Abstract: The present invention describes a gondola system for monitoring items coupled with support utilities. The system is configured to detect item changes caused by customer actions and optimize the camera system and computing resources of a remote server. The system also is configured to sense certain visual indicators with customer actions.

Abstract: A commissioning system allows articles to be picked from storage supports of the pallet type and to be organized on a commissioning support. The system includes a plurality of compartments distributed beside at least one lane, and which compartments are provided in order to receive respective storage supports of the pallet type for stored articles. The system also includes at least one commissioning vehicle provided to transport at least one commissioning support of the pallet type. The vehicle can move along the lane in order to pick a selection of articles with a picking apparatus configured to position, on the commissioning support, the articles which are picked, organizing them in order to form an ordered and stacked grouping.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a material conveying method and apparatus, a device, a system, and a storage medium, applicable to an intelligent warehousing system. The method includes: determining a first order, where the first order includes a target container and a first workstation; determining a second order, where the second order includes the target container and a second workstation; determining to convey the target container to the second workstation according to a relationship of transferability between the second workstation and the first workstation along a conveying line, where the conveying line is connected to the first workstation and the second workstation; and transmitting first indication information to a warehousing robot, transmitting second indication information to the first workstation, and transmitting third indication information to the second workstation.

Abstract: Lifting apparatus for lifting, conveying and/or positioning blocks or slabs, such as blocks or slabs made of concrete, masonry, stone, brick, or similar materials, and methods of lifting, conveying and/or positioning such materials. The lifting apparatus may include a main frame, a pair of gripper legs and gripper shoes of various thicknesses.

Abstract: Provided is a ceiling traveling vehicle that travels on a track including a pair of travel rails and including an upper guide rail in a branching portion, the traveling vehicle including: a body portion; a pair of travel wheels each configured to roll on a corresponding one of the travel rails; an upper guide roller configured to roll in contact with the upper guide rail; and a cam configured to adjust a position of the upper guide roller in a right-and-left direction in the body portion, depending on the branching portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an overhead conveyor with transport pouches for conveyed goods, wherein the transport pouches are rotatable relative to the carrier, wherein the overhead conveyor furthermore has a loading station with a guide rail arranged below the running profile. The transport pouches, before reaching the guide rail, assume a second orientation rotated with respect to the first orientation. The guide rail has a guide edge which, when the transport pouch reaches the guide rail, is brought into contact with the region of the holding bracket located between the bag and a carrying hook. The guide edge has a first section which crosses the conveying plane, so that the transport pouch, when passing the first section, is moved away from the conveying plane relative to the carrier, wherein the guide edge serves as a support via which the loading opening, when passing the first section, is levered open such that the bag is clamped and the transport pouch can be loaded.

Abstract: A transporting device can transport at least one product, the transporting device includes a mounting frame, a driving mechanism, a transmitting mechanism including a plurality of bent portions, a plurality of guiding mechanisms, and a supporting mechanism. Each guiding mechanism includes a rotating wheel and a guiding plate. Each bent portion is connected to the rotating wheel. The guiding plate is connected to the rotating wheel. The supporting mechanism can support the product. The driving mechanism is further connected to the rotating wheel and can drive the transmitting mechanism to rotate to drive the supporting mechanism to move. The driving mechanism is further connected to the guiding plate, the guiding plate and the rotating wheel can synchronously rotate to drive the supporting mechanism to pass through the bent portions. The present disclosure further provides a heating device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a moisture reduction roller conveyor system (100, 200, 301) and method comprising a continuous carry belt (105, 205, 308) to carry a bulk material and an oscillatory motion assembly (110, 210, 320) operatively connected and configured to induce oscillatory motion of the belt that is transmitted to the bulk material. The oscillatory motion assembly (110) is operatively connected to the frame to induce the oscillatory motion. Alternatively, the oscillatory motion assembly has idler rollers (210a, 210b, 210c) that are offset or eccentric to one another to induce the oscillatory motion. A different oscillatory motion assembly comprises a carriage body (325) for supporting the belt (308) and wheels (340, 345) for engaging a rail track (302). The wheels (340, 345) are configured to induce the oscillatory motion, preferably by periodically lifting one end (360) of the carriage body from the rail track as the carriage moves.

