KENNETH DANIEL KANE
Pilots at Garret Dr, Grand Rapids, MI
License number
Michigan A5225787
Issued Date
Jan 2015
Expiration Date
Jan 2017
Category
Airmen
Type
Authorized Aircraft Instructor
Address
Address
1961 Garret Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
Professional information
High Volume Conveyor Sortation System
US Patent:
8060245, Nov 15, 2011
Filed:
Dec 7, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/567777
Inventors:
Clinton R Lupton - Caledonia MI, US
Phillip C Butler - Middleville MI, US
Kenneth D Kane - Grand Rapids MI, US
Phillip C Butler - Middleville MI, US
Kenneth D Kane - Grand Rapids MI, US
Assignee:
Dematic Corp. - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
G06F 7/00
US Classification:
700230
Abstract:
A sortation system and method of sorting product includes providing a sorter assembly and a supply system supplying product that is received by the sorter assembly. Product supplied to the sorter assembly is monitored and a parameter is determined that is indicative of the relationship between product supplied to the sorter assembly and product being sorted by the sorter assembly. The supply system is controlled as a function of a value of the parameter.
Conveyor Systems
US Patent:
7909155, Mar 22, 2011
Filed:
Sep 8, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/206011
Inventors:
Clinton R. Lupton - Caledonia MI, US
Kenneth D. Kane - Grand Rapids MI, US
Phillip C. Butler - Middleville MI, US
Charles J. DeWildt - Wyoming MI, US
Kenneth D. Kane - Grand Rapids MI, US
Phillip C. Butler - Middleville MI, US
Charles J. DeWildt - Wyoming MI, US
Assignee:
Dematic Corp. - Grand Rapids MI
International Classification:
B65G 47/46
US Classification:
198357, 198448
Abstract:
Systems and methods for accumulating articles on transport conveyors, for efficiently merging articles, and for automatically controlling sortation speed are disclosed. Transport conveyor beds upstream of an accumulation conveyor bed may be controlled to more densely pack articles, as well as to more timely deliver articles to the downstream subsystem when accumulation terminates. Slugs of articles in a merge subsystem may be released based on a prioritization scheme that heavily weighs the ability of the slug to attach to the next-most downstream slug. A combination of closed and open-looped control of the slug's movement may be used to accurately position slugs on the merge bed. A downstream sortation speed may be automatically adjusted based on the amount of merge traffic.