ELEVATOR CARRYING PLATFORM AND CARRYING METHOD

Номер: US20150096842A1
Автор: Cao Guohua, Chen Guoan, Kang Hongqiao, Li Wei, Ma Yiping, Qin Jiancong, Wu Renyuan, Yang Jianrong, Zhou Gongbo, Zhu Zhencai
Принадлежит:

A mining elevator carrying platform and carrying method, the platform comprises a power system () and a four-rod carrying device (), a rotating rod () connected with the power system () is set on the carrying device (); the power system () comprises a flameproof motor (-), a upper-limited switch (-), a down-limited switch (-) and a main pulley (-), the flameproof motor (-) is connected with the main pulley (-) through a main steel cable (-), a baffle (-) is set on the main steel cable (-), a double cable channel is set on the main pulley (-), and the main pulley (-) is connected with a sub-pulley (-) by a sub-steel cable (-), a sliding plate (-) is set on the sub-steel cable (-), and a sliding rod (-) is set on the sliding plate (-). The main pulley (-) is driven to rotate by the flameproof motor (-) through the main steel cable (-), thus the sub-pulley (-) is driven to rotate. The sliding rod (-) moves in a strip-opening sliding slot in the rotating rod () by the sliding plate (-) moving up and down, then the rotating rod () and a carrying plate (-) are driven to move circumferentially. A rocker (-) is rotated around a supporting bracket (-) driven by a connecting rod (-), thus a credible carrying platform in multi-plane is realized. The platform is simple in structure, controlled accurately, convenient to be fixed and maintained, operated stably and reliably, and has the self-locking function. 1. A mining elevator carrying platform , comprising:a power system fixed to an elevator car and a four-rod carrying device, wherein, a rotating rod connected with the power system is arranged on the carrying device; 'an explosion-proof motor, an upper limit switch, a lower limit switch, and a main pulley that are fixed to a bottom beam of the elevator car in sequence, the explosion-proof motor is connected with the main pulley via the main steel cable wound on the explosion-proof motor, a stop plate is arranged on the main steel cable, the main pulley has a double cable ...

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Номер записи: 31
09-04-2015 дата публикации

STEEL CORD FOR EXTRUSION PROCESS, AN APPARATUS AND METHOD AND USE OF SAID STEEL CORD

Номер: US20150099068A1
Автор: Cheng Zhichao, Wang Pengfei, Yang Linglong
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A steel cord () for an extrusion process, where a steel wire () is connected to the leading end of the steel cord (). The steel wire () is easy to insert through an extruder head () and leads the steel cord () through the extruder head (), to facilitate the change-over of steel cord () on an extruder () to reduce the change-over time. Also an apparatus (), a change-over process, and the use of the steel cord () for an extrusion process is disclosed. 113.-. (canceled)14. A steel cord , characterized in that a steel wire is connected to the leading end of said steel cord.15. A steel cord according to claim 14 , wherein the steel wire is welded to the leading end of said steel cord.16. A steel cord according to claim 14 , wherein the diameter of the steel wire is not greater than the diameter of the steel cord.17. A steel cord according to claim 16 , wherein the diameter of the steel wire is between 60% to 100% of the diameter of the steel cord.18. A steel cord according to claim 17 , wherein the diameter of the steel wire is between 90% to 98% of the diameter of the steel cord.19. A steel cord according to claim 14 , wherein the surface of the steel wire is harder than zinc.20. A steel cord according to claim 19 , wherein the steel wire is a stainless steel wire.21. A steel cord according to claim 19 , wherein the steel wire is coated with a coating harder than zinc.22. A steel cord according to claim 21 , wherein the coating is a copper coating claim 21 , a brass-coating claim 21 , a nickel coating claim 21 , or a chromium coating.23. A steel cord according to claim 14 , wherein the leading end of the steel wire is chamfered or rounded.24. Use of a steel cord according to for extrusion process.25. An assembly of a steel cord according to and an extruder claim 14 , said extruder having an extruder head claim 14 , wherein the length of the steel wire is greater than the length of extruder head.26. A process of change steel cord on an extruder claim 14 , characterized ...

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Номер записи: 32
12-05-2022 дата публикации

STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM TRANSPORT VEHICLE

Номер: US20220144549A1
Автор: Collins Scott, Cyrulik Michael, Kepple Todd E., Sirois Jason S.
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An autonomous transport vehicle includes a frame forming a payload section configured to hold one or more pickfaces, a transfer arm movably mounted to the frame, a drive section connected to the frame, and a controller connected to the drive section, the controller being configured to effect an on-the-fly sortation of pickfaces carried by the autonomous transport vehicle according to a predetermined case out order sequence where the controller commands the drive section so that two or more pickfaces are picked from one or more first case unit holding locations and placed at one or more different second case unit holding locations according to the predetermined case out order sequence. 1. An autonomously guided autonomous transport vehicle comprising:a frame forming a payload section configured to hold one or more pickfaces;a lift movably mounted to the frame to move relative to the frame along a lift axis;a transfer arm dependent from the lift and configured to support thereon the one or more pickfaces;a payload justification member movably mounted to the frame to move relative to the frame along a justification axis;a drive section connected to the frame having at least one drive axis operably coupled to, so as to actuate on the fly, at least one of the lift, along the lift axis, and the transfer arm, along a traverse axis to effect placing or picking the one or more pickfaces with the transfer arm relative to the frame, wherein the drive section has another drive axis, different than the at least one drive axis, so as to actuate and preposition the payload justification member to a payload justification position of the pickfaces on the frame substantially coincident, at least in part, with actuation of at least one of the lift and the transfer arm; anda controller connected to the drive section, the controller being configured to effect preposition of the payload justification member relative to actuation of at least one of the lift, along the lift axis, and the ...

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Номер записи: 33
12-05-2022 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM HAVING TWO ELEVATOR CARS IN A COMMON SHAFT

Номер: US20220144591A1
Автор: WENZELBURGER Tobias
Принадлежит: TK Elevator Innovation and Operations GmbH

An elevator installation includes a first elevator car disposed in a shaft and connected to a counterweight by a first suspension having a first suspension means section, and a second suspension having a second suspension means section. A drive unit moves the elevator car by means of the first suspension. The elevator installation also includes a second elevator car that is movable in the shaft, independently of the first elevator car, via a second drive unit. 116.-. (canceled)17. An elevator installation comprising:an elevator shaft;a first elevator car disposed in said elevator shaft;a counterweight operatively connected to said elevator car by a first suspension having a first suspension means section, and by a second suspension having a second suspension means section;a first drive unit in operative communication with said first suspension and configured to move said first elevator car by said first suspension;a second elevator car disposed in said elevator shaft; anda second drive unit configured to move said second elevator car, independently of said first elevator car.18. The elevator installation of claim 17 , wherein said second suspension is free of said first drive unit.19. The elevator installation of claim 17 , further comprising a third drive unit configured to drive said second suspension to move said car in cooperation with said first drive unit.20. The elevator installation of claim 17 , wherein said first suspension means section is coupled to said second suspension means section by a compensating element.21. The elevator installation of claim 20 , wherein said compensating element includes one or more of a deflecting roller claim 20 , a rocker claim 20 , a spring claim 20 , a rubber element claim 20 , or a suspension means section.22. The elevator installation of claim 17 , wherein the first suspension means section and the second suspension means section are each separate individual suspension means.23. The elevator installation of claim 17 , ...

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Номер записи: 34
03-07-2014 дата публикации

METAL ROPE, ELEVATOR PROVIDED WITH METAL ROPE, AND USE OF LUBRICANT FOR LUBRICATING THE METAL ROPE

Номер: US20140182261A1
Автор: AULANKO Esko, KORVENRANTA Sakari, MYLLYNEN Jarmo, PELTO-HUIKKO Raimo, TORENIUS Pekka
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The object of the invention is a traction sheave elevator and a rope that contains metal as a load-bearing material, such as the suspension rope of an elevator, which rope comprises at least one or more strands laid from metal wires and which rope is lubricated with a lubricant. Another object is the use of the aforementioned lubricant for lubricating the rope. The lubricant comprises at least oil and thickener, which thickener in the lubricant comprises at least 10% or more of the mass of the lubricant. 1. A rope including metal as a load-bearing material , the rope comprising:one or more strands laid from metal wires, wherein the rope is lubricated with a lubricant including at least oil and thickener, the thickener being greater than 15% of the mass of the lubricant.2. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the thickener is about 30-85% of the mass of the lubricant.3. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the metal wires are steel wires and the thickener includes one or more solid additives of a material that is softer than the steel wires.4. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the thickener includes lithium claim 1 , lithium complex claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , calcium complex claim 1 , calcium carbonate claim 1 , gypsum claim 1 , talcum claim 1 , calcite claim 1 , fluorite or apatite claim 1 , or a compound containing calcium.5. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the oil is about 15-80% of the mass of the lubricant.6. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the lubricant further includes a binding agent claim 1 , the binding agent being about 0-10% of the mass of the lubricant.10. (canceled)11. A method for lubricating a rope having metal as a load-bearing material and including one or more strands laid from metal wires claim 1 , the method comprising:lubricating the rope with a lubricant, including at least oil and thickener, the thickener being greater than 15% of the mass of the lubricant.12. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the rope is ...

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Номер записи: 35
19-04-2018 дата публикации

Bridging Apparatus

Номер: US20180105356A1
Автор: Andrew Priddis, Ben Jensen, David R. Hall, Kelly Knight, Max Tarver
Принадлежит: Andrew Priddis, Ben Jensen, David R. Hall, Kelly Knight, Max Tarver

The present invention is directed to a bridging apparatus. The apparatus may be used to span the gap between a vertically movable storage container and a stationary floor structure when a landing of the storage container is planar to a landing of the stationary floor structure. In this invention, the bridging apparatus comprises a bracket, an overlay plate, a hinge comprising a rod, glides, and a switch, which interact with each other and with the vertically movable storage container and the stationary floor structure. As the storage container ascends, the glide of the overlay plate slides angularly contacts a vertical wall of the stationary floor structure and glides along the wall. When the storage container landing is planar with the stationary floor structure landing, the overlay plate rotates downward to a 90-degree angle, resting in a recess in the stationary floor structure landing, engaging the switch to terminate power to the vertically movable storage container.

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Номер записи: 36
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Storage and retrieval system

Номер: US20180111756A1
Автор: Juergen D. Conrad, Kirill K. Pankratov, Larry M. Sweet, Robert HSIUNG, Robert Sullivan
Принадлежит: Symbotic Inc

An automated storage and retrieval system including at least one autonomous transport vehicle, a transfer deck that defines a transport surface for the vehicle, at least one reciprocating lift, a first and second pickface interface station connected to the deck and spaced apart from each other, each station forming a pickface transfer interfacing between the vehicle on the deck and the lift at each station so that a pickface is transferred between the lift and the vehicle at each station, wherein the vehicle is configured to pick a first pickface at the first station, traverse the deck and buffer the first pickface, or at least a portion thereof, at the second station so that the second station has multiple pickfaces buffered on a common support in an order sequence of pickfaces according to a predetermined case out order sequence of mixed case pickfaces.

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Номер записи: 37
09-06-2022 дата публикации

Storage and retrieval system

Номер: US20220177225A1
Автор: Juergen D. Conrad, Kirill K. Pankratov, Larry M. Sweet, Robert HSIUNG, Robert Sullivan
Принадлежит: Symbotic Inc

An automated storage and retrieval system including at least one autonomous transport vehicle, a transfer deck that defines a transport surface for the vehicle, at least one reciprocating lift, a first and second pickface interface station connected to the deck and spaced apart from each other, each station forming a pickface transfer interfacing between the vehicle on the deck and the lift at each station so that a pickface is transferred between the lift and the vehicle at each station, wherein the vehicle is configured to pick a first pickface at the first station, traverse the deck and buffer the first pickface, or at least a portion thereof, at the second station so that the second station has multiple pickfaces buffered on a common support in an order sequence of pickfaces according to a predetermined case out order sequence of mixed case pickfaces.

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Номер записи: 38
11-04-2019 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DATA CENTER HEAT CONTAINMENT

Номер: US20190110378A1
Автор: Gold Andrew, Magarelli Marco Antonio, Wiley Scott C.
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The disclosed system may include a group of information technology racks, where (1) each of the information technology racks stores information technology device modules, (2) the group of information technology racks are arranged such that interior faces of the information technology racks define a vertical column of space enclosed by the group of information technology racks, and (3) the information technology racks ventilate air heated by the information technology device modules from the interior faces of the information technology racks into the vertical column of space such that the heated air is contained within the vertical column of space. 1. A data center heat containment system comprising: each rack within the plurality of information technology racks stores a plurality of information technology device modules;', 'the plurality of information technology racks are arranged such that interior faces of the plurality of information technology racks define a vertical column of space enclosed by the plurality of information technology racks; and', 'the plurality of information technology racks ventilate air heated by the plurality of information technology device modules from the interior faces of the plurality of information technology racks into the vertical column of space such that the heated air is contained within the vertical column of space; and, 'a plurality of information technology racks, whereinan air flow apparatus comprising a cone including a conical surface such that the conical surface points upward within the vertical column of space.2. The data center heat containment system of claim 1 , wherein a base of the vertical column of space defined by the interior faces of the plurality of information technology racks approximates a circle.3. The data center heat containment system of claim 2 , wherein the base of the vertical column of space approximates a circle by approximating a regular polygon.4. The data center heat containment system of claim ...

