Abstract: The present invention is related to a reclosable packaging container comprising a flexible laminate with a build-in opening and reclose feature in the form of a flap, said laminate comprising an inner structure and an outer structure adhesively joined face-to-face by a permanent adhesive, a pattern of pressure-sensitive adhesive being integrated between said inner structure and said outer structure, the pressure-sensitive adhesive being entirely covered by the permanent adhesive, a marginal region delineated by inner and outer score lines comprises the pressure-sensitive adhesive overlaying the permanent adhesive in an imprint region of reduced permanent adhesive thickness, the cumulative thicknesses of the pressure-sensitive adhesive and of the permanent adhesive in the imprint region being substantially the same as the thickness of the permanent adhesive outside this region.

Abstract: Improved packages and methods for constructing packages are provided that are designed such that the user can peel back a lidding member of the package to reveal an independently peelable portion covering one of the compartments. The independently peelable portion is a layer of the lidding member that maintains the respective compartment in an unopened (sealed) condition until the user independently peels that layer off to access the items in that compartment. The lidding member can be used to re-seal all of the compartments before and/or after the independently peelable portion is removed. The independently peelable portion may include a visual indication of a sealed condition of the compartment that serves as a tamper evidence feature. In multiple-compartment packages, peeling back the lidding member allows the user to access some of the compartments of the package, while at least one of the compartments remains sealed via the independently peelable portion.

Abstract: A flexible package and methods of making the same are disclosed. The package is formed of a flexible sheet material and includes plural panels connected together to form an internal compartment holding a flowable granular or particulate material. The package includes a transverse seal line which includes a permanently sealed section and a releasably securable sealed section. The releasably securable sealed section is configured to be peeled open to form a spout for the package. The package also includes a re-closable connector located adjacent the releasably securable section to close the spout after it has been opened. The package also includes a handle for lifting and carrying the package and for facilitating pouring the contents of the package out of the spout.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bi-layer pre-oil valve assembly and method of making that may be attached to a receptacle that provides a fluid resistant seal but allows for the expulsion of air pressure from the interior of a receptacle. The valve assembly may include a base layer, an adhesive layer, a fluid layer, and a material layer. The fluid layer may be a low viscosity fluid that is applied during the manufacturing of the valve and incorporated into the layer of the valve. The base layer may include an aperture. The adhesive layer may be provided about a portion of the perimeter of the base layer to define a non-adhesive portion. The fluid layer is applied along a portion of the non-adhesive portion of the base layer to define a channel or path to facilitate the release of gas or fluid from the receptacle.

Abstract: An oral article comprising a six sided carton (suitable for containing a tube of dentifrice) having a front-top flap that is unfolded open along a line of weakness, wherein at least a portion of the line of weakness includes a ½ cut line of weakness on the top side of the carton.

Abstract: A padded shipping envelope is provided. The padded shipping envelope includes a folded, compressed bladder configured to form an interior bladder cavity. The interior bladder cavity is configured to receive items intended for shipment. The folded compressed bladder is formed from a compressed, self-expanding padding material disposed in an airtight flexible wrapper. A covering structure has an interior cavity configured to receive the folded, compressed bladder and a foldable sealing flap. The compressed padding material is configured to expand to a precompressed thickness upon the introduction of air and the folded, compressed bladder is sealed on three sides.

Abstract: A bioimplant package according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a sealing body to vacuum seal a bioimplant therein, and an inner box to accommodate the sealing body therein. The sealing body vacuum seals the bioimplant so that the bioimplant is located at a middle part of the sealing body. The inner box is made of an approximately rectangular-shaped sheet material divided into a mounting part to mount thereon the middle part of the sealing body, and a pair of winding parts which windingly fix a side part of the sealing body extending outward from the mounting part and come into linear contact with the sealing body in the vicinity of a boundary part with the mounting part. A bioimplant packaging method according to an embodiment of the present invention is a method for packaging a bioimplant by using a bioimplant package according to the above embodiment.

