Abstract: The disclosure relates to a container transport system for transporting a plurality of containers along a transport path comprising a first container transport device having a plurality of first transport elements for holding and transporting the containers, a detection device, a second container transport device comprising a plurality of second transport elements for holding and transporting the containers, wherein the second container transport device is arranged along the transport path downstream of the first container transport device. The detection device is configured to detect the orientation of a container held by a first transport element, and the second container transport device is configured to align a second transport element based on the orientation of the container held by the first transport element, which orientation is detected by the detection device, in order to receive the container. The disclosure also relates to a method for transporting containers.

Abstract: There is a provided a label feeder for a hybrid irregular component insertion robot, the label feeder includes: a label printer configured to print a label to be attached to a printed circuit board or an electronic component supplied from an electronic component supply unit to a hybrid irregular component insertion robot, and to enable the printed label to be published; and a label supply unit configured to take over the label being published from the label printer and supply the label to a label pickup position provided inside the hybrid irregular component insertion robot.

Abstract: A method for the production monitoring of a labeling machine, and a labeling machine for labeling containers, comprising a transport means for continuously supplying the containers, at least one labeling assembly for transferring labels to the containers, and at least one label store for continuously supplying labels, is described. Accordingly, the filling state of the label store and a machine performance of the transport means and/or of the labeling assembly are continuously measured and, on this basis, at least one remaining running time is calculated, which indicates how long labeling can still be carried out, at the filling state, in the case of an assumed further course of machine performance. The output of the remaining running time facilitates continuous production planning and enables efficient personnel use for the required replenishment of consumables.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container produced from a plastic material, in particular by extrusion blow molding, said container comprising a container body having a first end and a second end substantially opposite the first end and having a jacket; a filling opening having a first and second sealing surface formed on the inner wall of the first end, wherein the first and second sealing surfaces can be connected to one another in a fluid-tight manner; and a container base having a standing surface formed at the second end and a pouring opening formed at the first end. The filling opening has a first center axis, and the pouring opening has a second center axis. The first and the second center axis are substantially parallel to one another.

Abstract: A system and a method for a cup for retaining a liquid. The cup includes a base and a wall. The base and the wall define a container with a space to retain the liquid. A first closure flap and a second closure flap are attached to the wall and extend from the wall. The first closure flap and the second closure flap are foldable relative to the wall. The first closure flap and the second closure flap are foldable between an open position and a closed position. The first closure flap and the second closure flap define a lid when in the closed position. The lid is defined by the first closure flap being folded at least twice to a closed position and the second closure flap being folded at least once to a closed position.

Abstract: A collapsible box for the protection of loaves of bread and other easily smashed or crushed items, more particularly for loaf of bread. A collapsible box with a plurality of sides and two bottom panels which fold into a slotted bottom and lock the box in the open position. A box which can be collapsed flat and held closed via internal attachment mechanisms such as Velcro materials, magnets or a plastic snaps or other securing mechanisms. Accordingly, an improved collapsible protective transport box apparatus which is suitable for the protection and transportation of loaved bread or other easily smashed or crushed items.

Abstract: A carton for containing plurality of articles. The carton can comprise a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton. The plurality of panels can comprise a side panel. A plurality of end flaps can be respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels. The plurality of end flaps can at least partially form a closed end of the carton, and the plurality of end flaps can comprise a side end flap. A bevel panel can extend along a corner of the carton so that the side end flap is at least partially connected to the side panel by the bevel panel. The bevel panel can comprise features that are shaped and located at the corner according to geometric aspects of one or more articles of the plurality of articles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display ready carton that can be converted from a shipping container to a display container without the use of tools in an efficient and reliable manner. The carton, and blanks for preparing the same, generally comprise a plurality of panels formed integrally from a sheet of material with one of the panels having a tear-out panel disposed thereon. To display the contents of the carton at retail, the tear-out panel is removed by tearing the carton along lines of weakness disposed substantially along one panel of the carton. The tear-out panel may be integrally connected to a flap for sealing the top or bottom portion of the carton and the flap may also be removed when removing the tear-out panel such that the carton contents are accessible from two faces.

