A method and apparatus for sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complementary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complementary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complementary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
An apparatus for sorting and related methods are described and include acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
An apparatus for sorting is described and includes acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
A method and apparatus for sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complementary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complementary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complementary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
A sorting apparatus, system, and related methods are described and which include a selectively heated avalanche photodiode (APD) which is maintained at a stable and substantially constant predetermined temperature and which further demonstrates a higher gain and signal-to-noise ratio with greater stability at the predetermined temperature for enhancing sorting efficiency.
B07C 5/02 - Opérations précédant le tri, p. ex. mise en place des objets dans un courant, redressage
G01J 1/02 - Photométrie, p. ex. posemètres photographiques Parties constitutives
G01J 1/42 - Photométrie, p. ex. posemètres photographiques en utilisant des détecteurs électriques de radiations
H01L 31/024 - Dispositions pour le refroidissement, le chauffage, la ventilation ou la compensation de température
H01L 31/107 - Dispositifs sensibles au rayonnement infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolet caractérisés par une seule barrière de potentiel ou de surface la barrière de potentiel fonctionnant en régime d'avalanche, p.ex. photodiode à avalanche
B07C 5/34 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières
11.
Product diverter for a reciprocally movable conveying device
An automated product diverter for a reciprocally movable conveying device generally provides a stationary base; a reciprocally movable conveyor bed supported by the stationary base; a product diverter that moves in an arc along a product transporting surface of the reciprocally movable conveyor; and an actuator carried by the stationary base and which operatively communicates with the diverter arm, and the reciprocal movement of the conveyor bed and the diverter arm is isolated from the actuator carried by the stationary base.
An automated product diverter for a reciprocally movable conveying device generally provides a stationary base; a reciprocally movable conveyor bed supported by the stationary base; a product diverter that moves in an arc along a product transporting surface of the reciprocally movable conveyor, and an actuator carried by the stationary base and which operatively communicates with the diverter arm, and the reciprocal movement of the conveyor bed and the diverter arm is isolated from the actuator carried by the stationary base.
A method and apparatus for sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complementary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complementary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complementary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06T 7/593 - Récupération de la profondeur ou de la forme à partir de plusieurs images à partir d’images stéréo
G06T 7/80 - Analyse des images capturées pour déterminer les paramètres de caméra intrinsèques ou extrinsèques, c.-à-d. étalonnage de caméra
A method of sorting is described and which includes a step of acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
An electromagnetic radiation detector assembly is described and which includes an optical scattering mirror which optically interacts with a source of bulk and/or surface scattered electromagnetic radiation coming from the direction of an object of interest so as to function, at least in part, as a bulk scattered and/or surface scattered spatial input filter; and electromagnetic radiation detectors are provided and which are oriented in fixed locations relative to the optical scattering mirror so as to detect, with an improved signal-to-noise ratio, the bulk and/or surface scattered electromagnetic radiation; or another source of electromagnetic radiation coming from the direction of the object of interest, and then generate a resulting image signal having improved contrast.
G01N 21/95 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures caractérisée par le matériau ou la forme de l'objet à analyser
G01N 15/14 - Techniques de recherche optique, p. ex. cytométrie en flux
G01N 21/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de moyens optiques, c.-à-d. en utilisant des ondes submillimétriques, de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
G01N 21/952 - Inspection de la surface extérieure de corps cylindriques ou de fils
G01N 21/956 - Inspection de motifs sur la surface d'objets
An apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while intentionally creating and utilizing known signal interference to enhance contrasts when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Sorting machines for handling and processing food products and components thereof; inspection machines for the physical inspection of food products and components thereof. Optical inspection apparatus; optical scanners; inspection apparatus and/or instruments for the physical inspection of food products and components thereof.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Sorting machines for handling and processing food products and components thereof Optical inspection apparatus; optical scanners; inspection machines for the physical inspection of food products
A method and apparatus for sorting is described, and which includes an arrangement for controllably and operably coupling to a controller, and then selectively energizing each of a background element; laser scanner; first and second electromagnetic radiation detectors; line scan imaging assembly; and selectively energizable radiators, so as to improve the detection of individual products and/or other objects of interest forming a product stream by increasing the contrast of the respective products or specific characteristics thereof, and/or objects of interest in a multiplicity of electrical signals which are received, and then processed by the controller, as the product stream passes through an inspection station.
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p. ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularitéTri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p. ex. d'aiguillages
B07C 5/34 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières
G01N 21/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de moyens optiques, c.-à-d. en utilisant des ondes submillimétriques, de la lumière infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolette
G01N 21/84 - Systèmes spécialement adaptés à des applications particulières
20.
Method and apparatus for sorting having a background element with a multiplicity of selective energizable electromagnetic emitters
A method and apparatus for sorting is described, and which includes an arrangement for controllably and operably coupling to a controller, and then selectively energizing each of a background element; laser scanner; first and second electromagnetic radiation detectors; line scan imaging assembly; and selectively energizable radiators, so as to improve the detection of individual products and/or other objects of interest forming a product stream by increasing the contrast of the respective products or specific characteristics thereof, and/or objects of interest in a multiplicity of electrical signals which are received, and then processed by the controller, as the product stream passes through an inspection station.
A method of sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complementary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complementary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complementary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06T 7/593 - Récupération de la profondeur ou de la forme à partir de plusieurs images à partir d’images stéréo
G06T 7/80 - Analyse des images capturées pour déterminer les paramètres de caméra intrinsèques ou extrinsèques, c.-à-d. étalonnage de caméra
A method of sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complimentary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complimentary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complimentary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
A method of sorting is described, and which includes providing a product stream formed of individual objects of interest having feature aspects which can be detected; generating multiple images of each of the respective objects of interest; classifying the feature aspects of the objects of interest; identifying complementary images by analyzing some of the multiplicity of images; fusing the complementary images to form an aggregated region representation of the complementary images; and sorting the respective objects of interest based at least in part upon the aggregated region representation which is formed.