Abstract: The invention discloses a dunnage bag arrangement for securing loads, includes an inflatable dunnage bag having a gastight inflatable bladder; and a hanger member connected to the dunnage bag and adapted to being supported on top of loads and adapted to support the dunnage bag in a void between loads. The dunnage bag includes a reinforcing sleeve made of at least one material ply, the sleeve having a first opening and a second opening, and the sleeve being folded and sealed and/or stitched to close off at least one of the openings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to stacked, grid storage systems such as densely packed storage systems, and methods of adjusting, regulating, controlling and maintaining the temperature of storage systems.

Abstract: A razor enclosure is disclosed herein. The razor can comprise a case, and a bottom rigid support. The case can have a base and a lid and is capable of housing a razor in a chamber formed by the lid and base. The bottom rigid support can be mounted the base. Further, the bottom rigid support can have one or more slits at the top front surface of the bottom rigid support, a tray having a rim and a recess, a permeable inner layer mounted over the one or more slits, and one or more absorbent inner cores. The rim can attach to the top back surface of the bottom rigid support such that the recess is behind the one or more slits.

Abstract: A pouch or package (e.g., flexible package) having a containment compartment or chamber to securely seal and to segregate fine powders or other such products from another area of the package. A powder resistant sealable filter material is included between, or extending between edges of, opposing package panels. Water, or other liquids, can be added to the product through the material as this material allows liquid to pass through it to mix with the powder, but restricts passage of the powder back through.

Abstract: A container for heating a food product with microwave energy having a wavelength. The container can include a generally circular centerline having an axis, and a receptacle including a sidewall extending at least partially around a cavity. At least a portion of the cavity can extend along at least a portion of the centerline. The sidewall can include an inner edge and an outer edge each being spaced apart from the axis of the centerline for at least partially retaining the food product in the cavity in proximity to the centerline.

Abstract: Disclosed is an insulated container 2 for cooling a heated tooling component 4. The insulated container 2 comprises: a housing including a thermally insulated base 6, an insulated side wall 10 and an insulated upper wall 12 which define a chamber 36 for receiving the tooling component 4; an inlet port 30 passing through the insulated base 6, the inlet port 30 allowing ambient air to enter the chamber 36; and a vent 18 passing through the insulated upper wall 12, the vent 18 allowing air heated by the heated tooling component 4 to be ejected such that a convective air flow through the chamber 36 cools the tooling component 4, wherein a flow area of the vent 18 can be varied to allow an air flow rate through the chamber 36 to be controlled. There is also disclosed a method of cooling a heated tooling component 4.

Abstract: An cooler capable of achieving a sufficient temperature gradient between an inside of the cooler and an outside of the cooler such that at least a partial vacuum forms within the cooler may include an enclosure defined by at least one wall and a lid. The lid may form a relatively airtight seal with a wall of the cooler when in a closed position. A vacuum release assembly may be disposed in one of the walls or lid of the cooler, the assembly being capable of reducing a pressure differential between the enclosure and the outside of the cooler.

Abstract: A metallic container includes a metallic elongated body that provides an interior cavity. The body has a non-circular perimeter wall, a bottom and a top. The perimeter wall is joined to the bottom at one end and to the top at an end opposite the bottom. The top includes an opening having a lip. The perimeter wall extends in a longitudinal direction to provide a height. The perimeter wall includes a cross-section normal to longitudinal direction that provides a major diameter and a minor diameter. A ratio of the major diameter to the minor diameter is 1.3 to 2.0. A valve assembly is operatively secured to the lip over the opening to enclose the cavity.

Abstract: A container for consumer articles is at least partially formed from a blank having a thickness (T), a first surface and a second surface, wherein at least a portion of the blank is delimited by a plurality of cut edges that extend from the first surface of the blank to the second surface of the blank. At least one of the cut edges has a cut edge surface that extends along a plane (A) forming a non null angle (?) with a plane (O) that is orthogonal to the inner surface and the outer surface of the blank portion, the first and the second plane (A, O) belonging to a same sheaf of planes, wherein the axis of the sheaf of planes extends along the plane defined by the first surface of the blank, such that, at the at least one cut edge, the second surface of the blank portion extends beyond the periphery of the first surface of the blank portion.