Abstract: Unitary blank for forming a container having a body portion with a plurality of fold lines and a cover portion. The body portion with a plurality of fold lines define a plurality of body wall portions, and each body wall portion has an upper edge. A first body wall portion includes a closure tab extending from the upper edge of the first body wall portion. The closure tab includes a closure tab flap portion and a closure tab base portion. The cover portion extends from the upper edge of a second body wall portion. The cover portion includes a cover portion flap score line extending along an upper edge of the cover portion and a release flap. A food container having a body portion and a cover portion is also provided.

Abstract: A reclosable container for consumer items includes a box, a lid hingedly connected to the box, an inner liner wrapped around the consumer items, the inner liner including a section defining an opening for allowing access to the consumer items, means to open and reclose the opening, and an inner frame attached to the box. The inner frame includes a free inner frame portion protruding from the box towards the opening in the inner liner. The free inner frame portion includes a cut out and the inner frame is attached to the inner liner proximate to the cut out.

Abstract: The present is a custom storage box comprising a bottom member wherein the bottom member can be attached to at least one first side member creating a width of the box and at least one second side member creating a depth to the box wherein the first side member and second side member can be substantially the same height. The method of creating a custom storage box comprising inputting custom dimension of a box by a user into a program on a first computing device wherein the user can choose a material type and an accessory type creating the user's customized user information. Submitting the user's information to the program wherein the user's information is uploaded onto a second computing device. Converting dimensions of the box into a flat pattern. Creating a computer-aided manufacturing file from the flat pattern.

Abstract: [Object] To provide an article transportation pallet which does not take up much space during storage or transportation and can normally load and transport articles during use.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a configurable pallet or load-bearing platform, such as a pallet, for supporting goods. The load-bearing platform may include one or more plastic bases having two or more protrusions connected by one or more bridge pieces. The two or more protrusions are spaced apart one or more distances. The load-bearing platform further includes a cardboard base having openings spaced apart an amount wherein the openings are configured to receive the two or more protrusions of the plastic base. A load distribution member may be included and configured to contact at least a portion of the plastic base. The load distribution member may support at least a portion of the goods and distributes at least a portion of the weight of the goods to at least a portion of the plastic base. The size of the cardboard base, as well as other components of the load-bearing platform, in certain implementations, may be customized on demand.

Abstract: A container assembly to facilitate liquid transfer from a donor container to a recipient container that includes utilizing a first container and a second container, whereby the second container has a piston coupled to a sidewall thereon in a watertight configuration and that is operably configured to linearly translate within a second container cavity. The assembly includes a container linking structure selectively removably couplable to the second container in a watertight and male-female coupling configuration, a stem member selectively removably couplable to the piston in a male-female coupling configuration and having a grasping portion thereon, and a straw member attached to the linking structure, wherein the stem member is configured to apply a force on the piston to linearly translate the piston to generate a negative pressure within the enclosed conduit for transportation of liquid configured to be housed in the first container cavity to the second container.

Abstract: Disclosed is a part packaging device. The part packaging device comprises a machine body, wherein a sliding groove and a groove are symmetrically formed in the inner wall of the machine body, a placing plate is installed in the machine body, a sliding block and a lifting block are symmetrically installed on the two sides of the placing plate, the sliding block is slidably installed in the sliding groove, the lifting block is installed in the groove, a threaded rod is installed at the bottom of the interior of the groove, a lifting plate is installed in the machine body, and springs are installed between the bottom of the interior of the machine body and the lifting plate.

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, devices for container content identification is described herein. In some variations, an apparatus may include a container, comprising a circumferentially extending groove. In some embodiments, the apparatus can include a labeling ring, wherein the labeling ring is configured to be inserted into the circumferentially extending groove. In some embodiments, the apparatus can include a cover disposed about a portion of the container including the circumferentially extending groove and the labeling ring.

