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1. 发明授权

US4585126A Method and apparatus for high speed processing of fruit or the like 失效
标题翻译：水果等的高速处理方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US4585126A
公开(公告)日：1986-04-29
申请号：US546274
申请日：1983-10-28
申请人： Paul F. Paddock , Everett G. LaVars
发明人： Paul F. Paddock , Everett G. LaVars
IPC分类号： B65G47/38 , A23L19/00 , B07B13/04 , B07C5/02 , B07C5/36 , B65G15/42 , B65G47/14 , B65G47/52 , B07C5/342
CPC分类号： B07C5/36 , B65G15/42 , B65G47/1492 , B65G2201/02 , B65G2201/0211 , Y10S209/911 , Y10S209/912 , Y10S209/914 , Y10S209/917
摘要： A method and apparatus are disclosed for high-speed processing of fruit or the like wherein the fruit is initially accumulated and aligned at a pick-up point for capture in spaced-apart pockets of a singulation conveyor at the pick-up point to maintain the fruit in predetermined linear spacing and to accelerate the fruit to a predetermined processing speed, a processing conveyor being operated at a synchronized speed relative to the singulation conveyor for receiving the individual units of fruit, the fruit being carried in trays past a sensor station after which the fruit is discharged from the trays into one of a plurality of discharge passages according to the individual characteristics of the fruit units. A preferred construction for accumulating and aligning the fruit at the pick-up point comprises multiple interconnecting ramps of different inclinations to further assure a continuous supply of fruit at the pick-up point. The singulation conveyor preferably includes an endless belt having spaced-apart pockets for receiving individual units of fruit and being adapted for passing the pick-up point along an upward incline, each of the pockets being adapted for capturing a first unit of fruit and rejecting subsequent units of fruit, the fruit being projected from the pockets along a short arc for reception by respective trays of the processing conveyor. The trays in the processing conveyor preferably provide three-point support for the fruit to assure proper exposure of random-sized fruit to an optical sensor. Furthermore, the trays are also adapted to facilitate interchangeable connection with the processing conveyor and to facilitate discharge of the fruit into one of the plurality of discharge passages.
摘要翻译：公开了一种用于水果等的高速处理的方法和装置，其中水果最初在拾取点处积聚并对齐，以便在拾取点处的单分隔输送机的间隔开的口袋中捕获，以保持水果以预定的线性间距加速并且将果实加速到预定的处理速度，处理输送机以相对于单独输送机的同步速度操作，用于接收各个水果单元，水果被托盘通过传感器站，在此之后根据果实单位的个体特征，果实从托盘排出到多个排放通道中的一个。用于在拾取点积聚和对准水果的优选结构包括不同倾斜度的多个互连坡道，以进一步确保在拾取点连续供应水果。分切输送机优选地包括具有间隔开的口袋的环形带，用于接收水果的单独单元并且适于沿着向上的倾斜点使拾取点通过，每个袋适于捕获第一单位水果并拒绝后续水果的单位，水果从口袋中沿着短弧投射，用于由处理输送机的各个托盘接收。处理输送机中的托盘优选为果实提供三点支撑，以确保随机大小的果实适当地暴露于光学传感器。此外，托盘还适于促进与加工输送机的可互换连接并且便于将果实排放到多个排放通道中的一个中。

2. 发明授权

US3930994A Method and means for internal inspection and sorting of produce 失效
标题翻译：内部检查和生产分类的方法和手段
公开(公告)号：US3930994A
公开(公告)日：1976-01-06
申请号：US403173
申请日：1973-10-03
申请人： Tim D. Conway , Paul F. Paddock
发明人： Tim D. Conway , Paul F. Paddock
IPC分类号： G01N21/85 , B07C5/34 , B07C5/342 , G01B11/30
CPC分类号： B07C5/3416 , Y10S209/925
摘要： Apparatus and method for automatically evaluating articles particularly citrus fruits, on the basis of the uniformity and non-uniformity of their transparency to light rays and selectively separating them into different grades according to such evaluations, the fruit being oriented and carried by a conveyor in a path between a light ray source and light ray detectors positioned to straddle the fruit core portion, the signals from the detectors being carried to an internal quality computer controlled by timing sensors responsive to fruit movement through the light rays, wherein the percentage of internal damage is computed for each fruit, after which the fruits are successively separated into different predetermined grades according to their respective damage evaluations.