An apparatus for cutting a stream of products using a source of high pressure liquid is disclosed, and where a conveyor is provided for moving a stream of product along a path of travel which is at least partially unsupported, and a liquid jet is provided all which generates a pressurized liquid stream which severs individual objects in the stream of products while the individual objects are moving in an unsupported fashion along the path of travel.
B26F 3/00 - Séparation par des moyens autres que la coupeAppareillage à cet effet
B26D 7/32 - Moyens pour exécuter d'autres opérations en combinaison avec la coupe pour transporter ou empiler le produit coupé
B26D 5/00 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe
B26D 7/06 - Dispositions pour faire avancer ou évacuer les pièces autres que les feuilles, les bandes ou les filaments
B26D 7/18 - Moyens d'enlèvement des matériaux découpés ou des chutes
An object detection method includes an electromagnetic radiation emitter, and an electromagnetic radiation detector on a first side of an inspection zone, a reflective background on a second side of the inspection zone and a controller operably connected to the emitter and the detector to measure/determine a first time of travel for emitted electromagnetic radiation waves/pulses to travel from the emitter, to the reflective background, and return to the detector, and to measure/determine a second time of travel for emitted electromagnetic radiation waves/pulses to travel from the emitter of electromagnetic radiation to objects of interest passing through the inspection zone along an unsupported path of travel and to be reflected to the electromagnetic radiation detector, and any determined time of travel which varies from the first time of travel is evidence there is an object within the inspection zone and between the emitter and the reflective background.
A method of sorting is described and which includes a step of acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
A sorting apparatus is described and which includes a selectively heated avalanche photodiode (APD) which is maintained at a predetermined temperature and which further demonstrates a higher gain and signal-to-noise ratio with greater stability at a predetermined temperature for enhancing sorting efficiency.
B07C 5/02 - Opérations précédant le tri, p. ex. mise en place des objets dans un courant, redressage
B07C 5/342 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières selon les propriétés optiques, p. ex. la couleur
H01L 31/02 - Dispositifs à semi-conducteurs sensibles aux rayons infrarouges, à la lumière, au rayonnement électromagnétique d'ondes plus courtes, ou au rayonnement corpusculaire, et spécialement adaptés, soit comme convertisseurs de l'énergie dudit rayonnement e; Procédés ou appareils spécialement adaptés à la fabrication ou au traitement de ces dispositifs ou de leurs parties constitutives; Leurs détails - Détails
H01L 31/107 - Dispositifs sensibles au rayonnement infrarouge, visible ou ultraviolet caractérisés par une seule barrière de potentiel ou de surface la barrière de potentiel fonctionnant en régime d'avalanche, p.ex. photodiode à avalanche
H04B 10/69 - Dispositions électriques dans le récepteur
A method of sorting is described and which includes a step of acquiring a multiplicity of synchronized image signals of a product stream which is to be sorted; generating a multiplicity of fused sensor signals; forming an image model previously acquired from the objects to be sorted; identifying objects in the product stream, and generating object presence and defect signals; determining a spatial orientation of the objects in the product stream; detecting the defects and removing the defects from the product stream.
B07C 5/342 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières selon les propriétés optiques, p. ex. la couleur
G06K 9/00 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la lecture ou la reconnaissance de caractères imprimés ou écrits ou pour la reconnaissance de formes, p.ex. d'empreintes digitales
G06K 9/62 - Méthodes ou dispositions pour la reconnaissance utilisant des moyens électroniques
G06K 9/32 - Alignement ou centrage du capteur d'image ou de la zone image
B07C 5/36 - Appareils trieurs caractérisés par les moyens qu'ils utilisent en vue de la distribution
31.
AN APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTABLY POSITIONING AN OBJECT OF INTEREST
An apparatus for adjustably positioning an object of interest is described, and which includes a wave propagator and a wave detector which are both mounted in spaced relation to an object of interest, and which allows determination of a distance between the wave propagator and wave detector and the object of interest during operation; an adjustment device mounted in force transmitting relation relative to the object of interest an which imparts force to the object of interest to maintain the object of interest along a predetermined course of travel, and a controller coupled in controlling relation relative to the wave propagator and the adjustment device, and in signal receiving relation relative to the wave detector.
G01L 5/10 - Appareils ou procédés pour la mesure des forces, du travail, de la puissance mécanique ou du couple, spécialement adaptés à des fins spécifiques pour la mesure de la tension dans les éléments flexibles, p. ex. dans les cordages, les câbles, les fils métalliques, les filaments, les courroies ou les bandes en utilisant des moyens électriques
B65G 15/64 - Dispositions pour soutenir ou guider les courroies, p. ex. à l'aide de jets de fluide pour maintenir automatiquement la position des courroies
B65G 23/44 - Dispositifs de tension des courroies ou des chaînes
B65G 43/02 - Dispositifs de commande, p. ex. de sécurité, d'alarme ou de correction des erreurs détectant une condition physique dangereuse des porte-charges, p. ex. pour stopper l'entraînement en cas d'échauffement
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while intentionally creating and utilizing known signal interference to enhance contrasts when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
A cutting apparatus is disclosed which includes a cutter knife which is reciprocally moveable along a path of travel; a track member mounted adjacent to the cutter knife and which mechanically cooperates with the cutter knife so as to define, at least in part, a first non-cutting position, and a second cutting position for the cutter knife; and a magnet is mounted in a location on the track member and which releasably, magnetically restrains the cutter knife when the cutter knife is in the first non-cutting position.