Abstract: A container (100) for consumer goods comprises: a housing (20) having an opening for accessing the consumer goods; and a lid (40) connected to the housing (20) and movable relative to the housing (20) between a closed position in which the lid (40) covers the opening and an open position in which the opening is uncovered. A first surface of the lid (40) is disposed adjacent to a first surface of the housing (20) when the lid is in the closed position, and a microsuction structure (60) is provided for securing the first surface of the lid (40) to the first surface of the housing (20) when the lid (40) is in the closed position. The microsuction structure (60) is formed of a microsuction layer (68); a polymeric film layer (66) underlying the microsuction layer; and an adhesive layer (64) affixing the microsuction structure to the corresponding first surface of the lid or housing.

Abstract: A container (100) for consumer goods comprises: a housing (20) having an opening for accessing the consumer goods; and a lid (40) connected to the housing (20) and movable relative to the housing (20) between a closed position in which the lid (40) covers the opening and an open position in which the opening is uncovered. A first surface of the lid (40) is disposed adjacent to a first surface of the housing (20) when the lid is in the closed position, and a microsuction structure (60) is provided for securing the first surface of the lid (40) to the first surface of the housing (20) when the lid (40) is in the closed position. The microsuction structure (60) is formed of a microsuction layer (68) and an inactivation layer (70); the microsuction layer (68) comprises: a first portion which underlies the inactivation layer (70); and a second portion which is exposed at the outer surface of the microsuction structure (60) to define at least one resealable area of the microsuction structure (60).

Abstract: A packaging for timepiece appliques with a foot and body, including at least one tray provided for the reception, holding, storage and transport of appliques of the same height, including bores for receiving the feet at a constant pitch, adjacent to housings for housing the applique bodies resting on an upper tray surface as opposed to a lower tray surface, each tray including position indexing device, and at least one vertically extending mounting spacer, arranged to cooperate in abutment with a lower surface of another such tray, or a lower spacer surface of a spacer of the packaging, each mounting spacer extending, from the upper tray surface, over a height greater than that of the applique bodies.

Abstract: A glove and hand product caddy assembly includes a housing that has a bottom wall and a perimeter wall that is attached to and extends upwardly therefrom. Each of a pair of posts is attached to and extends upwardly from the housing. The posts each have a bottom end and a top end. A pair of glove engagement members is provided. Each of the top ends has one of the glove engagement members attached thereto. The glove engagement members include five protruding members. Each of the protruding members is extendable into one of a plurality of finger sleeves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, comprising a capsule body. Said capsule body has a capsule bottom, a side wall, a collar edge, and a lid. A cavity for accommodating a powdery, granular, or liquid beverage substrate is formed between the capsule bottom and the lid. A filter element is arranged in the cavity, and the filter element is produced of non-woven fiber material.

