A method for estimating the extent of a friction interaction between a transport surface of an article conveyor and articles transported on the transport surface by providing a representative test article, associating an acceleration sensor with the test article so that the acceleration sensor is capable of measuring acceleration along a direction lying in a plane parallel to a support plane of the test article, placing the test article on the transport surface and having it transported by the article conveyor, so that the acceleration sensor measures at least an acceleration experienced by the test article along a direction lying in a plane parallel to the transport surface on which the test article rests, acquiring measurements of the acceleration along the direction, and estimating the extent of the friction interaction between the transport surface and the test article on the basis of the acquired measurements of the acceleration.
G01N 19/02 - Measuring coefficient of friction between materials
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
A link for a chain for an article conveyor includes first and second link elements formed as coupleable separate parts. The first link element may be configured to support articles, and the second link element may be adapted to support the first link element and to allow the chain to be moved when in use. The link includes a hinging region in the second link element for hinging the link to a further link of the chain. The hinging region may be adapted to the insertion within it of a hinging element for hinging the link to another link of the chain. The link includes confining means provided in the first link element and adapted, when the first and second link elements are coupled, to confine the hinging element within the hinging region, thereby preventing the hinging element to escape from the hinging region.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 17/42 - Attaching load-carriers to traction elements
A conveyor system includes a transport chain with a sequence of interconnected chain links, a guide structure for slidingly supporting the transport chain so that chain links of the transport chain define a substantially flat support surface for supporting articles to be transported, and a motor for causing the transport chain to move with respect to the guide structure along a first direction parallel to the support surface. The motor comprises an electric linear motor including a plurality of magnets, each one located in a respective chain link, and a plurality of propulsion electromagnets located on the guide structure.
B65G 23/23 - Arrangements or mountings of driving motors of electric linear motors
H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
H02K 1/02 - Details of the magnetic circuit characterised by the magnetic material
H02K 41/03 - Synchronous motorsMotors moving step by stepReluctance motors
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METHOD, SYSTEM AND TEST ARTICLE FOR ESTIMATING THE EXTENT OF A FRICTION INTERACTION BETWEEN A CONVEYOR AND TRANSPORTED ARTICLES
xzxzz) experienced by the test article (2) along a direction (X, Z) lying in a plane parallel to the transport surface (1) on which the test article (2) rests; acquiring measurements of said at least one acceleration along the direction (X, Z) lying in a plane parallel to the transport surface (1), and estimating the extent of the friction interaction between the transport surface (1) and the test article (2) on the basis of the acquired measurements of said at least one acceleration.
A measurement system and a method for measuring a coefficient of friction on a slidable conveyor belt in a direction of movement are provided. The system includes a disk floatingly placed on the conveyor belt and having a bottom surface, wherefrom projects at least one rounded element that rests on the conveyor belt, having a shape that, regardless of the relative orientation of the disk and the conveyor belt, at least one rounded element extends along a direction not parallel to the direction of movement, a pair of abutment elements maintaining the disk fixed with respect to the direction of movement of the conveyor belt, and a pair of load cells operatively associated with the abutment elements and with the disk, to measure a thrust force exerted by the disk on each load cell by effect of the relative sliding of the conveyor belt with respect to the disk.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
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Electronic publications related to conveyor components. Printed matter related to conveyor components; periodicals, brochures, directories and catalogues related to conveyor components. Electronic catalogue services featuring conveyor components, namely retail services via electronic catalogues of conveyor components; web-based catalogue services featuring conveyor components, namely, retail services via electronic catalogues of conveyor components; distribution of publicity materials relating to conveyor components; retailing and wholesaling of conveyor components; advertising and promotion for conveyor components; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes for conveyor components.
iiiiiiiiii+1i+1i+1i-1i+1i-1F1F2F1F2F1F2F2) provided in the first link element (110; 210; 310) and adapted, when the first link element (110; 210; 310) is coupled to the second link element (115; 215; 315), to confine said hinging element (120; 220; 320) within the hinging region (125,130; 225,230; 325,330) along the insertion direction (Z), thereby preventing the hinging element (120; 220; 320) to escape from said hinging region (125,130; 225,230; 325,330) along the insertion direction (Z).