B26D 1/11 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant linéairement l'élément coupant étant animé d'un mouvement de va-et-vient dans une direction parallèle, ou sensiblement parallèle, à l'arête de coupe avec plusieurs éléments coupants
B26D 1/36 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément coupant non circulaire se déplaçant autour d'un axe parallèle à la ligne de coupe et tournant sans arrêt dans le même sens pendant la coupe, p. ex. monté sur un cylindre rotatif
B26D 5/12 - Moyens pour actionner l'outil de coupe afin d'effectuer la coupe au moyen de la pression d'un fluide
B26D 7/00 - Parties constitutives de l'appareillage de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe
B26D 7/26 - Moyens de montage ou de réglage de l'outil de coupeMoyens de réglage de la course de l'outil de coupe
A cutting apparatus is disclosed which includes a cutter knife which is reciprocally moveable along a path of travel; a track member mounted adjacent to the cutter knife and which mechanically cooperates with the cutter knife so as to define, at least in part, a first non-cutting position, and a second cutting position for the cutter knife; and a magnet is mounted in a location on the track member and which releasably, magnetically restrains the cutter knife when the cutter knife is in the first non-cutting position.
B26D 1/42 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément coupant non circulaire se déplaçant autour d'un axe parallèle à la ligne de coupe et monté de façon à coulisser dans un organe rotatif
B26D 1/56 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément coupant qui se déplace avec la pièce
B26D 5/12 - Moyens pour actionner l'outil de coupe afin d'effectuer la coupe au moyen de la pression d'un fluide
B26D 5/34 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe l'organe de coupe et d'avance de la pièce ayant une action conjuguée l'organe de coupe étant commandé par balayage d'un support d'enregistrement le balayage étant effectué par un dispositif photo-sensible
B26D 7/08 - Moyens de traitement de la pièce ou de l'outil de coupe pour faciliter la coupe
B26D 7/26 - Moyens de montage ou de réglage de l'outil de coupeMoyens de réglage de la course de l'outil de coupe
G01N 21/88 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures
A cutting apparatus is disclosed which includes a cutter knife which is reciprocally moveable along a path of travel; a track member mounted adjacent to the cutter knife and which mechanically cooperates with the cutter knife so as to define, at least in part, a first non-cutting position, and a second cutting position for the cutter knife; and a magnet is mounted in a location on the track member and which releasably, magnetically restrains the cutter knife when the cutter knife is in the first non-cutting position.
B26D 1/42 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément coupant non circulaire se déplaçant autour d'un axe parallèle à la ligne de coupe et monté de façon à coulisser dans un organe rotatif
B26D 1/56 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément coupant qui se déplace avec la pièce
B26D 5/12 - Moyens pour actionner l'outil de coupe afin d'effectuer la coupe au moyen de la pression d'un fluide
B26D 5/34 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe l'organe de coupe et d'avance de la pièce ayant une action conjuguée l'organe de coupe étant commandé par balayage d'un support d'enregistrement le balayage étant effectué par un dispositif photo-sensible
B26D 7/08 - Moyens de traitement de la pièce ou de l'outil de coupe pour faciliter la coupe
B26D 7/26 - Moyens de montage ou de réglage de l'outil de coupeMoyens de réglage de la course de l'outil de coupe
G01N 21/88 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding internal and external features and characteristics and qualities of products being inspected.
A method of application of cutting a stream of products using a source of high pressure liquid is disclosed, and where a conveyor is provided for moving a stream of product along a path of travel which is at least partially unsupported, and a liquid jet is provided all which generates a pressurized liquid stream which severs individual objects in the stream of products while the individual objects are moving in an unsupported fashion along the path of travel.
B26D 5/30 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe l'organe de coupe et d'avance de la pièce ayant une action conjuguée l'organe de coupe étant commandé par balayage d'un support d'enregistrement
B26D 5/34 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe l'organe de coupe et d'avance de la pièce ayant une action conjuguée l'organe de coupe étant commandé par balayage d'un support d'enregistrement le balayage étant effectué par un dispositif photo-sensible
B26D 5/00 - Dispositions pour manœuvrer et commander les machines ou les dispositifs de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe
B26D 5/08 - Moyens pour actionner l'outil de coupe afin d'effectuer la coupe
G01N 21/88 - Recherche de la présence de criques, de défauts ou de souillures
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
An object detection apparatus is described and which includes an image capturing device; a source of electromagnetic radiation which is directed towards and reflected from an object passing through a field of view; a background located in spaced relation relative to the image capturing device, and wherein the field of view is located between the image capturing device and the background; and an electromagnetic radiation detector is positioned in electromagnetic receiving relation relative to the background and which is operable to generate a signal which indicates the presence of an object passing through the field of view.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Sorting machines, namely, optical sorting machines for sorting food and pharmaceutical products; optical sorting apparatus for imaging across conveyors, namely, gravity sorters and air sorters. Inspection machines, namely, optical inspection machines for inspecting food and pharmaceutical products; optical scanners for monitoring the color of bulk articles moving past a monitoring station; scanners in the nature of high resolution cameras for monitoring product quality; optical inspection apparatus for imaging across conveyors, namely, optical scanners, computer hardware, computer software, computer software for optical inspection equipment; and micro-processor based intelligent controllers for vibratory conveyors.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Inspection and sorting machines, namely, optical inspection and sorting machines for inspecting and sorting food and pharmaceutical products; optical scanners for monitoring the color of bulk articles moving past a monitoring station; scanners in the nature of high resolution cameras for monitoring product quality; optical inspection and sorting apparatus for imaging across conveyors, namely, optical scanners, computer hardware, computer software, gravity sorters and air sorters; computer software for optical inspection equipment; and micro-processor based intelligent controllers for vibratory conveyors.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
computer software for optical inspection equipment; optical inspection and processing apparatus for imaging across conveyors, namely, optical scanners, computer hardware, and computer software for operating optical inspection equipment; and micro-processor based intelligent controllers for agricultural produce inspection and processing machines
A conveyor assembly is described and which includes a reciprocally moveable conveyor bed, having a product conveying surface, and a magnetic drive which is oriented in spaced relation relative to the conveyor bed and which, when energized, imparts reciprocal motion to the conveyor bed to move the product along the product conveying surface of the conveyor bed.
