Abstract: An Ultrasound Transmission Gel Packet Having Internal Heat Source and Method of Use. The gel packet is sized for a single use, rather than for multiple applications. The gel packets are not pre-heated, but rather are quickly heatable on demand. The gel packets may incorporate a variety of optional internal heating methods, including chemical activation, mechanical agitation and electrical activation, among others. The gel packets are sealed and therefore have extended shelf lives, and further are disposable after use.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a packaging composite material comprising polarizing films, the packaging composite material comprising: a polarizing layer, comprising two or more layers of polarizing film, wherein polarization directions of at least two layers of polarizing film have an included angle which is not 0°. The packaging composite material of the present invention has a simple structure, strong light-blocking properties, a high light-blocking rate, and a broad-spectrum light-blocking effect. Also disclosed in the present invention are the use of the packaging composite material in packaging, and the use of the packaging composite material in a label. When used as packaging or a label, the packaging composite material can extend the shelf life of products which need to be stored in the dark.

Abstract: A flexible, self-heating food container capable of withstanding high temperatures is provided. The container comprises a two-layer laminate structure having an air access flap that can be lifted by the consumer to allow air to enter the part of the container where an exothermic reaction takes place.

Abstract: An assembly comprising a bucket body having vertical side walls wherein the vertical side walls extend upwards from a closed bottom base. A handle may be connected to the vertical side walls, and one or more ergonomically designed feet may be detachably connected to and extend beyond a bottom surface of the bottom base. Disclosed embodiments may provide an ergonomic grip portion integrally formed with the handle. The handle may be connected to the bucket body via a twist-lock connection assembly.

Abstract: A bag container system for storing and dispensing bags has a first unit having a top end, a bottom end, and a side wall defining a first chamber adapted to contain one or more bags and a second unit having a top end, a bottom end, and a side wall defining a second chamber adapted to contain one or more bags. A connection mechanism releasably connects the bottom end of the first unit to the top end of the second unit, whereby the bag container system can operate as a single unit with dual chambers or as two separate units each with its own chamber. The chambers can contain and dispense reusable grocery and/or produce bags. Optionally, a wall mount may be provided to hold the first and second unit in a convenient location. A method of using the bag container includes connecting the bottom end of the first unit to the top end of the second unit, rotating the first unit to provide access to the first chamber, and disconnecting the first unit from the second unit to provide access to the second chamber.

Abstract: A control device (1) for controlling opening/closing of a valve (16) of a valved container (11), said valve (16) comprising a valve body (17) provided with an orifice (18), a shutter (19) for shutting the orifice (18), the shutter being made at least in part out of a magnetic material, and a return member (20) for returning the shutter (19) of the valve (16) into the closed position of said orifice (18), said device (1) including at least one location (3) for receiving the valve (16) of said container (11), said location (3) comprising a housing (31) into which the valve (16) of the container (11) is suitable for being inserted, and a control system (5) for controlling opening of the valve (16), which system is suitable for being positioned at least in part around said location (3), said control system (5) being configured to hold the shutter (19) of the valve (16) in a position in which the orifice (18) of the valve (16) is open when the valve (16) is in its state in position in said location (3).

Abstract: A packaging box for a liquid crystal panel includes a box and a reinforcing member, the box includes a bottom board and a side frame, and the reinforcing member is fixed on the bottom board. Since the reinforcing member is fixed on the bottom of the box, the supporting strength of the bottom board is enhanced. Thus, the thickness of the box is decreased, which is advantageous to decrease the thickness of the whole stacked pallet and warehousing spaces of logistics.

Abstract: A packaging device for a windscreen wiper blade has a housing configured to receive the blade, having a first support surface configured to contact a portion of an upper part of the blade, a second support surface configured to contact a first portion of a lower part of the blade, a third support surface configured to contact a second portion of the lower part of the blade, a centering means, and a hooking means for hanging the packaging device vertically. The centering means blocks the blade at the center of the housing when the packaging device is hung. The first support surface extends opposite an area situated between the second support surface and the third support surface, and the first, second, and third support surfaces together immobilize the blade inside the housing in a position that is at least partially straightened out relative to a resting position of the blade.

Abstract: A capsule containing a beverage powder for preparing a portion of a hot brewed beverage has an inflow chamber provided in the region of the base, the inflow chamber being delimited from the interior by a partition wall which is near the base and remote from the cover such that the interior has a central tube that runs in an upright manner relative to the base, a hollow cylindrical section is arranged about the central tube, thereby forming a radially inner and a radially outer annular chamber, the inner annular chamber is closed on the annular chamber side which is near the cover and remote from the base facing away from the inflow chamber and facing the cover, and both the central tube as well as the hollow cylindrical section terminate at a distance from the cover.