Abstract: The invention relates to a slat for a reciprocating slat conveyor, where the slat comprises an elongated slat body having an upper surface configured for supporting a load placed on the slat, a bottom surface, opposite to the upper surface, a first side surface and a second side surface, opposite to the first side surface, wherein at least one of the upper surface, bottom surface, first side surface and second side surface is at least partially provided with a wear member.

Abstract: A conveying roller, a conveyor device, and an inclined conveyor for objects. A conveying roller comes into contact with an object and moves the object, the conveying roller including: a core member and a plurality of blade-shaped pieces, the blade-shaped piece being elastically deformable and being provided around the core member.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an article conveyance sorting apparatus includes a distributing section, a first conveyance section, a second conveyance section, and a conveyance sorting section. The distributing section distributes an article in a first direction or a second direction based on a first distribution control signal or a second distribution control signal corresponding to a distinguishing result of the article distinguished based on article information. The first conveyance section receives the article distributed in the first direction. The second conveyance section receives the article distributed in the second direction. The conveyance sorting section sorts each of articles conveyed by the plurality of trays to a designated sorting destination.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a distribution system and an item of equipment for treatment of solid material that comprises same, wherein said distribution system comprises a means for transmitting movement that is configured to generate a rotating movement; a distribution element comprising a surface parallel to the feeding means on which at least one rod is arranged, perpendicularly, configured to come into contact with the solid material to be treated; a rotating means which connects the means for transmitting movement to the distribution element, configured to generate a rocking or circular movement; and a means for supporting the distribution element; wherein a first end of the distribution element comprises a means for joining to the rotating means, situated on an axis eccentric to the axis of rotation of said rotating means, and a second end, opposite to the first end, is accommodated on the supporting means.

Abstract: A device for storing packages, in particular parcels, for arrangement on a conveyor line is disclosed. The device includes at least one receiving means arranged at least partially between at least two fastening elements, the receiving means having at least one receiving surface for arranging the packages on the receiving surface, at least one first detection means for measuring inflow data indicative of the inflow of packages to the receiving means, and at least one control means for controlling a change of the at least one receiving surface. The at least one control means changes the at least one receiving surface of the at least one receiving means depending on the inflow data measured by the at least one first detection means. Also disclosed is a method for storing packages, in particular parcels, preferably by means of the aforementioned device.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, systems, computing devices, and/or the like are provided. An example method may include a conveyor unit. An example conveyor unit may include a conveyor frame, a main drive connected to the frame, and a transverse drive connected to the frame. An example main drive may include at least one main roller. An example transverse drive may include at least one transverse drive belts with a drive portion and a bypass portion. An example conveyor system may include a first conveyor unit, a second conveyor unit, and a sensing system. The example method may include the sensing system detecting and determining the location of an object. The example method may also include a transverse drive applying a force to the object.

Abstract: A method and a device for transporting a plurality of insects from a chamber to a location via a channel, wherein the insects are transported by means of an apparatus for producing a medium flow, and wherein a transport additive is added to the medium flow during transport, the amount of the transport additive being set in accordance with the amount of insects moved.

Abstract: A suction gripping device for picking up a plurality of substrates which are flat and flexible includes: a base body, which defines a plane; at least one gas suction vacuum module which is arranged on the base body and has at least one gas suction opening configured for withdrawing gas by suction and for generating a first vacuum so as to suction a respective one of the plurality of substrates against the suction gripping device; and at least one gas ejection vacuum module which is arranged on the base body and has a gas ejection opening configured for ejecting gas and for generating a second vacuum so as to suction the respective one of the plurality of substrates against the suction gripping device.

Abstract: The loading container information input means 71 accepts input of information on the target container which is the container to be loaded next. The inquiring means 72 transmits current loading state and information on the target container to a container loading planning device, which replies to a loading position of the container in response to an inquiry, to inquire about the loading position of the target container. The evaluation means 73 outputs an evaluation value for loading the target container at the loading position received from the container loading planning device. The output means 74 outputs the evaluation value in time series order corresponding to the loading of the target container.