B65G 27/32 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec moyens pour commander la direction, la fréquence ou l'amplitude des vibrations ou des mouvements d'oscillation
B65G 27/04 - Porte-charges autres que les canaux ou conduits hélicoïdaux ou en spirale
B65G 27/08 - Supports ou pièces de montage pour porte-charges, p. ex. châssis, bases de support, dispositifs à ressort
A light source for a sorting apparatus is described and which includes an illuminator having a multiplicity of modules which are electrically coupled together, and which further include a plurality of light emitting diodes which can be selectively energized, by a computer network so as to parametrically control a temporal, spatial, and spectral energizing of the respective modules; and a light diffuser member is located in spaced relation relative to the illuminator, and which passes and substantially renders a visibly luminous or invisible emission substantially uniform.
An apparatus for adjustably positioning an object of interest is described, and which includes an imaging device which is mounted in spaced relation to an object of interest, and which further forms an image of a feature of the object of interest during operation; an adjustment device mounted in force transmitting relation relative to the object of interest an which imparts force to the object of interest to maintain the object of interest along a course of travel; and a controller coupled in controlling relation relative to the adjustment device, and in signal receiving relation relative to the imaging device.
A linear motion conveyor is described and which includes an elongated conveyor bed having a product transporting surface for supporting and transporting a product between the opposite first and second ends thereof, and a drive assembly oriented in force transmitting relation relative to the elongated conveyor bed, and where the elongated conveyor bed, when reciprocated by the drive assembly is operable to move product alternatively between the opposite ends of the product elongated conveyor bed in a first direction; a second direction; and which is further rendered operable to substantially stop the movement of the product located between the opposite ends of the elongated conveyor bed.
B65G 27/32 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec moyens pour commander la direction, la fréquence ou l'amplitude des vibrations ou des mouvements d'oscillation
B65G 25/04 - Transporteurs comportant un porte-charges ou un impulseur à mouvement cyclique, p. ex. à va-et-vient, désengagé de la charge pendant le mouvement de retour le porte-charges ou l'impulseur ayant des courses aller et retour identiques, p. ex. transporteurs à mouvement alternatif
A linear motion conveyor is described and which includes an elongated conveyor bed having a product transporting surface for supporting and transporting a product between the opposite first and second ends thereof, and a drive assembly oriented in force transmitting relation relative to the elongated conveyor bed, and where the elongated conveyor bed, when reciprocated by the drive assembly is operable to move product alternatively between the opposite ends of the product elongated conveyor bed in a first direction; a second direction; and which is further rendered operable to substantially stop the movement of the product located between the opposite ends of the elongated conveyor bed.
B65G 27/32 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec moyens pour commander la direction, la fréquence ou l'amplitude des vibrations ou des mouvements d'oscillation
B65G 25/04 - Transporteurs comportant un porte-charges ou un impulseur à mouvement cyclique, p. ex. à va-et-vient, désengagé de la charge pendant le mouvement de retour le porte-charges ou l'impulseur ayant des courses aller et retour identiques, p. ex. transporteurs à mouvement alternatif
A vibration generating assembly is described, and which includes an exterior housing having an internal cavity, and opposite first and second ends; a reciprocally moveable carriage which is biasingly supported within the internal cavity of the housing; and an electrical transducer have a magnet which is supported by and reciprocally moveable relative to the biasingly supported carriages, and the electrical transducer has a fixed cylindrical!}' shaped electrical coil which is mounted on the exterior housing.
A reciprocally moveable cutting knife is described and which includes an elongated main body having a first, and an opposite, second end for engaging an object of interest; and a protrusion is made integral with the elongated main body and which extends outwardly from a plane which is defined by the outside facing surface of the main body, and which inhibits an adhesion from being created between the outside facing surface of the elongated main body, and the respective sidewails of a knife guidance track when a source of water wets the outside surface of the elongated main body and the spaced sidewails of the knife guidance channel.
B26D 1/00 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet
B26D 1/06 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant linéairement l'élément coupant étant animé d'un mouvement de va-et-vient
B26D 1/42 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément coupant non circulaire se déplaçant autour d'un axe parallèle à la ligne de coupe et monté de façon à coulisser dans un organe rotatif
A reciprocally moveable cutting knife is described and which includes an elongated main body having a first, and an opposite, second end for engaging an object of interest; and a protrusion is made integral with the elongated main body and which extends outwardly from a plane which is defined by the outside facing surface of the main body, and which inhibits an adhesion from being created between the outside facing surface of the elongated main body, and the respective sidewails of a knife guidance track when a source of water wets the outside surface of the elongated main body and the spaced sidewails of the knife guidance channel.
B26D 1/00 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p. ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularitéTri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p. ex. d'aiguillages
B07C 5/342 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières selon les propriétés optiques, p. ex. la couleur
B07C 5/34 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières
An inspection and cutting apparatus which employs a reciprocally moveable cutting knife includes an elongated main body having opposite ends; and a protrusion is integral with the elongated main body, and which inhibits an adhesive force from being created between the outside facing surface of the elongated main body, and the adjacent sidewalls of a knife guidance track when a source of water wets the outside surface of the elongated main body and the adjacent spaced sidewalls of the knife guidance channel.