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Номер записи: 39
18-04-2019 дата публикации

Compact belt termination assembly

Номер: US20190112156A1
Автор: Jun Ma
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

A termination device for a suspension member of an elevator system includes a housing including a socket defined by two face plates and two side plates. At least one of the face plates and at least one of the side plates are integrally formed. A wedge is receivable within the socket with the suspension member. The wedge is configured to cooperate with the housing to apply a clamping force to the suspension member in response to an axial load acting on the suspension member.

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Номер записи: 40
13-05-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210139240A1
Автор: Friedman Gerald M., Kapust Michael J.
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An autonomous transport vehicle including a frame forming a payload area, telescoping arms movably mounted to the frame, each telescoping arm being configured for extension and retraction relative to the frame along an extension axis to effect transfer of at least one pickface to and from the payload area, and traversal, relative to the frame, in at least one direction that is angled to the extension axis, and at least one tab extending from each telescoping arm where the at least one tab extends in a direction transverse to the direction of extension and retraction, and the at least one tab on one of the telescoping arms opposes the at least one tab on another of the telescoping arms. 1. A storage and retrieval system comprising: a frame forming a payload area, and', extension and retraction relative to the frame along an extension axis, and', 'traversal, relative to the frame, in at least one direction that is angled to the extension axis;, 'telescoping arms movably mounted to the frame, each telescoping arm being configured for'}], 'at least one autonomous transport vehicle including'}at least one picking aisle configured to allow travel of the at least one autonomous transport vehicle through the at least one picking aisle; andat least one storage shelf located adjacent the at least one picking aisle, where extension and retraction of the telescoping arms effects transfer of at least one pickface between the at least one storage shelf and the payload area.2. The storage and retrieval system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one storage shelf includes more than one stacked storage shelf accessible from a common travel surface of the at least one picking aisle.3. The storage and retrieval system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one direction is one or more of a vertical and horizontal direction.4. The storage and retrieval system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one autonomous transport vehicle includes a three degree of freedom drive connected to the ...

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Номер записи: 41
13-05-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATED STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210139241A1
Автор: DeWitt Robert R., Kumar Dhruva, Stevens Alexander, Valinsky Joseph
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A method and apparatus are provided for storing or retrieving items to/from a plurality of destinations areas. The items are loaded onto one of a plurality of independently controlled delivery vehicles. The delivery vehicles follow a path to/from the destination areas that are positioned along the path. The destination areas are configured such that the destination areas have a depth to accommodate a plurality of containers in a horizontal line one behind another. The containers may be releasable interconnected so that retrieving one of the interconnected containers displaces one or more connected containers. 1. A container for use in a material handling system for storing or retrieving a plurality of items wherein the material handling system includes a vehicle for delivering and retrieving items , wherein the vehicle delivers an item to a destination and wherein the vehicle comprises an on-board motor for driving the vehicle to one of a plurality of storage locations spaced apart vertically and horizontally from one another , wherein the vehicle includes a transfer mechanism for transferring items between the vehicle and the storage areas , wherein the container comprises:a bottom having an upper surface for supporting one or more items;a front wall projecting upwardly from the bottom surface;a rear wall projecting upwardly from the bottom surface;a first side wall extending between the front wall and the rear wall;a second side wall extending between the front wall and the rear wall;a first connector connected to the front wall;a second connector connected to the rear wall;a first transfer receptacle positioned adjacent the front wall wherein the first transfer receptacle is configured to mate with the transfer mechanism to displace the container horizontally;a second transfer receptacle positioned adjacent the rear wall wherein the second transfer receptacle is configured to mate with the transfer mechanism to displace the container horizontally;wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 42
25-08-2022 дата публикации

TRANSPORT SYSTEM, TRANSPORT METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20220267091A1
Автор: ITOZAWA Yuta, Iwamoto Kunihiro, KOMURA Hirotaka, Nakamoto Yoshiaki, Ota Junya, Takagi Yutaro
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A transport system includes a transport robot configured to transport an item picked up from a shelving unit or to be stored into the shelving unit, wherein: the transport robot includes a placing table on which the item is to be placed, and a lifting mechanism configured to lift and lower the placing table; and the placing table includes an engaging portion configured to engage with the shelving unit. 1. A transport system comprising a transport robot configured to transport an item picked up from a shelving unit or to be stored into the shelving unit , wherein: a placing table on which the item is to be placed, and', 'a lifting mechanism configured to lift and lower the placing table; and, 'the transport robot includes'}the placing table includes an engaging portion configured to engage with the shelving unit.2. The transport system according to claim 1 , wherein the engaging portion is configured to restrict horizontal movement of the placing table.3. The transport system according to claim 1 , wherein the transport robot is further configured topick up the item from the shelving unit and place the item on the placing table, andstore the item placed on the placing table into the shelving unit.4. The transport system according to claim 1 , wherein: a first protrusion protruding inward from a side board of the shelving unit, or', 'a first recess formed in the side board of the shelving unit; and, 'the shelving unit includes'} a second recess that engages with the first protrusion protruding inward from the side board of the shelving unit, or', 'a second protrusion that engages with the first recess formed in the side board of the shelving unit., 'the placing table includes'}5. The transport system according to claim 4 , wherein:the shelving unit includes a plate-shaped member extending in a vertical direction, the plate-shaped member being the first protrusion; andthe placing table includes a cutout that engages with the plate-shaped member, the cutout being the ...

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Номер записи: 43
10-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR STOCKPILING PIECE GOODS IN A STORAGE RACK, AND STORAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180127208A1
Автор: PREIDT Peter, SCHROEPF Harald Johannes
Принадлежит: TGW Logistics Group GmbH

A method for storing piece goods of different dimensions in storage channels conveys the goods to the channels using a piece goods receiving device movable along the channels in an x direction and into the channels using a transport device extendible into the channels in a z direction. The goods are stored tightly-packed in the channels. A width dimension of the goods is detected and the goods are assigned to the different width classes. The goods are supplied to a pick-up station selectively according to width classes using a conveying system, then transferred to the receiving device, and using the transport device a group of goods is moved from the receiving device into the channel simultaneously in a storage direction and in a depth direction of the channel so that a lateral wall of the rearmost good in the storage direction is substantially flush with the channel end edge. 1641464214322464. A method for storing piece goods () of different dimensions in storage channels () of a storage rack () having a plurality of storage channels () , whereby the piece goods () are conveyed to the storage channels () by means of a piece goods receiving device () which can be moved along the storage rack () in a first direction (x-direction) and into the storage channels () by means of a transport device () which can be extended out from the piece goods receiving device () into the storage channel () in a second direction (z-direction) , and the piece goods () are stored one against the other in a tightly packed manner in the storage channels () respectively , comprising the steps:{'b': 8', '7', '6', '7', '4', '6', '4, 'detecting, by means of a control unit (), at least one width dimension () of the piece goods (), which width dimension () extends transversely to the longitudinal extension of the storage channel () when the piece good () has been stored in the storage channel (),'}{'b': 6', '8, 'designating width classes and assigning the piece goods () to the respective width ...

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Номер записи: 44
10-05-2018 дата публикации

ELEVATOR COUNTERWEIGHT ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180127244A1
Автор: Fauconnet Aurelien
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An elevator counterweight assembly includes a frame and a weight. The frame is constructed and arranged to move between a collapsed state and a deployed state. The weight is supported by the frame when in the deployed state 1. An elevator counterweight assembly comprising:a frame constructed and arranged to move between a collapsed state and a deployed state; anda first weight supported by the frame when in the deployed state.2. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 1 , wherein the frame includes a plurality of members and a plurality of joints claim 1 , and wherein each member is engaged to the adjacent member by a joint of the plurality of joints.3. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 2 , further comprising:a sheave engaged to the frame.4. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 3 , wherein each joint of the plurality of joints includes at least one pin extending through adjacent members of the plurality of members and along a pivot axis.5. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 4 , wherein the at least one pin is a threaded bolt.6. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 5 , wherein each joint of the plurality of joints include a locking feature constructed and arranged to lock the frame in the deployed state.7. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 6 , wherein the locking feature is a snap fit arrangement carried between adjacent members of the plurality of members.8. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 6 , wherein the locking feature includes a detachable fastener spaced from the centerline.9. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 8 , wherein the detachable fastener is a threaded fastener constructed and arranged to extend through adjacent members of the plurality of members.10. The elevator counterweight assembly set forth in claim 9 , wherein the locking feature is disposed between the pivot axis and an end of at least one of ...

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Номер записи: 45
01-09-2022 дата публикации

CARRYING DEVICE AND TRANSPORT ROBOT HAVING THE SAME

Номер: US20220274775A1
Автор: ZHAN Qingxin
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This application relates to the field of intelligent warehousing, and discloses a carrying device and a transport robot having the carrying device. The carrying device includes: a bracket; a tray, mounted on the bracket, and configured to hold goods; a detection device, connected to the tray, and configured to detect the goods placed on the tray; and a telescopic arm, mounted on the bracket, and extensible in a direction parallel to the tray, to move the goods placed on the tray. In the carrying device, the detection device is mounted on the tray, and the detection device detects the goods placed on the tray, avoiding the manual detection of the goods, and providing higher efficiency. 1. A carrying device , comprising:a bracket;a tray, mounted on the bracket, and configured to hold goods;a detection device, connected to the tray, and configured to detect the goods placed on the tray; anda telescopic arm, mounted on the bracket, and extensible in a direction parallel to the tray, to move the goods placed on the tray.2. The carrying device according to claim 1 , wherein the tray is mounted on the telescopic arm; andwhen the telescopic arm extends, the tray extends with the telescopic arm.3. The carrying device according to claim 2 , wherein the carrying device further comprises a fork and a rotary mechanism;the fork comprises the tray, the detection device and the telescopic arm; andthe fork is mounted on the bracket, and the rotary mechanism is configured to drive the fork to rotate around an axis perpendicular to the tray.4. The carrying device according to claim 2 , wherein the carrying device further comprises a fork and a moving mechanism;the fork comprises the bracket, the detection device, and the telescopic arm; andthe fork is mounted on the bracket, the moving mechanism is configured to drive the fork to move in the direction parallel to the tray, and a moving direction of the fork is perpendicular to an extending direction of the telescopic arm.5. The ...

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Номер записи: 46
23-04-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING OBJECTS STORED IN RACKS OF A WAREHOUSE

Номер: US20200122923A1
Автор: Heitz Renaud, Moulin Romain
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A storage and transport system in a warehouse for an object intended to be stored in a rack of the warehouse. The system includes: a bin suitable for accommodating the object; and a powered trolley capable of climbing along the rack including a device for gripping and removing the bin. The gripping and removal device includes a support mounted so as to be movable relative to the chassis of the trolley between: an extended position, in which the support extends at least partially on a lateral edge of the carriage out of alignment with the chassis; and a retracted position, in which the support is housed opposite the chassis. The support includes a structural element and a protruding finger fixed with respect to the structural element and facing upward. The bottom of the bin has a fingerprint configured to accommodate a portion of the finger. 1. A storage and transport system in a warehouse for at least one object intended to be stored in a rack of said warehouse , comprising:at least one bin suitable for accommodating said object and suitable for being housed in said rack;a powered trolley comprising a climbing element adapted to cooperate with said rack to enable said trolley to rise along said rack, said trolley comprising a gripping and removing device to grip and remove said bin, an extended position, in which said support extends at least partially on a lateral edge of said carriage out of alignment with said chassis; and', 'a retracted position, in which said support is housed opposite said chassis;, 'wherein said gripping and removal device comprises a support mounted so as to be movable relative to the chassis of said carriage betweensaid support comprising a structural element and at least one protruding finger fixed with respect to said structural element and facing upward,and a bottom of said bin has at least one fingerprint configured to accommodate at least a portion of said finger.2. The storage and transport system according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 47
23-04-2020 дата публикации

LIFTING DEVICE AND SORTING DEVICE

Номер: US20200122935A1
Автор: Itoh Kazuo, Nagasawa Takuya, Nakamura Tatsuhiko
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A lifting device includes an upper station , a lower station , and lifting and lowering placing tables and . The upper station and the lower station have horizontal placing tables and , respectively. The horizontal placing tables and move only in the horizontal direction. The lifting and lowering placing tables and move only in the vertical direction. When any of the lifting and lowering placing tables and is in the upper station , the upper side horizontal placing table is at a position adjacent to the lifting and lowering placing tables and to form a series of conveying passages. When the lifting and lowering placing tables and move away from the upper station , the upper side horizontal placing table moves to a position where the lifting and lowering placing tables and used to exist. When the lifting and lowering placing tables and move away from the lower station , the lower side horizontal placing table moves to a position where the lifting and lowering placing tables and used to exist. 1. A lifting device comprising:an upper station;a lower station; one or a plurality of upper side horizontal placing tables that move horizontally in the upper station; and', 'one or a plurality of lower side horizontal placing tables that move horizontally in the lower station,', 'wherein when one of the lifting and lowering placing tables is in the upper station, the upper side horizontal placing table is at a position adjacent to the lifting and lowering placing table, and the upper side horizontal placing table and the lifting and lowering placing table form a series of conveying passage,', 'wherein when the lifting and lowering placing table moves away from the upper station, the upper side horizontal placing table moves to a position where the lifting and lowering placing table used to exist,', 'wherein when one of the lifting and lowering placing tables is in the lower station, the lower side horizontal placing table is at a position adjacent to the lifting and lowering ...

