A method for controlling tension in a belt of a conveyor system. The method involves: driving the belt along a path from an intake region to a discharge region using an intake motor adjacent the intake region and a discharge motor adjacent the discharge region; measuring a tension in the belt using an intake belt sensor that moves with the belt proximate the intake region to generate an intake belt signal; measuring a tension in the belt using a discharge belt sensor that moves with the belt proximate the discharge region to generate a discharge belt signal; monitoring the intake and discharge belt signals; and adjusting at least one of the intake motor and the discharge motor based on the intake and discharge belt signals to maintain the tensions in the belt within a pre-defined range.
A heat transfer system includes a conveyor belt having air permeable outer and inner side walls and forming a conveyor stack having a plurality of tiers and a central space with a volume. A first portion of the volume and a first plurality of tiers are in a first sub-chamber and a second portion of the volume and a second plurality of tiers are in a second sub-chamber. The system further includes generating means which: produces, in the second sub-chamber, airflow in a horizontal direction towards the conveyor stack and in a horizontal and radial direction across the second plurality of tiers to enter the second portion of the volume; and draws, in the first sub-chamber, the airflow in a horizontal direction away from the conveyor stack and in a horizontal and radial direction to exit the first portion of the volume across the first plurality of tiers.
A method for controlling tension in a belt of a conveyor system is provided. The method involves: driving the belt along a path from an intake region to a discharge region using an intake motor adjacent the intake region and a discharge motor adjacent the discharge region; measuring a tension in the belt using an intake belt sensor that moves with the belt proximate the intake region to generate an intake belt signal; measuring a tension in the belt using a discharge belt sensor that moves with the belt proximate the discharge region to generate a discharge belt signal; monitoring the intake and discharge belt signals; and adjusting at least one of the intake motor and the discharge motor based on the intake and discharge belt signals to maintain the tensions in the belt within a pre-defined range.
A method for controlling tension in a belt of a conveyor system is provided. The method involves: driving the belt along a path from an intake region to a discharge region using an intake motor adjacent the intake region and a discharge motor adjacent the discharge region; measuring a tension in the belt using an intake belt sensor that moves with the belt proximate the intake region to generate an intake belt signal; measuring a tension in the belt using a discharge belt sensor that moves with the belt proximate the discharge region to generate a discharge belt signal; monitoring the intake and discharge belt signals; and adjusting at least one of the intake motor and the discharge motor based on the intake and discharge belt signals to maintain the tensions in the belt within a pre-defined range.
A heat transfer system includes a conveyor belt having air permeable outer and inner side walls and forming a conveyor stack having a plurality of tiers and a central space with a volume. A first portion of the volume and a first plurality of tiers are in a first sub-chamber and a second portion of the volume and a second plurality of tiers are in a second sub-chamber. The system further includes generating means which: produces, in the second sub-chamber, airflow in a horizontal direction towards the conveyor stack and in a horizontal and radial direction across the second plurality of tiers to enter the second portion of the volume; and draws, in the first sub-chamber, the airflow in a horizontal direction away from the conveyor stack and in a horizontal and radial direction to exit the first portion of the volume across the first plurality of tiers.
A heat transfer system includes a conveyor belt having air permeable outer and inner side walls and forming a conveyor stack having a plurality of tiers and a central space with a volume. A first portion of the volume and a first plurality of tiers are in a first sub-chamber and a second portion of the volume and a second plurality of tiers are in a second sub-chamber. The system further includes generating means which: produces, in the second sub-chamber, airflow in a horizontal direction towards the conveyor stack and in a horizontal and radial direction across the second plurality of tiers to enter the second portion of the volume; and draws, in the first sub-chamber, the airflow in a horizontal direction away from the conveyor stack and in a horizontal and radial direction to exit the first portion of the volume across the first plurality of tiers.
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42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Industrial food chilling and freezing equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers; industrial equipment for the thermal transformation, heating and drying of food products, namely, industrial retrograders, cookers and blanchers (1) Maintenance, installation, and retrofit of industrial food chilling and freezing equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers; maintenance, installation, and retrofit of industrial equipment for the thermal transformation, heating and drying of food products, namely, industrial retrograders, cookers and blanchers
(2) Operation of industrial food chilling and freezing equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers; operation of industrial equipment for the thermal transformation, heating and drying of food products, namely, industrial retrograders, cookers and blanchers
(3) Provision of training and instruction in the operation of industrial food chilling and freezing equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers; provision of training and instruction in the operation of industrial equipment for the thermal transformation, heating and drying of food products, namely, industrial retrograders, cookers and blanchers
(4) Design of industrial food chilling and freezing equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers; design of industrial equipment for the thermal transformation, heating and drying of food products, namely, industrial retrograders, cookers and blanchers
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Spiral conveyor system for immersing items in a liquid
A spiral conveyor system including a tank for containing a liquid at a predetermined temperature therein. A conveyor conveys items through the liquid. A guiding structure is disposed in the tank for guiding the conveyor in a spiral-type fashion. The spiral conveyor system further comprises means for securing the items while being conveyed through the liquid.