Abstract: A sweep auger system having a driveshaft with auger fighting and a backboard extending a length from an inward end to an outward end. An input of a gearbox is connected to an outward end of the drive shaft and a sweep wheel having a plurality of notches, arms and feet is connected to an output of the gearbox. A drive shield is placed around a rearward side of the sweep wheel that forms a channel that is configured to capture grain agitated by the drive wheel. A guide plate is connected to the gearbox and covers a portion of the gearbox. The guide plate angles from an upper outward edge downward and forward to a lower inward edge that is configured to urge the grain captured within the channel of the drive shield to move in front of the sweep auger system reducing grain left in the grain bin.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are disclosed for removing one item of media at a time from an item of media container. The apparatus includes a movable element locatable in an abutting relationship with an elected item of media in a media container and disposed to vibrating against the elected item of media to permit the elected item of media to be subsequently be removed alone from the container.

Abstract: An image recording apparatus, having a conveyer including a pair of conveyer rollers, a recorder, a first sensor, and a controller, is provided. The controller, after a part of an image is recorded on a sheet-formed medium, within a period between a point before the first sensor detects an upstream end of the sheet-formed medium and a point after the first sensor detects the upstream end of the sheet-formed medium, controls the conveyer to convey the sheet-formed medium in a plurality of segmented actions, corrects a conveyance amount to convey the sheet-formed medium after the first sensor detects the upstream end of the sheet-formed medium to a third conveyance amount, which is smaller than the conveyance amount, and after the sheet-formed medium is conveyed by the third conveyance amount, controls the recorder to record another part of the image on the sheet-formed medium.

Abstract: A pusher plate stacking bin apparatus is provided for a valuable media depository. The apparatus comprising a pusher plate driven by a rack and pinion apparatus to stack a media item that is in a final position within the apparatus onto a media stacking platform. The media item is urged into the final position such that a trailing edge of the media item overhangs and rests on a fixed media guide and such that a leading edge of the media item overhangs and rests on a hinged media guide with a bottom surface of the media item elevated above the media stacking platform. The rack and pinion apparatus drives the plate past the media guides causing the hinged media guide to drop and the media item to fold along the leading edge as the media item is stacked onto the platform.

Abstract: The stacker comprises two stacking platforms and a system for conveying corrugated board sheets, configured to discharge the sheets alternatively onto one or the other of the two stacking platforms. A switching device allows for a quick switch of the conveyor system from one to the other of two operating conditions.

Abstract: A method for moving a stack of products by a robot. The robot has an articulated arm and at least one gripper disposed on the articulated arm for gripping the stack of products. The stack of products is turned, before being moved by the robot, with a pivoting device that is separate from the robot. The stack of products is turned about a horizontal axis and the stack of products, while out of the horizontal orientation, is aligned and/or straightened in one direction and/or straightened in two mutually orthogonal directions and/or vibrated and/or aerated and/or modified from a fanned-out stack of products to become an unfanned stack of products. The robot then takes the stack from the pivoting device and subsequently moves the stack.

Abstract: A tape affixing system capable of automatically switching or replacing a dicing tape. A tape affixing system 1 includes a stocker 5 that stores tape magazines 4 each accommodating a dicing tape DT wound in a roll shape, an affixing apparatus 3 which includes movable guide rollers 32a and 32b, fixed guide rollers 33a and 33b, and a knife plate 35 that regulate a reel-out region R of the dicing tape DT to a predetermined track, on which each of the tape magazines 4 is replaceably mountable, and which affixes the dicing tape DT to a dicing frame DT and a workpiece W, and a first conveyance robot 6 that delivers the tape magazine 4 between the stocker 5 and the affixing apparatus 3.

Abstract: A separator cutting apparatus includes: a fixing part configured to fix temporarily the electrode assembly; a cutter supporting part disposed above the fixing part; a cutter part disposed below the cutter supporting part, and configured to cut a separator among the electrode assembly temporarily fixed to the fixing part; and a spring part configured to connect elastically the cutter supporting part and the cutter part to each other, and return the cutter part to an initial position after cutting the separator; the spring part includes a spring bush coupled to a supporting shaft provided in the cutter supporting part and the cutter part, respectively, a spring holder integrally coupled to the spring bush, and a spring that expands and contracts according to the elevation of the cutter part by coupling both ends to the spring holder, and the spring holder and the spring bush are made of a non-metallic material.