Abstract: A bulk container comprising a plurality of wall panels and a bottom surface and a method of forming the same. The bulk container comprises at least one strip of material extending around an outer perimeter of the bulk container, in which the at least one strip of material comprises a first end and a second end, a portion of the second end overlapping and being adhered to a portion of the first end with an adhesive.

Abstract: A freight container (1) has a frame to which a bottom (2), a roof (3), and sides (5-7) are attached, one side having a door opening closeable by a folding door (12) made of flexible, fire resistant material. The door (12) is supported from runners (13) moveable along a rail (14) combined with a top member (9) of a frame delimiting the door opening. A gap (15) is formed between the top frame member (9) and the top of the door (12) in its closed condition. The top member (9) is provided with a depending support (16) having a surface facing the inside of the door (12) and having attached thereto a strip of heat intumescent material (20). A flow passage (18) is formed between the strip (20) and the door (12) for gasses attempting to escape from the container through the gap (15) in a fire inside the container. The heat intumescent material (20) is arranged to swell and close the flow passage (18) when subjected to hot gasses from the fire inside the container.

Abstract: A reusable dumpster bag that can be rolled and unrolled for storage and setup, and is configured to be emptied via the bottom of the bag. The dumpster bag has four sides defining an open top portion and an open bottom portion. A rear side of the dumpster bag is configured to wrap around the open bottom portion of the bag to define a temporary bottom surface adjacent to the open bottom portion. Strapping is disposed on the rear side of the dumpster bag and extends from an upper portion of the dumpster bag along the length of the rear side of the bag, wraps around the open bottom portion of the bag, and is removably secured to one or more attachment portions on the front side of the bag. The rear side of the bag can be selectively released via a quick release shackle having a pull cord.

Abstract: A method of using a reusable dumpster bag that can be rolled and unrolled for storage and setup, and is configured to be emptied via the bottom of the bag. The dumpster bag has four sides defining an open top portion and an open bottom portion. A rear side of the dumpster bag is configured to wrap around the open bottom portion of the bag to define a temporary bottom surface adjacent to the open bottom portion. Strapping is disposed on the rear side of the dumpster bag and extends from an upper portion of the dumpster bag along the length of the rear side of the bag, wraps around the open bottom portion of the bag, and is removably secured to one or more attachment portions on the front side of the bag. The rear side of the bag can be selectively released via a quick release shackle having a pull cord.

Abstract: A hands free waste disposal unit for receiving disposed waste product. The hands free waste disposal unit includes a body defining a cavity configured to hold the disposed waste product and a lid having a closed position and an open position. The lid is rotatably coupled to the body. A control circuit is located in the lid, wherein the control circuit includes a sensor and a motor each coupled to a controller, wherein the controller is configured to receive an open signal from the sensor and to transmit a motor signal to the motor in response to the open signal to move the lid from the closed position to the open position. The controller is configured to execute program instructions stored in a memory to identify a period of time to move the lid from the open position to the closed position.

Abstract: A transport system includes a stocker including a crane overhead track and a suspension crane that transports an article between storages and a delivery port, an overhead-transport-vehicle overhead track outside of a stocker area and alongside the delivery port and a load port of a processing tool and extending to a stocker area, an overhead transport vehicle to transport the article between the delivery port and the load port, and a joint track. A crane runner can enter the overhead-transport-vehicle overhead track from the crane overhead track via the joint track to the stocker area.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a cargo handling apparatus includes a first mechanism, a second mechanism, a holding unit, a third mechanism, a fourth mechanism and a conveyor. The first mechanism is movable in a first direction. The second mechanism is connected to the first mechanism and is movable on a first horizontal plane intersecting the first direction. The holding unit is connected to the second mechanism and holds an object to be picked up. The third mechanism is arranged below the first mechanism, the second mechanism and the holding unit, and is movable in the first direction. The fourth mechanism is connected to the third mechanism and is movable on a second horizontal plane opposed to the first horizontal plane. The conveyor is connected to the fourth mechanism, and loads and conveys the object held by the holding unit.

Abstract: The present application comprises a loading gantry with at least one carriage traversable on a horizontal guide rail, in particular for the transport of workpieces between stations of a production system. In accordance with the application the loading gantry includes a media station which in at least one position of the carriage releasably can be mechanically coupled with the same in order to produce at least one media connection between the media station and the carriage.