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Номер записи: 48
03-06-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATED STORAGE SYSTEM HAVING GUIDED TRANSFER MEANS

Номер: US20210163221A1
Автор: Wend Michael
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An automated storage system with at least two racks with storage places for storing hanging goods, the hanging goods are storable being suspended using storage rails. A rack aisle is formed by the racks, in which a level rack operating device is longitudinal movable. The level rack operating device has a transfer means and a drive unit, firmly connected to the level rack operating device, in order to store at least one hanging item transported by the level rack operating device from the level rack operating device onto the storage rail/place of one of the storage places during a transfer process and/or to retrieve at least one hanging item from the storage rail/place onto the level rack operating device. Each storage place has a guide for the transfer means, at least in sections, the transfer means contacting the guide, at least in sections, during storing and retrieval of hanging goods. 1. An automated storage system comprising:at least two racks with storage places for storing hanging goods, wherein the hanging goods are storable in a suspended fashion in the storage places in storage rails so as to be displaceable in a storage direction, anda rack aisle formed by the at least two racks, in which a level rack operating device is movable in a longitudinal direction, with the level rack operating device having a transfer means and a drive unit for driving the transfer means, which drive unit is firmly connected to the level rack operating device, in order to store at least one hanging item transported by the level rack operating device from the level rack operating device onto the storage rail of one of the storage places with the transfer means during a transfer process and/or to retrieve at least one hanging item from the storage rail of one of the storage places onto the level rack operating device, whereineach storage place has a guide, the guide being designed for guiding the transfer means, at least in sections, during the storing and retrieval of hanging ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-06-2021 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM WITH A PROTECTIVE SCREEN

Номер: US20210163259A1
Автор: Häderer Johannes, Hess Stephan, Thürig Michael
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An elevator system has a counterweight moveable in an elevator shaft for a weight equalization of an elevator car which can move in an opposite direction to the counterweight. A protective screen is arranged in a shaft pit of the elevator shaft and has a vertical portion oriented substantially parallel to a movement path of the counterweight. The protective screen prevents a person located in the shaft pit from entering the movement path of the counterweight. The protective screen has a horizontally arranged angulation, wherein an angled portion of the protective screen that adjoins the angulation extends into the projection of the counterweight in the movement direction. 17.. (canceled)8. An elevator system comprising:a counterweight moveable in an elevator shaft of the elevator system for weight equalization of an elevator car moveable in an opposite direction to the counterweight; anda protective screen arranged in a shaft pit of the elevator shaft and having a vertical portion being oriented parallel to a movement path of the counterweight, the protective screen adapted to prevent a person located in the shaft pit from entering the movement path of the counterweight, wherein the protective screen has an angled portion joined to the vertical portion by an angulation, the angled portion extending into a projection of the counterweight in a direction of the movement path of the counterweight.9. The elevator system according to including a bumper device arranged in the shaft pit to limit a downward movement of the counterweight along the movement path claim 8 , wherein the angled portion of the protective screen has at least one cutout through which the bumper device protrudes.10. The elevator system according to wherein the vertical portion of the protective screen has a maintenance cutout formed therein for inspection and/or maintenance of the bumper device.11. The elevator system according to wherein the maintenance cutout is adapted to be closable with a cover. ...

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Номер записи: 50
17-05-2018 дата публикации

METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING PART-LOAD CONSIGNMENTS TO A STORAGE RACK FOR STORAGE, AND STORAGE SYSTEM

Номер: US20180134488A1
Автор: GROSSE Eric, HASLINGER Dieter, RAUSCH Martin
Принадлежит: TGW MECHANICS GMBH

The invention relates to a method for transferring unit loads (--) to storage channels () for storage, the unit loads being conveyed to the storage channels by means of a unit load receiving device () which is movable along the storage channels in an x-direction and by means of a transport device () which can be extended into the storage channel in a z-direction. The transport device comprises outer transport elements () in opposite end sections and optionally an inner transport element () in between. The unit load is moved from the unit load receiving device into the storage channel up to an intermediate position (Z) by means of one of the transport elements () by moving the transport device in a first direction of adjustment (). The transport device is then moved back to a second direction of adjustment () such that the other of the transport elements () is positioned behind a side wall () of the unit load facing the unit load receiving device. The unit load is finally shifted in the storage channel from the intermediate position (Z) to the second depth position (Z) by means of the other of the transport elements () by moving the transport device. 1616215115616215711528715286465666162157611964656220646566: Method for transferring unit loads (- , -) to storage channels () of a storage rack () having a plurality of storage channels () , whereby the unit loads (- , -) are conveyed to the storage channels () by means of a unit load receiving device () which can be moved along the storage rack () in a first direction (x-direction) and into the storage channels () by means of a transport device () which can be extended relative to the unit load receiving device () in a second direction (z-direction) into the storage channel () , and the transport device () is equipped with at least one outer transport element ( , ) respectively in opposite end sections and at least one inner transport element () between them in order to transfer the unit loads (- , -) to depth positions ...

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Номер записи: 51
17-05-2018 дата публикации

CARGO HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20180134489A1
Автор: ETO Haruna, Nakamoto Hideichi, Nakamura Hiroaki, Toya Kiminori
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

According to one embodiment, a cargo handling apparatus includes a first mechanism, a second mechanism, a holding unit, a third mechanism, a fourth mechanism and a conveyor. The first mechanism is movable in a first direction. The second mechanism is connected to the first mechanism and is movable on a first horizontal plane intersecting the first direction. The holding unit is connected to the second mechanism and holds an object to be picked up. The third mechanism is arranged below the first mechanism, the second mechanism and the holding unit, and is movable in the first direction. The fourth mechanism is connected to the third mechanism and is movable on a second horizontal plane opposed to the first horizontal plane. The conveyor is connected to the fourth mechanism, and loads and conveys the object held by the holding unit. 17.-. (canceled)8. A cargo handling apparatus , comprising:a first movement mechanism that is movable in a first direction;a second movement mechanism that is connected to the first movement mechanism and is movable on a first horizontal plane intersecting the first direction;a holding unit that is connected to the second movement mechanism and holds an object to be picked up; anda conveyor that loads and conveys the object, whereinthe apparatus has a region to include a loading box for loading the object.9. The apparatus according to claim 8 , further comprising:an image sensor that captures image data of the object;a detector that detects an upper position and a lower position of the object from the image data; anda controller that drives the first movement mechanism and the second movement mechanism to allow the holding unit to move toward the upper position, and drives the conveyor to move toward the lower position.10. The apparatus according to claim 9 , whereinthe image sensor obtains positional information including information regarding the distance from the object, andthe controller computes a first distance between the second ...

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Номер записи: 52
09-05-2019 дата публикации

High-bay warehouse with storage-and-retrieval units provided therein for storing and retrieving, or transferring, articles

Номер: US20190135539A1
Автор: Brück Volker, Heide Carsten
Принадлежит: AMOVA GmbH

A high-bay warehouse for metal coils includes a plurality of storage modules. The storage modules are lined up in longitudinal rows and transverse in the depth directions thereof. The storage modules have a plurality of compartments arranged one above the other. Storage modules are separated by aisles extending parallel to a storage and retrieval sides of the storage modules. At least one storage-and-retrieval unit, which can be displaced back and forth, is provided in each aisle. The storage-and-retrieval units have a frame. On vertical uprights of the frame a lifting bridge is formed with at least one telescopic holder, which can be moved in and out in an orthogonally relative to the aisle. The storage-and-retrieval unit, on its at least one telescopic holder, has a C-shaped carrying which, beneath the telescopic holder, has a horizontally running pin which can be moved into a middle opening of the respective coil. 16.-. (canceled)71. A high-bay warehouse () , comprising:{'b': '3', 'claim-text': [{'b': '4', 'the multi-floor storage modules comprising a plurality of rack bays () disposed one above another, and'}, {'b': 2', '2', '3', '4, 'i': a', 'b, 'the multi-floor storage modules being separated from one another by lanes (, ) extending parallel to storage and retrieval sides of the rack bays or storage modules (; ); and'}], 'a plurality of multi-floor storage modules (), which are arranged in rows in a longitudinal direction and in a depth direction extending transversely thereto,'}{'b': 7', '5', '7', '2', '2, 'i': a', 'b, 'storage and retrieval units () for storing and retrieving or repositioning a storage material (), the storage material being coils of wound strips, at least one of the storage and retrieval units () being provided in each of the lanes (, ) and being movable back and forth,'}{'b': 7', '8', '8', '8', '9', '10, 'i': a', 'b, 'wherein the storage and retrieval units () have a frame () which corresponds at least with a height of the multi-floor ...

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Номер записи: 53
30-04-2020 дата публикации

CARGO HANDLING APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20200130932A1
Автор: ETO Haruna, Nakamoto Hideichi, Nakamura Hiroaki, Toya Kiminori
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

According to one embodiment, a cargo handling apparatus includes a first mechanism, a second mechanism, a holding unit, a third mechanism, a fourth mechanism and a conveyor. The first mechanism is movable in a first direction. The second mechanism is connected to the first mechanism and is movable on a first horizontal plane intersecting the first direction. The holding unit is connected to the second mechanism and holds an object to be picked up. The third mechanism is arranged below the first mechanism, the second mechanism and the holding unit, and is movable in the first direction. The fourth mechanism is connected to the third mechanism and is movable on a second horizontal plane opposed to the first horizontal plane. The conveyor is connected to the fourth mechanism, and loads and conveys the object held by the holding unit. 17.-. (canceled)8. A cargo handling apparatus , comprising:a holding unit that holds an object; anda conveyor that is movable toward the object held by the holding unit and conveys the object.9. The apparatus according to claim 8 , further comprising:an image sensor that captures image data of the object;a detector that detects at least one of an upper position and a lower position of the object from the image data; anda controller that drives the holding unit to move toward the upper position when the upper position is detected, and drives the conveyor to move toward the lower position when the upper position is detected.10. The apparatus according to claim 9 , whereinthe image sensor obtains positional information including information regarding the distance from the object, andthe controller computes at least one of a first distance between the holding unit and the upper position and a second distance between the conveyor and the lower position based on the positional information, drives the holding unit according to the first distance when the first distance is computed, and drives the conveyor according to the second distance when the ...

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Номер записи: 54
30-04-2020 дата публикации

Elevator System

Номер: US20200131002A1
Автор: Donald Ray Parris, Luca Giorgio Maria De Rai, Michelangelo Graziano
Принадлежит: Prysmian SpA

The present disclosure refers to an elevator system particularly for high buildings, comprising: an elevator car comprising one or more electrical service appliances; a counterweight; a power source housed into the counterweight; a hoisting cable connected at a first end to the elevator car and at a second end to the counterweight and comprising carbon nanotube (CNT) yarns, wherein the CNT yarns mechanically support the elevator car and the counterweight and are electric conductor from the power source to the electrical service appliances.

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Номер записи: 55
10-06-2021 дата публикации

CONVEYANCE ROBOT SYSTEM, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONVEYANCE ROBOT AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM STORING A ROBOT CONTROL PROGRAM

Номер: US20210170601A1
Автор: Andoh Fukashi, GOTO Akihito, KIMURA Akihiro, KOBAYASHI Atsunori, Nishida Takeshi, OKUMATSU Yoshihiro, Saito Fuminori, UETAKE Reoto, YABUSHITA Hidenori
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A conveyance robot system according to the present disclosure includes an intrusion detection sensor that detects an intrusion of an object into an arm opening, and a distance sensor that measures a clearance distance indicating a distance between an arm entry/exit surface and a shelf, the arm entry/exit surface being a surface of a conveyance robot in which the arm opening is provided from among surfaces of the conveyance robot constituting a safety cover, and an object being stored in the shelf. The robot control unit disables the intrusion detection sensor to allow a robot arm to perform a work by protruding from the shelf when the clearance distance becomes less than or equal to a present high-speed work allowance threshold. 1. A conveyance robot system comprising:a conveyance robot;a robot control unit configured to control an operation of picking up an object performed by the conveyance robot, wherein the conveyance robot comprises:a robot arm to which an end effector for holding the object is attached and configured to move a position of the end effector;a wheel configured to move a housing;a safety cover configured to cover the housing and provided with an arm opening in a predetermined surface of the conveyance robot from which the robot arm is extended and in which the robot arm is retracted;a storage box space for placing a storage box for storing the picked up object in the safety cover;an intrusion detection sensor configured to detect an intrusion of an object into the arm opening; anda distance sensor configured to measure a clearance distance indicating a distance between an arm entry/exit surface and a shelf, the arm entry/exit surface being a surface of the conveyance robot in which the arm opening is provided from among surfaces of the conveyance robot constituting the safety cover, and the object being stored in the shelf, whereinthe robot control unit is configured to disable the intrusion detection sensor on a surface of the conveyance robot ...