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A modular conveyor, comprising a plurality of modules successive in transport direction, each comprising a body part with a transport surface for transporting products thereon, which body part during use is hingedly coupled via a hinge pin to the body part of a successive module. The successive modules are adjustable from an assembly position to an operative position. In the working position the hinge pin can be introduced from outside of the body parts into a receiving space formed by the successive modules or can be taken out of that receiving space to outside of the body parts due to that the hinge pin is released by the body parts to move in longitudinal direction and/or transverse direction of its longitudinal axis. In the operative position the hinge pin is retained in the receiving space formed by the body parts of the successive modules due to that the movement of the hinge pin both in longitudinal direction and in transverse direction of its longitudinal axis is limited by the body parts.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A conveyor system (100) is proposed, comprising: - at least one transport chain (105) comprising a sequence of interconnected chain links (110, 410); - a guide structure (120) for slidingly supporting said at least one transport chain so that chain links of the at least one transport chain define a substantially flat support surface for supporting articles to be transported, and - motor means for causing the at least one transport chain to move with respect to the guide structure along a first direction parallel to said support surface, characterized in that: - the motor means comprise an electric linear motor comprising: - a plurality of magnets (210(1), 210(2); 310(1), 310(2)) each one located in a respective chain link, and - a plurality of propulsion electromagnets (230(1), 230(3), 230(3); 330(1), 330(2), 330(3)) located on the guide structure.
A guide structure for a chain for an article conveyor is disclosed. The guide structure includes a guide for guiding the chain along a direction of movement of the chain and having at least two rails each delimiting a respective guide channel for at least partly accommodating the chain. An accompanying means for supporting the chain and accompanying it into the guide channel, wherein the accompanying means comprises a contact surface adapted to be in contact with the chain while the chain is accompanied into the guide channel. A fixing means for keeping the accompanying means in fixed position with respect to the guide. And, an adjusting means for adjusting a position of the accompanying means generally orthogonal to the direction of movement of the chain to adjust the angular position of the accompanying means with respect to the guide in at least a first and a second angular positions.
B65G 21/22 - Rails or the like engaging sliding elements or rollers attached to load-carriers or traction elements
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 21/10 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors movable, or having interchangeable or relatively- movable partsDevices for moving framework or parts thereof
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
A guide structure (100; 200; 300; 400) for a chain (Ch) for an article conveyor is disclosed. The guide structure comprises a guide portion (105; 205; 305; 405) for guiding the chain along a first direction (X) identifying a direction of movement of the chain. The guide portion has a guide portion first surface (105u; 205L; 305L; 305'U; 405U) that, in use, faces the chain, and a guide portion second surface (105L; 205u; 305u; 305'L; 405L) opposite the guide portion first surface. The guide portion comprises at least two rails (115i; 215i; 315i; 415'i) each one extending, along a second direction (Y) orthogonal to the first direction, from the guide portion first surface to a guide portion third surface (115iw; 215iw; 315iw; 415iw) that, in use, faces the chain, each pair of rails delimiting, along a third direction (Z) orthogonal to the first and second directions, a respective guide channel (120j; 220j; 320j; 420j;) for at least partly accommodating the chain. Each guide channel has side walls formed by side walls (115is1,115is2; 215is1,215is2; 315is1,315is2; 415is1,415is2) of said pair of rails and a bottom wall forming said first surface. The guide structure also comprises a base portion (110; 210; 310; 410) for supporting the guide portion. The base portion has a base portion first surface (110U; 210L; 310L; 410U) that, in use, faces the guide portion second surface, and a base portion second surface (110L; 210U; 310U; 410L) opposite said base portion first surface. The base portion is made of a first material and the guide portion is made of a second material different from the first material. The guide structure further comprises fastening means (150S,150B; 250S,250B; 350S,350B; 450S,450B;) for fastening the guide portion and the base portion to each other at one or more of said at least two rails.
