5749results about "Roller-ways" patented technology

A wire flow rack system including a longitudinal wire, a roller wire, a roller and an optional cap. The roller wire is joined with and transverse to the longitudinal wire and includes an unsupported free end that projects beyond the longitudinal wire. The roller defines an axial bore, and is positioned on the free end so that the it is free to rotate about the roller wire. A end element, for example, a cap, can be joined with the free end to prevent the roller from disengaging the free end. The cap can be friction fit with the free end and easily, manually replaceable relative to the free end, without the use of tools.

A roller assembly for use with a commodity display unit, the roller assembly comprising at least one set of parallel rollers mounted on an inner casing. Each roller is a stub roller with a stub at each end, and the inner casing has opposed side walls projecting from a base. Each side wall having a series of notches at its upper free end for respectively receiving the stubs of the stub rollers, and the inner casing with the rollers mounted thereon slidably engagable within an outer casing such that the stub rollers are restrained from being removed from their respective notches by two inwardly projecting upper flanges of the outer casing. Each upper flange projects from a respective wall member of the outer casing. The inner casing is secured within the outer casing by two end caps, each slidable engagable with the outer casing at opposed ends thereof.

The present invention features a universal, low profile, expandable flow track system that can be drop-load mounted to almost any supporting frame or pallet rack. The flow track system of the invention features a flow track that mounts flush with its end supports, and is infinitely adjustable along both the horizontal axis and depth axis of the storage frame. The flow track is quickly assembled to, adjusted upon, and removed from, the storage frame.

A shelving assembly comprises a unit that comprises a base plate having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The base plate has an integral one-piece configuration including a plurality of strengthening or reinforcing vertical and / or horizontal ribs disposed on the second side. A plurality of securing members are disposed in a parallel relationship on the first side. Each of the plurality of securing members has a plurality of snap fit openings. A plurality of rollers that each comprises a centrally disposed cylindrical portion and a pair of connection rods extending from opposite ends of the cylindrical portion. The connection rods are removably and fixedly insertable into a pair of oppositely disposed snap fit openings of adjacent securing members, thereby forming a row of rollers disposed on the base plate.

A showcase assembly unit for the showcase structure is disclosed, which includes a roller support frame and a plurality of parallel sets of rollers mounted on the roller support frame, wherein the rollers in each set of rollers are mounted rotatably and arranged one after another from the rear end toward the front end of the roller support frame, and a plurality of individual articles, such as canned foods or drinks, may be placed across two or more parallel sets of rollers and are capable of moving one by one from the rear end toward the front end of the roller support frame. In the showcase assembly unit for the showcase structure according to the present invention, each roller has a specific width that is smaller than the size of the bottom of a particular article across the roller, and each of the rollers in each set is axially offset relative to each of the rollers in each adjacent set.

The invention discloses an automatic book management system based on closed stacks, which combines the original library management systems, realizes automatic borrowing and returning functions of books, lowers the labor intensity of the workers in the library and effectively improves the quality of the library in serving readers. The automatic library system adopts RFID technology, mechanical automation, network and computer technologies. The book management system of the invention comprises shelves, a library integrated management system, books with RFID chips, a self-service borrowing and returning terminal, a management system of closed stacks, a self-service borrowing system, a self-service returning system and an automatic transfer system which realizes that books automatically go in and out of the closed stacks; wherein, the management system of closed stacks operates the information of the database of the closed shelf system to realize information interaction between the library integrated management system and the automatic transfer system, thus finally realizing the automatic management functions of books.

The invention discloses an equipment for sorting and packaging goods and a method thereof, wherein, the equipment comprises turning box baskets, a box basket transporting device, a goods-providing device, a radio frequency reader, a wireless radio frequency card, an electronic control system and a system of computer information management, wherein, each box basket box has the wireless radio frequency card; a side on a stopping position of a plurality of box baskets on the box basket transporting device is provided with the goods-providing device; the radio frequency reader is arranged near the stopping positions for the box backsets on the box basket transporting device. The method comprises the following steps: A. configuring devices for the whole line and determining the brands and specifications of goods to be delivered; B. setting the information of device configuration as well as the brands and specifications of the goods; C. setting the allocation proposal; D. preparing and implementing the allocation proposal; E. starting the whole line and pre-allocation; F. inputting empty box baskets; G. applying the box baskets for delivery and allocation; H. unloading the baskets. The equipment for sorting and packaging goods has the advantages of high speed, reliable work, low operation cost, compact structure, and small land occupancy, so the invention is applicable for various goods delivery centers with different delivery requirements and scopes.

A conveyor belt (1) is composed of a number of identical links in the formation of an endless belt, where each link comprises at least one axle (3) arranged transversely in relation to the direction of travel (2), and an outer link (4) at each side in engagement with the axle. Each outer link comprises an elongated hole for the adjacent link's axle, so that the belt can be driven in a curve in the plane of the belt. Each outer link has at least one securing hole for a transverse axle, where the coupling-together between the axle (3 and the outer link (4) is effected by a separable snap-lock. The outer link is moulded as a one-piece unit in a suitable plastic material, preferably by injection moulding. The outer links (4) can also be configured in a larger version for the construction of conveyor belts for operation in self-stacking helical systems.

A roller unit that can be used to retrofit a cargo carrying surface makes loading and unloading of the cargo carrying surface easier by transforming the cargo carrying surface to include a conveyor system. The roller unit includes at least two trays in which are mounted rollers, the trays being connected by a crosspiece. The roller unit is designed to be installed on cargo carrying surfaces such as portable platforms, including Flatracks or CROPs, and in cargo containers of any type.