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Номер записи: 56
16-05-2019 дата публикации

STOCKER

Номер: US20190144205A1
Автор: LI FU-HSIEN, Li Guan-Cyun, SHEN Hsiang-Yin, TUNG CHI-FENG
Принадлежит: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

A stocker for storing a plurality of wafer carriers is provided. The stocker includes a frame, a plurality of pod stoppers, a plurality of truss members and a plurality of partitions. The frame includes a plurality of stocking units. Each of the stocking units includes a carrying plate for carrying one of the plurality of wafer carriers. The pod stoppers stand on an edge of each of the carrying plates. The truss members are disposed diagonally across at least one side surface of at least one of the stocking units, wherein each of the truss members comprises a shock absorber. The partitions are disposed on side surfaces of the stocking units and fixed to the frame. 1. A stocker for storing a wafer carrier , comprising:a stocking unit comprising a carrying plate for carrying the wafer carrier;a plurality of pod stoppers standing on an edge of the carrying plate; andat least one positioning pin disposed on a front portion of the carrying plate, such that the wafer carrier leans against the at least one positioning pin and is tilted toward a back portion of the carrying plate.2. The stocker as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the front portion of the carrying plate is in an arched shape and comprises two extended sides.3. The stocker as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the number of the at least one positioning pin is two claim 2 , and the two positioning pins are disposed on the two extended sides respectively.4. The stocker as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the pod stoppers comprises a plurality of side stoppers disposed on side surfaces of the two extended sides.5. The stocker as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the pod stoppers comprises a plurality of front stoppers disposed on front surfaces of the two extended sides.6. The stocker as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a height of each of the pod stoppers is greater than 3% of a height of the wafer carrier.7. The stocker as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a bottom portion of the wafer carrier comprises at least one positioning hole ...

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Номер записи: 57
22-09-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING OBJECTS INCLUDING PAYLOAD POSITIONABLE MOBILE CARRIERS AND INTERMEDIATE PROCESSING SYSTEMS

Номер: US20220297936A1
Автор: VELAGAPUDI Prasanna
Принадлежит:

A method of providing transfer between a remotely actuatable carrier and a container support structure is disclosed, the method including providing a remotely actuatable carrier including a plurality of support ridges proximate the support structure and providing sensor output information regarding alignment of the remotely actuatable carrier and the container support structure, the container support structure including a plurality of support structure protrusions; and passing the plurality of support ridges of the remotely actuatable carrier between the plurality of support structure protrusions responsive to the sensor output information. 1. A method of providing transfer between a remotely actuatable carrier and a container support structure , said method comprising providing a remotely actuatable carrier including a plurality of support ridges proximate the support structure and providing sensor output information regarding alignment of the remotely actuatable carrier and the container support structure , said container support structure including a plurality of support structure protrusions; and passing the plurality of support ridges of the remotely actuatable carrier between the plurality of support structure protrusions responsive to the sensor output information.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method further includes actuating a pair of independently actuatable wheels.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method further includes moving the plurality of support ridges with respect to the base.4. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the moving the plurality of support ridges with respect to the base includes lifting and lowering the plurality of support ridges with respect to the base.5. The method as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the method further includes the step of passing the plurality of support ridges of the remotely actuatable carrier between the plurality of support structure protrusions includes passing the ...

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Номер записи: 58
24-06-2021 дата публикации

COUNTERWEIGHT HANDOVER TEST DEVICE AND METHOD

Номер: US20210188596A1
Автор: Fauconnet Aurelien, Rivoiret Franck
Принадлежит:

An elevator counterweight assembly () includes a counterweight structure (), at least one safety brake () mounted on the counterweight structure (), and a safety actuation mechanism () including a connection () for a suspension member (). The safety actuation mechanism () is configured to move, relative to the counterweight structure (), between a normal position, and a safety position. In the safety position the safety actuation mechanism () is arranged to actuate the at least one safety brake () and thereby brake the counterweight structure (). The counterweight assembly () also includes a mechanical actuator (), configured, when actuated, to apply a force to the safety actuation mechanism () and thereby move the safety actuation mechanism () from the normal position to the safety position, e.g. for the purposes of a handover test. 111. An elevator counterweight assembly () , comprising:{'b': '38', 'a counterweight structure ();'}{'b': 12', '12', '38, 'i': a', 'b, 'at least one safety brake (, ) mounted on the counterweight structure ();'}{'b': 16', '17', '18', '16', '38', '16', '12', '12', '38, 'i': a', 'b, 'a safety actuation mechanism (), comprising a connection () for a suspension member (), wherein the safety actuation mechanism () is configured to move, relative to the counterweight structure (), between a normal position, and a safety position, wherein in the safety position the safety actuation mechanism () is arranged to actuate the at least one safety brake (, ) and thereby brake the counterweight structure (); and'}{'b': 22', '16', '16, 'a mechanical actuator (), configured, when actuated, to apply a force to the safety actuation mechanism () and thereby move the safety actuation mechanism () from the normal position to the safety position.'}21122. The elevator counterweight assembly () of claim 1 , wherein the mechanical actuator () is rotationally driven to produce a linear force.31122. The elevator counterweight assembly () of claim 2 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 59
14-06-2018 дата публикации

A lap joint platform of large-load lifting container

Номер: US20180162700A1
Автор: Gongbo Zhou, Guohua Cao, Shanzeng LIU, Wei Li, Weihong Peng, Yang Yang, Yuxing PENG, Zhencai Zhu
Принадлежит: China University of Mining and Technology CUMT

A lap joint platform of a large-load lifting container, comprising a machine frame ( 18 ), a rocker arm platform ( 14 ), a rear rocker arm platform ( 17 ), a locking device and lifting devices. The rocker arm platform ( 14 ) is hinged with the top of the machine frame ( 18 ) through a shaft set ( 15 ) and is provided with mine car rails ( 24 ) and a rubber-tired vehicle support face ( 26 ). The rear rocker arm platform ( 17 ) is fixed with the top of the machine frame ( 18 ) through bolts. The locking device is arranged below the rocker arm platform ( 14 ) and comprises a locking lower sliding block cover plate ( 7 ), a locking lower sliding block ( 9 ), a locking upper sliding block ( 10 ), a locking oil cylinder front support ( 11 ), a locking lower sliding block guide rail ( 12 ), a locking inclined rail ( 13 ) and a locking oil cylinder ( 16 ). The lifting device is arranged below the locking device and comprises a connecting rod lower support ( 1 ), a support pawl connecting rod ( 2 ), a support pawl push rod ( 3 ), a support pawl ( 5 ), a support pawl rear end ( 6 ), a support oil cylinder rear base ( 19 ), a support oil cylinder ( 20 ), an anti-collision rear buffer base ( 21 ), an anti-collision buffer ( 22 ) and a support guide block ( 23 ). The lap joint platform is stable in the loading and unloading process, simple to operate and large in steel wire rope compensation height.

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Номер записи: 60
23-06-2016 дата публикации

METHOD FOR RETRIEIVING MEDICATION PACKAGES

Номер: US20160176634A1
Автор: Hellenbrand Christoph, Klapperich Andreas, Reif Dennis
Принадлежит:

The present disclosure relates to a method for retrieving medication packages from a pharmacy order-picking device. In modern pharmacy order-picking devices, medication packages are stored for space optimization, which can cause a number of heavy packages to be stored on one shelf, causing the shelf to bend, which may prevent retrieval. In the method according to the disclosure, an operating device () is displaced in a displacement position to a predetermined shelf position, at least one medication package () on a shelf () belonging to the shelf position is moved with a gripping device () in the direction of a support () and it is then checked whether the at least one medication package () has moved fully onto the support (). If the check has a negative outcome, an edge (′″) of the shelf () on which the at least one medication package is stored is detected with a sensor () of the operating device () and said operating device () is displaced to a corresponding shelf position, the gripping device () having been brought into the displacement position before displacement. 1. A method for retrieving packages from a pharmacy order-picking device , the method comprising: a shelf comprising a shelf base extending in a horizontal direction and a shelf wall extending in a vertical direction; and', a gripping device;', 'a sensor; and', 'a support having a support surface;, 'an operating device movable horizontally and vertically in front of the shelf, wherein the operating device comprises], 'providing a pharmacy order-picking device comprisingmoving the operating device to a predefined shelf position;moving at least one package on the shelf base associated with the shelf position in a direction of the support using the gripping device;determining whether the at least one package has been stopped by the support;determining, when the at least one package has been stopped, an edge of the shelf base associated with the shelf position; andmoving the operating device to a corrected ...

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Номер записи: 61
28-06-2018 дата публикации

Bridging Apparatus

Номер: US20180178976A1
Автор: Hall David R., Jensen Benjamin, Knight Kelly, Priddis Andrew, Tarver Max
Принадлежит:

The present invention is directed to a bridging apparatus. The apparatus may be used to span the gap between a vertically movable storage container and a stationary floor structure when a landing of the storage container is planar to a landing of the stationary floor structure. In this invention, the bridging apparatus comprises a bracket, an overlay plate, a hinge comprising a rod, glides, and a switch, which interact with each other and with the vertically movable storage container and the stationary floor structure. As the storage container ascends, the glide of the overlay plate slides angularly contacts a vertical wall of the stationary floor structure and glides along the wall. When the storage container landing is planar with the stationary floor structure landing, the overlay plate rotates downward to a 90-degree angle, resting in a recess in the stationary floor structure landing, engaging the switch to terminate power to the vertically movable storage container. 18-. (canceled)920-. (canceled)2140-. (canceled)41. A bridging apparatus , comprising: a glide in angular contact with a wall of the stationary structure; and', 'a switch,, 'a hinged overlay plate attached to a vertically moveable surface adjacent to a stationary structure, the hinged overlay plate comprisingwherein the glide moves along the wall of the stationary structure as the moveable surface moves upward toward a coplanar position with a landing of the stationary structure, the hinged overlay plate rotating to a 90-degree angled, horizontal position as the moveable surface reaches the coplanar position, andthe switch stopping the upward motion of the moveable surface when the hinged overlay plate reaches the 90-degree angled, horizontal position.42. The bridging apparatus of claim 41 , wherein the glide slides into a recess in the landing as the moveable surface reaches the coplanar position.43. The bridging apparatus of claim 41 , wherein the moveable surface comprises a moveable storage ...

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Номер записи: 62
04-06-2020 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR STORING AND TRANSPORTING OBJECTS STORED IN RACKS OF A WAREHOUSE

Номер: US20200172332A1
Автор: Heitz Renaud, Moulin Romain
Принадлежит:

A storage and transport system in a warehouse for an object intended to be stored in a rack of the warehouse. The system includes: a bin suitable for accommodating the object; and a powered trolley capable of climbing along the rack including a device for gripping and removing the bin. The gripping and removal device includes a support mounted so as to be movable relative to the chassis of the trolley between: an extended position, in which the support extends at least partially on a lateral edge of the carriage out of alignment with the chassis; and a retracted position, in which the support is housed opposite the chassis. The support includes a structural element and a protruding finger fixed with respect to the structural element and facing upward. The bottom of the bin has a fingerprint configured to accommodate a portion of the finger. 1. A storage and transport system in a warehouse for at least one object intended to be stored in a rack of said warehouse , comprising:at least one bin suitable for accommodating said object and suitable for being housed in said rack;a powered trolley comprising a climbing element adapted to cooperate with said rack to enable said trolley to rise along said rack, said trolley comprising a gripping and removing device to grip and remove said bin, an extended position, in which said support extends at least partially on a lateral edge of said carriage out of alignment with said chassis; and', 'a retracted position, in which said support is housed opposite said chassis;, 'wherein said gripping and removal device comprises a support mounted so as to be movable relative to the chassis of said carriage betweensaid support comprising a structural element and at least one protruding finger fixed with respect to said structural element and facing upward,and a bottom of said bin has at least one fingerprint configured to accommodate at least a portion of said finger.2. The storage and transport system according to claim 1 , wherein said ...

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Номер записи: 63
20-06-2019 дата публикации

Spring useful for elevator safety device

Номер: US20190186573A1
Автор: Daryl J. Marvin, Enrico MANES, Luke A. MISHLER, Michael A. Klecka, Robert A. Barth, Shihemn CHEN, Xiaodong Luo
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An illustrative example spring includes a curved shape body having a length. The body includes a cavity that extends along at least a majority of the length. The body has a cross-section across the length that is different at a plurality of locations on the body along the length.

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Номер записи: 64
22-07-2021 дата публикации

Cantilevered climbing elevator

Номер: US20210221646A1
Автор: Kiron Bhaskar
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

An illustrative example embodiment of an elevator includes an elevator car frame. A drive mechanism is situated near only one side of the elevator car frame. The drive mechanism includes at least one rotatable drive member that is configured to engage a vertical surface near the one side of the elevator car frame, selectively cause movement of the elevator car frame as the rotatable drive member rotates along the vertical surface, and selectively prevent movement of the elevator car frame when the drive member does not rotate relative to the vertical surface. A biasing mechanism urges the rotatable drive member in a direction to engage the vertical surface. At least one stabilizer is situated near the one side of the elevator car frame and is configured to prevent the elevator car frame from tipping away from the vertical surface.

