Patents by Inventor Bertram Wanner
Bertram Wanner has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20230416016Abstract: A terminal for a sorting plant for sorting piece goods includes a receiving device, a transport device and a row arrangement of terminal stations arranged in a row, wherein the receiving device is configured to receive piece goods from a sorter outlet of a sorter of the sorting plant and to deliver the piece goods to the transport device, wherein the transport device includes a transport unit which is movable to each of the terminal stations arranged in the row, and wherein the transport device is configured to take over the piece goods discharged from the receiving device and to transport the piece goods with the transport unit to a desired terminal station of the terminal stations arranged in the row and to discharge the piece goods into this desired terminal station.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2021Publication date: December 28, 2023Inventors: Bertram Wanner, Rolf-Peter Skrdlant, Felix Fischer, Dirk-Udo Eisser, Carsten Aschpurwis
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Patent number: 11325791Abstract: A storage apparatus for transport goods includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor and a deflecting mechanism for deflecting transport goods conveyed by the first conveyor onto the second conveyor. A motor configuration is provided for motorized driving of the first conveyor and/or the second conveyor. A step is provided over which the transport goods are conveyed. The storage apparatus is configured to vertically compress the transport goods with the aid of the step. A method for storing transport goods, in particular packages, is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Bertram Wanner
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Publication number: 20210061579Abstract: A storage apparatus for transport goods includes a first conveyor, a second conveyor and a deflecting mechanism for deflecting transport goods conveyed by the first conveyor onto the second conveyor. A motor configuration is provided for motorized driving of the first conveyor and/or the second conveyor. A step is provided over which the transport goods are conveyed. The storage apparatus is configured to vertically compress the transport goods with the aid of the step. A method for storing transport goods, in particular packages, is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2020Publication date: March 4, 2021Inventor: BERTRAM WANNER
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Patent number: 9782802Abstract: An automated flat mail items handling device includes a rotating apparatus, which rotates the stack during operation from a starting orientation, in which the mail items lie flat, one on top of the other, to a processing orientation, in which the mail items are arranged substantially standing next to each other. The device also includes a holder, which retains the stack while the stack is being rotated, and a transport support, which supports the stack in the processing orientation and by way of which the stack can be moved in a conveying direction. In order to be able to process more mail items per unit of time in the device and by way of the method, the transport support is separate from the rotating apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Peter Berdelle-Hilge, Bertram Wanner
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Patent number: 9517492Abstract: A transporting device transports objects in a transport direction from a loading region to an unloading region. The device includes a first conveying unit and a second conveying unit which are arranged one behind the other in the transport direction. Efficient unloading of the objects from the transporting device is achieved by providing a separating device between the first and second conveying units. The separating device is configured to separate the objects into at least two object groups dependent on at least one object property.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Michael Schwarzbauer, Rainer Vogel, Bertram Wanner, Rolf Wiehler
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Publication number: 20160016204Abstract: A transporting device transports objects in a transport direction from a loading region to an unloading region. The device includes a first conveying unit and a second conveying unit which are arranged one behind the other in the transport direction. Efficient unloading of the objects from the transporting device is achieved by providing a separating device between the first and second conveying units. The separating device is configured to separate the objects into at least two object groups dependent on at least one object property.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: MICHAEL SCHWARZBAUER, RAINER VOGEL, BERTRAM WANNER, ROLF WIEHLER
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Publication number: 20150273530Abstract: An automated flat mail items handling device includes a rotating apparatus, which rotates the stack during operation from a starting orientation, in which the mail items lie flat, one on top of the other, to a processing orientation, in which the mail items are arranged substantially standing next to each other. The device also includes a holder, which retains the stack while the stack is being rotated, and a transport support, which supports the stack in the processing orientation and by way of which the stack can be moved in a conveying direction. In order to be able to process more mail items per unit of time in the device and by way of the method, the transport support is separate from the rotating apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2013Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Peter Berdelle-Hilge, Bertram Wanner
