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1. 发明授权

US06600829B1 Computer process for controlling a system for sorting objects by surface characteristics 失效
标题翻译：用于通过表面特性来控制用于分类物体的系统的计算机程序
公开(公告)号：US06600829B1
公开(公告)日：2003-07-29
申请号：US09027177
申请日：1998-02-20
申请人： Henry A. Affeldt , Marina L. Cariaga , Tim D. Conway , David M. Musoke , James B. Sheffler , Steven D. Stebbins
发明人： Henry A. Affeldt , Marina L. Cariaga , Tim D. Conway , David M. Musoke , James B. Sheffler , Steven D. Stebbins
IPC分类号： G06K900
CPC分类号： B07C5/342
摘要： The computer process controls operation of a system which sorts objects by surface characteristics. The system includes a multi-rail conveyor, an imaging unit for each rail of the conveyor and a computer including a user interface. Each imaging unit includes at least one camera, and at least one block of LEDs of multiple predetermined colors. The process initializes system hardware and software, calibrates the imaging units, sets, tests and reports various parameters for imaging, automatically or under user control, and synchronizes the operation of the imaging units with conveyor action to produce optimal imaging, as well as controlling sorting based upon imaging output.
摘要翻译：计算机过程控制通过表面特征对对象进行排序的系统的操作。该系统包括多轨输送机，用于输送机的每个轨道的成像单元和包括用户界面的计算机。每个成像单元包括至少一个照相机和至少一个多个预定颜色的LED块。该过程自动地或在用户控制下初始化系统硬件和软件，校准成像单元，组合，测试和报告成像的各种参数，并且使成像单元的操作与输送机动作同步以产生最佳成像，以及基于成像输出来控制分类。

2. 发明授权

US5620519A Controller and method for selectively controlling the amount of wax applied to fruit 失效
标题翻译：用于选择性地控制施用于水果的蜡的量的控制器和方法
公开(公告)号：US5620519A
公开(公告)日：1997-04-15
申请号：US292898
申请日：1994-08-19
申请人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway , David M. Musoke
发明人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway , David M. Musoke
IPC分类号： A23B7/16 , A23P1/08 , B05C11/00
CPC分类号： A23B7/16 , A23P20/15
摘要： Application of wax to fruit, or groups of fruit in a conveyor system, can be controlled to optimize the protective and cosmetic effects of the wax application and to efficiently utilize the wax notwithstanding variations in size, texture, nature or number of the fruit, the type(s) of wax or the processing environment, by providing an intelligent wax controller. The wax controller has a camera which detects fruit passing through a field of view defined by an optical housing in which the camera is fixed. Particularly if the camera is a line-scan camera, two-dimensional pixel maps of the fruit passing through the viewing area are assembled and image processed to provide distinct pixel images even when the fruit are touching. The entire width of the conveyor belt is detected furing each detection time. The diameter of the fruit for each of the separated images is then determined, from which the total surface area of the fruit passing under the viewing area is computed. Based on this computation a plurality of variable stroke pujps and wax nozzles are each individually controlled at appropriate positions across the width of the conveyor system to apply the appropriate amount of wax to the fruit then passing under the wax applicator nozzles.
摘要翻译：可以控制将蜡应用于水果或输送系统中的水果组，以优化蜡应用的保护和美化效果，并且尽管水果的尺寸，质地，性质或数量有变化，但是有效利用蜡蜡类型或加工环境，提供智能蜡控制器。蜡烛控制器具有一个相机，其检测通过其中相机被固定的光学外壳限定的视野的水果。特别是如果相机是线扫描相机，则通过观看区域的水果的二维像素图被组装和图像处理，以便即使当水果触摸时也提供不同的像素图像。在每个检测时间检测到传送带的整个宽度。然后确定每个分离的图像的水果的直径，从中计算通过观察区域的果实的总表面积。基于该计算，多个可变冲程喷嘴和蜡喷嘴分别在输送系统的宽度上的适当位置单独控制，以将适量的蜡施加到水果上，然后通过蜡施加器喷嘴下方。

