Patent classifications
B65G39/00
Conveyor assembly and method of using the same
Various embodiments are directed to a conveyor assembly and method of using the same. In various embodiments, a conveyor assembly may comprise a plurality of rollers defining a conveyor section configured for transporting one or more objects disposed thereon along a transportation path, wherein the plurality of rollers comprises a drive roller, the drive roller being selectively configurable between a first operating condition and a second operating condition; and a controller configured to generate one or more control signals to control the drive roller; wherein the conveyor section is selectively configurable between a single-zone configuration and a dual-zone configuration based on the configuration of the drive roller in one of the first operating condition and the second operating condition, the dual-zone configuration being defined by the drive roller selectively driving operation of a first conveyor zone and a second conveyor zone defined within the conveyor section independently of one another.
CONVEYOR AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR, MONITORING METHODS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
The present invention relates to the field of conveyor(s), also known as belt transporters. In one form, the invention relates to conveyor(s) used in mines, quarries and/or ports which are typically hundreds of meters, or even kilometres long. In one particular aspect the present invention is suitable for use as applied to conveyor belts, parts and systems of a conveyor as well as methods of monitoring and communicating along conveyor(s). The invention relates to wear detection, systems and methods associated with wear detection.
CONVEYOR AND COMPONENTS THEREFOR, MONITORING METHODS AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
The present invention relates to the field of conveyor(s), also known as belt transporters. In one form, the invention relates to conveyor(s) used in mines, quarries and/or ports which are typically hundreds of meters, or even kilometres long. In one particular aspect the present invention is suitable for use as applied to conveyor belts, parts and systems of a conveyor as well as methods of monitoring and communicating along conveyor(s). The invention relates to wear detection, systems and methods associated with wear detection.
Automated pizza oven assembly
An automated pizza oven assembly includes an oven that has an entry and an exit. A conveyor extends through the entry and the exit, and a pizza is positionable on the conveyor. The conveyor transports the pizza through the oven to cook the pizza. A cutting unit is coupled to and extends away from the oven such that the cutting unit is positioned above the conveyor. The cutting unit includes a plurality of blades and each of the blades radiating outwardly from a central point of the cutting unit. The blades are urged downwardly onto the pizza when the cutting unit is turned on to cut the pizza into a plurality of slices. A control unit is coupled to the oven and the control unit is in communication with the heating element in the oven, the conveyor and the cutting unit. The control unit controls operational parameters of the heating element, the conveyor and the cutting unit.
Automated pizza oven assembly
An automated pizza oven assembly includes an oven that has an entry and an exit. A conveyor extends through the entry and the exit, and a pizza is positionable on the conveyor. The conveyor transports the pizza through the oven to cook the pizza. A cutting unit is coupled to and extends away from the oven such that the cutting unit is positioned above the conveyor. The cutting unit includes a plurality of blades and each of the blades radiating outwardly from a central point of the cutting unit. The blades are urged downwardly onto the pizza when the cutting unit is turned on to cut the pizza into a plurality of slices. A control unit is coupled to the oven and the control unit is in communication with the heating element in the oven, the conveyor and the cutting unit. The control unit controls operational parameters of the heating element, the conveyor and the cutting unit.
Table circulation guide device
This table circulation guide device includes sliders and carriage attached to a table. In a working area, the table is guided by the sliders straddling straight track rails. In a non-working area, the table is guided by the carriages traveling on a curved track rail. An endless circulation circuit is formed by the straight track rails and the curved track rail. In the working area of the circuit, the table travels via the sliders straddling the straight track rails. In the non-working area of the circuit, the table travels via the carriages located between the sliders.
RECORDING APPARATUS
Disclosed is a recording apparatus for conveying a recording sheet such as a long sheet with high precision without decreasing productivity even if a back tension occurs during conveyance of the recording sheet. The recording apparatus (100) sets a first acceleration period in which the conveying speed is increased up to a first predetermined speed before a leading end of the roll paper (101) reaches a detecting position of the leading end detecting sensor (129) with the roll paper (101) being nipped by the upstream side nip roller (125) and the conveying belt (121). Further, the recording apparatus (100) sets a first constant speed period in which the conveying speed is kept constant at the first predetermined speed before the leading end of the roll paper (101) reaches the detecting position until the leading end of the roll paper (101) is nipped by the downstream side nip roller (126) and the conveying belt (121). Furthermore, the recording apparatus (100) sets a second acceleration period in which the conveying speed is increased up to a second predetermined speed before the recording by the recording head (130) is started after the leading end of the roll paper (101) is nipped by the downstream side nip roller (126) and the conveying belt (121).
System and method for pulley wear monitoring
A system and method for monitoring the wear of a pulley. A wear monitor pulley comprises a pulley comprising a curved shell, cylindrical body, and at least one wear monitor affixed to, or embedded in, the pulley, lagging, or backing, wherein the wear monitor transmits information about the pulley through electromagnetic fields. A method comprising affixing at least one wear monitor on a wear monitor pulley, associating information and data about the wear monitor pulley with the at least one wear monitor affixed to the at least one wear monitor pulley, transmitting a signal from the at least one wear monitor using electromagnetic fields from the at least one wear monitor to a wear monitor reader, reading the signal sent by the at least one wear monitor with the wear monitor reader, and determining whether the at least one wear monitor has sent the signal.
Rolling device, package for rolling device, and rolling module
A rolling device, a package for rolling device and a rolling module are introduced. The rolling device includes a receiving seat defining a receiving recess, at least one secondary rolling member received in the receiving recess to contact with a surface of the receiving recess, a primary rolling member partially received in the receiving recess to contact with a surface of the at least one secondary rolling member, a coupling section connected to the receiving seat for coupling to an external object, and a stop section connected to the receiving seat and defining a stop opening, which has a size smaller than a maximum size of the primary rolling member.
CONVEYOR ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
Various embodiments are directed to a conveyor assembly and method of using the same. In various embodiments, a conveyor assembly may comprise a plurality of rollers defining a conveyor section configured for transporting one or more objects disposed thereon along a transportation path, wherein the plurality of rollers comprises a drive roller, the drive roller being selectively configurable between a first operating condition and a second operating condition; and a controller configured to generate one or more control signals to control the drive roller; wherein the conveyor section is selectively configurable between a single-zone configuration and a dual-zone configuration based on the configuration of the drive roller in one of the first operating condition and the second operating condition, the dual-zone configuration being defined by the drive roller selectively driving operation of a first conveyor zone and a second conveyor zone defined within the conveyor section independently of one another.