Abstract: A sheet post-processing apparatus including a binding mechanism, a tray, a shift mechanism, and a control unit is provided. The binding mechanism is configured to apply binding to a sheet. The sheet applied with the binding is stacked on the tray. The shift mechanism is configured to perform a shift operation in which a side surface of the sheet is pushed and the sheet is deviated in a sheet width direction orthogonal to a discharge direction during discharge of the sheet to the tray. The control unit is configured to cause the shift operation to be performed by dividing the number of times for the shift operation into a plurality of times.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for transporting a wire from an automatic wire processing machine to a discharging point, the arrangement comprising an automatic wire processing machine and an air pressure transport system, wherein a wire transfer interface between the automatic wire processing machine and the air pressure transport system comprises a wire receiving unit arranged in the access area of the automatic wire processing machine and a wire outlet which opens into at least one transport line of the air pressure transport system which is guided between the wire transfer interface and a discharging point.

Abstract: A method for producing at least one filament comprises at least one stretching step in which the at least one filament is stretched, wherein the at least one filament is in a vapor-depositing region flown around by water vapor before and/or during a stretching. wherein at least one vapor parameter of the water vapor located in the vapor-depositing region is controlled so as to counteract a formation of droplets on the at least one filament, wherein the vapor parameter is monitored by at least one sensor element of a vapor-depositing apparatus, wherein a control or regulation unit of the vapor-depositing apparatus or of a filament-production installation comprising the vapor-depositing apparatus adjusts the vapor parameter such that a condensation of the water vapor on the filament is counteracted.

Abstract: A collapsible rewind spindle includes a main spindle body, and a filler spindle body removably coupled to the main spindle body and movable between an expanded position a collapsed position relative to the main spindle body. A release assembly is provided for allowing movement of the filler spindle body from the expanded position to the collapsed position. A release assembly is provided for allowing movement of the filler spindle body from the expanded position to the collapsed position, wherein the release assembly is configured to effect a controlled movement of the filler spindle body from the expanded position to the collapsed position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hose reel enclosure for a hose reel. The hose reel enclosure can include a unitary housing, a hose reel assembly, and a hose guide. The unitary housing can include lateral supports. The hose reel assembly can be disposed within the unitary housing and can be configured to receive the hose. The hose guide can be disposed within the unitary housing and configured to receive a free end of the hose.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hose guide for a hose reel enclosure. The hose guide comprises a pair of travel bars, including a first travel bar and a second travel bar, and a guide member slidably disposed on each one of the pair of travel bars. The guide member allows for smooth and controlled movement of the hose within the hose reel enclosure, preventing tangling and ensuring efficient retraction and extension of the hose. The design of the hose guide provides improved functionality and ease of use, enhancing the overall performance and durability of the hose reel enclosure.

Abstract: An inlet locking collar assembly for a hose reel enclosure is provided. The collar assembly can include a securing member, an inlet member, and a collar. The securing member can include an arm and a clip. The inlet member can include a first end, a second end, and a channel. The first end can be configured to be in fluid communication with a fluid source. The second end can be configured to receive an outlet member. The channel can be configured to receive the arm. The collar can include a first edge, a second edge, a flange, and a recess. The first edge can be configured to receive the outlet member. The second edge can be configured to receive the inlet member. The flange can include a notch configured to receive the clip. The recess configured to receive the arm.

Abstract: A translation and/or transportation system, such as an elevator, is described comprising a movable structure for transportation, e.g. a passenger cabin or a load-carrying platform, a guide and a skid integral with the movable structure and slidingly coupled to the guide along a sliding axis. The skid is configured to stably and slidingly couple the movable structure to the guide, and comprises a centering member in contact with the guide. To attenuate the sliding friction, the skid comprises means—or a device—for generating without contact with the guide a force counteracting an external load impressed on the centering member, the load-counteracting force being repulsive or attractive on the guide, and directed in the opposite direction to the force impressed by the external load on the centering member.

