Sequential controlled start-up for zoned conveyor systems

US8550234B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Interroll Holding AG

Inventors

• Derrick A. Breen · Wilmington, US
• Kenneth Bolam · Charlotte, US
• James Borgen · Raleigh, US
• John J. Kovalski · Wilmington, US
• Joey Randall Chriscoe · Cary, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 7, 2011
• Grant date: Oct 8, 2013
• Expiry date: Apr 4, 2032

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B65G43/10
• WIPO field: Handling
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The disclosure describes zoned conveyor systems with non-time based sequential power-up of different zones using defined current draw and speed threshold values and/or a defined number of motor revolutions of one conveyor zone to determine when to initiate operation of another (typically adjacent) zone.