Patents Assigned to Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.
  • Conveyor for continuous proofing and baking apparatus
    Patent number: 6666327
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end-to-end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2003
    Assignee: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
  • Conveyor for continuous proofing and baking apparatus
    Patent number: 6615977
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end-to-end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2003
    Assignee: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
  • Conveyor for continuous proofing and baking apparatus
    Publication number: 20030079969
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Applicant: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra
  • Switching apparatus for article sorting switch
    Patent number: 6390274
    Abstract: A switching apparatus includes spaced, substantially parallel guide surfaces for receiving switch engaging members depending from pallets comprising an article sorting switch. A diverter block is positional in each of three switching orientations. The diverter block includes spaced, opposed, curved diverter surfaces which selectively direct the switch engaging members along three output paths depending upon the positioning of the diverter block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.
    Inventor: Mark Timothy Snedecor
  • Conveyor for continuous proofing and baking apparatus
    Patent number: 6382403
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a conveyor comprises identical carriages and apparatus for connecting the carriages end-to-end. The carriages each include first wheel pairs supported for a rotation about spaced apart parallel axes and a second wheel pair supported for rotation about a perpendicular axis. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings. The connection apparatus may comprise either connection rods or a wire rope. In another embodiment, the conveyor comprises identical links each including first and second link portions. The link portions are pivotally interconnected by a first connecting pin which also supports a first pair of wheels. Adjacent links are interconnected by a second connecting pin which also supports a second wheel pair. The first and second wheel pairs are rotatably supported by self-lubricated bearings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: Sig Simonazzi North America, Inc.
    Inventors: Leonard R. Kilby, John M. Lucido, Joop Frans Hoekstra