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
B65G 21/00 - Supporting or protective framework or housings for endless load-carriers or traction elements of belt or chain conveyors
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
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MODULAR CONVEYOR, CONVEYOR MODULE AND METHOD OF COUPLING MODULES OF A CONVEYOR
A modular conveyor, comprising a plurality of modules successive in transport direction, each comprising a body part with a transport surface for transporting products thereon, which body part during use is hingedly coupled via a hinge pin to the body part of a successive module. The successive modules are adjustable from an assembly position to an operative position. In the working position the hinge pin can be introduced from outside of the body parts into a receiving space formed by the successive modules or can be taken out of that receiving space to outside of the body parts due to that the hinge pin is released by the body parts to move in longitudinal direction and/or transverse direction of its longitudinal axis. In the operative position the hinge pin is retained in the receiving space formed by the body parts of the successive modules due to that the movement of the hinge pin both in longitudinal direction and in transverse direction of its longitudinal axis is limited by the body parts.
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
16 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Electronic publications related to conveyor components. Printed matter related to conveyor components; periodicals, brochures, directories and catalogues related to conveyor components. Electronic catalogue services featuring conveyor components, namely, retail services via electronic catalogues of conveyor components; web-based catalogue services featuring conveyor components, namely retail services via electronic catalogues of conveyor components; distribution of publicity materials relating to conveyor components; retailing and wholesaling of conveyor components; advertising and promotion for conveyor components; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes for conveyor components.
A guide for a chain (105) for an articles conveyor (100) is proposed. Said guide comprises a return guide (110R;210R;310R) being adapted to guide the chain (105) along at least a portion of a return section of a conveyor path of the articles conveyor (100). The chain (105) comprises a plurality of links (115) each one having a first link element (1151) for supporting the articles to be conveyed and a second link element (1152) for supporting the first link element (1151). The return guide (110R;210R;310R) comprises a return chain guide channel (125R;225R;325R) along the return guide (110R;210R;310R), said return chain guide channel (125R;225R;325R) extending within the return guide (110R;210R;310R) from a surface (110RB;210RB;310RB) of the return guide (110R;210R;310R) that, in use, defines a lower outer surface of the guide. The return guide (110R;210R;310R) further comprises return guide magnetic interaction means (130R,135;230R,235;330R,335) adapted in use to magnetically interact with chain magnetic interaction means (120) to cause a magnetic attraction of the chain (105) within the return chain guide channel (125R;225R;325R), SO that by effect of said magnetic attraction said return chain guide channel (125R;225R;325R) is adapted to slidably receive within it the second link element (1152), and said surface (110RB;210RB;310RB) of the return guide (110R;210R;310R) is adapted to provide a slide abutment, external to the return guide (110R;210R;310R), for the first link element (1151). The guide further comprises accompanying means (140,145,150) for accompanying the movement of the chain (105) with respect to said return chain guide channel (125R;225R;325R), said accompanying means (140,145,150) comprising: means (145) for promoting an input of the chain (105) into, and magnetic attraction and retention of the chain (105) within, said return chain guide channel (125R;225R;325R), and means (150) for promoting an output of the chain (105) from said return chain guide channel (125R;225R;325R).
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
B65G 39/16 - Arrangements of rollers mounted on framework for aligning belts or chains
A link (15) for article conveyor chain (10) is proposed, the chain (10) comprising a sequence of links (15). The link (15) is suitable for being coupled in an articulated manner to at least one adjacent link in the sequence in such a way as to allow for arching of the chain (10). The link (15) defines a respective portion of the resting surface (As) for the articles being transported. The link (15) comprises a first (151) and a second link element (152), and coupling means (25i,30i,45i-55i;252-452;45) for coupling together the first (151) and the second (152) link elements that can move with respect to each other on a plane that is parallel to said respective portion of the resting surface (As).