Abstract: A storage system is disclosed where goods can be stored in containers and the containers are stored in stacks. Above the stacks runs a grid network of rails (e.g., tracks) on which load handling devices can run. To take containers from the stacks and deposit then at alternative locations in the stacks or deposit then at stations where goods may be picked. The framework may be provided with one or more of the following exemplary services: power, power control, heating, lighting, cooling, sensors, and data logging devices. The provision of these services within the framework rather than across the system as a whole, can allow for flexibility in storage whilst reducing cost and inefficiency.

Abstract: A system for object processing is disclosed. The system includes a framework of processes that enable reliable deployment of artificial intelligence-based policies in a warehouse setting to improve the speed, reliability, and accuracy of the system. The system harnesses a vast number of picks to provide data points to machine learning techniques. These machine learning techniques use the data to refine or reinforce in-use policies to optimize the speed and successful transfer of objects within the system. For example, objects in the system are identified at a supply location, a predetermined set of information regarding object is retrieved and combined with a set of object information and processing parameters determined by the system. The combined information is then used to determine routing of the object according to an initial policy. This policy is then observed, altered, tested, and re-implemented in an altered form.

Abstract: A identification and planning system includes a scanner assembly, a robotic manipulator, and control server. The control server detects a first plurality of inventory items in a first inventory storage system and determines a first set of position parameters for a first inventory item from the detected first plurality of inventory items, with respect to a position of one or more image sensors in the scanner assembly. The control server generates a plurality of pick-path plans for the first inventory item, where each pick-path plan corresponds to a transformation of the determined first set of position parameters to a second set of position parameters with respect to the robotic manipulator. The control server further selects a first pick-path plan from the plurality of pick-path plans and controls the robotic manipulator to pick the first inventory item from the first inventory storage system, based on the first pick-path plan.

Abstract: A conveyor system includes a drive assembly and a plurality of rollers configured to singulate a plurality of conveyed articles travelling on the plurality of rollers along a direction of travel. Each of the plurality of rollers having a drive end and a base end. The drive end having a drive sheave including a plurality of grooves and a plurality of peaks interposed between the plurality of grooves formed on a surface thereof. The drive assembly is coupled to the drive end of at least one of the plurality of rollers by a drive belt. At least a first portion of the plurality of rollers is disposed at an angle with respect to the direction of travel.

Abstract: A positive displacement sorter and method of diverting articles includes a conveying surface configured to convey articles in a longitudinal direction and at least one diagonal take-away lane, extending diagonally from the conveying surface to receive articles being diverted from said conveying surface. A plurality of pushers are configured to move together in a lateral direction in order to displace an item on the conveying surface to the diagonal take-away lane. A rotational system is configured to rotate a leading portion of a diverted article in the direction of the take-away lane. A belt drive system is provided for driving live roller conveyors about a curved section of a roller conveyor of the sorter. The drive belt is guided along a single conical drive plane that maintains the orientation of the drive belt relative to the single conical drive plane and limits twisting and stress in the drive belt.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are disclosed for a dual conveyor sorting system. An apparatus includes a first conveyor belt assembly that includes a first conveyor belt moving at a first rate in a first direction. An apparatus includes a second conveyor belt assembly that includes a second conveyor belt moving at a second rate in a second direction. The first rate is faster than the second rate and the first direction is the same as the second direction. The first conveyor belt assembly is positioned along a first axis perpendicular to the second conveyor belt assembly positioned along a second axis. A first edge of the first conveyor belt assembly is positioned substantially adjacent to a first edge of the second conveyor belt assembly.

Abstract: A foldable conveyor system is disclosed appropriate for loading and unloading an airplane using two people. In one embodiment, the foldable conveyor system is formed of a plurality of foldable sections, where each section has a first half and a second half foldably connected to each other. Each first half and each second half has reversible tension-controlled conveyor belts for moving luggage into or out of an aircraft. When fully deployed, and thus operating flat along the interior of an aircraft, the foldable conveyor system operates to move luggage and other objects placed on the foldable conveyor system in a selected direction.

Abstract: A highly wear-resistant tile, and a conveyor belt having the highly wear-resistant tile, the conveyor belt including highly wear-resistant tiles (6) and a main body (7). The highly wear-resistant tiles (6) includes a tile main body (1). An upper portion of the tile main body (1) has two first holes (2) extending downward. Central axes of the two first holes (2) are in the same plane, and lower ends of the first holes (2) have a chamfered structure. A reference hole (3) extending upward is provided at a center position of a lower portion of the main body (1). Two sets of second holes (4) of identical shape and size are provided at a periphery of the reference hole (3) and are separated by 90°. Each set of the second holes (4) has a center line in the same plane as a center line of the reference hole (3). Lower ends of the reference hole (3) and second holes (4) have a chamfered structure.