Abstract: An expansion bolt including a housing member integrally formed as a single piece of material, the housing member having a base, a plurality of elongate elastic members extending distally from the base, the elongate elastic members distally terminating in respective spoons, and the elongate elastic members having thicknesses that are substantially less than thicknesses of the base and the spoons, a central shaft member extending through the housing member and terminating in a wedge member, the spoons defining a cavity for receiving the wedge member, the elongate elastic members structured to bend outwardly in response to the wedge member moving into the cavity, and a biasing member for biasing the shaft member relative to the housing member in the direction of said increasing relative translation.

Abstract: An attachment point with a lower part having a threaded bolt for connecting the attachment point to an object to be handled, and with an upper part which is rotatable relative to the lower part and connected thereto. The upper part has a connecting element for connecting a lifting, attachment or lashing means. One of the two parts as an outer bearing part encloses at least one axial portion of the other part as an inner bearing part. The attachment point has coupling means for torque-locking coupling of the upper and lower parts for the purpose of tool-free connection of the attachment point to the object. The coupling means comprises a radially adjustable coupling bolt held in the outer bearing part, and, on the inner bearing part, at least one rotary driving contour accessible in the radial direction and acting in the circumferential direction, with which contour the actuated coupling bolt engages to bring about the torque-locking coupling of the upper and lower parts.

Abstract: An attachment point with a lower part having connection means for connecting the attachment point to an object to be handled, and with an upper part which is rotatable relative to the lower part and connected thereto. The upper part has a connection element for connecting a lifting, attachment or lashing means. The upper part has a bearing surface that tapers conically in the axial direction, and the lower part has a bearing surface that tapers conically in the same direction. Roller bearing bodies are arranged between the two bearing surfaces. Each roller bearing body has a form defined by an axis of rotation thereof and a rotationally symmetrical lateral surface. The axes of rotation of the roller bearing bodies are aligned in the direction of the conical taper of the bearing surfaces and angled relative to the axis of rotation of the upper part relative to the lower part.

Abstract: A method is provided for controlling an operation of a mobile crane, the operation comprising a user input, the user input comprising a command to change a configuration of the mobile crane. The method comprises the steps of: determining a current tipping moment of the mobile crane, the tipping moment comprising a moment about a tipping line of the mobile crane; predicting an effect of the user input on the tipping moment of the mobile crane; and if the predicted effect of the user input is to increase the tipping moment of the mobile crane past a predetermined amount, altering a response to the user input. A system for controlling an operation of a mobile crane, and a user display system for a mobile crane are also provided.

Abstract: A method for judging a winding disorder of a rope onto a drum of a winch includes acquiring a captured image by a camera oriented to the drum, performing, on the basis of the captured image, a judgment on whether the winding disorder of the rope is present or absent and a determination of a disorder degree indicating the degree of the winding disorder, and outputting results of the judgment and the determination.

Abstract: A jib crane, having a low-weight boom with a proximate end, a distal end, a top, a bottom, and a first length between the proximate and distal ends. A high-strength brace extends along the top of the boom from the proximate end by a second length. The boom is mountable to a support structure by way of the brace. The second length may be less than the first length and the brace is attached to the top of the boom and to a pivoting bracket, which is pivotably mounted to the support structure.

Abstract: An extendable needle davit assembly has an extendable beam comprising a fixed beam portion, and a telescopic beam portion slidably receivable within a distal end of the fixed beam portion. An intermediate lateral bracing frame holds the extendable beam at an angle. The fixed beam portion is a single-piece construction, and a proximal end of the fixed beam portion is anchored. An upper end of the bracing frame is attached to a distal attachment point of the fixed beam portion, such that a distal portion of the fixed beam portion extends beyond the bracing frame. A lower portion of the bracing frame is attached to a proximal attachment point of the fixed beam portion by means of a rear brace.

Abstract: The present application relates to the field of lifting equipment, in particular to a crane and a control method thereof.

Abstract: A mobile lift crane includes a carbody, moveable ground engaging members, a rotating bed, a boom, a mast, and a backhitch. A linear actuation device is pivotally connected to the rotating bed and a moveable counterweight unit is coupled to the linear actuation device. A tension member is coupled to the mast and to one of the linear actuation device and the moveable counterweight unit. The linear actuation device is operable to move the moveable counterweight unit toward and away from the rotating bed during a pick, move, and set operation by extending the linear actuation device. The mobile lift crane is configured such that the moveable counterweight unit is never supported by the ground other than indirectly by the moveable ground engaging members on the carbody throughout all pick, move, and set operations.