3. 发明授权

US4244763A Method of applying a label to an object 失效
标题翻译：将标签应用于对象的方法
公开(公告)号：US4244763A
公开(公告)日：1981-01-13
申请号：US934873
申请日：1978-08-18
申请人： Miquel A. Varon , Paul F. Paddock
发明人： Miquel A. Varon , Paul F. Paddock
IPC分类号： B65C3/00 , B65C9/18 , B65C9/30 , B32B31/16
CPC分类号： B65C9/30 , B65C3/00 , B65C9/188 , Y10T156/1023 , Y10T156/1031 , Y10T156/1039
摘要： Method for labeling objects including fruits supplied to a labeling station by an endless conveyor. Labels on a carrier tape are moved from a supply reel by a knurled roller which impresses a surface weakening pattern on each label so it will readily conform to a non-planar surface of the object. The tape is formed into a feed storage loop by an oscillatable tension regulating arm which controls actuation and deactuation of the knurled roller. An indexing tape segment passes through an indexing block in a transfer station, where each entering label is sensed by a detector. Indexing movement of the tape is initiated by an object detector on the conveyor. Indexing moves the tape around a sharp bend to strip the detected label from the tape and position it in a label holding frame. A label transfer wheel with peripheral suction cups is operated in timed relation to the detection of an object on the conveyor, to move a suction cup under the label in the holding frame, whereupon a vacuum is applied to grip the label and carry it to a position where it is pressed against a surface of the detected object, at which time the vacuum is released. A thin lip of the suction cup is deformed by the pressing action to vent the cup interior to atmosphere. A take-up storage loop is formed by a second oscillatable tension regulating arm which controls the intermittent actuation of a motor driven tape take-up reel.
摘要翻译：用于通过环形输送机标记包括供应给标签站的水果的物体的方法。载带上的标签通过滚花辊从供带盘移动，滚花辊将每个标签上的表面削弱图案压印，从而易于符合物体的非平面表面。带通过可调节的张力调节臂形成进给储存环，其控制滚花辊的致动和停止。分度带段通过传送站中的索引块，其中每个进入标签由检测器感测。带的分度移动由传送带上的物体检测器启动。索引将磁带围绕着一个尖锐的弯曲部分移动，以将检测到的标签从磁带中剥离，并将其放置在标签保持框架中。具有外围吸盘的标签传送轮与检测输送机上的物体的时间关系相互作用，以将保持框架下方的标签下方的吸盘移动，由此施加真空以握住标签并将其运送到其被按压在被检测物体的表面上，此时真空被释放。通过按压动作使吸盘的薄唇变形，将杯内部排出到大气中。卷取存储回路由控制马达驱动带卷取卷轴间歇致动的第二可摆动张力调节臂形成。

4. 发明授权

US3930995A Grade distributing apparatus 失效
标题翻译：等级分配设备
公开(公告)号：US3930995A
公开(公告)日：1976-01-06
申请号：US498531
申请日：1974-08-19
申请人： Paul F. Paddock , Jerry W. Cramer
发明人： Paul F. Paddock , Jerry W. Cramer
IPC分类号： B65G47/38 , B07C5/12 , B07C5/22 , B07C5/36 , B65G47/36 , B65G47/68 , B07B13/08
CPC分类号： B07C5/12 , B07C5/36 , B65G2201/0211 , B65G2207/42 , Y10S209/924
摘要： In a system for classifying objects, particularly fruits, which pass successively through an inspection station for evaluation according to respective grades and for generating evaluation signals corresponding to such grades. The inspected fruits are then delivered to a distribution apparatus by means of a sorting conveyor having a single row of traveling holders for the individual fruits. The sorting conveyor has a plurality of discharge stations corresponding to the different evaluation grades and, when a holder carrying a fruit reaches a discharge station that corresponds to the evaluation grade for that particular fruit, the generated evaluation signal for that particular fruit causes the holder to discharge the fruit.