Abstract: An elongated object guiding device includes an elongated protection guide portion, inner wheels, outer wheels, a first rail surface, a second rail surface, at least one divided portion, and a restriction guide. The outer wheels are located at positions different from those of the inner wheels in the longitudinal direction of the protection guide portion and located farther from the protection guide portion in the width direction than the inner wheels. The divided portion is configured by dividing the first rail surface and the second rail surface. The divided portion allows the inner wheels and the outer wheels to move along a curved portion. The restriction guide limits a range in which at least the inner wheels or the outer wheels moves away from the first rail surface and the second rail surface.

Abstract: A method for transporting material using a gravity driven pulley system is described. The method may include moving the material from a first location to a second location using a transport pulley secured to a cable and detaching the transport pulley from the cable at the second location, wherein the transport pulley is detached by a momentum of the transport pulley bringing the transport pulley into contact with a derailer attached to the cable.

Abstract: A packaging machine having several work stations, a transport chain and a chain deflection pulley on which the transport chain is mounted. The transport chain comprises chain clips, each chain clip having an upper part and a lower part, wherein the upper part and/or the lower part may be moveable relative to each other to move the chain clips between an open position and a closed position. The material blank may be introduced into the open chain clips and secured in the closed chain clips to transport the material blank in a direction of transport using the transport chain. A chain opening mechanism may be actively and operably changed between an opening state and a closing state in order to open and close at least one chain clip disposed on a planar oriented section of the transport chain and/or to maintain an already opened chain clip in an open state.

Abstract: Pallet for a conveyor system comprising a conveyor track, where the pallet comprises a housing having an upper side adapted to support an object, and an underside opposite to the upper side, where the underside is adapted to bear on a conveyor track, where the housing comprises a front side, a rear side, a right side and a left side, where the pallet comprises a rechargeable power source, a control unit, a wireless communication means and a plurality of actuating means arranged to be controlled by the control unit, where the actuating means are adapted to extend out of the housing or to retract into the housing by a control signal from the control unit. The advantage of the invention is that a self-contained pallet is provided, which can navigate through a conveyor system without the need of dedicated diverters.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to systems and methods for chain wear elongation measurement and drive compensation. In one embodiment, a chain system includes a chain including a plurality of links arranged in a continuous loop and having first measurement values for plurality of links and total chain length, wherein the chain is configured to rotate on a sprocket, and a chain elongation measurement system for counting the plurality of links of the chain and for determining total chain length to determine first chain elongation measurement values.

Abstract: An automated conveying device for tablet-shaped products, for example confectionery products, pharmaceutical tablets or capsules, includes a line-forming conveyor belt, on which the tablet-shaped products are stored in separate lines transversely to a conveying direction of the conveyor belt and are transported in the conveying direction, as well as a feeding device, which is arranged at a first end of the conveyor belt for feeding the tablet-shaped products on the conveyor belt, and a filling device, which is arranged at a second end opposite the first end of the conveyor belt, by which the tablet-shaped products can be transferred from the conveyor belt into a filling container. The automated conveying device also includes an optical detection device for the automated detection of individual tablet-shaped products on the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A method for reconciliation in a drug filling line includes providing a batch number relating to a predetermined batch of containers to be filled with a drug. Each one of the containers is marked with a unique identifier differentiating and/or identifying each container among others. Each unique identifier is stored and associated with the batch number by a processing and control unit, before starting the filling step of each container. Filled containers are flashed by at least one identifier reader to check correspondence between the batch number being processed and each filled container, in order to validate or reject in real time each container with respect to a predetermined batch being processed by the filling line.

Abstract: A method for managing a buffer storage and load sequencing system, receiving non-sequenced loads, providing a sequence of loads, and including a buffer storage unit (having entrance levels, at least one recirculation level, and an entrance elevator facing entrances and an exit elevator facing exits of the levels. A management unit iteratively manages the entrance elevator by, at each iteration (even if there are loads to be recirculated in the system): selecting a load at exit from an entrance conveyor or at exit from the recirculation level; if the selection of one of the entrance levels is completed, generating a task for the entrance elevator of transferring the selected load to the entrance of the selected level; if not, selecting a level of loads to be recirculated and assigning the load(s) on this level a “load(s) to be recirculated” status without generating a task of transfer for the entrance elevator.