B26D 1/00 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet
B26D 1/06 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant linéairement l'élément coupant étant animé d'un mouvement de va-et-vient
B26D 1/42 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément coupant non circulaire se déplaçant autour d'un axe parallèle à la ligne de coupe et monté de façon à coulisser dans un organe rotatif
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p. ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularitéTri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p. ex. d'aiguillages
B07C 5/342 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières selon les propriétés optiques, p. ex. la couleur
B07C 5/34 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p. ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularitéTri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p. ex. d'aiguillages
B07C 5/342 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières selon les propriétés optiques, p. ex. la couleur
B07C 5/34 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières
A vibratory conveyor is described and which includes a base frame; a reciprocally moveable conveyor bed which is resilient!}' supported on the base frame by a first multiplicity of elongated springs, and a conveyor bed driving assembly which includes a reciprocally moveable driver which is biasingly supported on the base frame and which further when energized, magnetically cooperates with the base frame so as to impart movement of the reciprocally moveable driver along a given path of travel, and which simultaneously generates a force which causes the reciprocally moveable conveyor bed to reciprocate in a predetermined manner so as to move product along the reciprocally moveable conveyor bed.
A conveyor assembly is described and which includes a reciprocally moveable conveyor bed, having a product conveying surface, and a reactive mass electrical transducer, which is oriented in spaced relation relative to the conveyor bed and which, when energized, imparts reciprocal motion to the conveyor bed to move the product along the product conveying surface of the conveyor bed (40).
B65G 27/04 - Porte-charges autres que les canaux ou conduits hélicoïdaux ou en spirale
B65G 27/32 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec moyens pour commander la direction, la fréquence ou l'amplitude des vibrations ou des mouvements d'oscillation
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high-speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p. ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularitéTri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p. ex. d'aiguillages
B07C 5/342 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières selon les propriétés optiques, p. ex. la couleur
B07C 5/34 - Tri en fonction d'autres propriétés particulières
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high- speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
An electrical grounding arm is described and which has a predetermined geometry that dissipates stress imparted to the electrical grounding arm by the repeated movement of the electrical grounding arm, so as to inhibit stress related damage from being imparted to the electrical grounding arm, and which further, inhibits a source of fluid from pooling or collecting on the exterior facing surface thereof in order to prevent an unsanitary condition from developing.
B65G 27/26 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses de vibrateurs, c.-à-d. de dispositifs pour produire des mouvements de haute fréquence et de petite amplitude avec accouplement élastique entre le vibrateur et le porte-charges
A method and apparatus for sorting objects is described, and which provides high- speed image data acquisition to fuse multiple data streams in real-time, while avoiding destructive interference when individual sensors or detectors are utilized in providing data regarding features of a product to be inspected.
An electrical grounding arm is described and which has a predetermined geometry that dissipates stress imparted to the electrical grounding arm by the repeated movement of the electrical grounding arm, so as to inhibit stress related damage from being imparted to the electrical grounding arm, and which further, inhibits a source of fluid from pooling or collecting on the exterior facing surface thereof in order to prevent an unsanitary condition from developing.
A conveyor assembly is described and which includes a reciprocally moveable and elongated conveyor bed; a drive assembly which imparts reciprocal motion to the elongated conveyor bed; and a controller for selectively energizing the drive assembly and which is operable to move a product deposited on the conveyor bed along a selectively adjustable path of travel.
B65G 27/04 - Porte-charges autres que les canaux ou conduits hélicoïdaux ou en spirale
B65G 25/00 - Transporteurs comportant un porte-charges ou un impulseur à mouvement cyclique, p. ex. à va-et-vient, désengagé de la charge pendant le mouvement de retour
B65G 21/08 - Toits de protection ou arceaux de support du toit
B65G 27/26 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses de vibrateurs, c.-à-d. de dispositifs pour produire des mouvements de haute fréquence et de petite amplitude avec accouplement élastique entre le vibrateur et le porte-charges
A conveyor assembly is described and which includes a reciprocally moveable and elongated conveyor bed; a drive assembly which imparts reciprocal motion to the elongated conveyor bed; and a controller for selectively energizing the drive assembly and which is operable to move a product deposited on the conveyor bed along a selectively adjustable path of travel.
B65G 27/16 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses de vibrateurs, c.-à-d. de dispositifs pour produire des mouvements de haute fréquence et de petite amplitude
B65G 27/32 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec moyens pour commander la direction, la fréquence ou l'amplitude des vibrations ou des mouvements d'oscillation
A linear motion conveyor is described and which includes an elongated conveyor bed having a product transporting surface for supporting and transporting a product between the opposite first and second ends thereof, and a drive assembly oriented in force transmitting relation relative to the elongated conveyor bed, and where the elongated conveyor bed, when reciprocated by the drive assembly is operable to move product alternatively between the opposite ends of the product elongated conveyor bed in a first direction; a second direction; and which is further rendered operable to substantially stop the movement of the product located between the opposite ends of the elongated conveyor bed.