5. 发明授权

US4476982A Method and apparatus for grading articles according to their surface color 失效
标题翻译：根据其表面颜色对物品进行分级的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US4476982A
公开(公告)日：1984-10-16
申请号：US433245
申请日：1982-10-07
申请人： Paul F. Paddock , William G. Krage , Tim D. Conway
发明人： Paul F. Paddock , William G. Krage , Tim D. Conway
IPC分类号： B07C5/342
CPC分类号： B07C5/342
摘要： Method and apparatus for grading articles, particularly lemons, according to their surface color. The apparatus measures each lemon's reflectance in infrared, red and green wavelength bands, and computes the ratio of the red and infrared measurements and the ratio of the red and green measurements. If the red/infrared ratio is less than a prescribed crossover threshold, the apparatus compares the red/infrared ratio to a first set of thresholds, to grade the lemon into either a very dark green, dark green or light green color grade. Conversely, if the red/infrared color ratio is greater than the crossover threshold, the apparatus compares the red/green ratio to a second set of thresholds, to grade the lemon into either a silver, tree-ripe or bronzy color grade.
摘要翻译：根据其表面颜色对制品，特别是柠檬进行分级的方法和装置。该设备测量红，红和绿波长带中的每个柠檬的反射率，并计算红色和红外测量的比例以及红色和绿色测量的比率。如果红/红比小于规定的交叉阈值，则该装置将红/红比与第一组阈值进行比较，将柠檬分级为非常深绿色，深绿色或浅绿色等级。相反，如果红/红比比大于交叉阈值，则该装置将红/绿比与第二组阈值进行比较，以将柠檬分级为银色，树木成熟色或黄色级。

6. 发明授权

US4123310A Apparatus for applying a label to an object 失效
标题翻译：用于将标签应用于物体的装置
公开(公告)号：US4123310A
公开(公告)日：1978-10-31
申请号：US776319
申请日：1977-03-10
申请人： Miquel A. Varon , Paul F. Paddock
发明人： Miquel A. Varon , Paul F. Paddock
IPC分类号： B65C3/00 , B65C9/18
CPC分类号： B65C9/188 , B65C3/00 , Y10T156/1773
摘要： Apparatus for labeling objects including fruits supplied to a labeling station by an endless conveyor. Labels on a carrier tape are moved from a supply reel by a knurled roller which impresses a surface weakening pattern on each label so it will readily conform to a non-planar surface of the object. The tape is formed into a feed storage loop by an oscillatable tension regulating arm which controls actuation and deactuation of the knurled roller. An indexing tape segment passes through an indexing block in a transfer station, where each entering label is sensed by a detector. Indexing movement of the tape is initiated by an object detector on the conveyor. Indexing moves the tape around a sharp bend to strip the detected label from the tape and position it in a label holding frame. A label transfer wheel with peripheral suction cups is operated in timed relation to the detection of an object on the conveyor, to move a suction cup under the label in the holding frame, whereupon a vacuum is applied to grip the label and carry it to a position where it is pressed against a surface of the detected object, at which time the vacuum is released. A thin lip of the suction cup is deformed by the pressing action to vent the cup interior to atmosphere. A take-up storage loop is formed by a second oscillatable tension regulating arm which controls the intermittent actuation of a motor driven tape take-up reel.
摘要翻译：用于通过环形输送机将包括供应给标签站的水果的物品标记的装置。载带上的标签通过滚花辊从供带盘移动，滚花辊将每个标签上的表面削弱图案压印，从而易于符合物体的非平面表面。带通过可调节的张力调节臂形成进给储存环，其控制滚花辊的致动和停止。分度带段通过传送站中的索引块，其中每个进入标签由检测器感测。带的分度移动由传送带上的物体检测器启动。索引将磁带围绕着一个尖锐的弯曲部分移动，以将检测到的标签从磁带中剥离，并将其放置在标签保持框架中。具有外围吸盘的标签传送轮与检测输送机上的物体的时间关系相互作用，以将保持框架下方的标签下方的吸盘移动，由此施加真空以握住标签并将其运送到其被按压在被检测物体的表面上，此时真空被释放。通过按压动作使吸盘的薄唇变形，将杯内部排出到大气中。卷取存储回路由控制马达驱动带卷取卷轴间歇致动的第二可摆动张力调节臂形成。