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Номер записи: 65
25-09-2014 дата публикации

COUNTERWEIGHT ARRANGEMENT FOR AN ELEVATOR AND AN ELEVATOR

Номер: US20140284148A1
Автор: Albu Razvan, FORSSTRÖM Niko, LEHIKOINEN Erno
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A counterweight arrangement for an elevator, includes a first vertical guide rail and a second vertical guide rail, the guide rails defining a vertical guide rail plane, a counterweight arranged to travel between the guide rails guided by the guide rails, the counterweight including a frame, which includes a first upright beam and a second upright beam and a cross beam connecting the upper ends of the upright beams, and a diverting pulley mounted between the guide rails on the cross beam of the counterweight frame, the pulley having a vertical plane of rotation, which crosses the guide rail plane. The cross beam is aligned parallel with the plane of rotation of the pulley. An elevator includes the aforementioned counterweight arrangement. 1. A counterweight arrangement for an elevator , comprisinga first vertical guide rail and a second vertical guide rail, said guide rails defining a vertical guide rail plane,a counterweight arranged to travel between the guide rails guided by the guide rails, the counterweight comprising a frame, which comprises a first upright beam and a second upright beam and a cross beam connecting the upper ends of the upright beams, anda diverting pulley mounted between the guide rails on the cross beam of the counterweight frame, the pulley having a vertical plane of rotation, which crosses the vertical guide rail plane,wherein the cross beam is aligned parallel with the plane of rotation of the pulley.2. A counterweight arrangement for an elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the first upright beam extends vertically adjacent the first guide rail claim 1 , and the second upright beam extends vertically adjacent the second guide rail.3. A counterweight arrangement for an elevator according to claim 1 , wherein the counterweight comprises a first guide means mounted on the frame claim 1 , and supported laterally against the first guide rail claim 1 , and a second guide means mounted on the frame claim 1 , and supported laterally against ...

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Номер записи: 66
23-07-2015 дата публикации

Transferring apparatus

Номер: US20150203294A1
Автор: Fumie Yamada
Принадлежит: Murata Machinery Ltd

A transferring apparatus includes a plurality of side-arm transfer units each provided with a pair of side arms each of which is capable of stretching toward and retracting from both sides of an object to be conveyed. The side-arm transfer units are arranged side by side in a left-and-right direction that is orthogonal to a stretching-and-retracting direction of the side arms. The side arms each include pinion gears, a rack gear, and a motor that drives the pinion gears. The motors positioned between the side-arm transfer units are connected to the pinion gears whose positions in the stretching-and-retracting direction are different from each other.

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Номер записи: 67
23-07-2015 дата публикации

TRANSFER DEVICE

Номер: US20150203295A1
Автор: Nakamura Akitoshi
Принадлежит: MURATA MACHINERY, LTD.

A transfer device includes a slide arm, a first hook capable of moving to an action position protruding toward an article and to a retract position to avoid contact with the article, a first end detection sensor for configured to detect an end position of the article in the sliding direction of the slide arm, and a controller configured or programmed to allow the slide arm to start to move, to allow the first hook to start to move from the retract position to the action position when a distal end position of the article is detected, and to allow the slide arm to slide in the opposite direction after the first hook reaches a predetermined position. 118-. (canceled)19. A transfer device comprising:a slide arm capable of sliding relative to a placed article;an engagement member attached to the slide arm and configured to move between an action position protruding toward the article in a direction crossing a sliding direction of the slide arm and a retract position to avoid contact with the article;an end detector attached to the slide arm and configured to detect an end position of the article in the sliding direction of the slide arm; anda controller configured or programmed to allow the engagement member to be placed in the retract position, allow the slide arm to start to slide to a predetermined position where the engagement member moves over a distal end position of the article, allow the engagement member to start to move from the retract position to the action position by determining that the engagement member has passed the distal end position of the article when the end detector detects the distal end position of the article during when the slide arm is moving to slide, and allow the slide arm to slide in the opposite direction after the engagement member reaches the predetermined position.20. The transfer device according to claim 19 , wherein the end detector is attached to the slide arm so as to be close to the engagement member.21. The transfer device ...

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Номер записи: 68
14-07-2016 дата публикации

Storage and/or order collection system

Номер: US20160200511A1
Автор: Hugo Victor De Vries
Принадлежит: I-Collector Holding Bv

Storage device for storing and/or retrieving articles from storage, includes a frame having a first series of mutually parallel elongated storage sections, preferably positioned in a column set-up, that extend between a first end and a second end of the frame; a number of holders for the articles; storage sections being provided with holder supports, wherein at the first and second ends of the frame, first and second platforms, respectively, have been arranged for accommodating at least one holder; and first movement elements for moving the platforms, from one storage section to another; second movement elements for horizontally moving at least one holder from the first platform at the first end of the frame to the holder supports of a selected storage section while moving one or more holders from the selected storage section to the second platform at the second end of the frame, and vice versa.

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Номер записи: 69
20-07-2017 дата публикации

STORAGE AND RETRIEVAL MACHINE

Номер: US20170203918A1
Автор: Aschauer Herbert
Принадлежит:

A storage and retrieval machine for depositing a load into, or removing a load from, a rack includes a horizontal drive, a vertical drive, and a lifting carriage comprising a load-accommodating unit having a plurality of adjacent, telescopic accommodating fingers that can be individually controlled. Each finger includes a carrier element that is fixed relative to the lifting carriage, a middle finger element, and an end finger element. The middle and end finger elements can be retracted and extended in parallel in both longitudinal axis directions relative to the carrier element. A linear drive element coupled to the middle finger element moves the middle finger element in a direction of its longitudinal axis. At least one coupling element provided on the middle finger element engages the end finger element and converts motion of the middle finger element into an additional motion of the end finger element in the same direction. 1. Storage and retrieval machine for storage and retrieval of a load onto a rack or out of said rack with a horizontal drive , a vertical drive and a lifting carriage comprising a load-accommodating unit with a plurality of telescopic accommodating fingers , which are disposed next to one another and can be controlled individually , and conveying devices , which are allocated to said telescopic accommodating fingers , whereby each telescopic accommodating finger comprises a carrier element , which is fixed relative to the lifting carriage , and a middle finger element and an end finger element , which can be retracted and extended in parallel in both longitudinal axis directions relative to the carrier element , characterized in that a linear drive element coupled to the middle finger element is provided with which a movement of the middle finger element in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the middle finger element can be produced , and that at least one coupling element is provided on the middle finger element , which is in ...

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Номер записи: 70
29-07-2021 дата публикации

VIBRATION DAMPING DEVICE AND ELEVATOR APPARATUS

Номер: US20210231190A1
Автор: ASAMURA Tomohiro, CHIKADA Yusuke, Fukui Daiki, HIRAI Takahide, NAKAZAWA Daisuke, Saito Eiichi, Watanabe Seiji
Принадлежит: Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

A vibration damping device for reducing vibration of an elevator rope includes a displacement amplifier arranged around a region from a first portion of the elevator rope drawn and a second portion of the elevator rope drawn from an opposite side of one or more sheaves in parallel with the first portion. The displacement amplifier is configured to amplify a displacement of each of the first portion and the second portion of the elevator rope. The device also includes a limiting member that controls displacement amplification performed by the displacement amplifier such that the displacement of the first portion or the second portion amplified by the displacement amplifier does not become greater than a first displacement, which is a displacement of the elevator rope by which the elevator rope is not allowed to return to an equilibrium position of the vibration. 1. A vibration damping device for reducing vibration of an elevator rope that is wound on and folded over one or more sheaves of an elevator , comprising:a displacement amplifier arranged around a region from a first portion of the elevator rope drawn from the one or more sheaves and a second portion of the elevator rope drawn from an opposite side of the one or more sheaves in parallel with the first portion, the displacement amplifier being configured to amplify a displacement of each of the first portion and the second portion of the elevator rope; anda limiting member that controls displacement amplification performed by the displacement amplifier such that the displacement of the first portion or the second portion amplified by the displacement amplifier does not become greater than a first displacement, the first displacement being a displacement of the elevator rope by which the elevator rope is not allowed to return to an equilibrium position of the vibration.2. The vibration damping device according to claim 1 ,wherein:the displacement amplifier includes at least one of a pair of outer magnet units ...

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Номер записи: 71
06-08-2015 дата публикации

TRANSFER DEVICE

Номер: US20150217935A1
Автор: Nakamura Akitoshi
Принадлежит: MURATA MACHINERY, LTD.

A transfer device includes an arm and a controller. The arm includes a first hook capable of entering and exiting a first abutment position, a second hook capable of entering and exiting a second abutment position, and a third hook capable of entering and exiting a third abutment position. After the articles placed on the first and second placement areas are unloaded onto the shelf, the controller retracts the arm so that the second hook is spaced apart from the front end of the article unloaded from the first placement area and the rear end of the article unloaded from the second placement area, and removes the second hook from the second abutment position with the second hook being spaced apart from the front end of the article unloaded from the first placement area and from the rear end of the article unloaded from the second placement area. 14-. (canceled)5. A transfer device comprising:an arm configured to stretch forward along a front-and-rear direction to unload an article placed on at least one of a first placement area and a second placement area onto a shelf, the second placement area being positioned ahead of the first placement area, and configured to retract rearward along the front-and-rear direction to load the article placed on the shelf onto at least one of the first placement area and the second placement area; anda controller configured or programmed to control movement of the arm; wherein a first hook configured to enter and exit a first abutment position that allows the first hook to abut the article, the first hook being configured to enter the first abutment position to abut a rear end of the article placed on the first placement area when unloading the article placed on the first placement area onto the shelf;', 'a second hook configured to enter and exit a second abutment position that allows the second hook to abut the article, the second hook being configured to enter the second abutment position to abut the rear end of the article placed ...

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Номер записи: 72
25-06-2020 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SAFETY ACTUATOR SYSTEMS

Номер: US20200198931A1
Автор: Beauchaud Frederic, Fauconnet Aurelien, Rivoiret Franck
Принадлежит:

Counterweights for elevator systems are described. The counterweights include a frame and a counterweight safety system attached to the frame. The safety system includes a safety brake mounted to an upright of the frame and configured to enable engagement with a guide rail to apply a braking force. A sheave is mounted to the frame and configured to operably connect to tension members. The sheave is configured to move between a first position when under tension and a second position when the tension is lost. A connecting link operably connects the sheave to the safety brake. The connecting link has first and second link members operably connected between the sheave and the safety brake. 1. A counterweight for an elevator system , the counterweight comprising:a frame, the frame having uprights and a frame member extending between the uprights; anda counterweight safety system attached to the frame, the counterweight safety system comprising:a safety brake mounted to an upright of the frame, the safety brake configured to enable engagement with a guide rail and apply a braking force to the counterweight when activated;a sheave mounted to the frame member, the sheave configured to operably connect to one or more tension members, the sheave configured to move between a first position when under tension by connected tension members and a second position when the tension is lost; anda connecting link operably connecting the sheave to the safety brake, wherein the connecting link comprises:a first link member movably connected to the sheave at a first end by a primary pivot and connected to a secondary pivot at a second end; anda second link member movably connected to the second end of the first link member about the secondary pivot, wherein the second link is operably connected to the safety brake and configured to activate the safety brake when transitioned from a first position to a second position of the second link member.2. The counterweight of claim 1 , the ...

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Номер записи: 73
04-07-2019 дата публикации

Storage and retrieval system

Номер: US20190202635A1
Автор: Juergen D. Conrad, Kirill K. Pankratov, Larry M. Sweet, Robert HSIUNG, Robert Sullivan
Принадлежит: Symbotic Inc

An automated storage and retrieval system including at least one autonomous transport vehicle, a transfer deck that defines a transport surface for the vehicle, at least one reciprocating lift, a first and second pickface interface station connected to the deck and spaced apart from each other, each station forming a pickface transfer interfacing between the vehicle on the deck and the lift at each station so that a pickface is transferred between the lift and the vehicle at each station, wherein the vehicle is configured to pick a first pickface at the first station, traverse the deck and buffer the first pickface, or at least a portion thereof, at the second station so that the second station has multiple pickfaces buffered on a common support in an order sequence of pickfaces according to a predetermined case out order sequence of mixed case pickfaces.