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Patent number: 8485522Abstract: A transfer device for mail items with a transfer unit which has an ejection point for transferring individualized mail items to an item carrier is provided. Further, the transfer device includes a transport device for transporting the mail items to the ejection point in a direction of transport. The transport device includes two belts for holding the mail items on both sides and for transporting the mail items and further has means for adapting a space between the belts to the thickness of a mail item. The means for adapting is a belt tilt means which is pivotal about an axis of rotation, the pivotal movement pivoting one of the belts and therefore a distance between the belts is variable.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2011Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Holger Schererz, Rolf-Peter Skrdlant, Bertram Wanner
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Patent number: 8082060Abstract: A mail processing system has an infeed line coupled to receive a first article from a feeder. A loading device is coupled to receive the first article from the infeed line at a first speed, and a transfer unit is coupled to receive the first article from the loading device, wherein the transfer unit is configured to transport the first article at a second speed, which is lower than the first speed.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2005Date of Patent: December 20, 2011Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bertram Wanner, Rolf-Peter Skrdlant
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Publication number: 20110180372Abstract: A transfer device for mail items with a transfer unit which has an ejection point for transferring individualized mail items to an item carrier is provided. Further, the transfer device includes a transport device for transporting the mail items to the ejection point in a direction of transport. The transport device includes two belts for holding the mail items on both sides and for transporting the mail items and further has means for adapting a space between the belts to the thickness of a mail item. The means for adapting is a belt tilt means which is pivotal about an axis of rotation, the pivotal movement pivoting one of the belts and therefore a distance between the belts is variable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Inventors: Holger Schererz, Rolf-Peter Skrdlant, Bertram Wanner
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Publication number: 20090012645Abstract: A mail processing system has an infeed line coupled to receive a first article from a feeder. A loading device is coupled to receive the first article from the infeed line at a first speed, and a transfer unit is coupled to receive the first article from the loading device, wherein the transfer unit is configured to transport the first article at a second speed, which is lower than the first speed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Bertram Wanner, Rolf-Peter Skrdlant
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Publication number: 20080093201Abstract: A mail processing system has an infeed line coupled to receive a first article from a feeder. A loading device is coupled to receive the first article from the infeed line, and a transfer unit is coupled to receive the first article from the loading device. A transport vehicle is configured to move in proximity of the transfer unit along a first linear path, wherein the transfer unit is configured to move synchronously and parallel to the first transport unit, and wherein the transfer unit is configured to transfer the first article to the first transport vehicle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: April 24, 2008Applicant: SIEMENS AKTIENGESELLSCHAFTInventors: Bertram Wanner, Rolf-Peter Skrdlant
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Publication number: 20030108416Abstract: The present invention comprises a system and method for loading or stacking objects into open top containers. The objects may be flat with wide and narrow sides and may further comprise mail pieces. The system comprises a pivoting unit for pivoting a container holding member into one of at least two positions: a top position, and a stacking position. In the top position, the container is held such that the open top faces substantially upwards, while in the bottom position the top faces substantially horizontal. A stacking aid is introduced into the container when it is held in the top position. The stacking aid includes an inclined wall that helps guide the objects into the container. A height sensor may also be included. The pivoting unit may also include a horizontal extension unit which may telescope the container in a horizontal direction. This facilitates easier manual handling of the container.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2003Publication date: June 12, 2003Inventors: Holger Schererz, Frank Voss, Bertram Wanner
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Patent number: 6321913Abstract: A conveyor belt (1) leading to a sorting device (2) comprises two superimposed functional sections (3, 12), which are connected to each other via deflected intermediate sections. As a result, the structural length of the conveyor belt (1) is reduced.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2000Date of Patent: November 27, 2001Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventors: Burghard Rebel, Bertram Wanner, Karsten Knipper, Raymond P. Brady, Christoph Maurer, Rudolf Schuster, Adolf Hoepler, Christian Kassel, Matthias Stroessner