B65G 15/58 - Courroies ou porte-charges sans fin analogues avec moyens pour tenir ou retenir les charges dans la position fixée, p. ex. magnétiques
B65G 21/18 - Châssis ou carters de support ou de protection pour transporteurs sans fin ou éléments de traction des transporteurs à courroies ou à chaînes pour transporteurs dotés de porte-charges sans fin mobiles sur des voies courbes sur voies courbes à trois dimensions
B65G 15/10 - Transporteurs comportant des surfaces porteuses de charges sans fin, c.-à-d. des tapis roulants ou autres systèmes équivalents, auxquelles l'effort de traction est transmis par des moyens différents des éléments d'entraînement sans fin de même configuration comprenant plusieurs surfaces sans fin travaillant ensemble et à axes parallèles longitudinaux, ou une multiplicité d'éléments parallèles, p. ex. des cordes formant une surface sans fin
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SPIRAL CONVEYOR SYSTEM FOR IMMERSING ITEMS IN A LIQUID
A spiral conveyor system is provided. The spiral conveyor system comprises a tank for containing a liquid at a predetermined temperature therein. A conveyor conveys items through the liquid. A guiding structure is disposed in the tank for guiding the conveyor in a spiral-type fashion. The spiral conveyor system further comprises means for securing the items while being conveyed through the liquid.
B65G 49/02 - Systèmes transporteurs caractérisés par leur utilisation à des fins particulières, non prévus ailleurs pour transporter des pièces à usiner dans des bains de liquide
B65G 33/00 - Transporteurs rotatifs à vis ou à hélice
The present disclosure relates to a drive bar apparatus for use in a helical conveyor system. In one embodiment, the drive bar apparatus includes at least one tapered drive bar configured to be mounted to a central drum of the helical conveyor system. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars includes a tapered tip having a conical outer surface for urging protrusions extending from conveyor belting to be engaged by the central drum to a first side or a second side of the at least one tapered drive bar. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars further includes a bar portion extending from the tapered tip and having a varying height which increases from the tapered tip to enable the bar portion to progressively increase engagement with the protrusions as the conveyor belting moves up the central drum.
B65G 21/18 - Châssis ou carters de support ou de protection pour transporteurs sans fin ou éléments de traction des transporteurs à courroies ou à chaînes pour transporteurs dotés de porte-charges sans fin mobiles sur des voies courbes sur voies courbes à trois dimensions
B65G 17/08 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge avec une surface portante formée par une série de maillons, de plaques ou plates-formes reliés entre eux, p. ex. longitudinaux la surface étant formée par l'élément de traction
B65G 33/34 - Utilisation des mécanismes d'entraînement
The present disclosure relates to a drive bar apparatus for use in a helical conveyor system. In one embodiment, the drive bar apparatus includes at least one tapered drive bar configured to be mounted to a central drum of the helical conveyor system. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars includes a tapered tip having a conical outer surface for urging protrusions extending from conveyor belting to be engaged by the central drum to a first side or a second side of the at least one tapered drive bar. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars further includes a bar portion extending from the tapered tip and having a varying height which increases from the tapered tip to enable the bar portion to progressively increase engagement with the protrusions as the conveyor belting moves up the central drum.
B65G 21/18 - Châssis ou carters de support ou de protection pour transporteurs sans fin ou éléments de traction des transporteurs à courroies ou à chaînes pour transporteurs dotés de porte-charges sans fin mobiles sur des voies courbes sur voies courbes à trois dimensions
B65G 17/08 - Transporteurs comportant un élément de traction sans fin, p. ex. une chaîne transmettant le mouvement à une surface porteuse de charges continue ou sensiblement continue, ou à une série de porte-charges individuelsTransporteurs à chaîne sans fin dans lesquels des chaînes constituent la surface portant la charge avec une surface portante formée par une série de maillons, de plaques ou plates-formes reliés entre eux, p. ex. longitudinaux la surface étant formée par l'élément de traction
B65G 33/34 - Utilisation des mécanismes d'entraînement
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Apparatus and method for fluidized bed treatment of materials
Apparatus and method for treatment of a particulate material employs a conveyor belt for supporting the particulate material for transport and a source of gas for delivery through the conveyor belt to fluidize the particulate material. A gas distribution system is used for controlling the gas flow to create regions of greater and lesser fluidization. This approach avoids the use of mechanical agitation of the conveyor belt which improves efficiency and reliability. The apparatus and method find particular application in the handling of particulate foodstuffs in bulk when treatment such as freezing, heating, or blanching of individual food particles is required.