Abstract: A sunken-type cup lid, for covering on a cup mouth of a cup body, according to the present invention is disclosed herein, and comprises: a covering panel, a leaning-on portion and a camber-holding portion. On the covering panel, a sunken-type dome structure is formed to expand a contacting area, from the leaning-on portion laterally and tightly fitting against inside the cup body, to the camber-holding portion downwardly and tightly fitting overneath the cup mouth, so as to be in a multi-directional tight fit manner between the cup lid and the cup body. Thus, it can decrease a liquid-leakage probability incurred between the cup lid and the cup body, and an accidentally detaching probability of the cup lid away from the cup body.

Abstract: A hinge cap includes a body and an upper lid connected to each other by a hinge. The body includes a top board and a side wall extending perpendicularly downward from a periphery of the top board. The top board includes a planned opening defined by a weakened portion and a discharge nozzle formed to surround the planned opening. The upper lid includes a top panel and a skirt extending perpendicularly downward from a periphery of the top panel. A protrusion extending in an axial direction of the cap is formed in the planned opening of the body on a side opposite to the hinge such that an end of the protrusion is fixed to an inner surface of the top panel of the upper lid in a closed state.

Abstract: An assembly of a venting mouth and a cooperating cap for being mounted to a container, wherein the cap is provided with a cap aperture and the venting mouth is provided with a venting mouth aperture. The cap is movable with respect to the venting mouth between an open condition in which a flow path between the venting mouth aperture and the cap aperture exists and a closed condition in which the flow path is closed.

Abstract: A storage assembly for storing one or more paint application devices includes a lid having a central axis and that is configured to couple with an open end of a bucket, wherein the lid includes an interior side defined by an interior surface of the lid and an exterior side that is opposite the interior side and is defined by an exterior surface of the lid, and a cylindrical first device holder extending axially from the interior side of the lid, wherein the first device holder is configured to couple with a central tube of a paint roller.

Abstract: A container has an improved releasable cap that is releasable with upward movement of the cap. A coupler also couples the cap to the container and provides for a stowed position in which the cap does not interfere with use of the container, and maintains the cap in a connected to configuration with the container at all times.

Abstract: Recyclable films having a first layer containing a polyethylene, a second layer containing a high-density polyethylene and a hydrocarbon resin, and a third layer containing a polyethylene may be used for thermoforming packaging components. Both the first and third layers have an overall density between about 0.92 g/cm3 and 0.97 g/cm3. The film structure is advantageous as it can be more easily thermoformed than traditional high-density polyethylene films and can maintain the shape taken during thermoforming, exhibiting minimal warping or shrinking.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a resealable container comprising: a polyethylene terephthalate-based container body comprising a bottom side and at least one upwardly extending sidewall, wherein the sidewall terminates in an open end of the container; a flexible film sealed to the container body, over the open end of the container, wherein the flexible film comprises: a polyethylene-based first film layer; a pressure sensitive adhesive layer adjacent a lower surface of the first film layer; a polyolefin plastomer skin layer adjacent a lower surface of the pressure sensitive adhesive layer, wherein the first layer, pressure sensitive adhesive layer, and skin layer are coextruded; and a heat seal layer printed onto a lower surface of the skin layer and heat sealed to the container body.

Abstract: A food product packaging and method of producing the same is provided for containing rigid food products. The packaging includes a tray having at least one receptacle, rigid food products housed in the receptacle and a removable flexible film secured to the tray and enclosing the receptacle. The receptacle is shaped to enable the rigid food products to slide into and be positioned in the receptacle in an orientation that is generally parallel to the bottom wall thereby reducing the chances of the food products breaking in the receptacle and reducing the chances of the food products puncturing the flexible film.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method of storing food including a storage container having a base; a resilient liner nesting in the base, and a lid that interlockingly engages with the liner and/or base to close off access to foodstuffs retained in a compartment defined by the liner. A valve assembly in the lid is actuated by a pump to evacuate air from the liner's compartment and create a vacuum or near-vacuum condition therein. Apertures defined in the wall of the base allow air to flow into a compartment of the base as the resilient liner shrinks around the food. The closed storage container may be placed in a freezer to freeze the food therein. For defrosting, the base of the closed storage container is placed in a volume of water, some of which flows through the apertures in the base's wall and comes into direct contact with the liner.