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
i+1); each module being coupled to adjacent modules in order to form a loop. Moreover, top surfaces (122; 422) of the coupled modules define a transport surface (124; 424) for supporting the articles to be transported and a side surface (315; 540) define a chain side surface of the chain. The apparatus comprises at least one auxiliary chain (135, 435) arranged in a curvilinear running region (130, 430) corresponding to the transport path curve. In the solution according to an embodiment of the present invention, said auxiliary chain comprises a plurality of contact elements (235, 535). Each contact element is adapted to laterally adhere to the transport chain, part of said plurality of contact elements simultaneously laterally adhering to a portion of said chain running trough the curved portion, in such a way to determine a same running speed for the transport chain and the auxiliary chain.
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
B65G 23/14 - Endless driving elements extending parallel to belt or chain
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
A transport chain for transporting articles includes a sequence of links. Each link defines a substantially flat support surface for the articles to be transported, and wherein each link is hingedly coupled with a previous link in the sequence. Each link includes a respective first link element defining a first portion of the support surface of the link and a respective second link element defining a second portion of the support surface of the link. The first link element and the second link element are hingedly coupled with each other through mechanical coupling allowing the first link element to rotate with respect to the second link element, and vice versa, about a rotation axis perpendicular to the support surface of the link. The mechanical coupling is spaced from the rotation axis.
B65G 17/38 - Chains or like traction elementsConnections between traction elements and load-carriers
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
(1) Bearings being parts of machines, namely, conveyors and drives; conveyors, conveyor belts, conveyor lines and replacement parts therefor; couplings for machines; mechanical drives for machines, namely, drives for conveyors and material handling machinery, conveying lines and replacement parts therefor; custom made plastic in the form of bars, blocks, pellets, rods, sheets and tubes for use in manufacturing; custom made plastic rods and bars
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Monitoring system for measuring speed and elongation of transport chains
A monitoring system for a conveyor of articles includes a reference element located on a transport chain and sensors. Each sensor senses passage of the reference element during the operation of the conveyor. Counting means measures time elapsed between passage of the reference element close to the sensors. Computing means determines transport chain movement speed with respect to the static portion based on the first measured time and the first distance, and determines the length of the chain based on the determined movement speed and based on the second measured time.
B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
G01B 7/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
G01L 5/04 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands
B65G 43/04 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting slip between driving element and load- carrier, e.g. for interrupting the drive
d) and at least one mounting pin (1201,1202) for mounting the at least one idle roller to the respective module; the at least one roller is freely rotatable about a respective rotation axis (RAX1, RAX2) defined by the corresponding mounting pin. In the solution according to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the rotation axis of facing rollers of adjacent modules along a belt moving direction (x) and the geometrical axis of the hinge pin located there between are spaced apart, in a direction orthogonal to a moving direction (sN) of the respective module, a vertical distance (H) such that a minimum distance between the outer surface of these rollers and the outer surface of the corresponding hinge pin is less than or equal to 3 mm.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
Goods & Services
Bearings being parts of machines, namely, conveyors and drives; conveyors, conveyor belts, conveyor lines and replacement parts therefor; couplings; mechanical drives for machines, namely, drives for automated industrial machinery, conveying lines and replacement parts therefor. Custom made plastic in the form of bars, blocks, pellets, rods, sheets and tubes for use in manufacturing; custom made plastic rods and bars.
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Monitoring system for transport chains for conveyors of articles
Monitoring system for a conveyor of articles (100). The conveyor of articles comprises at least one transport chain (105) adapted to be moved along a movement direction, and a guide structure (132) of the transport chain comprising a lower guide element (135) adapted to support the chain from below and a higher guide element (140) adapted to insist on the chain from above and facing toward the lower guide element. The system comprises at least one first magnetic field generator element (155) located in a first guide element, at least one magnetic field sensor (160) located in a second selected guide element for sensing the magnitude of a measure magnetic field, and processing means (165) for quantifying a reduction of the overall thickness of the chain based on a time variation of the measure magnetic field.