Abstract: A pod containing one or more beverage ingredients is provided, where the pod comprises a generally rigid outer member (12) with an open top and an outlet opening in the bottom, with an internal filter (16) adjacent a bottom portion of the outer member, one or more beverage ingredients disposed above the filter, and a lid (14) closing the open top. The outer member has an outer peripheral sidewall (20) defining the open top and extending downwardly from the open top toward the bottom portion and inwardly converging toward the outlet opening. The bottom portion of the sidewall defines a plurality of ribs (36) extending inwardly in the interior of the outer member toward the outlet opening. Beverage outlet flow paths are disposed between adjacent ribs and directed toward the outlet opening. The filter is supported above the outlet opening and the beverage outlet flow paths by the ribs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portion capsule for producing a beverage, having a capsule body with a capsule base and a filling side. A cavity for receiving a pulverulent or liquid beverage substrate is formed between the capsule base and the filling side, and a filter element is arranged between the beverage substrate and the capsule base. The filter element comprises an open-pore felt and/or nonwoven fabric, and the felt and/or nonwoven fabric has a first average pore size in a first region facing the beverage substrate and a second average pore size in a second region facing the capsule base, said first pore size being smaller than the second pore size.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved inner corner connector adapted to be secured at the intersections of container panels, such as walls, floors, and roofs. The inner corner connector includes a substantially horizontal base section with at least to substantially rigid flanges extending downward from the base section. The flanges are substantially parallel to each other and are spaced such that the resilient inner plate of a first panel snuggly fits between the two flanges. Extending upwards from the horizontal base are at least two flexible flaps that are configured to press against the inner plate of a second panel to create a thermal and moisture barrier at the intersection of the two panels. More than two flaps may be utilized to improve the quality of the thermal barrier, and the upper portions of the flaps may be joined together such that two flaps define an enclosed area.

Abstract: The invention relates to a the trash can (1) having an injection-molded plastic body (2) formed by (3, 4, 5, 6) and a bottom wall (8), that are positioned relative to one another so as to together delimit a cavity (15) having an opening (17) opposite the bottom wall (8), wherein each two mutually facing side walls (3, 4, 5, 6) merge into each other in an integral manner in a common corner (11, 12, 13, 14), and wherein an overhang edge (21) which runs around the opening (17) and has a collar (23) that projects radially outward from the side walls (3, 4, 5, 6) is provided on an upper side (16) of the trash can (1), wherein the collar (23) is also supported on the side walls (3, 4, 5, 6) by ribs (28, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59) spaced along the overhang edge (21), and wherein the injection-molded plastic body (2) is partially reinforced with at least one laminar surface reinforcement (35) such that the wall thicknesses of the trash can (1) are reduced as a whole while maintaining the same capacity.

Abstract: A portable work area apparatus and method of use that creates a work area on top of a container having a container body defining a cavity for receiving storable items through an opening defined by a top end of the container body, with the portable work area apparatus having a body with a top portion, an opposing bottom portion, and the top portion having an outer edge and a top surface that defines a substantially flat working surface, and a downward extending attachment feature with downward extending attachment features for selective engagement with a portion or all of the top end of the container body when the apparatus is selectively placed onto the container for use of the apparatus and its working surface by a user.

Abstract: A lid for a sanitary bin may include a container with a container interior, the container including an end wall, at least one side wall extending from a first end connected to the end wall to a distal second end, the at least one side wall further including a waste aperture, and the at least one side wall further comprising at least one slit extending from the second end towards the first end. A sanitary bin using a lid in the above form is also described. In this way, a hygienic sanitary bin suitable for high intensity use is provided.

Abstract: A waterproof induction container includes a container body and an induction actuated container cover. The container body includes a storage cavity and a container opening. The induction actuated container cover includes a control housing, a cover panel, and an automatic driving arrangement. The control housing has a side concealed compartment and a cover opening. The cover panel is pivotally mounted to the control housing to pivotally move between a closed position and an opened position. The automatic driving arrangement is concealed in the side concealed compartment of the control housing in a waterproof manner to prevent any contamination of the automatic driving arrangement by moisture, corrosive gas, and trash residuals.

Abstract: Structure protector (5), wherein these structures (5) are shelves, doors, pillars or similar and have support legs (6), which comprises a covering element (1) of the support legs (6), formed by a profile (1.1) with a C-shaped section suitable for being adjusted on the exterior lateral contour of said support legs (6) and with a support base (1.2) to the ground and at least one element with a hollow truncated pyramid shape (2), with three inclined sides (2.1) and one open side, an open lower base and an upper base, which is open towards the open side, which has a horizontal flat surface (2.2) in the contour corresponding to the three inclined sides (2.1), where the shape of the interior contour of this horizontal flat surface (2.2) is suitable for fitting the surface around the covering element (1).