7. 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。

8. 发明授权

US4033450A Conveyor with removable receptacles 失效
标题翻译：输送带可移动插座
公开(公告)号：US4033450A
公开(公告)日：1977-07-05
申请号：US634497
申请日：1975-11-24
申请人： Paul F. Paddock , Jerry W. Cramer
发明人： Paul F. Paddock , Jerry W. Cramer
IPC分类号： A23N3/00 , B65G47/24 , B65G15/00
CPC分类号： A23N3/00 , B65G47/24 , B65G2201/0211
摘要： A conveyor having a single row of receptacles to seat individual fruit of a corresponding row of citrus fruit moves the fruit in succession past a station where it is required that the major axis of each fruit, i.e., the axis through the stem and blossom ends of the fruit be parallel to the direction of travel of the fruit. In each receptacle the individual fruit rests on a pair of parallel power-actuated spool-shaped rollers the axes of which are parallel to the direction of travel of the receptacles, which rollers spin the fruit to cause the major axes of the fruit to be oriented parallel to the direction of travel. Each receptacle is detachably mounted to transverse rods.
摘要翻译：具有单排容器的输送机，用于安置相应的柑橘类水果行的各个果实，使果实连续地移动通过一个站点，在那里需要每个果实的长轴，即通过茎和花的末端的轴线水果与水果的行进方向平行。在每个容器中，各个水果搁置在一对平行的动力驱动的卷轴形辊上，其轴线平行于容器的行进方向，这些辊子旋转水果以使果实的主轴定向平行于旅行方向。每个插座可拆卸地安装到横杆上。

9. 发明授权

US3961701A Method of and conveyor for transporting fragile objects 失效
标题翻译：运输脆弱物体的方法和输送机
公开(公告)号：US3961701A
公开(公告)日：1976-06-08
申请号：US487242
申请日：1974-07-10
申请人： Paul F. Paddock , Jerry W. Cramer
发明人： Paul F. Paddock , Jerry W. Cramer
IPC分类号： B65G17/36 , B65B35/24 , B65G17/32 , B65G47/84 , B65G17/12
CPC分类号： B65G17/32 , B65G2201/02 , B65G2201/0211 , B65G2207/42
摘要： A conveyor having an endless series of holders equipped with cushions to carry fragile objects has an upper run extending from a receiving station to a discharge station and a lower return run with an upward arcuate return path from the lower run to the start of the upper run. The holders are turned upside down on the lower run of the conveyor and are subject to centrifugal force on the upward arcuate return path. The cushions are envelopes of flexible sheet material containing masses of pellets. A free-falling object lands on a cushion at the receiving station of the conveyor and is decelerated without harm by forming a seating recess in the mass of pellets. The return journey of the cushions redistributes the pellets to eliminate the seating recesses and thus enables newly received objects at the receiving station to be decelerated by forming new seating recesses.
摘要翻译：具有装有缓冲件以携带脆弱物体的无端系列的传送器具有从接收站延伸到排放站的上游，以及从下游到上游起点的向上弓形返回路径的下回程。保持器在输送机的下游上翻转，并且在向上的弓形返回路径上经受离心力。垫子是包含大量颗粒的柔性片材的信封。自由落体的物品落在输送机的接收站的缓冲垫上，并通过在颗粒团中形成座位凹槽而无害地减速。垫子的回程重新分散颗粒以消除座位凹部，从而通过形成新的座部凹槽来使接收站处的新接收的物体减速。

10. 发明授权

US4324335A Method and apparatus for measuring the surface size of an article 失效
标题翻译：用于测量制品的表面尺寸的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US4324335A
公开(公告)日：1982-04-13
申请号：US122449
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： B07C5/10 , B07C5/342
CPC分类号： B07C5/10 , B07C5/3422 , Y10S209/914
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到颜色测量值。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。

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