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.cndot. An airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions comprises a stationary divider for vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, a revolving door for moving a portion of atmosphere by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, two sets of linear tracks for horizontally carrying an object, and means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects. Each rectangular vane has peripheral edges which are capable of sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions. This invention relates to transportation methods and airlock systems, and the principal use of the invention is for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions.
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Description Title = Revolving-Door Transportation Method and Airlock System Technical Field = This invention relates to transportation methods and airlock systems, more particularly to a revolving-door transportation method and an airlock system.
Background Art = There are many instances where it would be desirable to be able to transport an object between two different atmospheric regions.
= A number of patents disclose various systems for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions.
= U.S. Patent 5 042 367 discloses "Revolving air lock". A
revolving air lock controls the flow of air, and the passage of contaminants that may be entrained in the air, between two separate areas. This prior art airlock does not have tracks to transport objects between two separate areas.
= U.S. Patent 5 405 231 discloses "Conveyor with rotary airlock apparatus". An apparatus for transferring objects from a first region to a second region, the first and second regions having differing atmospheric environments. The apparatus includes a shell having an entrance and an exit, a conveyor belt running through the shell from the entrance to the exit, and a horizontally mounted "revolving door" with at least four vanes revolving about its axis. This prior art airlock rotates vertically, so the tracks to transport objects between two separate areas are not linear. Also, it is not possible for this prior art airlock to provide simultaneous transport in two directions.
= These prior art arrangements do not have a revolving-door airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which two sets of linear tracks having identical dimensions horizontally carry an object from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region.
Description of the Invention = It is a primary object of the invention to provide a method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions.
= It is another object of the invention to provide a method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which rotational movement of the rectangular vanes is synchronised with linear movement of the objects.
= It is another object of the invention to provide a method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which the object is carried by magnetic force.
= It is another object of the invention to provide an airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions.
= It is another object of the invention to provide an airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which rotational movement of the rectangular vanes is synchronised with linear movement of the objects.
= It is another object of the invention to provide an airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which the object is carried by magnetic force.
= An airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions comprises a stationary divider for vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, a revolving door for moving a portion of atmosphere by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, two sets of linear tracks for horizontally carrying an object, and means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects. Each rectangular vane has peripheral edges which are capable of sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions.
Brief Description of the Figures in the Drawings = In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention:
O Figure 1 is a top view of one embodiment of an airlock system according to the invention;
o Figure 2 is a side view of one embodiment of an airlock system according to the invention;
o Figure 3 is a top view of the airlock system showing a first sequence; and 0 Figure 4 is a top view of the airlock system showing a second sequence.
Modes for Carrying Out the Invention = According to the present invention, a method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions comprises the steps of:
1. vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region;
2. simultaneously moving a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular vanes radially extends from the vertical axis;
Background Art = There are many instances where it would be desirable to be able to transport an object between two different atmospheric regions.
= A number of patents disclose various systems for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions.
= U.S. Patent 5 042 367 discloses "Revolving air lock". A
revolving air lock controls the flow of air, and the passage of contaminants that may be entrained in the air, between two separate areas. This prior art airlock does not have tracks to transport objects between two separate areas.
= U.S. Patent 5 405 231 discloses "Conveyor with rotary airlock apparatus". An apparatus for transferring objects from a first region to a second region, the first and second regions having differing atmospheric environments. The apparatus includes a shell having an entrance and an exit, a conveyor belt running through the shell from the entrance to the exit, and a horizontally mounted "revolving door" with at least four vanes revolving about its axis. This prior art airlock rotates vertically, so the tracks to transport objects between two separate areas are not linear. Also, it is not possible for this prior art airlock to provide simultaneous transport in two directions.
= These prior art arrangements do not have a revolving-door airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which two sets of linear tracks having identical dimensions horizontally carry an object from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region.
Description of the Invention = It is a primary object of the invention to provide a method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions.
= It is another object of the invention to provide a method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which rotational movement of the rectangular vanes is synchronised with linear movement of the objects.