Abstract: A method for managing a buffer storage and load sequencing system. The system receives non-sequenced loads and provides at least one sequence of loads, and includes a buffer storage unit having entrance levels, at least one recirculation level, an entrance elevator facing entrances and an exit elevator facing exits of the levels. A management unit iteratively manages the entrance elevator. At each iteration the entrance elevator: has a “waiting for recirculation” status for a load to be recirculated in the system; holds this elevator until the load to be recirculated has been transferred to the recirculation level, else selects a load at exit from an entrance conveyor or at exit from the recirculation level; if the selection of the entrance level is completed, generates a task, for the entrance elevator, of transferring the selected load to the selected level; if not assigns this load the “awaiting recirculation” status.

Abstract: A semi-autonomous processing system for processing objects is disclosed. The semi-autonomous processing system includes an input conveyance system for moving objects to a presentation area, a perception system including perception units that are directed toward a detection area for providing perception data regarding an object in the presentation area, at least two transport systems, each of which is adapted to receive the object and move the object in either of reciprocal directions, and a manual workstation area between the perception area the at least two transport systems.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pouch conveying system for routing one or more pouches. Each pouch may include at least one self-closing frame attached to an end of a pouch body. The self-closing frame has a first frame section having at least two portions coupled to each other through a first joint, and a second frame section having at least two portions coupled to each other through a second joint. The second frame section coupled to the first frame section at a first end by a first coupler and at a second end by a second coupler, such that at least one of the first coupler and the second coupler move inward, flexing the first frame section and the second frame section about the first joint and the second joint.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1), system and method for sorting products, the device comprising a frame, carriers (2) for products, pusher members (20) which are displaceable along a carrier (2), guide means (32) with a guiding member (38) for guiding the pusher member (20) in a conveying direction during transportation of the carriers (2) in order to move it in a length direction of the carrier (2), for the purpose of laterally moving a product off the supporting surface at a discharge location, a presorting switch device (36) with a presorting switch member (50) in order, in an active presorting position, to move or keep the pusher member (20) to or in a second transverse position, a switchable switch device (34) with a switch member (56) in order, in an active position, to move the pusher member (20) in such a way that the guide member (24) is subsequently guided by the guiding member (38).

Abstract: The invention relates to a feeding device for feeding a plate-type workpiece to a machining device, said workpiece preferably being made, at least in sections, of wood, wood-based material, plastic or the like, the feeding device comprising a storage means designed to receive workpieces in a first position and a second position, said two different positions being arranged such that they provide access to the respectively provided workpieces independently of each other. The feeding device also comprises a grip device which is designed to grip a workpiece that has been received in one of the positions in the storage means, and to transport it in relation to the feeding device and independently therefrom such that said workpiece can be machined by the machining device, the gripping device then being a position to be able to transport said workpiece to the other position of the storage means and to place the machined workpiece in this position.

Abstract: A gripper (1) for an ophthalmic lens comprises a gripper head (14) having a bearing surface (140), the bearing surface (140) having at least one through-opening (14), the bearing surface (140) further having a separate detection through-opening (142) other than the at least one through-opening (141); a suction channel (170) arranged in an interior of the gripper, the suction channel (170) leading to the at least one through-opening (141) in the bearing surface (140); an overpressure channel (130) arranged in the interior of the gripper, the overpressure channel (130) leading to the at least one through-opening (141); and a detection vacuum tube (16) arranged in the interior of the gripper, the detection vacuum tube (16) leading to the separate detection through-opening (142) in the bearing surface (140).

Abstract: A pallet exchanger and load splitter apparatus and method are provided. The apparatus has a pallet-receiving assembly with a pallet-receiving zone configured to receive, at least in part, a pallet supporting a pallet load; a clamp assembly connected to the pallet-receiving assembly having a clamping zone configured to secure a first side, a second side, and a rear of the pallet load once the clamp assembly is activated by a pneumatic circuit so that the pallet load is supported by the clamp assembly; and the pneumatic circuit is for controlling a clamping pressure of the clamp assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a suction gripper (10) having a gripper base body (12) with a suction side (14) and a plurality of suction points (16), a vacuum connection (18), and a vacuum distribution system (28) with distribution spaces (30) for connecting the suction points (16) with the at least one vacuum port (18). In this case, the gripper base body (12) is sandwiched and has a bottom plate (20), a cover plate (24) and a profile core (22), wherein the profile core (22) has a plurality of wall sections (32), which extend between cover plate (24) and bottom plate (20) in such a way that a plurality of cavities (34) are formed in the gripper body (12) and wherein the manifold spaces (30) of the vacuum manifold system (28) are formed by at least a subset of the cavities (34).