An apparatus for transferring articles such as absorbent cores or disposable diaper chassis components from a rotary mechanism, such as a pad turner, to a linear mechanism, such as a conveyor, for further processing. A puck on the apparatus is capable of manipulating the article during this transfer procedure.

The invention relates to a pallet machine which can automatically pallet bagged materials as bulked cement, chemical materials, rice or the like. The invention comprises a feeder, a bag rotation transmitter, a compression transmitter, a buffer transmitter, a grouped transmitter, a grouped bag pusher, a layering machine, a side face shape corrector, a vibration shape corrector, a lifter, a disc feeder, a pallet bearing outputting device, an output transmitter, a pallet disc storage transmitter, an electric control cabinet, a walk bench, and an arm rest lift. The invention has reasonable structure, low cost, and high speed, which combines a plurality of single machines, with clear and reasonable structure and simple maintenance.

A conveying holder for cylindrical cell is provided which is capable of stably supporting a cylindrical cell irrespective of variation in outer diameter of the cell or impact during transfer. An outer wall member 20 of which inner diameter is greater than the diameter of a cylindrical cell 7 is provided. A plurality of elastic inner wall portions 21 are concentrically arranged to have a distance from the inner side of the outer wall member 20, each elastic inner wall portion joined at both ends to the outer wall member 20. A cell holding portion 22 is provided projecting inwardly from the inner side of each elastic inner wall portion 21 and having a cell holding surface 29 thereof corresponding in shape to the outer side of the cylindrical cell 7. The cell holding surfaces 29 are arranged along a concentric circle which is smaller in diameter than the cylindrical cell 7 so that they can hold the cylindrical cell 7 in-between under pressure.

Apparatus for filling sterile containers is disclosed which defines an elongated but narrow sterile zone in which a number of operating stations are disposed. An elongated vertical wall is carried by an elongated frame and a cabinet type enclosure cooperates with the vertical wall to define the sterile zone. The plurality of operating stations are disposed in sequential relation over the length of the sterile zone, and an elongated container conveyor is disposed within the sterile zone to convey the containers through the plurality of operating stations. The conveyor is vertically oriented, consisting an endless belt mounted on end wheels that rotate on horizontal axes. Each of the operating stations includes an operating portion disposed within the sterile zone. Actuating means are included for each of the operating stations as well as the elongated conveyor, each of which is disposed outside the sterile zone. Connecting means operabably connect each of the actuating means outside the sterile zone through the vertical wall to the associated operating station within the sterile zone. By orienting the conveyor vertically and disposing the various actuating means outside the sterile zone in side-by-side relation, the effective width of the sterile zone is significantly reduced. As a result, the sterile zone is more easily accessed, and also more easily drained after washdown operations. In addition, the sterile zone of reduced size results in an apparatus that much easier to manufacture and maintain in a sterile state.

Conveyor systems for storage and movement of goods on pallets and slip sheets. The transfer structures enable slip sheet mounted loads to be transferred to a roller conveyor by providing structures that cooperate with wide platen forks of a lift truck. The structures provide roller contact between a portion of the underside of the slip sheet at all times. In other areas there is alternatively contact between a lift truck platen or additional rollers that cooperate in a manner making it possible to move the slip sheet mounted load from the lift truck to an adjacent conveyor system.

The disclosure relates to an apparatus for conveying and folding flexible packaging material, comprising a conveyor (1) with a conveyor belt (3) which is provided with through-going holes and which, for a part of its length, extends substantially rectilinearly and with constant orientation along a suction box (9). By connecting the suction box (9) to a source of partial vacuum, a partial vacuum is created at the side of the belt facing towards the packaging material, which ensures that the packaging material is well-fixed and can thereby pass closely adjacent and be heated by a heating device (15) extending along the belt. The apparatus makes for concentrated, energy-efficient and well-defined heating of an edge region of the packaging material intended for thermosealing.

An autonomous transport robot for transporting a payload, the autonomous transport robot including a drive section assembly having at least one motor and a pair of drive wheels coupled to the motor, a frame configured to support a payload, a transfer arm connected to the frame and configured for the autonomous transfer of payload to and from the frame, and a suspension system movably connecting the drive section assembly and the frame allowing relative movement between the frame and the drive section assembly.

The present invention relates to a novel compound that can significantly improve the lifespan, efficiency and thermal stability of an organic light emitting device, and to an organic electroluminescence device or light emitting device comprising the compound in an organic compound layer is also disclosed.

A roller-conveying system includes a sorter for sorting the articles from one passage to others as desired, the sorter including a plurality of cells arranged on substantially the same level as the conveying surfaces of the passages; and at least some of the cells including a motorized roller rotatably carried in a shell, and a shifter for changing the direction of the motorized roller; wherein the shifter includes a revolving shaft vertical to the conveying surface, the revolving shaft connected to the motorized roller, so as to revolve the motorized roller so as to cause it to direct toward a desired conveying passage.

A rotating drum for use in manufacturing vapor-generating articles may include a drum body. A plurality of grooves may be disposed in an outer face of the drum body. A seat may be tractably-mounted in each one of the plurality of grooves. The seat may include a seat groove that is structured and arranged to receive and hold a rigid casing of a vapor-generating article. The seat may be composed of a material that is softer than a material of the rigid casing.

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