B65G 27/20 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour faire tourner des masses non équilibrées
B65G 27/30 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec possibilités d'équilibrage dynamique au moyen d'une masse se déplaçant en sens opposé, p. ex. un second transporteur
B65G 27/32 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec moyens pour commander la direction, la fréquence ou l'amplitude des vibrations ou des mouvements d'oscillation
B65G 27/12 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses de dispositifs de secouement, c.-à-d. de dispositifs pour produire des mouvements de basse fréquence et de grande amplitude
B65G 27/28 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec possibilités d'équilibrage dynamique
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
vibratory separators for food; mechanical spreaders for food; size length graders for food; vibratory conveyors for food; mechanical gravity sorters and air sorters for foods; trimming machines for foods; sorting machines for handling and processing food products; all of the foregoing not including bearings or bearing related parts sold separately. optical inspection and sorting apparatus for imaging across conveyors, consisting of optical scanners, computer hardware, computer operating software, conveyors, gravity sorters, and air sorters.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
(1) Vibratory separators for food; mechanical spreaders for food; size length graders for food; vibratory conveyors for food; mechanical gravity sorters and air sorters for foods; trimming machines for foods; sorting machines for handling and processing food products; all of the foregoing not including bearings or bearing related parts sold separately
(2) Optical inspection and sorting apparatus for imaging across conveyors, consisting of optical scanners, computer hardware, computer operating software, conveyors, gravity sorters, and air sorters
An object imaging assembly is disclosed and which includes a source of individual objects which move along a predetermined course of travel; an image capture device having a line of sight which extends across the course of travel; and an electromagnetic radiation emitter which emits electromagnetic radiation in a beam which extends transversely across the predetermined course of travel and the line of sight.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
[ Vibratory separators for food; mechanical spreaders for food; size length graders for food; vibratory conveyors for food; mechanical gravity sorters and air sorters for foods; trimming machines for foods; ] Sorting machines for handling and processing food products; all of the foregoing not including bearings or bearing related parts sold separately Optical inspection and sorting apparatus for imaging across conveyors, consisting of optical scanners, computer hardware, computer operating software, conveyors, gravity sorters, and air sorters
A clamp is described and which includes a base portion, a handle which is affixed to the base portion, a moveable clamp portion which is individually pivotally attached to the base portion; a pair of force transmitting couplings pivotally attached to the handle, and the movable clamp portion; and an elongated resilient biasing member with a distal end, and which is mounted on the movable clamp portion, and which is further operable to engage an adjacent object of interest and hold it in a given orientation relative to a vibratory conveyor.
A clamp is described and which includes a base portion, a handle which is affixed to the base portion, a moveable clamp portion which is individually pivotally attached to the base portion; a pair of force transmitting couplings pivotally attached to the handle, and the movable clamp portion; and an elongated resilient biasing member with a distal end, and which is mounted on the movable clamp portion, and which is further operable to engage an adjacent object of interest and hold it in a given orientation relative to a vibratory conveyor.
B07B 1/49 - Dispositifs pour tendre les tamis tendant plusieurs tamis ou parties de tamis par le même ou par différents moyens de tension
B25B 5/12 - Dispositions pour transmettre le mouvement aux mâchoires utilisant des leviers articulés
F16B 2/10 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction utilisant des mâchoires sur pivot
A clamp is described and which includes a moveable object engagement member having a distal end which is movable along a predetermined path of travel between an open and closed position; and a moveable force application assembly pivotally cooperating with the moveable object engagement member, and which is used to move the object engagement member along the predetermined path of travel between the opened and closed positions.
A vibratory conveyor is described and which includes a base frame; a conveyor bed which is reciprocally mounted on the base frame; a motor mount which is mounted in force transmitting relation relative to the conveyor bed; a pair of selectively energizable motors which are mounted on the motor mount; a rotatable force transmitting member mounted on a rotatable drive shaft of each of the motors, and which further individually, forcibly engage each other; and wherein the respective drive shafts rotate eccentric weights which generate a force which imparts reciprocal motion to the conveyor bed.
A linear motion conveyor is described and which includes an elongated conveyor bed having a product transporting surface for supporting and transporting a product between the opposite first and second ends thereof, and a drive assembly oriented in force transmitting relation relative to the elongated conveyor bed, and where the elongated conveyor bed, when reciprocated by the drive assembly is operable to move product alternatively between the opposite ends of the product elongated conveyor bed in a first direction; a second direction; and which is further rendered operable to substantially stop the movement of the product located between the opposite ends of the elongated conveyor bed.
B65G 27/12 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses de dispositifs de secouement, c.-à-d. de dispositifs pour produire des mouvements de basse fréquence et de grande amplitude
A linear motion conveyor is described and which includes an elongated conveyor bed having a product transporting surface for supporting and transporting a product between the opposite first and second ends thereof, and a drive assembly oriented in force transmitting relation relative to the elongated conveyor bed, and where the elongated conveyor bed, when reciprocated by the drive assembly is operable to move product alternatively between the opposite ends of the product elongated conveyor bed in a first direction; a second direction; and which is further rendered operable to substantially stop the movement of the product located between the opposite ends of the elongated conveyor bed.
B65G 27/28 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec possibilités d'équilibrage dynamique
B65G 27/20 - Dispositifs mécaniques pour faire tourner des masses non équilibrées
B65G 27/12 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses de dispositifs de secouement, c.-à-d. de dispositifs pour produire des mouvements de basse fréquence et de grande amplitude
B65G 27/30 - Utilisation de dispositifs pour créer ou transmettre les secousses avec possibilités d'équilibrage dynamique au moyen d'une masse se déplaçant en sens opposé, p. ex. un second transporteur
An excited frame vibratory conveyor is described and which includes a base frame; a motor mount made integral and with the base frame; a pair of vibratory motors mounted on the motor mount; and an electrical circuit for energizing the pair of vibratory motors in a fashion which reduces movement of the base frame in a vertical direction.