Abstract: The invention relates to a transport and storage container (1) for keeping and transporting goods, with a base plate (2) and side walls (3a-3d) which extend perpendicularly from the base plate (2) and together form a peripheral upper container edge (4), at least two side walls (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) preferably arranged opposite one another in the transport and storage container (1) have a plurality of drainage openings (5) for liquids at least in the area proximal to the base plate (2), and the drainage openings (5) are covered on the outside by means of at least one outer cover (6), preferably a continuous outer cover (6).

Abstract: A container (100), such as a cooler, has a center section (108), a bottom section, and a cover or lid. The center section has a plurality of outer walls (202) and a plurality of partial columns (210). Each outer wall has an inner surface (206), an outer surface (202), a top surface, a thickness, and a plane (204, 208) defined by the outer surface. Each partial column has an inner surface (214), an outer surface (212), a top surface (218), and a thickness, and defines a corner angle (216), such as approximately 90 degrees. The partial columns alternate with the outer walls, and the outer surface of a partial column extends beyond the plane of an adjacent outer wall. The center section and the bottom section are a unitary structure formed of a flexible insulating material, such as an EVA foam.

Abstract: Provided is a storage container that includes a body that defines an interior of the storage container, and a bag contained within the interior of the storage container. The bag is constructed of an elastomer, includes an opening, and defines a bag interior configured to contain a material. The storage container further includes a material valve assembly coupled to a portion of the body. The material valve assembly is coupled to the bag and configured to selectively provide fluid communication between the bag interior and an external environment of the storage container.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to shipping cases, dewars, and systems for transporting a frozen material. More specifically, the embodiments described herein include and/or enable dewar lid protective systems, data logging enablement, controlled coolant escape, efficient stacking options during transport, spill protection to ensure safe and effective transport of frozen samples and materials among other things. An exemplary use for the systems described herein includes reliable shipping for frozen materials at specified environmental conditions which can be tracked and verified.

Abstract: There is provided a housing box that prevents breakage of a rod-shaped member like a nozzle use for an automatic analyzer at the time of transportation. A housing box in which a rod-shaped member used for an automatic analyzer is housed, the housing box includes: a base provided with a housing part in a groove shape on which the rod-shaped member is placed; and a cover put on the base, wherein the housing part has a step on which a projection is caught, the projection being provided on a bottom of the rod-shaped member, the projection projecting in a radial direction, and a space between a tip end and an inner wall of the rod-shaped member.

Abstract: A tubular container and a beverage brewing device thereof are provided. The tubular container includes a barrel-shaped tube body having one or two access openings. The one or two access openings each have a threaded structure that can be an internal thread structure or an external thread structure for engaging another device, such as another tubular container or another beverage brewing device. The tubular container further includes a blocking structure disposed at each of the access openings, and the blocking structure is used for sealing contents that are used for brewing beverages and filled in the tubular container. A thread structure of the beverage brewing device engages with the tubular container that is provided in a form of a single tubular container or a combination of a plurality of tubular containers, in which the plurality of tubular containers are combined with mutually corresponding thread structures.

Abstract: A water tank for operation in an aircraft includes a rigid tank shell, and a pressure compensation mechanism to equalize a pressure inside of the rigid tank shell with an environment. The pressure compensation mechanism includes a shutoff member to move between a closed position, a first open position allowing air to enter the rigid tank shell and a second open position allowing air to leave the rigid tank shell.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon fluid storage structure has a storage vessel containing hydrocarbon fluids therein and a containment vessel fully surrounding the storage vessel so as to provide secondary containment to the storage vessel. A heater is surrounded by heat exchanger fluid within a heat exchanger vessel within the storage vessel. The exterior of the containment vessel is insulated. The heat exchanger fluid is passively circulated within a closed loop path defined by the heat exchanger vessel. Connecting valves providing external access to the contents of the storage vessel are received within a valve housing in heat exchanging relation with a containment space between the containment vessel and the storage vessel.