3. 发明授权

US6153253A Method for selectively controlling the amount of wax applied to fruit 失效
标题翻译：选择性地控制施用于水果的蜡的量的方法
公开(公告)号：US6153253A
公开(公告)日：2000-11-28
申请号：US503753
申请日：1995-07-18
申请人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway , David M. Musoke
发明人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway , David M. Musoke
IPC分类号： A23B7/16 , A23P1/08 , B05D1/02
CPC分类号： A23B7/16 , A23P20/15
摘要： Application of wax to fruit in a conveyor system is controlled to optimize the protective and cosmetic effects of the wax application and to efficiently utilize the wax notwithstanding variations in size, texture, nature or number of the fruit, the type(s) of wax or the processing environment by providing an intelligent wax controller. The wax controller has a camera which detects fruit passing through a field of view defined by an optical housing in which the camera is fixed. Two-dimensional pixel maps of the fruit passing through the viewing area are assembled and an image is processed to provide distinct pixel images even when the fruit are touching. The diameter of the fruit for each of the separated images is then determined from which the total surface area of the fruit passing under the viewing area is computed. Based on this computation a plurality of variable stroke pumps and wax nozzles are each individually controlled at appropriate positions across the conveyor system to apply the appropriate amount of wax to the fruit then passing under the wax applicator nozzles.
摘要翻译：控制蜡在输送系统中对水果的应用被控制以优化蜡应用的保护和美化效果，并且尽管水果的尺寸，质地，性质或数量有变化，蜡的类型或蜡的类型处理环境提供智能蜡控制器。蜡烛控制器具有一个相机，其检测通过其中相机被固定的光学外壳限定的视野的水果。组合通过观察区域的水果的二维像素图，并且处理图像以提供不同像素图像，即使当水果触摸时。然后确定每个分离的图像的水果的直径，从而计算通过观察区域下方的果实的总表面积。基于这种计算，多个可变行程泵和蜡喷嘴分别在穿过输送机系统的适当位置处被控制，以将适量的蜡施加到水果上，然后通过蜡施加器喷嘴。

4. 发明授权

US5431273A Apparatus and method for detecting a missing ejector in a sorting and conveying system 失效
标题翻译：用于检测分拣和输送系统中缺失喷射器的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US5431273A
公开(公告)日：1995-07-11
申请号：US201511
申请日：1994-02-24
申请人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway
发明人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway
IPC分类号： B07C5/36 , B65G47/96 , B65G47/46
CPC分类号： B65G47/965 , B07C5/361 , B65G2201/0211
摘要： The conveyor system is comprised of a plurality of spools connected by chains at each end of the spool. The space between an adjacent pair of spools defines a pocket. An ejector is carried by the chain within each pocket to eject fruit from the pocket. The ejectors are selectively activated by solenoids lying underneath the chain and mounted on a conveyor channel across which the chain and spools are pulled. A photooptical detector is provided for detecting when an ejector is missing due to damage or other loss. A system control circuit detects the missing ejector and stops the conveyor at a predetermined position so that the missing ejector stops at a predetermined repair location on the conveyor system.
摘要翻译：输送机系统由在线轴的每个端部处由链条连接的多个线轴构成。相邻的一对线轴之间的空间限定了一个口袋。喷射器由链条在每个口袋内承载以从口袋中排出果实。喷射器由位于链条下面的螺线管选择性地启动，并安装在链条和卷轴被拉动的输送通道上。提供光电检测器，用于检测喷射器何时由于损坏或其他损失而丢失。系统控制电路检测到丢失的喷射器并将输送机停在预定位置，使得丢失的喷射器停在传送系统上的预定的修理位置。

5. 发明授权

US5651446A Optoelectronic object spacing apparatus and method for operating the same 失效
标题翻译：光电对象间隔装置及其操作方法
公开(公告)号：US5651446A
公开(公告)日：1997-07-29
申请号：US617970
申请日：1996-03-11
申请人： Henry A. Affeldt , William Kirk , Tim D. Conway
发明人： Henry A. Affeldt , William Kirk , Tim D. Conway
IPC分类号： B07C5/02 , B65G47/24 , B65G47/84 , B65G43/00
CPC分类号： B65G47/24 , B07C5/02 , B65G47/846 , B65G2201/0211 , B65G2203/042
摘要： Fruit or other objects placed on the conveyor and spun by the conveyor are properly oriented on the conveyor by the method and apparatus of the invention by ejecting one or more adjacent touching objects or ejecting objects which form stacked triplets. An optical sensor determines when there is or is not a gap between objects and relates that gap detection to the position of the objects on the conveyor. Detection of a continuous signal through a controller circuit causes a downstream solenoid to be energized according to predetermined timing. The solenoid in turn, when energized, rotates a finger which is coupled to, carried with the conveyor system and situated underneath the pocket between adjacent spools. The finger rotates upwardly and ejects the objects sitting in the pocket, thereby removing the misplaced or touching objects on the conveyor belt.
摘要翻译：放置在输送机上并通过输送机旋转的水果或其他物体通过本发明的方法和装置通过喷射形成堆叠三联体的一个或多个相邻的触摸物体或喷射物体在输送机上适当地定向。光学传感器确定物体之间是否存在间隙，并将该间隙检测与传送带上物体的位置相关联。通过控制器电路检测连续信号使得下游螺线管根据预定的时间被激励。螺线管在通电时依次旋转一个手指，该手指与传送系统一起运送并位于相邻卷轴之间的口袋下方。手指向上旋转并弹出坐在口袋中的物体，从而去除传送带上的错位或触摸物体。