Abstract: Storage and retrieval unit that includes a rail arrangement having a track and a flange arrangement. In a direction of gravity, the track is located below the flange arrangement. The storage and retrieval unit further includes a moving gear comprising a track roller arrangement and an array of underfriction wheels. The track roller arrangement is configured to support the moving gear on the track, and the array of underfriction wheels is arranged to engage under the flange arrangement.

Abstract: A storage system includes a rack with a plurality of layers, each layer including an aisle and a plurality of rows extending from the aisle defining storage locations for items. A shuttle usable with the rack includes a first cart movable along the aisle and a second cart configured to be carriable by the first cart and to be movable along a row. The second cart is configured to carry an item between the first cart and the storage locations. A conveyor is located on one of the first or second carts to move the item onto or off the first cart. Related methods of storing and/or retrieving items from a rack are also disclosed. A rack system is disclosed and is readily assembled without welding, transferring loading so that the weight of the rack and any item stored therein is supported by the upright elements via support brackets.

Abstract: A koncierge managing facility includes a space for storage, wherein the space is restricted from access; an optical sensor, wherein the optical sensor is configured to capture a plurality of parameters of each of a plurality of property items; a property item identity generator, wherein the property item identity generator generates a unique identity for each of the plurality of property items; a plurality of storage bins, wherein each of the plurality of storage bins includes a bin identifier; a storage unit, the storage unit having sufficient space to contain the plurality of storage bins, the storage unit including a marker; and a control system including a processor and a machine-readable memory accessible by the processor.

Abstract: Methods and systems for in route mail sorting and packaging are disclosed. One aspect disclosed is a vehicle including a freight bay. The freight bay includes a plurality of item storage bins. The freight bay also includes a robot. The robot includes a means for grasping items and moving them between the item storage bins. For example, the robot may include an item manipulating attachment that in some aspects may include two or more extending portions for grasping items. The robot may assemble item packages from a plurality of individual items based on addresses of the items. The robot may also manipulate shrink wrap around the item package and position the item package within a station that heats the package and causes the shrink wrap to shrink around the items in the package, thereby forming the items into a package that is easy to deliver to a single address.

Abstract: Generally speaking, pursuant to various embodiments, systems, apparatuses, and methods are provided herein useful for autonomously delivering lockers. In some embodiments, a system comprises a carrier vehicle, the carrier vehicle comprising a storage area, a docking station including a plurality of storage docks, each of the plurality of storage docks configured to secure at least one locker, wherein the docking station is located within the storage area, and a retrieval point, a plurality of lockers each configured to house at least one product, a delivery vehicle, the delivery vehicle comprising a delivery dock, wherein the delivery dock is configured to receive, at the retrieval point, at least one locker, and a propulsion mechanism, wherein the propulsion mechanism propels the delivery vehicle, and a control circuit, the control circuit configured to identify, from the plurality of lockers, a selected locker, and cause the selected locker to move to the retrieval point.

Abstract: An example system includes a moveable arm, a pick tool connected to the arm, and a controller. The pick tool includes a first finger, a second finger disposed opposite the first finger, a first handler disposed at a first end of the first finger, and a second handler disposed at a first end of the second finger. Rotation of the first and second handlers while first and second forces are applied to an item by the first and second handlers, respectively, causes movement of the item.

Abstract: An electromechanical actuator power drive unit for dynamic braking is provided, comprising an electric motor with a stator, a rotor that rotates with respect to the stator, and windings fixed to the stator. There is a control unit configured to supply a current to the windings. When the control unit is not supplying current to the windings, an electrical device allows current to flow through a parallel current path to the windings. The new current is generated by the interaction of a roller connected with a gear set to the rotor. The roller, and therefore the rotor, is urged in a rotational direction by the translational velocity of a load in contact with the roller. The new current generated by the rotating rotor flows in the opposite direction as the first current supplied by the power supply unit and creates a dynamic braking torque in the electric motor.