Abstract: The present invention is an ergonomic trash receptacle that allows for removal of full trash bags outward in a horizontal motion, as opposed to the conventional vertical lifting motion. The trash receptacle achieves this with an anterior opening to allow access to the trash bag. The trash receptacle is comprised of an adjustable retaining rack to hold trash bags open that is comprised of two or more bag holding fixtures, with at least one or more of the bag hold fixtures being able to move relative to the other bag holding fixture(s), as well as the trash receptacle being preferably comprised of a door to seal the anterior opening, with the door being comprised of two or more linked panels that stack on themselves when being moved to the open position.

Abstract: A sanitary product disposal container includes a container housing having a movable housing top cover. A cover hinge assembly allows the top cover to pivot between open and closed positions. Accordingly, a used feminine hygiene product may be placed in the interior space of the container housing in the open position of the housing top cover while minimizing touching the container housing to open the housing top cover. The housing may be selectively opened to facilitate removal of the used feminine hygiene products from the interior space all without exposure to the used products or the escape of unpleasant odors.

Abstract: A waste bin cover system for protecting a waste bin from interference from freezing water includes a waste bin with a lid for opening and closing an aperture at a top end of the bin. A cover is deployable over the lid and a rim of the waste bin when the lid is closed to protect the waste bin from interference from freezing water. The cover has a pair of flaps in front which are removably couplable to each other to secure the cover to the waste bin.

Abstract: A detection and warning system for a refuse vehicle includes a camera and processing circuitry. The camera is configured to obtain image data of a target waste receptacle and a lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to predict, based on the image data, tipping of the target waste receptacle by the lift apparatus of the refuse vehicle. The processing circuitry is configured to, responsive to predicting tipping of the target waste receptacle, at least one of (i) operate an alert device to notify an operator of the predicted tipping, or (ii) limit operation of the lift apparatus.

Abstract: A transport system is a transport system that transports a luggage using a transport vehicle and a transport robot. In a state in which the transport robot and the transport vehicle are connected, the transport robot takes out the luggage from the transport vehicle, or stores the luggage in the transport vehicle.

Abstract: Provided is a ceiling storage system capable of correcting a working position and constantly checking stability of a structure by detecting an amount of change in a facility. According to the ceiling storage system, a transport vehicle moves to an upper portion of a first storage area of a plurality of storage areas in a state of gripping an article, and the transport vehicle measures a first distance value between the transport vehicle and the first storage area using a distance sensor and measures a relative position value between the transport vehicle and the first storage area using a vision sensor, before unloading the article from the first storage area.

Abstract: A load handling device is provided for lifting and moving containers stacked in a storage system including a grid framework. The load handling device includes a vehicle body housing a wheel drive mechanism and a wheel assembly. A container lifting assembly comprising a container gripping assembly, a plurality of winch assemblies each includes a rotatable drum and a lifting tether anchored at a first end to the gripping assembly and at a second end to the drum, and a drive assembly configured to drive rotation of the drums to raise the gripping assembly into a container receiving space. Each drum has an outer surface configured to accommodate a plurality of axially displaced turns of the lifting tether across the drum.

Abstract: A method for delivering a plurality of packages is described. The method includes obtaining, via a processor, information associated with a delivery plan of the plurality of packages from at least one memory. Based on the information, the method includes determining, via the processor, a current location, and a destination location of a target container. In response to the determination, the method includes determining, via the processor, a movement plan to move the target container to the destination location. Based on the movement plan, the method includes activating, via the processor, a first set of motorized tiles to move the target container to the destination location. The method further includes receiving, via the processor, an updated movement plan from a server plan when a preset condition is met. Based on the updated movement plan, the method includes activating, via the processor, a second set of motorized tiles.