Abstract: A conveying machine for containers, comprising at least one base module having a predetermined length according to a feed direction of the containers and at least a supporting carriage for the containers slidably mounted on said base module. The base module and carriage together define a linear motor, wherein the stator is the base module and the rotor is the carriage. The machine comprises a supporting plate for the containers, which is rotatably mounted on the carriage and means for moving the plate, which is operatively connected to the plate to rotate it on itself.

Abstract: A depalletizing device for depalletizing a transport container from a storage surface includes a frame, a belt conveyor unit, a drive unit, and a plurality of balls. The belt conveyor unit is disposed so as to be height-adjustable on the frame by the drive unit and the plurality of balls are integrated in and protrude from the belt conveyor unit, are rotatable by the drive unit, and form a bearing face for the transport container.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments of tilt hoists and lumber unstacking systems with a rotation table, a tier alignment system, or both. The rotation table may include a base and a tilt frame supported on the base. The tier alignment system may include an alignment beam and an actuator operable to raise and lower one end of the alignment beam relative to the opposite end to thereby adjust the lateral slope of the spill edge. Optionally, a control system may include distance sensors to detect tiers of lumber as they approach the spill edge and a computer system configured to determine a difference between the lateral slope of the tier and the lateral slope of the spill edge. The computer system may also be configured to automatically adjust the slope of the spill edge to match the slope of the tier before the tier is spilled over the spill edge.

Abstract: A method for operating a robotic system includes obtaining and processing first data representative of an object at a start location; obtaining additional data as the object is transferred to a task location, wherein the additional data includes information regarding one or more edges and/or one or more surfaces separate from portions of the object captured in the first data; and creating registration data representative of the object based on the additional data.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to detecting and registering unrecognized or unregistered objects. A minimum viable range (MVR) may be derived based on inspecting image data that represents objects at a start location. The MVR may be determined to be a certain MVR or an uncertain MVR according to one or more features represented in the image data. The MVR may be used to register corresponding objects according to the certain or uncertain determination.

Abstract: A system and method for operating a robotic system to scan and register unrecognized objects is disclosed. The robotic system may use an image data representative of an unrecognized object located at a start location to implement operations for transferring the unrecognized object from the start location. While implementing the operations, the robotic system may obtain additional data, including scanning results of one or more portions of the unrecognized object not included in the image data. The robotic system may use the additional data to register the unrecognized object.

Abstract: A control system for a quay crane a mounting platform position acquisition device, a land-side position acquisition device, a transportation vehicle position acquisition device, and a control device. The control system 30 is configured such that, when the control device predicts that a standby time will occur for a land-side cargo handling device based on a vehicle stop position, a current position of a relay mounting platform, a current position of the land-side cargo handling device, and a current position of an in-terminal transportation vehicle, the control device performs control that moves the relay mounting platform to a relay position which equalizes an actual land-side cycle time for the land-side cargo handling device including the standby time and a sea-side cycle time for a sea-side cargo handling device with each other.

Abstract: A grain spreader includes a hopper and spreader arms that distribute grain in a bin with a spreader cone having convergent divergent cones. The convergent cone forms a first flow zone. A center opening between the convergent cone and divergent cone allows a first portion of grain collecting in the convergent cone to pass through the spreader cone. An intermediate funnel is inside the hopper body between the convergent cone and the hopper body. A second portion of the grain spills over the rim of the convergent cone and onto the divergent cone into a second flow zone outside the convergent cone but inside the intermediate funnel. When the second zone fills with grain, a further portion of grain will spill over a rim of the intermediate funnel into a third flow zone radially outward of the intermediate funnel but inside the hopper body.

Abstract: A tool cart having a frame, a lifting device for lifting the frame, a locking device to lock the tool cart horizontally relative to a work station or a packaging machine (collectively referred to below as the “packaging machine”), and a stop element that may engage with an underside of the packaging machine when lifted. The lifting device and locking device operate independently. A method for transferring a tool component including one or more of the steps of: aligning the tool cart relative to the packaging machine; locking the tool cart in position relative to the packaging machine; lifting a frame of the tool cart by way of a lifting device until the stop element engages an underside of the packaging machine; and transferring the tool component between the tool cart and the packaging machine may be included.