Title:
全体的に不規則な形状を有する少なくとも１つの物体を搬送する気送管搬送システム及び全体的に不規則な形状を有する少なくとも１つの物体を気送管に沿って移動させる方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP5833441
Kind Code:
B2
Abstract:
A pneumatic tube transport system for grossly irregular shaped objects is disclosed. The system comprises a pneumatic tube and a series of one or more flexible, sealable bags adapted to contain the objects to be transported. The bags may be fenestrated, but, if desired, the bags can be designed and manufactured so that when they are filled and sealed, they can assume a generally inflated shape. The bags can be made out of a thin material such as that found in a grocery store produce section or check out area. A bag providing apparatus can be supplied either to the individual picker in the field or to the region near the entry to the pneumatic tube. If desired, an inflating device and a bag sealing device can be provided. After placement of the object(s) into the bag these devices can inflate and the seal the bag and then allow for its quick release and deposition at the entry end of the pneumatic tube. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, the tube can be provided with a series of baffles to encourage rapid yet gentle travel of the bag and the enclosed fruit or other objects down the pneumatic tube.
Inventors:
Bryan, Vincent Ey
Application Number:
JP2011521298A
Publication Date:
December 16, 2015
Filing Date:
July 29, 2009
Export Citation:
Assignee:
PICKER TECHNOLOGIES LLC
International Classes:
B65G51/04
Domestic Patent References:
| JP61140401A | ||||
| JP48044853U | ||||
| JP61023026A | ||||
| JP58117895U | ||||
| JP54072876A |
Foreign References:
| US2288682 | ||||
| US2545072 | ||||
| US2650464 | ||||
| US6045838 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Michiharu Soga
Hidetoshi Furukawa
Suzuki Kenchi
Kajinami order
Masahiro Taguchi
Hidetoshi Furukawa
Suzuki Kenchi
Kajinami order
Masahiro Taguchi