Abstract: A platform for providing omnidirectional movement includes a first moveable member, a second moveable member, and a drive system. The first moveable member has an exterior surface adapted to support an object and has a plurality of first grooves therein. The second moveable member has an exterior surface adapted to support the object and has a plurality of second grooves therein. The drive system is operably coupled to the first and second moveable members and is adapted to independently drive the first and second moveable members in a forward direction and a reverse direction. The pluralities of first and second grooves are adapted to interact with the object to move the object in any direction along the exterior surfaces of the first and second moveable members when the drive system is driving at least one of the first and second moveable members.

Abstract: A conveyor system for controlling two conveyor belts with a single motor including a belt link for removing material from between the run and the return portions of a conveyor belt moving along a first trajectory.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a drive bar apparatus for use in a helical conveyor system. In one embodiment, the drive bar apparatus includes at least one tapered drive bar configured to be mounted to a central drum of the helical conveyor system. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars includes a tapered tip having a conical outer surface for urging protrusions extending from conveyor belting to be engaged by the central drum to a first side or a second side of the at least one tapered drive bar. Each of the at least one tapered drive bars further includes a bar portion extending from the tapered tip and having a varying height which increases from the tapered tip to enable the bar portion to progressively increase engagement with the protrusions as the conveyor belting moves up the central drum.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting seal failure of a sealed region within a conveyor component. A fluid line extends out of the sealed region, and a sensor is connected to the fluid line. A valve is connected subsequent to the sensor, and a fluid pump is connected subsequent to the valve. A controller is connected to the sensor, the valve, and the fluid pump. The sensor is external to the sealed region, and the valve is a solenoid valve. The sealed region is within an idler pulley that has a drum shell with an end lid affixed at an axial end thereof, and a shaft. The sealed region can be contained within a motorized drum, an idler pulley, or a hollow conveyor frame structure. A method detects seal failure by forming a sealed region bounded by a surface and a seal and by altering a fluid pressure, the time rate of change of which is monitored.

Abstract: A system for conveying proppant includes a conveyor assembly having a conveyor belt that receives proppant from one or more containers having proppant stored therein. The system also includes a conveyor auxiliary unit connected to an end of the conveyor assembly having one or more joints to enable expansion and collapse of the conveyor belt from the conveyor assembly. The system further includes a proppant chute to direct the proppant from the conveyor belt into a blending hopper, the proppant chute being positioned at a higher elevation than an inlet of the blending hopper.

Abstract: A material handling system includes a very high speed linear sortation conveyor that receives articles at an operating speed of 650 to 700 feet per second (fps) and up to 100 fps with gapping as small as one inch. In one or more embodiments, a recirculation sortation conveyor receives articles that are not diverted by the linear sortation conveyor with dynamic capacity sufficient to handle a high speed shutdown of the linear sortation conveyor. The recirculation sortation conveyor is itself a very high speed linear sortation conveyor having a pusher pre-sort feature that can distribute received articles at different lateral positions on an endless conveyor to align with more than one recirculation sortation conveyors that may be operating at a slower operating speed. In an exemplary embodiment, the recirculation sortation conveyor has a divert section for diverting articles to a divert target on a lateral side.

Abstract: The invention is a method and device for reducing bundles (2) being conveyed in a transport direction (TR) in n rows (3) to a smaller number of continuing transport rows, in particular to (n?1) or (n?2) or (n?3) continuing transport rows (3-1, 3-3). A space (8) is formed at least between the individual bundles (2) of at least one incoming and continuing transport row (3-1, 3-3). The size of the space (8) corresponds to at least the value of a longitudinal extent of an individual article or of an individual group (2) in transport direction (TR). At least two bundles (2) of the at least one row (3-2) are transferred simultaneously by a gripper (10) into a number of consecutive spaces (8) between bundles (2) of a continuing transport row (3-1, 3-3) adjacent to the row (3-2).