Abstract: A winch includes a motor, a gear reduction unit, a tie structure, an external power cable, and a rotatable drum. The motor includes a motor housing with a motor case and a first drum support attached to the motor case. The gear reduction unit is drivingly attached to the motor and has a gear housing including a gear case and a second drum support. The tie structure connects said first and second drum supports. The external power cable having a first end and a second end. The first end of the external power cable is configured to be coupled to an external power source. The second end of the external power cable is coupled to a bus bar. The rotatable drum is drivingly connected to the motor and supported by the first and second drum supports.

Abstract: A winch includes a motor, a gear reduction unit, a tie structure, an external power cable, and a rotatable drum. The motor includes a motor housing with a motor case and a first drum support attached to the motor case. The gear reduction unit is drivingly attached to the motor and has a gear housing including a gear case and a second drum support. The tie structure connects said first and second drum supports. The external power cable having a first end and a second end. The first end of the external power cable is configured to be coupled to an external power source. The second end of the external power cable is coupled to a bus bar. The rotatable drum is drivingly connected to the motor and supported by the first and second drum supports.

Abstract: We generally describe a winch (100) comprising: a plurality of ropes (130, 140) coupleable to a first load (200) or to different respective second loads (200, 210); a support frame (110); and a first roller (150) moveably coupled to the support frame (110), wherein a first rope (150) of the plurality of ropes (130, 140) is moveable over the first roller (150); wherein a movement of the first roller (150) is configured to shorten and/or lengthen a usable length of the first rope (140) of the plurality of ropes (130, 140), and wherein the shortening and/or lengthening of the usable length of the first rope (140) is configured to raise and/or lower the first load (200) or one of the second loads (200, 210) to which the first roller (150) is coupleable via the first rope (140).

Abstract: A wireless portable battery powered vehicle jack. The vehicle jack is comprised of a handle portion and a base portion that is manipulated by a pair of wheels. The handle portion comprises of an emergency stop switch, a control panel, a battery indicator, a remote control, a light, and an electric lock solenoid that is used to manipulate the handle portion. The base portion comprises of a tank, a power unit, a battery, a controller, a safety manifold, a master switch, a hydraulic ram, and a hydraulic conduit. The vehicle jack is designed to provide comfort to the user, to prevent injuries, and to minimize freak accidents.

Abstract: The present disclosure is a hydraulic jack including a housing that supports a reservoir, a motor, a pump assembly, and a lift assembly. The housing includes a lift portion in which the lift assembly is at least partially supported, and a power supply portion configured to removably receive a power supply. The motor is configured to receive power from the power supply. The pump assembly receives a rotational output from the motor to generate a flow of hydraulic fluid from the reservoir. The lift assembly is extendable between a retracted position and an extended position in response to the flow of hydraulic fluid and is configured as a three-stage lift assembly with a first stage that extendable in a first manner, and second and third stages extendable in a second manner.

Abstract: A rolling lift includes a tiltable and laterally shiftable load table. Tilt mechanisms at the mutual corners of a lift deck and the load table enable tilting of the load table. The apparatus caster units at corners of the cart frame and a handle stowable relative to a base frame of the lift.

Abstract: A self-propelled slag transporter, The self-propelled slag transporter includes a drive, a chassis, a lifting device with at least one lifting drive and a receiving device for receiving a metallurgical transport container, in particular a slag container, wherein the receiving device is designed to be height-adjustable by the lifting device, and wherein the chassis has at least two crawler tracks.

Abstract: An apparatus for operating the fork holder supports of forks of a manually or automatically driven forklift, including a first frame slidable within a vertical upright of said forklift. The first frame comprises connection means for a second frame, which supports the connection means, configured for allowing a rotation of the second frame with respect to the first frame, and first actuator means for rotating the second frame with respect to the first frame. The connection means include guiding means and sliding means, or a cam element, which allow a substantially vertical arrangement of the first actuator means within the apparatus; in addition, the first actuator means include at least one linear electric actuator of commercial type, or a trapezoidal screw actuator, or a worm screw actuator with recirculating ball nut.