G06F 7/00 - Methods or arrangements for processing data by operating upon the order or content of the data handled
B65G 43/00 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
b) of the articles conveyor. According to the invention, the transfer modules arrangement includes at least one positioning rod (120). Additionally, the frame of the at least one transfer module further includes a shaped cavity (315) for allowing a sliding insertion of the at least one transfer module on the at least one positioning rod.
B65G 47/66 - Fixed platforms or combs, e.g. bridges between conveyors
B65G 37/00 - Combinations of mechanical conveyors of the same kind, or of different kinds, of interest apart from their application in particular machines or use in particular manufacturing processes
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
B65G 23/06 - Drums, rollers, or wheels with projections engaging abutments on belts or chains, e.g. sprocket wheels
An apparatus for assisting the movement of a transport chain (105, 405) in correspondence of a curve of a transport path of an articles conveyor (100, 400) is proposed. The transport chain comprises a plurality of modules (120i-1, 120i, 120i+1; 420i-1, 420i, 420i+1); each module being coupled to adjacent modules in order to form a loop. Moreover, top surfaces (122; 422) of the coupled modules define a transport surface (124; 424) for supporting the articles to be transported and a side surface (315; 540) define a chain side surface of the chain. The apparatus comprises at least one auxiliary chain (135, 435) arranged in a curvilinear running region (130, 430) corresponding to the transport path curve. In the solution according to an embodiment of the present invention, said auxiliary chain comprises a plurality of contact elements (235, 535). Each contact element is adapted to laterally adhere to the transport chain, part of said plurality of contact elements simultaneously laterally adhering to a portion of said chain running trough the curved portion, in such a way to determine a same running speed for the transport chain and the auxiliary chain.
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
32.
MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MEASURING SPEED AND ELONGATION OF TRANSPORT CHAINS
A monitoring system for a conveyor of articles is provided. The conveyor of articles comprises a static portion and at least one respective endless transport chain adapted to be moved with respect to the static portion when the conveyor of articles is in operation. The system includes a reference element located on the transport chain, a first sensor integral with the static portion and a second sensor integral with the static portion. Said first and second sensors are distant to each other by a first distance; each sensor is configured for sensing the passage of the reference element close to the sensor itself during the operation of the conveyor. The system further includes counting means coupled with the sensors and configured to measure a first time corresponding to the time elapsed between a first passage of the reference element close to the first sensor and a first passage of the reference element close to the second sensor. The counting means are further configured to measure a second time corresponding to the time elapsed between the first passage of the reference element close to the first sensor and a second passage of the reference element close to the first sensor, or to the time elapsed between the first passage of the reference element close to the second sensor and a second passage of the reference element close to the second sensor. Said second passage is subsequent to the first passage. The system further comprises computing means configured to determine the transport chain movement speed with respect to the static portion based on the first measured time and the first distance, and determine the length of the chain based on the determined movement speed and based on the second measured time.
G01L 5/04 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring tension in flexible members, e.g. ropes, cables, wires, threads, belts or bands
G01B 7/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
G01B 11/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
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MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MEASURING SPEED AND ELONGATION OF TRANSPORT CHAINS
A monitoring system for a conveyor of articles is provided. The conveyor of articles comprises a static portion and at least one respective endless transport chain adapted to be moved with respect to the static portion when the conveyor of articles is in operation. The system includes a reference element located on the transport chain, a first sensor integral with the static portion and a second sensor integral with the static portion. Said first and second sensors are distant to each other by a first distance; each sensor is configured for sensing the passage of the reference element close to the sensor itself during the operation of the conveyor. The system further includes counting means coupled with the sensors and configured to measure a first time corresponding to the time elapsed between a first passage of the reference element close to the first sensor and a first passage of the reference element close to the second sensor. The counting means are further configured to measure a second time corresponding to the time elapsed between the first passage of the reference element close to the first sensor and a second passage of the reference element close to the first sensor, or to the time elapsed between the first passage of the reference element close to the second sensor and a second passage of the reference element close to the second sensor. Said second passage is subsequent to the first passage. The system further comprises computing means configured to determine the transport chain movement speed with respect to the static portion based on the first measured time and the first distance, and determine the length of the chain based on the determined movement speed and based on the second measured time.