6. 发明授权

US5482154A Apparatus and method for detecting chain stretch in a sorting and conveying system 失效
标题翻译：在分拣和输送系统中检测链条拉伸的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US5482154A
公开(公告)日：1996-01-09
申请号：US335266
申请日：1994-09-26
申请人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway
发明人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway
IPC分类号： B07C5/36 , B65G47/96 , B65G47/46
CPC分类号： B65G47/965 , B07C5/361 , B65G2201/0211
摘要： The conveyor system is made of a plurality of spools connected by chains at each end of the spool. The space between an adjacent pair of spools defines a pocket. An ejector is carried by the chain within each pocket to eject fruit from the pocket. The ejectors are selectively activated by solenoids lying underneath the chain and mounted on a conveyor channel across which the chain and spools are pulled. During operation, chain stretch is measured between two sensors at each end of the conveyor system. When the stretch has exceeded a predetermined limit, a warning signal is generated and the conveyor system can be stopped to allow appropriate repositioning of the solenoid assemblies for activating the ejectors or the timing of the firing of the ejectors automatically readjusted by software control.
摘要翻译：输送机系统由多个线轴组成，通过链条在卷轴的每个端部连接。相邻的一对线轴之间的空间限定了一个口袋。喷射器由链条在每个口袋内承载以从口袋中排出果实。喷射器由位于链条下面的螺线管选择性地启动，并安装在链条和卷轴被拉动的输送通道上。在运行过程中，在传送系统两端的两个传感器之间测量链条拉伸。当拉伸超过预定极限时，产生警告信号，并且可以停止输送系统以允许用于激活喷射器的螺线管组件的适当重新定位或通过软件控制自动重新调整的喷射器的点火定时。

7. 发明授权

US5513740A Optoelectronic object spacing method 失效
标题翻译：光电物体间距法
公开(公告)号：US5513740A
公开(公告)日：1996-05-07
申请号：US201516
申请日：1994-02-24
申请人： Henry A. Affeldt , William Kirk , Tim D. Conway
发明人： Henry A. Affeldt , William Kirk , Tim D. Conway
IPC分类号： B07C5/02 , B65G47/24 , B65G47/84 , B65G47/26
CPC分类号： B65G47/24 , B07C5/02 , B65G47/846 , B65G2201/0211 , B65G2203/042
摘要： Fruit or other objects placed on the conveyor and spun by the conveyor are properly oriented on the conveyor by the method and apparatus of the invention by ejecting one or more adjacent touching objects or ejecting objects which form stacked triplets. An optical sensor determines when there is or is not a gap between objects and relates that gap detection to the position of the objects on the conveyor. Detection of a continuous signal through a controller circuit causes a downstream solenoid to be energized according to predetermined timing. The solenoid in turn, when energized, rotates a finger which is coupled to, carried with the conveyor system and situated underneath the pocket between adjacent spools. The finger rotates upwardly and ejects the objects sitting in the pocket, thereby removing the misplaced or touching objects on the conveyor belt.
摘要翻译：放置在输送机上并通过输送机旋转的水果或其他物体通过本发明的方法和装置通过喷射形成堆叠三联体的一个或多个相邻的触摸物体或喷射物体在输送机上适当地定向。光学传感器确定物体之间是否存在间隙，并将该间隙检测与传送带上物体的位置相关联。通过控制器电路检测连续信号使得下游螺线管根据预定的时间被激励。螺线管在通电时依次旋转一个手指，该手指与传送系统一起运送并位于相邻卷轴之间的口袋下方。手指向上旋转并弹出坐在口袋中的物体，从而去除传送带上的错位或触摸物体。