Abstract: A conveyor belt module includes a laterally-extending protrusion to prevent misorientation of the module during assembly. In a proper orientation, the laterally-extending protrusion extends into a recess of an adjacent conveyor belt module, with clearance between the protrusion and the nadir of the recess. Reversal of the conveyor belt module prevents the conveyor belt module from fitting into a row of modules.

Abstract: A circulating conveyor may comprise: a first conveying line and a second conveying line, wherein both the first conveying line and the second conveying line have a loading position and an unloading position at the two ends and clamps may be circularly conveyed between the first conveying line and the second conveying line in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction; and a circulating adapter. The circulating adapter may comprise a first circulating adapter and a second circulating adapter arranged in pairs at both the loading position and the unloading position, wherein the first circulating adapter and the second circulating adapter may be used for conveying the clamps between the first conveying line and the second conveying line.

Abstract: A cleanable conveyor frame and a method for making a cleanable frame having a simplified frame design. Infeed and outfeed assemblies are movable between operating and cleaning positions. An outfeed assembly includes a drive for a conveyor belt and a scraper assembly. The scraper assembly comprises a scraper blade mounted to a mounting bar extending between two connecting plates and a leaf spring extending rearward from the mounting bar for biasing the scraper blade into contact with the conveyor belt.

Abstract: A bulk feeder includes a feeder main body, a receiving member provided on the feeder main body and formed with a receiving region configured to receive a component discharged from a component case accommodating multiple components, a track member provided to be vibratable with respect to the feeder main body and formed with a conveyance path through which the multiple components are conveyed and a supply region that communicates with the conveyance path and opens upward to collect the multiple components, an excitation device configured to apply vibration to the track member so that the multiple components are conveyed along the conveyance path, and a connection member having flexibility and configured to connect between the receiving region and the conveyance path so that the multiple components flows through.

Abstract: A bulk feeder includes a feeder main body, a track member provided vibratably with respect to the feeder main body and formed with a conveyance path through which multiple components are conveyed, an excitation device configured to apply vibration to the track member so that the multiple components are conveyed along the conveyance path, and a vibration sensor configured to detect a vibration value indicating a vibration state of the track member that vibrates by the excitation of the excitation device.

Abstract: A multi-roller guide that includes a base plate, a cover plate, a plurality of spacers positioned perpendicularly between the base plate and cover plate, a plurality of spacer fasteners coupled to the spacers, and a plurality of roller assemblies secured between the base plate and cover plate and aligned along a roller assembly arc path. Each roller assembly includes a roller coupled to a roller bearing, with the roller bearing having a bearing center passage that receives therein an axle, and wherein the plurality of roller assemblies are secured between the cover plate and base plate via the axle, and wherein each roller is spool shaped including a core portion connecting upper and lower boundary walls, the upper and lower boundary walls extending radially outward from the core portion and including a space therebetween for receiving a portion of a tensile member.

Abstract: A bulk feeder includes a feeder main body, a track member provided to be vibratable with respect to the feeder main body and formed with a conveyance path through which multiple components are conveyed and a supply region that communicates with the conveyance path and opens upward to collect the multiple components, an excitation device configured to apply vibration to the track member so that the multiple components are conveyed along the conveyance path, a shutter provided above the track member to close an opening of the supply region, and a driving device configured to open or close the shutter to separate the shutter from the track member when the shutter shifts from a closed state to an open state.

Abstract: A feeder management system includes a storage section configured to store component information including a type of a component loaded in a bulk feeder and cleaning information providing an execution history of cleaning including, as its cleaning target, at least a conveyance path along which the component is conveyed in the bulk feeder in association with the bulk feeder, and a determination section configured to determine whether the cleaning is executed before an update request for the component information is made based on the cleaning information when the update request for the component information is received.

Abstract: Present embodiments relate to a tie plate dispenser which aligns tie plates for dispensing based on rail base rather than outer edges of the tie plate. Thus tie plates are aligned and located in a differing manner than prior art systems. Further, the tie plate dispenser includes an opening over which a magnet is disposed to retain a tie plate over the opening. The tie plate over the opening may be selectively released by disengaging the tie plate from the magnet.