G01B 21/06 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
G01B 7/04 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring length, width, or thickness specially adapted for measuring length or width of objects while moving
G01M 13/023 - Power-transmitting endless elements, e.g. belts or chains
A modular roller belt (100,200) for transporting articles is proposed. The belt comprises a plurality of modules (105) for transporting the articles, and a plurality of hinge pins (110), each for hinging adjacent modules of the belt about a corresponding geometric axis (GAX). Each module comprises at least one roller (115a,115b,115c,115d) and at least one mounting pin (1201,1202) for mounting the at least one idle roller to the respective module; the at least one roller is freely rotatable about a respective rotation axis (RAX1, RAX2) defined by the corresponding mounting pin. In the solution according to one or more embodiments of the present invention, the rotation axis of facing rollers of adjacent modules along a belt moving direction (x) and the geometrical axis of the hinge pin located there between are spaced apart, in a direction orthogonal to a moving direction (sN) of the respective module, a vertical distance (H) such that a minimum distance between the outer surface of these rollers and the outer surface of the corresponding hinge pin is less than or equal to 3 mm.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
B65G 17/08 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms the surface being formed by the traction element
Monitoring system for a conveyor of articles (100). The conveyor of articles comprises at least one transport chain (105) adapted to be moved along a movement direction, and a guide structure (132) of the transport chain comprising a lower guide element (135) adapted to support the chain from below and a higher guide element (140) adapted to insist on the chain from above and facing toward the lower guide element. The system comprises at least one first magnetic field generator element (155) located in a first guide element, at least one magnetic field sensor (160) located in a second selected guide element for sensing the magnitude of a measure magnetic field, and processing means (165) for quantifying a reduction of the overall thickness of the chain based on a time variation of the measure magnetic field.
B65G 43/02 - Control devices, e.g. for safety, warning or fault-correcting detecting dangerous physical condition of load- carriers, e.g. for interrupting the drive in the event of overheating
A transfer modules arrangement (100) for an articles conveyor (110). The transfer modules arrangement includes at least one transfer module (125) in turn comprising a frame (310) housing a plurality of idle rollers (135) for allowing an inertial run of transported articles (140) between consecutive conveyor belt/chain elements (115a, 115b) of the articles conveyor. According to the invention, the transfer modules arrangement includes at least one positioning rod (120). Additionally, the frame of the at least one transfer module further includes a shaped cavity (315) for allowing a sliding insertion of the at least one transfer module on the at least one positioning rod.
A positioning unit, comprising: a support for a member to be positioned; an actuator for moving the support between a plurality of predetermined working positions; a position selector comprising a plurality of spacers that can be moved into an operative position positioning a stem of the actuator corresponding to a said predetermined working position of the support, wherein the position selector is coupled to the actuator such that movement of the actuator during actuation drives the operation of the position selector. The positioning unit has particular application to the positioning of guides of a conveyor of articles.
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
B65G 15/00 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration
A conveyor chain (10) for conveying articles is proposed. The chain includes a sequence of links (20), each link defining a support surface (42, 130) for the articles to be conveyed. Each link is hinged to a preceding link in the chain by means of a pin (80) having a first axis and is pivotable with respect to the preceding link by means of a sleeve (90) having a second axis perpendicular to the first axis. Said sleeve is coaxially rotatable with respect to a gudgeon (100) which is coaxial to the second axis and crossed by the pin. Said gudgeon is coupled with a plate-like element (120) adapted to be hold into a seat (47) of the link in such a way to be flush with said support surface. The shape of the plate-like elements and the coupling thereof with the respective gudgeons is such that the plate-like element associated with a link extends to cover the gudgeon of the subsequent link in the chain when the chain configuration is substantially planar.