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Номер записи: 74
16-10-2014 дата публикации

ELEVATOR

Номер: US20140305742A1
Автор: Graf Ulrich
Принадлежит: GEDA-DECHENTREITER GMBH & CO. KG

A lift having a guideway, a ground station, a lift car guided on the guideway, a cable running along the guideway to the lift car, which is passed via a cable trolley with a pulley fixture which follows a movement of the lift car, and a central infeed into which the cable can be fixed and which can be fixed to the guideway, wherein a storage facility is provided both at the ground station and on the lift car allowing for an extension of the section of cable running between the central infeed and the ground station for raising the central infeed to be supplied from the storage facility at the ground station, and an extension of the section of cable running via the cable trolley, necessary due to the extension of the guideway to be supplied from the storage facility. 1. A lift comprising a guideway , a ground station , a lift car guided on the guideway , a cable running along the guideway to the lift car , which is passed via a cable trolley with a pulley fixture which follows a movement of the lift car , and a central infeed into which the cable can be fixed and which can be fixed to the guideway , wherein a storage facility for storage of a section of cable is provided both at the ground station and on the lift car.2. The lift of claim 1 , wherein the storage facility at the ground stationor on the lift car claim 1 , or both claim 1 , stores the relevant section of cable in figures of eight or in coils.32. The lift of claim 1 , wherein the storage facility at the ground station or on the lift car claim 1 , or both claim 1 , stores the relevant section of cable in offset figures of eight.4. The lift of claim 1 , wherein the storage facility is arranged on the roof of the lift car.5. The lift of claim 1 , wherein the central infeed includes fixing means for receiving a lifting element.6. The lift of including a cable holder arranged on the lift car into which the cable can be fixed.7. The lift of claim 6 , wherein the cable is fixed in the cable holder by a clamping ...

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Номер записи: 75
16-10-2014 дата публикации

ROPE OF A LIFTING DEVICE, A ROPE ARRANGEMENT, AN ELEVATOR AND A CONDITION MONITORING METHOD FOR THE ROPE OF A LIFTING DEVICE

Номер: US20140305744A1
Автор: HEIKKILÄ Lasse, KERE Petri, Lampinen Riku, PELTO-HUIKKO Raimo, VALJUS PETTERI
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In a rope of a lifting device, particularly of a passenger transport elevator and/or freight transport elevator, the width of which rope is greater than the thickness in the transverse direction of the rope, which rope includes a load-bearing part in the longitudinal direction of the rope, which load-bearing part includes carbon-fiber reinforced, aramid-fiber reinforced and/or glass-fiber reinforced composite material in a polymer matrix, and which rope includes one or more optical fibers and/or fiber bundles in connection with the load-bearing part and the optical fiber and/or fiber bundle is laminated inside the load-bearing part and/or the optical fiber and/or fiber bundle is glued onto the surface of the load-bearing part and/or and that the optical fiber and/or fiber bundle is embedded or glued into the polymer envelope surrounding the load-bearing part, as well as to a condition monitoring method for the rope of a lifting device. 1. A rope of a lifting device , particularly of a passenger transport elevator and/or freight transport elevator , wherein:the width of the rope is greater than the thickness in the transverse direction of the rope,the rope comprises a load-bearing part in the longitudinal direction of the rope, the load-bearing part comprises carbon-fiber reinforced, aramid-fiber reinforced and/or glass-fiber reinforced composite material in a polymer matrix,the rope comprises one or more optical fibers and/or fiber bundles in connection with the load-bearing partthe optical fiber and/or fiber bundle comprises a number of optical fibers, and is laminated inside the load-bearing part and/or the optical fiber and/or fiber bundle is glued onto the surface of the load-bearing part and/or the optical fiber and/or fiber bundle is embedded or glued into the polymer envelope surrounding the load-bearing part.2. The rope according to claim 1 , wherein the structure of the rope continues essentially the same for the whole length of the rope claim 1 , and the ...

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Номер записи: 76
04-08-2016 дата публикации

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR REPLACEMENT OF A BATTERY IN A VEHICLE

Номер: US20160221543A1
Автор: Corfitsen Sten
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Device for battery replacement in a vehicle with a storage space for a battery, which device includes a battery transporting device which is installed at least partly above ground and which is associated with a width direction and a horizontal depth direction which is perpendicular to the width direction, wherein the device is arranged to sense a position of the storage space. The transporting device includes a first pushing device and a second pushing device, which first pushing device displaces the second pushing device and which second pushing device supports the battery, the first pushing device is displaceable in the depth direction, and the second pushing device, in relation to the first pushing device, is both displaceable in the width direction and pivotable in relation to the supporting plane of the first pushing device. Also disclosed is a method for battery replacement using such a device. 11101001001031061601001101301031061601031061301001101031061301301401801150181214018011501811150181160121501811401801211014414719019219315018121401801321321321401801100160150181103106abc. Device () for battery replacement in a vehicle () , which vehicle () is arranged with a storage space ( ,) arranged to receive and accommodate a battery () for use in movement operation of the vehicle () , which device () comprises a transporting device () arranged at least partially above ground , arranged for the automatic transport of a first battery out of and away from the storage space ( ,) and a second battery () up to and into the storage space ( ,) , wherein the transporting device () is associated with a horizontal width direction (B) , substantially parallel to the parked vehicle's () longitudinal direction , and a horizontal depth direction (D) , which is perpendicular to the width direction (B) , wherein the device () is arranged to sense a position for the storage space ( ,) in relation to the transporting device () , wherein the transporting device () comprises a first ...

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Номер записи: 77
03-08-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR COUNTERWEIGHT

Номер: US20170217733A1
Автор: AULANKO Esko, BARNEMAN Hakan, Heikkinen Jari, Kela Jarmo, KORVENRANTA Sakari, MANNINEN Veijo, MIKKONEN Janne, MUSTALAHTI Jorma, Räsänen Matti
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

A counterweight module, a locking element, a counterweight and a method for assembling a counterweight are disclosed. The counterweight module includes a first part and a second part, between which a straight joint is arranged at right angle in relation to the longitudinal direction of the counterweight module. The counterweight locking element can be used to secure the counterweight modules into a counterweight frame. In the method, the counterweight is filled with balancing modules starting from the bottom of the frame. 1. A bipartite counterweight module comprising:a first part and a second part, which together form an elongated rectangular body comprising a first end part and a second end part arranged at ends of the body in a longitudinal direction of the body,wherein between the first part and the second part, a straight joint is arranged at a right angle in relation to the longitudinal direction of the body.2. The counterweight module according to claim 1 , wherein the first end part fits into a housing defined by flanges and a connecting wall of a first side beam of a counterweight frame claim 1 , and wherein the second end part fits into a housing defined by flanges and a connecting wall of a second side beam of the counterweight frame claim 1 , to secure the counterweight module into the frame.3. The counterweight module according to claim 1 , wherein the length of the first part is ¼-¾ of the total length of the counterweight module.4. The counterweight module according to claim 1 , wherein the length of the first part is ½ of the total length of the counterweight module.5. The counterweight module according to claim 1 , wherein the counterweight module is made by moulding from concrete.6. The counterweight module according to claim 1 , wherein the first part and the second part of the counterweight module are made separately by moulding from concrete.7. A counterweight locking element for securing the counterweight modules module according to in place in ...

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Номер записи: 78
02-08-2018 дата публикации

VARIABLE ARTICLE HOLDING DEVICE, TRANSFER DEVICE, ROBOT HANDLING SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TRANSFER DEVICE

Номер: US20180215540A1
Автор: ETO Haruna, Nakamoto Hideichi, Ogawa Akihito, Sonoura Takafumi, SUGAHARA Atsushi, Tanaka Junya
Принадлежит: KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOSHIBA

According to one embodiment, a variable article holding device includes a first base part, a first holder, a second base part, a first driving mechanism, a protruding member, and a second driving mechanism. The first holder holds an article and is provided on the first base part. The second base part rotatably supports the first base part about a rotary axis. The first driving mechanism rotates the first base part. The second driving mechanism moves the protruding member in a direction crossing the rotary axis and is provided on the first base part. 1. A variable article holding device comprising:a first base part;a first holder which holds an article, the first holder being provided on the first base part;a second base part rotatably supporting the first base part about a rotary axis;a first driving mechanism which rotates the first base part;a protruding member; anda second driving mechanism which moves the protruding member in a direction crossing the rotary axis, the second driving mechanism being provided on the first base part.2. The variable article holding device according to claim 1 , wherein the first holder comprises a suction pad claim 1 , andthe variable article holding device further comprises a negative-pressure generator which generates a negative pressure applied to the suction pad.3. The variable article holding device according to claim 1 , further comprising a second holder which holds an article claim 1 , the second holder being provided on the second base part.4. The variable article holding device according to claim 1 , further comprising a passive roller provided at a tip portion of the protruding member.5. The variable article holding device according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding member made of an elastic material.6. The variable article holding device according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding member comprises a hollow main body made of an elastic material.7. The variable article holding device according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 79
09-08-2018 дата публикации

VARIABLE GRADIENT INCLINED RUNNING CONTAINER TRACTION ROPE ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD

Номер: US20180222719A1
Автор: BO Xiaoguang, Cao Guohua, Li Wei, Peng Weihong, Wang Lei, Wei Lei, Zhou Gongbo, Zhu Zhencai
Принадлежит:

A traction rope adjustment apparatus includes a traction rope pressing device, and a traction rope pulley apparatus. The traction rope lifting apparatus prevents the traction rope sagging, the traction rope pressing apparatus prevents the traction rope drifting, and the traction rope pulley apparatus enables a car and the counterweight to smoothly pass through the traction rope pressing apparatus, thereby implementing forced guidance of the traction rope and the reliable and smooth running of the car and counterweight. The apparatus can meet the demands of variable gradients and can implement reliable running of an inclined running container in variable gradients, such that the traction rope adapts to the different gradients, solving the challenge of the development of an inclined running container that self-adapts to gradients. 1. A variable gradient inclined running container traction rope adjustment apparatus , comprising upper and lower guide rails , a counterweight apparatus , a traction rope , a traction machine and a supporting seat supporting a car and riding on the upper guide rail , wherein characterized in that:the traction machine is arranged on the top of the variable slope;one end of the traction rope winding around the traction machine is connected with the supporting seat running on the upper guide rail, and the other end is connected with a counterweight apparatus running on the lower guide rail;the bottoms of traction rope connecting car and the counterweight apparatus are respectively provided with a traction rope pulley apparatus;a traction rope lifting apparatus is arranged on a support frame of the upper and lower guide rails, positioned at the lower section of the slope, and a traction rope pressing apparatus is arranged on the support frame positioned at the upper section of the slope;a traction rope guide pulley is arranged below the traction machine; and, a movable connecting plate is arranged at the bottom of the car , one side of the ...

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Номер записи: 80
09-07-2020 дата публикации

Store for the Single-Location Storage of Parcelled Goods

Номер: US20200216261A1
Автор: Frederiks Jan Willem
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A store for storing parcels has a main aisle and storage aisles arranged transversely to the main aisle and provided with storage places for the parcels. Beams arranged parallel to the main aisle and fastened to supports bear at least some of the weight forces acting in the storage aisles. A transport unit for transporting parcels is arranged in the main aisle. The transport unit has a first transport mechanism moving along the main aisle and a second transport mechanism that transfers parcels from the transport unit into a storage aisle, takes up parcels from a storage aisle and delivers them to the transport unit. The second transport mechanism has a slide movable transversely to the main aisle. The slide forms a rest for parcels during transfer and take-up. A tiltable platform that supports the slide is provided with a tilt mechanism that tilts the platform relative to the transport unit. 1. A store for the storage of parcels (L) , the store comprising:{'b': 1', '2', '1', '2', '4', '1, 'a main aisle () and storage aisles (.-.) arranged transversely to the main aisle () and comprising a plurality of storage places configured to receive a respective parcel (L);'}{'b': 14', '1', '2', '1', '2', '4', '14', '11', '11, 'beams (), arranged parallel to the main aisle () and bearing at least a part of weight forces acting in the storage aisles (.-.), the beams () fastened to supports () and extending between the supports ();'}{'b': 20', '1', '20, 'claim-text': [{'b': '1', 'a first transport mechanism configured to move along the main aisle (),'}, {'b': 20', '2', '1', '2', '4', '2', '1', '2', '4', '20', '27', '1', '27, 'a second transport mechanism configured to transfer a parcel (L) from the transport unit () into one of the storage aisles (.-.) and to take up a parcel (L) from one of the storage aisles (.-.) and deliver the parcel (L) to the transport unit (), wherein the second transport mechanism comprises a slide () movable transversely to the main aisle (), the slide ...

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Номер записи: 81
27-08-2015 дата публикации

MULTILEVEL VERTICAL CONVEYOR PLATFORM GUIDES

Номер: US20150239665A1
Автор: Sullivan Robert, Toebes Stephen C.
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A multilevel vertical conveyor system for transporting uncontained case units to and from a multilevel storage structure having an array of vertically stacked storage levels is provided and includes a frame having platform guide members, a drive member connected to the frame, and support platforms coupled to the drive member. The drive member is configured to move the support platforms relative to the frame in a substantially continuous vertical loop, each of the support platforms being configured to support multiple uncontained case units where each of the multiple uncontained case units is disposed at a respective predetermined area of a respective support platform, the support platforms have support members that are guided by guide members substantially throughout a path of the substantially continuous vertical loop, where the support members are guided in three point contact by the guide members substantially throughout the path. 1. A method for transporting uncontained case units to and from a multilevel storage structure having an array of vertically stacked storage levels , the method comprises:providing a frame having discontinuous platform guide members;providing a drive member connected to the frame; andproviding support platforms coupled to the drive member, each of the support platforms having at least two follower members that engage the discontinuous platform guide members; andmoving the support platforms with the drive member relative to the frame along a continuous vertical loop transport path, where the support members are guided by the discontinuous platform guide members in three point contact substantially throughout the continuous vertical loop transport path through engagement of the at least two follower members with the discontinuous platform guide members where three point contact is effected by one of the at least two follower members engaging a respective discontinuous platform guide member when another of the at least two follower members ...