Abstract: A material management system and method manages and tracks the progress of excavated material transferred through an excavation site by a conveyer system operating in cooperation with an in-pit crusher and conveyer (IPCC). The material management system distinguishes the material dispensed into the IPCC into identified material batches. To track the identified material batches, the material management system records data regarding the conveyer speed and the conveyer distance associated with the IPCC, as well as possible other data regarding the identified material batches. The material management system processes this to track the indentified material batches along the conveyer route.

Abstract: A packaging system and associated method for use with a pharmaceutical dispenser provides a turnkey solution for packaging pharmaceutical products such as solid medications and nutritional supplements to be taken orally in health care settings, including but not limited to long term care (LTC) and assisted living settings. An overall pharmacy system and methodology begins with bulk medications and supplements introduced into the work flow, individually packaged and assembled into medpass orders per patient and delivered to the LTC facility or other institution for patient consumption. The process begins by converting bulk medications and supplements to packaged unit doses and ultimately individually packaged medpass bags for each patient on a 24-hour schedule. The design of the overall system and its individual components allows for physical control of each unit dose package from start to finish without any unit dose package “free fall” in the system.

Abstract: An apparatus for varying the pitch between moving articles, comprising: a stationary structure having a suction volume, a plurality of transport elements rotatable independently from each other about an axis and having respective gripping surfaces provided with suction holes, a rotary distributor rotatable about said axis independently of said transport elements, wherein the rotary distributor has a plurality of intake ducts having first openings selectively connected to said suction volume and second openings located on an interface surface of said rotary distributor, a plurality of rigid connection elements that establish a pneumatic connection between respective transport elements and said rotary distributor, wherein said rigid connection elements are fixed with respect to respective transport elements and have respective sliding surfaces in sliding contact with said interface surface.

Abstract: A core conveying device includes a plurality of holding devices, a support section, a moving device, and a mounting table. The support section has a hole formed at a position corresponding to a positioning pin and is connected so as to slide in a horizontal direction with respect to the moving device. A size of a lower end opening of the hole is larger than a size of an upper end of the positioning pin. The support section is configured such that, when the support section is moved downward so as to grip the core, as the positioning pin abuts against an inner surface of the hole and the support section slides in the horizontal direction with respect to the moving device, a position of the support section in the horizontal direction with respect to the core is determined.

Abstract: A substrate delivery device and a delivery method thereof are described for improving the substrate delivery efficiency, reducing abrasion in substrate delivery, and improving manufacturing efficiency of a display panel. The substrate delivery device comprises a reciprocating aligning mechanism and a screen pickup mechanism. The reciprocating aligning mechanism has a bearing platform carrying the substrate, and a first driving mechanism driving the bearing platform to move so as to bring the carried substrate to a preset position. The screen pickup mechanism has a pickup arm picking up a substrate on the reciprocating aligning mechanism, and a second driving mechanism driving the pickup arm to move. The pickup arm is located in a direction perpendicular to the substrate on the reciprocating aligning mechanism. When the reciprocating aligning mechanism moves to the preset position, the second driving mechanism drives the pickup arm to pick up the substrate on the reciprocating aligning mechanism.

Abstract: The invention relates to a line sorter for sorting items of various shapes, sizes and weights, in particular postal parcels or airport baggage. The invention is particularly related to the propulsion system (304, 306, 406) for the sorter. It may be seen as an object of the invention to provide a line sorter with a reduced need for energy input at a given sorting capacity. It is disclosed that a closed loop chain including sorting carts or slats (302) is provided with couplings (312) and is provided for moving along line sorter track sections. The linear synchronous motor propulsion system is provided for moving said closed loop chain, and a gap between adjacent permanent magnets (306) is the same or substantially the same between each of the permanent magnets.

Abstract: A pressurized tank is provided in which no air flows back from a piping for conveying powder to the pressurized tank. A pressurized tank (A) is used for a device (B) for intermittently feeding a predetermined amount of powder to a piping (7) for conveying the powder when the powder is conveyed in a plug flow through the piping (7) by means of compressed air.