A sorting apparatus is described, and which includes a conveyor which transports a produce stream for inspection. The conveyor has various regions formed in part of ridges, troughs and apertures which reduce the weight of the produce stream, as well as reduces the vertical and horizontal components of motion of the produce stream, as the produce stream progresses from one end to the other. A product separation surface is mounted hear the distal end of the conveyor, and the produce stream passes over the product separation surface, and is slowed to a speed such that the produce stream falls substantially immediately vertically downwardly..
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p. ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularitéTri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p. ex. d'aiguillages
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
(1) Industrial equipment used for product processing, sorting and optical inspection namely vibratory drives for conveyors and shakers, conveyors, air cleaners, vibratory separators, steam pressure blanchers, mechanical spreaders, mechanical shakers for separating solids, size length graders for food, vibratory conveyors, conveyor belts, mechanical gravity sorters and air sorters for foods, trimming machines for foods, sorting machines for handling and processing food products, inspection and sorting machines, namely, optical inspection and sorting machines for inspecting and sorting food and pharmaceutical products; optical scanners for monitoring the color of bulk articles moving past a monitoring station; scanners in the nature of high resolution cameras for monitoring product quality; optical inspection and sorting apparatus for imaging across conveyors, namely, optical scanners, gravity sorters and air sorters; computer software for optical inspection equipment; electronic controllers for vibratory conveyors; food processing machines, namely, electric pressure steam blanchers for cooking.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
11 - Appareils de contrôle de l'environnement
Produits et services
Vibratory drives for conveyors and shakers; food processing machines, namely, conveyors, air cleaners; vibratory separators; steam pressure blanchers; mechanical spreaders; mechanical shakers for separating solids; size length graders for food; vibratory conveyors; conveyor belts; mechanical gravity sorters and air sorters for foods; trimming machines for foods; sorting machines for handling and processing food products. Inspection and sorting machines, namely, optical inspection and sorting machines for inspecting and sorting food and pharmaceutical products; optical scanners for monitoring the color of bulk articles moving past a monitoring station; scanners in the nature of high resolution cameras for monitoring product quality; optical inspection and sorting apparatus for imaging across conveyors, namely, optical scanners, computer hardware, computer software, gravity sorters and air sorters; computer software for optical inspection equipment; and intelligent controllers for vibratory conveyors. Food processing machines, namely, electric pressure steam blanchers for cooking.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Vibratory drives for conveyors and shakers; food processing machines, namely, conveyors, air cleaners; vibratory separators; mechanical spreaders; mechanical shakers for separating solids; size length graders for food; vibratory conveyors; conveyor belts; mechanical gravity sorters and air sorters for foods; trimming machines for foods; sorting machines for handling and processing food products Inspection and sorting machines, namely, optical inspection and sorting machines for inspecting and sorting food and pharmaceutical products; optical scanners for monitoring the color of bulk articles moving past a monitoring station; scanners in the nature of high resolution cameras for monitoring product quality; optical inspection and sorting apparatus for imaging across conveyors, namely, optical scanners, computer hardware, computer software, gravity sorters and air sorters; computer software for optical inspection equipment; and micro-processor based intelligent controllers for vibratory conveyors
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Optical inspection apparatus, namely, an optical sorting machine for recording and processing input signals and implementing decision logic for the operation of a defect removal system.
A sorting apparatus is described, and which includes a conveyor which transports a produce stream for inspection. A product separation surface is mounted near the distal end of the conveyor, and the produce stream passes over the product separation surface, and is slowed to a speed such that the produce stream falls substantially immediately vertically downwardly. An inspection zone is located downstream relative to the product separation surface. An imaging device is provided, and which images the produce stream passing through the inspection zone; an illumination device is provided for illuminating the produce stream passing through the inspection zone, and an ejector assembly is located downstream of the inspection zone and which removes unwanted solid material in the produce stream having undesirable characteristics.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Optical inspection apparatus, namely, an optical sorting machine for recording and processing input signals and implementing decision logic for the operation of a defect removal system
An imaging apparatus is described, and which includes a first light source, which when energized, emits nonvisible near infrared electromagnetic radiation which is directed at an object of interest to be imaged, and which is reflected therefrom; a second light source, which when energized, emits a given wavelength of invisible electromagnetic radiation which is directed at the object of interest to be imaged, and which is reflected therefrom; a first optical filter which is operable to pass, at least in part, both the reflected near infrared, and invisible electromagnetic radiation reflected from the object of interest; and a single camera operably positioned to receive the electromagnetic radiation passed by the first optical filter and produce a resulting image of the object of interest from both the invisible and near infrared electromagnetic radiation which is passed by the optical filter.
A sorting apparatus is described and which includes a substantially continuous source of a product to be sorted; and a downwardly oriented supporting surface for guiding the source of product for movement, at least in part, under the influence of gravity, along a path of travel through a first inspection station which is oriented along the supporting surface, and where the product is first inspected, and then travels to a second location or station, which is located off the supporting surface, and where, at the second location or station, individual defective products are removed from the substantially continuous source of product to be sorted.
A spring for a vibratory conveyor is described and which includes an elongated substantially planar main body which is mounted on a vibratory conveyor for moving a source of product, and which has a longitudinal axis, and a predetermined spring constant, and wherein the elongated main body can repeatedly flex and twist about the longitudinal axis without substantially degrading the spring constant of the elongated main body.
A cutting apparatus is disclosed and which includes a cutter knife which is reciprocally moveable along a path of travel, a track member mounted adjacent to the cutter knife, and which mechanically cooperates with the cutter knife so as to define, at least in part, a first non-cutting position, and the second, cutting position for the cutter knife, and a magnet mounted on the track member and which releasably magnetically restrains the cutter knife when the cutter knife is in either of the first non-cutting position, or the second, cutting position.