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Номер записи: 82
26-08-2021 дата публикации

SABBATH ELEVATOR

Номер: US20210261382A1
Автор: HAREL SAGIE
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A method of operating an elevator, the elevator having an elevator car, a motor, a controller and a counterweight (CW), the method including, for ascending of the elevator car when loaded with passengers, providing a car occupancy limiter (COL) and activating the COL by the controller for ensuring that the loaded car weighs less than the CW and controlling by the controller of the motor to not use motor rotational power; and for descending of the elevator car when loaded with passengers, where the loaded car weighs more than the CW, controlling by the controller of the motor to not use motor rotational power. 1. A method of operating an elevator , the elevator comprising an elevator car , a motor , a controller and a counterweight (CW) , the method comprising: for ascending of the elevator car when loaded with passengers , providing a car occupancy limiter (COL) and activating the COL by the controller for ensuring that the loaded car weighs less than the CW.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: for ascending of the elevator car when loaded with passengers claim 1 , controlling by the controller of the motor to not use motor rotational power.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising: for descending of the elevator car when loaded with passengers claim 2 , wherein the loaded car weighs more than the CW claim 2 , controlling by the controller of the motor to limit the motor rotational speed so as to limit the motor rotational power.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the motor energy used in either of ascending or descending is less than the energy that would be used by an empty car.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the COL is activated by the controller after ensuring that there are no passengers inside the car.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the elevator comprises a weight sensor claim 1 , the method further comprising claim 1 , when Shabbat mode is activated claim 1 , by the controller claim 1 , disabling the weight sensor or enabling the weight ...

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Номер записи: 83
25-08-2016 дата публикации

Energy-saving model of traction-type elevator and energy-saving method therefor

Номер: US20160244296A1
Автор: DaZhi He, Rongwei Ye, Xiuxiu Wang, Yanbin Lv
Принадлежит: Hangzhou Simaero Technology Co Ltd

An energy-saving traction-type elevator and an energy-saving method therefor are presented. The traction-type elevator comprises at least one counterbalance unit, each counterbalance unit comprising a traction machine, an automatic transmission, a hoist-type lifting mechanism, a power-generating electric motor, and a controller provided in a machine room, and a car, a fixed counterweight and a balancing counterbalance provided in an elevator shaft. The energy-saving method applies the principle of moment balance, whereby adding a separate elevator balancing counterbalance to achieve intelligent counterbalancing of the elevator means so that the elevator achieves relative balance, thereby reducing the traction moment and rate of work of the traction machine. When the potential energy of the elevator balancing counter-balance builds up to a high position, the power-generating electric motor can perform centralized power generation, aiding in energy recovery and use.

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Номер записи: 84
13-11-2014 дата публикации

Filler piece for an elevator counter-weight

Номер: US20140332325A1
Автор: Javier Ignacio Lazaro Goicoechea
Принадлежит: Sic Lazaro SL

Each filler piece ( 1 ) for an elevator counter-weight, the subject matter of the invention, comprises a central metal core ( 5 ) and a concrete casing ( 4 ), such that a piece ( 1 ) is obtained having a target density whose value is comprised between 4 and 5.5 g/cm 3 by combining the concrete of the casing ( 4 ) and the central metal core ( 5 ). The percentages by weight of metal material in the core ( 5 ) and concrete in the casing ( 4 ) are a function of the target density to be reached in each piece ( 1 ), said percentages are determined by a relationship between the density of the concrete of the casing ( 4 ), the density of the metal material of the core ( 5 ) and the target density of the piece ( 1 ).

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Номер записи: 85
01-09-2016 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR TRANSFERRING SPECIMENS OF BIOLOGICAL MATERIAL BETWEEN LABORATORY AUTOMATION SYSTEMS PLACED AT DIFFERENT HEIGHTS

Номер: US20160251170A1
Автор: Pedrazzini Gianandrea
Принадлежит: INPECO HOLDING LTD.

There is described an apparatus for the transfer of conveying devices of containers of biological products between laboratory automation systems placed at different heights. Said apparatus comprises a motor-driven belt arranged transversely with respect to said automation systems. Shelves are fixed to said motor-driven belt for accommodating said conveying devices during said transfer. Said conveying devices are loaded/unloaded on/from said shelves of said apparatus by the action of pushers. Said belt allows, by means of its rotation, a simultaneous bidirectional transfer, both in ascent and descent, of conveying devices from one automation system to the other. 1. An analysis laboratory comprising at least a first and a second laboratory automation system , placed at different heights , and an apparatus for the transfer of conveying devices for single test tubes containing biological material , at least between said first and said second laboratory automation system , said conveying devices being adapted to keep said test tube in a vertical position during handling ,said apparatus comprising a motor-driven belt, arranged vertically with respect to said first and second laboratory automation systems, shelves fixed to said motor-driven belt for accommodating said conveying devices, said shelves remaining horizontal during said transfer so that the test tubes remain in vertical position, and pushers adapted to horizontally move the conveying devices so as to keep the test tubes in vertical position during the transfer from each of said first and second laboratory automation system to one of said shelves and vice versa,said analysis laboratory is whereineach of said first and second laboratory automation system is provided with a main lane and a secondary lane, said secondary lane being directly interfaced with said apparatus,said shelves being fixed to said belt so as to face the same secondary lane of a single laboratory automation system,said pushers are able to move ...

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Номер записи: 86
09-09-2021 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING ORDER FULFILLMENT USING A SHUTTLE TAKEAWAY SYSTEM

Номер: US20210276796A1
Автор: Long Guoming Alex
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A storage, retrieval and processing system for processing objects includes: a plurality of bins including objects to be distributed, said plurality of bins being provided on an input conveyance system; a programmable motion device that includes an end effector for grasping and moving any of the objects, a perception system for providing perception data regarding a selected object that is presented to the perception system by the programmable motion device, and a routing conveyance system for receiving the selected object, and for moving the selected object in each of horizontal and vertical directions toward a selected destination container responsive to the perception data, the routing conveyance system including at least one object conveyor for urging the selected object toward the selected destination container in a third direction that is generally orthogonal to the horizontal and vertical directions. 1. A storage , retrieval and processing system for processing objects , said storage , retrieval and processing system comprising:a plurality of bins including objects to be distributed, said plurality of bins being provided on an input conveyance system;a programmable motion device that includes an end effector for grasping and moving any of the objects, said programmable motion device being capable of reaching any of the objects within at least one of the plurality of bins in an input area of the conveyance system;a perception system for providing perception data regarding a selected object that is presented to the perception system by the programmable motion device; anda routing conveyance system for receiving the selected object, and for moving the selected object in each of horizontal and vertical directions toward a selected destination container responsive to the perception data, said routing conveyance system including at least one object conveyor for urging the selected object toward the selected destination container in a third direction that is generally ...

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Номер записи: 87
07-09-2017 дата публикации

POWER GENERATION METHOD AND SYSTEM

Номер: US20170253462A1
Автор: Gordon Phillip Nordike
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A power generation system including a partially enclosed container assembly housing a plurality of spherical balls at a container height disposed above a ground surface, each of the plurality of spherical balls having a ball weight. The power generation system also includes a conveyor assembly with a conveyor-drive system having a plurality of ball-catch members. The conveyor assembly includes a proximal end coupled to the container assembly, a distal end, and a conveyer length separating the proximal and distal ends. The conveyor assembly spans downwardly from the container assembly at a location below the container height and is operably configured, via the ball-catch members of the conveyor-drive system, to transport the spherical balls. A generator is operably coupled to the conveyor-drive system and is operably configured to produce electricity. The power generation system also includes a lift assembly having a lift-drive system spanning from a ball-receiving position to a ball-dispersing position with a height disposed above the ground surface that is greater than the container height. The lift-drive system includes a ball-platform sized to hold the plurality of spherical balls and a platform operably coupled to the lift-drive system that is sized to hold a plurality of users. The platform includes a raised position and a lowered position along a lift translation path. The raised position includes a height disposed above the ground surface that is greater than the container height. Movement of the platform of the lift-drive system along the lift translation path is operably configured to move the ball-platform of the lift-drive system along ball-platform translation path to transport the spherical balls to the ball-dispersing position. 1. A power generation system comprising:a partially enclosed container assembly housing a plurality of spherical balls at a container height disposed above a ground surface, each of the plurality of spherical balls having a ball ...

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Номер записи: 88
07-10-2021 дата публикации

AUTOMATED WAREHOUSE AND CONVEYANCE DEVICE

Номер: US20210309457A1
Автор: Tsuji Yuji
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An automated warehouse includes a stacker crane, a switch, and a transfer controller. The stacker crane includes a traveling vehicle that travels in a first direction, a hoist carriage provided to the traveling vehicle, first and second transfer devices provided to the hoist carriage, and a lateral conveyor to move the first transfer device laterally on the hoist carriage. The switch switches between a first state that enables the lateral movement of the first transfer device and a second state that disables the same. When the switch selects the second state, the transfer controller moves the first and second transfer devices to positions corresponding to first and second shelves without moving the first transfer device laterally. 118-. (canceled)19. An automated warehouse comprising: a traveling device to travel in a first direction;', 'a support carriage provided to the traveling device;', 'a first transfer device provided to the support carriage to transfer a material to and from a first placement element;', 'a second transfer device located next to the first transfer device in the first direction on the support carriage to transfer the material to and from a second placement element; and', 'a lateral conveyor to laterally move the first transfer device in the first direction on the support carriage;, 'a conveyance device includinga switch to switch between a first state enabling lateral movement of the first transfer device, and a second state disabling the lateral movement of the first transfer device; anda transfer controller to control the traveling device and/or the lateral conveyor based on current positions of the first transfer device and the second transfer device, and positions of the first placement element and the second placement element; whereineven when an inter-transfer-device distance between the first transfer device and the second transfer device is able to be made equal or substantially equal to an inter-shelf distance between the first shelf ...

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Номер записи: 89
04-12-2014 дата публикации

ELEVATOR TRAVELLING CABLE PROTECTION

Номер: US20140353091A1
Автор: Delachatre Etienne, Fauconnet Aurelien, Mauguen Valerie
Принадлежит: OTIS ELEVATOR COMPANY

An exemplary device for protecting an elevator travelling cable connected to an elevator car comprises a deflector that is configured to be secured to one of an elevator car or the travelling cable. The deflector allows the travelling cable to extend below an associated elevator car a first distance from a bottom of the elevator car when the elevator car is at least a selected height above a bottom of a hoistway. The first distance is at least equal to a natural dynamic bending radius of the travelling cable. The deflector facilitates the travelling cable extending below the bottom of the elevator car a second distance that is less than the natural dynamic bending radius when the elevator car is below the selected height. 125-. (canceled)26. A device for protecting an elevator travelling cable connected to an elevator car , comprising:a deflector that is configured to be secured to at least one of an elevator car or the travelling cable, the deflector allowing the travelling cable to extend below an associated elevator car a first distance from a bottom of the elevator car when the elevator car is at least a selected height above a bottom of a hoistway, the first distance being at least equal to a natural dynamic bending radius of the travelling cable, the deflector facilitating the travelling cable extending below the bottom of the elevator car a second distance less than the natural dynamic bending radius when the elevator car is below the selected height, wherein the deflector comprises a sling having a first end configured to be secured to the travelling cable and a second end configured to be secured to a stationary surface of the hoistway.27. The device of claim 26 , wherein the deflector comprises a resilient member near at least one of the first end or the second end of the sling for resiliently supporting the sling relative to the stationary surface.28. The device of claim 27 , wherein the deflector comprises a spring.29. A device for protecting an elevator ...

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Номер записи: 90
22-08-2019 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING THE STORAGE OF ARTICLES

Номер: US20190256285A1
Автор: De Vries Hugo Victor
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Device for keeping articles in temporary storage, including a frame having series storage sections provided with supports for series of holders, at least one first and at least one second platform configured for receiving at least one holder, wherein the platforms can be moved by a first movement unit from a position in which both are aligned with one of the storage sections to a position in which both are aligned with another one of the storage sections, wherein the device has been provided with a second movement unit for, in a first direction, horizontally moving one or more holders from the platform at a first frame side to the holder supports of a selected storage section, while moving the series of holders supported thereon over the selected storage section and moving one or more holders from the storage section to the platform at a second frame side. 1. Method for managing a storage device for keeping articles placed in holders in temporary storage , wherein the holders are stored in the device in storage sections which in the form of one or more columns have been placed in a frame and which extend between a first frame side and a second frame side of the frame ,wherein the holders are taken to and retrieved from the storage sections by means of first and second platforms that are disposed at and movable along first and second frame sides, respectively,wherein when discharging a holder to a selected storage section from the one platform, the holders already present are moved in a contiguous series over said storage section while discharging a holder to the other platform,wherein when retrieving a wanted holder from a selected storage section, at least one of the holders, called a displacing holder, is discharged from the first platform to the selected storage section in order to move the holders already present in said storage section in a contiguous series over said storage section while discharging the wanted holder to the second platform,wherein the wanted ...