B65G 17/06 - Conveyors having an endless traction element, e.g. a chain, transmitting movement to a continuous or substantially-continuous load-carrying surface or to a series of individual load-carriersEndless-chain conveyors in which the chains form the load-carrying surface having a load-carrying surface formed by a series of interconnected, e.g. longitudinal, links, plates, or platforms
17 - Rubber and plastic; packing and insulating materials
40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
Goods & Services
Bearings being parts of machines, namely, conveyors and drives; Conveyors, conveyor belts, conveyor lines and replacement parts therefor; Mechanical drives for machines, namely, drives for automated industrial machinery, conveying lines and replacement parts therefor Custom made plastic in the form of bars, blocks, pellets, rods, sheets and tubes for use in manufacturing; Custom made plastic rods and bars Custom manufacture of plastics for others
45.
Clamp for supporting bar of components of conveyors of articles
A clamp adapted to clamp a bar, particularly supporting components such as guides of conveyors of articles. The clamp includes: a clamp body, adapted to accommodate the support bar for supporting the components, with the possibility of adjusting the relative position of the bar with respect to the clamp by longitudinally sliding the bar; positioning means arranged to have a first working position in which the positioning means are elastically urged in abutment against the bar to engage at least positioning notch, provided on the bar, upon reaching a predetermined position, so as to essentially prevent a further longitudinal sliding of the bar once said predetermined position is reached. The clamp further includes tightening means, distinct from said positioning means and adapted in use to hold the bar in position against displacements with respect to the clamp body.
B65G 21/20 - Means incorporated in, or attached to, framework or housings for guiding load-carriers, traction elements or loads supported on moving surfaces
06 - Common metals and ores; objects made of metal
07 - Machines and machine tools
Goods & Services
Supporting feet and bases, vibration-absorbing feet and bases, anti-skid feet and bases, all of steel; fittings of metal for industrial operation and transport equipment included in class 6. Structural parts, components and fittings for conveyor belts and industrial operation and transport machines, all included in class 7.
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Guide assembly for conveyor of articles with resistance to bending
A guide for conveying articles includes a first and a second element for guiding and/or routing the articles along a transport path, the elements both having substantially planar portions, a mounting assembly for mounting the first and the second elements to a support bar, the support bar being connected to a frame of a conveyor, wherein the mounting assembly keeps the first and the second elements together, and wherein the planar portions of the first and the second elements are adapted to clamp the support bar there between.
B65G 15/00 - Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration
48.
Base for support foot with high strength for supporting heavy bodies
A base (110) for a support foot (100) for supporting heavy bodies on a support surface, comprising a cap (115) intended in the use to be mechanically coupled to coupling means (105) of the base to a body to be supported. The cap is made of a first material of mechanical properties such as to guarantee that the cap is able to support, remaining substantially within the limit of elastic deformability, a first significative fraction of a load received by said coupling means to the body to be supported, and has said concavity on the side that, in the use, faces the support surface. A synthetic material mass (210) is arranged in adhesion to the cap and it is adapted to substantially fill the concavity of the cap, forming a contact surface (215) with a support surface. A support frame (240), buried within the synthetic material mass, is made of a second material having mechanical properties comparable to that of the cap, such as to guarantee that the support frame can support, remaining substantially within the limit of the elastic deformability, a second significative fraction of said load, wherein the first and second fractions of the load form altogether substantially the total load.
machine parts not for use in land vehicles;, namely, conveyor chains; drive sprockets [ and idler wheels ]; wear strips; chain return support and guides; guide rails and rail clamps; guide rail brackets; supporting and leveling components for industrial machines; and self aligning support elements for shafts; all made of thermoplastic resins