8. 发明授权

US5492215A Apparatus and method for detecting objects ejected over the end of a sorting and conveying system 失效
标题翻译：用于检测在分拣和输送系统末端喷射的物体的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US5492215A
公开(公告)日：1996-02-20
申请号：US311937
申请日：1994-09-26
申请人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway
发明人： Henry A. Affeldt , Tim D. Conway
IPC分类号： B07C5/36 , B65G47/96 , B65G25/00
CPC分类号： B65G47/965 , B07C5/361 , B65G2201/0211
摘要： The conveyor system is made of a plurality of spools connected by chains at each end of the spool. The space between an adjacent pair of spools defines a pocket. An ejector is carried by the chain within each pocket to eject fruit from the pocket. The ejectors are selectively activated by solenoids lying underneath the chain and mounted on a conveyor channel across which the chain and spools are pulled. An over-the-end detector detects whether fruit passes over the end of the detector and has not been otherwise ejected from the conveyor system. Depending upon the periodicity and the timing in which fruit passes over the end of the conveyor, it can be determined whether one or more ejectors are damaged, or whether ejectors or solenoids are inoperable, and in each case which one.
摘要翻译：输送机系统由多个线轴组成，通过链条在卷轴的每个端部连接。相邻的一对线轴之间的空间限定了一个口袋。喷射器由链条在每个口袋内承载以从口袋中排出果实。喷射器由位于链条下面的螺线管选择性地启动，并安装在链条和卷轴被拉动的输送通道上。一个超前检测器检测水果是否通过检测器的末端，并且没有其他方式从输送系统中喷出。根据水果通过传送带末端的周期和时间，可以确定一个或多个喷射器是否损坏，或者喷射器或螺线管是否不可操作，并且在每种情况下都是这样。

9. 发明授权

US4330062A Method and apparatus for measuring the surface color of an article 失效
标题翻译：用于测量物品表面颜色的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US4330062A
公开(公告)日：1982-05-18
申请号：US122448
申请日：1980-02-19
申请人： Tim D. Conway , Paul F. Paddock
发明人： Tim D. Conway , Paul F. Paddock
IPC分类号： B07C5/342
CPC分类号： B07C5/3422
摘要： A method and apparatus for grading and sorting articles, particularly fruit, according to size, surface blemish and surface color. Fruit is passed sequentially through a camera array which scans the surface of each fruit and measures the intensity of light reflected from successive discrete surface segments. Significant differences between such measured intensities are detected and a measurement of surface blemish is generated in accordance therewith. Size measurements are derived by counting the total number of segments in the surface of each fruit. Color measurements are derived by averaging the ratio of red light intensity to infrared light intensity reflected from each of a plurality of surface areas of each fruit. The fruit are separated and delivered to separate receivers by a mechanism responsive to the size, blemish and color measurements of the respective fruit.
摘要翻译：根据尺寸，表面瑕疵和表面颜色对制品，特别是水果进行分级和分选的方法和装置。水果依次通过相机阵列，其扫描每个水果的表面并测量从连续的离散表面段反射的光的强度。检测到这种测量的强度之间的显着差异，并且根据其产生表面瑕疵的测量。尺寸测量是通过计算每个水果表面的总段数得出的。通过对从每个果实的多个表面区域中的每一个反射的红光强度与红外光强度的比率进行平均得出颜色测量。水果被分离并通过响应于相应水果的尺寸，瑕疵和颜色测量的机制递送到单独的接收器。

10. 发明授权

US4139766A Apparatus and method for counting fruits and other objects 失效
标题翻译：用于计数水果和其他物体的装置和方法
公开(公告)号：US4139766A
公开(公告)日：1979-02-13
申请号：US824396
申请日：1977-08-15
申请人： Tim D. Conway
发明人： Tim D. Conway
IPC分类号： G06M7/00 , G06M11/00
CPC分类号： G06M11/00
摘要： Apparatus and method for the counting of objects and in particular fruits such as oranges, grapefruit, lemons, and the like, which are randomly continuously presented by a conveyor or other means to a counting area in which the objects are illuminated. An image of the counting area and illuminated objects is optically reproduced on a self-scanning photodiode array which generates a series of output analog video signals corresponding to the light intensity on each of the photodiodes. These analog signals are amplified and compared with a voltage that is approximately 60% of the peak voltage value from the array, to provide an output binary signal pulse having a digital logic value of "1", when the video signal is above the 60% value, and a value of "O" when below the 60% value. Logic circuits group certain of the output binary signal pulses into a predetermined group recognition pattern having a configuration such that it will occur only once for each object that it scanned, and which is decoded to provide an output counting pulse for each object presented to the counting area.
摘要翻译：用于计数物体，特别是诸如橙子，葡萄柚，柠檬等的水果的装置和方法，其通过输送机或其他装置随机连续地呈现给物体照亮的计数区域。计数区域和照明对象的图像在自扫描光电二极管阵列上被光学再现，该阵列产生与每个光电二极管上的光强对应的一系列输出模拟视频信号。这些模拟信号被放大并与来自阵列的峰值电压值的大约60％的电压进行比较，以提供具有数字逻辑值“1”的输出二进制信号脉冲，当视频信号高于60％价值，低于60％价值的“O”值。逻辑电路将某些输出的二进制信号脉冲分组成预定的组识别模式，其具有这样的配置，使得它对于其扫描的每个对象将仅发生一次，并且被解码以为呈现给计数的每个对象提供输出计数脉冲区。

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