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Номер записи: 91
22-08-2019 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR LIFTING ONE OR A PLURALITY OF ARTICLES FROM A ROLLER CONVEYOR

Номер: US20190256298A1
Автор: Huberth Daniel, Jarr Daniel, Lewandoske Max Reinhard
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Device for lifting an article from a roller conveyor having a fork that can be raised and lowered, and having a plurality of spaced-apart elongate tines which, in the lowered position, move with the tines between or below the rollers of the roller conveyor in order to lift one or a plurality of articles from the rollers as the fork is being raised into the raised position with the tines, where the tines form a carrier surface for the article and the tines can be expanded in the direction transverse to the longitudinal extension thereof in order to form an expanded carrier surface. 1. A device for lifting one or a plurality of articles from a roller conveyor having a plurality of rollers , said device comprising:a fork configured to be raised and lowered and having one or a plurality of spaced-apart elongate tines;wherein from a lowered position the fork is movable with the tines between or below the rollers of the roller conveyor in order to lift an article from the rollers as the fork and tines are being raised into a raised position with the tines forming a carrier surface for the article, and wherein the tines are configured to be expanded in the direction transverse to the longitudinal extension thereof in order to form an expanded carrier surface.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each tine comprises at least one support configured to be folded out transversely to the longitudinal extension thereof when expanded.3. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the at least one support can be folded open by up to 90 degrees in order to form a flat carrier surface.4. The device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein each tine comprises two supports which can each be folded out.5. The device as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the width of the at least one support which can be folded out corresponds to about half the distance between the centers of adjacent rollers.6. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein when the fork is in the lowered position the tines are ...

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Номер записи: 92
21-09-2017 дата публикации

ELEVATOR ARRANGEMENT WITH MULTIPLE CARS IN THE SAME SHAFT

Номер: US20170267490A1
Автор: HAAPANIEMI Markku, HÄIVÄLÄ Markku, Räsänen Matti, RATIA Jouni
Принадлежит: KONE CORPORATION

The invention relates to an elevator arrangement with multiple elevator cars in the same elevator shaft, the arrangement at least an uppermost elevator with its operating system, hoisting machinery and elevator car, and a lowermost elevator with its operating system, hoisting machinery and elevator car, which elevator cars are arranged to run in the same elevator shaft along the same guide rails. The types of the two elevators in the same elevator shaft are mutually different from each other.

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Номер записи: 93
20-09-2018 дата публикации

ECCENTRIC LOADING ADJUSTING MECHANISM AND METHOD FOR PARALLEL SUSPENSION PLATFORM

Номер: US20180265339A1
Автор: Cao Guohua, Li Wei, Peng Weihong, Peng Yuxing, Wang Lei, WANG Naige, Wei Lei, Yan Lu, Zhou Gongbo, Zhu Zhencai
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An eccentric loading adjusting mechanism () and method for a parallel suspension platform. The adjusting mechanism () comprises a rotary platform (-) and a support guide frame (-) disposed on the rotary platform (-), wherein the base of the rotary platform (-) is fixedly connected to a suspension platform (); a circular guide rail (-) is provided around the rotary platform (-); the support guide frame (-) is provided with two counterweight guide rails (-) and is connected to a rotary table of the rotary platform (-) by means of a rotary plate (-) on the support guide frame (-); and an electric drive pusher (-) drives a counterweight means (-) to move along the two counterweight guide rails (-), thereby eliminating eccentric loading. 14545525153524525852453515514516515517515514516. An eccentric load adjusting mechanism for a parallel-connected suspension platform , comprising a suspension platform () , wherein , an eccentric load adjusting mechanism () is mounted on the suspension platform () , and the eccentric load adjusting mechanism () comprises a rotary platform (-) driven by a servo motor (-) and a support and guide frame (-) arranged on the rotary platform (-) , the suspension platform () is fixedly connected at its center to a base of the rotary platform (-) , and a circular guide rail (-) is arranged around the rotary platform (-) and fixedly mounted on the suspension platform (); the support and guide frame (-) comprises two counterweight guide rails (-) arranged in parallel to each other , a left angle steel piece (-) and a right angle steel piece (-) fixedly connected to the left ends and right ends of the counterweight guide rails (-) respectively and arranged in parallel to each other , and a swivel plate (-) arranged in parallel to the counterweight guide rails (-) and fixedly connected to the middle parts of the left angle steel piece (-) and right angle steel piece (-);{'b': 5', '3', '5', '17', '5', '2', '5', '17', '5', '7', '5', '8', '5', '8, 'the ...

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Номер записи: 94
29-09-2016 дата публикации

ELEVATOR SYSTEM WITH COUNTERWEIGHT

Номер: US20160280513A1
Автор: Beauchaud Frederic, Dominguez Franck, GUILLOT Nicolas
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A counterweight assembly for an elevator system includes a counterweight and a guide shoe affixed to the counterweight, the guide shoe extending continuously and unbroken along a vertical length of the counterweight. A counterweight guide system for an elevator system includes a plurality of first counterweight guide brackets secured in a hoistway at a first side of a counterweight and interactive with a first guide shoe affixed to the counterweight. A plurality of second counterweight guide brackets are secured in the hoistway at a second side of the counterweight opposite the first side and interactive with a second guide shoe affixed to the counterweight. Two or more first counterweight guide brackets are engaged with the first guide shoe during travel of the counterweight along the hoistway. 1. A counterweight assembly for an elevator system comprising:a counterweight; anda guide shoe affixed to the counterweight, the guide shoe extending continuously and unbroken along a vertical length of the counterweight; anda plurality of guide brackets affixed to a hoistway wall for engaging the guide shoe, the plurality of guide brackets spaced vertically from each other.2. The counterweight assembly of claim 1 , wherein the guide shoe is affixed to a counterweight frame.3. The counterweight assembly of claim 1 , wherein the guide shoe has a u-shaped cross-section.4. The counterweight assembly of claim 1 , wherein the guide shoe is formed from a sheet metal material.5. The counterweight assembly of claim 1 , wherein the guide shoe is two guide shoes disposed at opposing sides of the counterweight.6. A counterweight guide system for an elevator system comprising:a plurality of first counterweight guide brackets secured in a hoistway at a first side of a counterweight and interactive with a first guide shoe affixed to the counterweight; anda plurality of second counterweight guide brackets secured in the hoistway at a second side of the counterweight opposite the first side ...

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Номер записи: 95
29-08-2019 дата публикации

Elevator car toe guard system

Номер: US20190263630A1
Автор: Aurelien Fauconnet, Joachim ANGOULEVANT
Принадлежит: Otis Elevator Co

Elevator toe guard assemblies are provided. The elevator toe guard assemblies include an elevator car frame, a buffer located within an elevator shaft, and a toe guard mounted to the elevator car frame. The toe guard has a first state being a fully extended state, a second state wherein the toe guard does not contact a pit floor during operation of an elevator car, and a third state wherein at least a portion of the toe guard is moved relative to the elevator car frame during an impact between the buffer and the pit floor.

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Номер записи: 96
18-12-2014 дата публикации

System Having Multiple Cabs in an Elevator Shaft

Номер: US20140367204A1
Автор: Jacobs Justin
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An elevator system which utilizes four or more independently moving cabs in each elevator shaft. The lower cabs are connected to four spatially separated counterweights at four different counterweight connection points. The connection points are horizontally shifted on different cabs in order to prevent interference between cables, pulleys and counterweights. The top cab may be connected to one or two counterweights by connection points on the roof of the cab. The cabs are mounted on two tracks, each track on one side of the elevator shaft. The system includes a motor attached to each of the cabs by lift cables to facilitate the independent movement of all cabs. Existing buildings can be retrofit for compatibility with the present invention. 1. An elevator system comprising:one or more elevator shafts;two or more elevator cabs positioned within each of said one or more elevator shafts, said two or more elevator cabs including at least a first elevator cab positioned above a second elevator cab, each of said two or more cabs having a first and a second wall that are substantially parallel to each other, wherein the first elevator cab is the topmost elevator cab and the second elevator cab directly succeeds the first elevator cab; anda first set of at least four cables connected to said second elevator cab, at least two cables of said first set of at least four cables positioned on said first wall of said second elevator cab and at least two cables of said first set of at least four cables positioned on said second wall of said second elevator cab, wherein said cables are connected to respective counterweights in a first set of counterweights.2. The elevator system of claim 1 , wherein each cab moves independently of each other cab vertically through each of the one or more elevator shafts.3. The elevator system of claim 1 , further comprising a control system for movement and operation of each cab in the one more elevator shafts.4. The elevator system of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 97
18-11-2021 дата публикации

ROBOT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD, COMPUTING DEVICE, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

Номер: US20210354919A1
Автор: BAI Yixin, Liu Kai, Wang Mengdi
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Disclosed are a robot control system and method, a computing device, and a storage medium. The robot control system includes a storage region, a lifting machine (), a control device (), and at least one self-driven robot (). The storage region includes a loft having at least two storeys and is configured to store a container (), and there is provided a passage () on the floor of each of the at least two storeys of the loft for the at least one self-driven robot () to move through. The lifting machine () is configured to transport the at least one self-driven robot () or the container () to a target storey corresponding to a transportation task. The control device () is configured to assign the transportation task to the at least one self-driven robot () and plan a travel route on the target storey for the self-driven robot () according to the transportation task, and dispatch the at least one self-driven robot to travel according to the travel route to perform the transportation task. The at least one self-driven robot () is configured to reach a location of a target container () on the target storey corresponding to the transportation task according to the travel route corresponding to the transportation task to pick up the target container (), and transport the target container () to a destination of the transportation task according to the travel route. The control device () is communicatively connected to the lifting machine () and the at least one self-driven robot (). 1. A robot control system , comprising a storage region , a lifting machine , a control device , and at least one self-driven robot , wherein the control device is communicatively connected to the lifting machine and the at least one self-driven robot;wherein the storage region comprises a loft having at least two storeys and is configured to store a container, and there is provided a passage on the floor of each of the at least two storeys of the loft for the at least one self-driven robot to ...

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Номер записи: 98
20-08-2020 дата публикации

CONTROLLER FOR A COMMISSIONING DEVICE

Номер: US20200262062A1
Автор: Hellenbrand Christoph
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A controller for a commissioning device for storing piece goods such as medicinal packages is provided. The controller includes a delivery table that extends in a first direction, two elongated clamping jaws disposed above the delivery table, the jaws having clamping surfaces that face one another, and a clamping jaw guide apparatus with a frame structure, at least one first and one second guide which are separated from one another in the first direction and extend in a second direction, and at least four clamping jaw carriages which are coupled to the guides and driven in the second direction. Two clamping jaw carriages each are associated with a guide and at least two clamping jaw carriages separated from one another in the first direction are coupled to one clamping jaw, respectively. 1. A controller for a commissioning device with horizontal storage surfaces for storing piece goods , comprising:a delivery table extending in a first horizontal direction, the delivery table having a storage end and a retrieval end;two elongated clamping jaws disposed above the delivery table and comprising clamping surfaces facing one another; a frame structure;', 'at least one first and one second guides that are parallel and apart from one another in the first horizontal direction and extend in a second horizontal direction, perpendicular to the first horizontal direction;', 'at least four clamping jaw carriages coupled to the guides and movable in the second horizontal direction, wherein two first clamping jaw carriages are associated with the first guide and two second clamping jaw carriages are associated with the second guide, respectively, and wherein at least two clamping jaw carriages separated from one another in the first horizontal direction are coupled to a single clamping jaw, respectively; and', 'at least four drive elements coupled to a clamping jaw drive unit., 'a clamping jaw guide apparatus, comprising2. The controller of claim 1 , further comprising a guide ...

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Номер записи: 99
27-09-2018 дата публикации

Storage Facility for Object of Paying of Respects

Номер: US20180274286A1
Автор: Arima Kazuya, Furuya Haruhito, KAMEDA Yukinori, Kiyokawa Wataru, SATO Hideki, Shinnaka Hidenobu
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A storage facility for objects of paying of respects includes a partition wall located to partition off the support position from a respects-paying position for a person visiting to pay respects, a window member including a variable-light-transmittance member whose light transmittance is adjustable, an illuminating device for which an amount of light emitted thereby is adjustable, and a controller. A window for allowing the person visiting to pay respects to view an object of paying of respects is formed in an area, of the partition wall, toward which the object of paying of respects faces when supported in the support position. The window is provided with a window member. And the illuminating device is so positioned that light therefrom reaches the object of paying of respects supported in the support position. The controller is configured to increase at least one of the light transmittance of the window member and the amount of light emitted by the illuminating device as an object of paying of respects arrives at the support position through a transport operation of the transport device. 1. A storage facility for objects of paying of respects comprising:a plurality of storage sections each configured to store an object of paying of respects;a respects-paying area which includes an area for a person, visiting to pay respects, to pay respects; anda transport device configured to transport an object of paying of respects between any of the plurality of storage sections and a support position provided in the respects-paying area;a partition wall located in the respects-paying area to partition off the support position from a respects-paying position for a person visiting to pay respects;a window member including a variable-light-transmittance member whose light transmittance is adjustable;an illuminating device for which an amount of light emitted thereby is adjustable; anda controller configured to control the light transmittance of the window member and the amount ...

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Номер записи: 100