F25D 13/06 - Dispositifs fixes associés à des machines frigorifiques, p. ex. chambres froides avec transporteurs faisant traverser la chambre de refroidissement aux produits à refroidir
F26B 3/08 - Procédés de séchage d'un matériau solide ou d'objets impliquant l'utilisation de chaleur par convection, c.-à-d. la chaleur étant transférée d'une source de chaleur au matériau ou aux objets à sécher par un gaz ou par une vapeur, p. ex. l'air le gaz ou la vapeur s'écoulant à travers le matériau ou les objets à sécher de façon à les rendre lâches, p. ex. pour former un lit fluidisé
F26B 17/04 - Machines ou appareils à mouvement progressif pour le séchage d'un matériau en vrac, à l'état plastique ou sous forme fluidisée, p. ex. granulés, fibres brutes le mouvement étant réalisé par des courroies entraînant le matériauMachines ou appareils à mouvement progressif pour le séchage d'un matériau en vrac, à l'état plastique ou sous forme fluidisée, p. ex. granulés, fibres brutes le mouvement étant réalisé par des courroies propulsant le matériau sur des surfaces fixes les courroies étant toutes horizontales ou légèrement inclinées
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Industrial food chilling and freezing equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers. (1) Design, operation, maintenance, installation, retrofit and provision of training and instruction in the operation of industrial food chilling and freezing equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Industrial food chilling and freezing equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers. (1) Design, operation, maintenance, installation, retrofit and provision of training and instruction in the operation of industrial food chilling equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers.
37 - Services de construction; extraction minière; installation et réparation
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
41 - Éducation, divertissements, activités sportives et culturelles
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
(1) Industrial food chilling and freezing equipment, namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers. (1) Design, operation, maintenance, installation, retrofit and provision of training and instruction in the operation of industrial food chilling equipment namely, tunnel and spiral freezers and chillers.
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLUIDIZED BED TREATMENT OF MATERIALS
Apparatus and method for treatment of a particulate material employs a conveyor belt for supporting the particulate material for transport and a source of gas for delivery through the conveyor belt to fluidize the particulate material. A gas distribution system is used for controlling the gas flow to create regions of greater and lesser fluidization. This approach avoids the use of mechanical agitation of the conveyor belt which improves efficiency and reliability. The apparatus and method find particular application in the handling of particulate foodstuffs in bulk when treatment such as freezing, heating, or blanching of individual food particles is required.
B01J 8/24 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solidesAppareillage pour de tels procédés les particules étant fluidisées selon la technique du "lit fluidisé"
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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FLUIDIZED BED TREATMENT OF MATERIALS
Apparatus and method for treatment of a particulate material employs a conveyor belt for supporting the particulate material for transport and a source of gas for delivery through the conveyor belt to fluidize the particulate material. A gas distribution system is used for controlling the gas flow to create regions of greater and lesser fluidization. This approach avoids the use of mechanical agitation of the conveyor belt which improves efficiency and reliability. The apparatus and method find particular application in the handling of particulate foodstuffs in bulk when treatment such as freezing, heating, or blanching of individual food particles is required.
F25D 25/04 - Introduction, port ou déchargement des produits à refroidir par transporteurs
B65G 47/22 - Dispositifs pour influencer la position relative ou l'orientation des objets pendant le transport par transporteurs
B65G 49/00 - Systèmes transporteurs caractérisés par leur utilisation à des fins particulières, non prévus ailleurs
B65G 51/02 - Transport des objets par écoulement direct de gaz, p. ex. fiches, feuilles, bas, réceptacles, pièces à usiner
B65G 53/38 - Modification des parois en contact avec le matériaux afin d'aider à la fluidification
F25D 13/06 - Dispositifs fixes associés à des machines frigorifiques, p. ex. chambres froides avec transporteurs faisant traverser la chambre de refroidissement aux produits à refroidir
F26B 17/02 - Machines ou appareils à mouvement progressif pour le séchage d'un matériau en vrac, à l'état plastique ou sous forme fluidisée, p. ex. granulés, fibres brutes le mouvement étant réalisé par des courroies entraînant le matériauMachines ou appareils à mouvement progressif pour le séchage d'un matériau en vrac, à l'état plastique ou sous forme fluidisée, p. ex. granulés, fibres brutes le mouvement étant réalisé par des courroies propulsant le matériau sur des surfaces fixes