A cutting apparatus is disclosed and which includes a cutter knife which is reciprocally moveable along a path of travel, a track member mounted adjacent to the cutter knife, and which mechanically cooperates with the cutter knife so as to define, at least in part, a first non-cutting position, and the second, cutting position for the cutter knife, and a magnet mounted on the track member and which releasably magnetically restrains the cutter knife when the cutter knife is in either of the first non-cutting position, or the second, cutting position.
B26D 7/08 - Moyens de traitement de la pièce ou de l'outil de coupe pour faciliter la coupe
B26D 1/56 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément coupant qui se déplace avec la pièce
B26D 5/08 - Moyens pour actionner l'outil de coupe afin d'effectuer la coupe
B26D 1/29 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément coupant non circulaire se déplaçant autour d'un axe sensiblement perpendiculaire à la ligne de coupe et tournant sans arrêt dans le même sens pendant la coupe avec un élément coupant monté dans le plan d'un disque rotatif, p. ex. pour couper des haricots
B26D 1/11 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant linéairement l'élément coupant étant animé d'un mouvement de va-et-vient dans une direction parallèle, ou sensiblement parallèle, à l'arête de coupe avec plusieurs éléments coupants
B26D 5/12 - Moyens pour actionner l'outil de coupe afin d'effectuer la coupe au moyen de la pression d'un fluide
B26D 7/00 - Parties constitutives de l'appareillage de coupe, découpage, poinçonnage, perforation ou séparation autrement que par coupe
B26D 7/26 - Moyens de montage ou de réglage de l'outil de coupeMoyens de réglage de la course de l'outil de coupe
B26D 1/42 - Coupe d'une pièce caractérisée par la nature ou par le mouvement de l'élément coupantAppareils ou machines à cet effetÉléments coupants à cet effet comportant un élément qui ne suit pas le mouvement de la pièce ayant un élément coupant se déplaçant autour d'un axe avec un élément coupant non circulaire se déplaçant autour d'un axe parallèle à la ligne de coupe et monté de façon à coulisser dans un organe rotatif
A sorting apparatus is described and which includes an inspection station; a multiplicity of electromagnetic radiation emitters and detectors; an optical filter which is positioned in front of the electromagnetic radiation detectors, and which passes electromagnetic radiation having a given polarization; an ejector assembly positioned downstream from the inspection station for removing defective objects of interest which are identified; and a computer/controller for selectively energizing the electromagnetic radiation emitter, and detector, and rendering the ejector assembly operational to remove defective objects of interest, from a stream of objects of interest which have passed through an inspection station.
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p. ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularitéTri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p. ex. d'aiguillages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
MONITORING AND DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES, NAMELY, REMOTE MONITORING OF INDUSTRIAL FOOD SORTING, CONVEYING AND PROCESSING SYSTEM ATTRIBUTES VIA MACHINE TO MACHINE COMMUNICATION USING THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE
93.
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR POST-THRESHING INSPECTION AND SORTING OF TOBACCO LAMINA
An apparatus and method for post-threshing inspection and sorting of tobacco lamina is described and which includes a separation conduit which receives a source of post-threshed tobacco lamina and other contaminants for inspection and sorting, and wherein a source of pressurized air causes the tobacco lamina to move along the separation conduit past an inspection station where it is optically inspected to identify undesirable tobacco lamina or other contaminants; and a downstream reject station is provided which responds to a sorting signal provided by the inspection station and which removes unwanted or undesirable tobacco lamina and other contaminants from an air stream so as to provide a resulting product which is substantially free from contaminants or other defects.
B07C 5/00 - Tri selon une caractéristique ou une particularité des objets ou du matériau à trier, p. ex. tri commandé par un dispositif qui détecte ou mesure cette caractéristique ou particularitéTri à l'aide de dispositifs manœuvrés à la main, p. ex. d'aiguillages
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Monitoring and diagnostic services, namely, machine to machine communication providing remote monitoring of system attributes by way of third-party software.
95.
SORTING APPARATUS AND METHOD UTILIZING A MECHANICAL DIVERTER
The present invention is an apparatus and method for sorting foreign material and undesirable articles from a product stream. A mechanical diverter having a concave shape is responsive to an inspection station coupled to the product stream. The mechanical diverter is employed to effectively launch or otherwise redirect undesirable articles in an alternate path. In addition, an air ejector is responsive to the inspection station and is employed to dislodge foreign material from the product stream.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
A vibratory sensor for optimizing the vibrational performance of a vibrational conveyor, namely, a vibrational sensor mounted on a vibrational conveyor; a base station electrically coupled to the vibrational sensor and a computer network; and software installed on the computer network for receiving vibrational information generated by the vibrational sensor.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
VIBRATORY SENSORS FOR OPTIMIZING THE VIBRATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF A VIBRATIONAL CONVEYOR COMPRISED OF A VIBRATIONAL SENSOR MOUNTED ON A VIBRATIONAL CONVEYOR, A BASE STATION ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO THE VIBRATIONAL SENSOR AND COMPUTER NETWORK HARDWARE, AND SOFTWARE INSTALLED ON THE COMPUTER NETWORK FOR RECEIVING VIBRATIONAL INFORMATION GENERATED BY THE VIBRATIONAL SENSOR
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Conveyors for delivering and removing post-threshed tobacco from an inspection and sorting machine for tobacco. Inspection and sorting machines namely optical inspection machines for inspecting tobacco; optical scanners for monitoring the color and shape of bulk post-threshed tobacco moving past a monitoring station; computer software for optical inspection equipment utilized to inspect tobacco; and intelligent controllers for operating the inspection and sorting machine and conveyors associated with the inspection and sorting machine all in class 9.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Conveyors for transporting food products. Cameras for imaging conveyors for transporting food products; computers for controlling the conveyor and the camera.