= It is another object of the invention to provide a method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which the object is carried by magnetic force.
= It is another object of the invention to provide an airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions.
= It is another object of the invention to provide an airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which rotational movement of the rectangular vanes is synchronised with linear movement of the objects.
= It is another object of the invention to provide an airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, in which the object is carried by magnetic force.
= An airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions comprises a stationary divider for vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, a revolving door for moving a portion of atmosphere by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, two sets of linear tracks for horizontally carrying an object, and means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects. Each rectangular vane has peripheral edges which are capable of sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions.
Brief Description of the Figures in the Drawings = In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention:
O Figure 1 is a top view of one embodiment of an airlock system according to the invention;
o Figure 2 is a side view of one embodiment of an airlock system according to the invention;
o Figure 3 is a top view of the airlock system showing a first sequence; and 0 Figure 4 is a top view of the airlock system showing a second sequence.
Modes for Carrying Out the Invention = According to the present invention, a method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions comprises the steps of:
1. vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region;
2. simultaneously moving a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular vanes radially extends from the vertical axis;
3. horizontally carrying an object from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, and;
4. synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects.
= The first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region have identical dimensions.
= Each rectangular vane has peripheral edges which are capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions.
= The two sets of linear tracks are parallel, and have identical dimensions.
= The first set of linear tracks 3-0 moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks 3-0 moves another object in the opposite direction.
= The first atmospheric region may have high pressure and high temperature, and the second atmospheric region may have low pressure and low temperature. Conversely, the first atmospheric region may have high pressure and low temperature, and the second atmospheric region may have low pressure and high temperature.
= Most likely object is a tray.
= Preferably, the number of rectangular vanes is four. If the number of rectangular vanes were three or more than four, linear movement of the object would be extremely difficult, if not impossible.
= Ideally, the object is carried by magnetic force with a linear motor.
= In one embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 1 (top view) and in Figure 2 (side view), an airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions comprises:
1. a stationary divider 1-0 for vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region;
2. a revolving door 2-0 for simultaneously moving a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes 2-1 around a vertical axis 2-2, the plurality of rectangular vanes 2-1 radially extends from the vertical axis 2-2;
3. two sets of linear tracks 3-0 having identical dimensions for horizontally carrying an object 4-0 from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and another object 4-0 from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, and;
4. means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes 2-1 with linear movement of the objects 4-0.
= The first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region have identical dimensions.
= Each rectangular vane 2-1 has peripheral edges which are capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions.
= The two sets of linear tracks are parallel, and have identical dimensions.
= The first set of linear tracks 3-0 moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks 3-0 moves another object in the opposite direction.
= The first atmospheric region may have high pressure and high temperature, and the second atmospheric region may have low pressure and low temperature. Conversely, the first atmospheric region may have high pressure and low temperature, and the second atmospheric region may have low pressure and high temperature.
= Most likely object 4-0 is a tray.
= Preferably, the number of rectangular vanes 2-1 is four. If the number of rectangular vanes 2-1 were three or more than four, linear movement of the object would be extremely difficult, if not impossible.
= Ideally, the object 4-0 is carried by magnetic force with a linear motor.
= The means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes 2-1 with linear movement of the objects 4-0 may be provided either mechanically, electronically or electro-mechanically.
= Figure 3 shows the airlock system from above in a first sequence. Figure 4 shows the airlock system from above in a second sequence.
= In this example, the airlock rotates uni-directionally in counter-clockwise movement. The objects move linearly in the direction indicated by the arrows. The rotational movement of the revolving door 2-0 is synchronised with the linear movement of the objects 4-0.
= The first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region have identical dimensions.
= Each rectangular vane has peripheral edges which are capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions.
= The two sets of linear tracks are parallel, and have identical dimensions.
= The first set of linear tracks 3-0 moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks 3-0 moves another object in the opposite direction.
= The first atmospheric region may have high pressure and high temperature, and the second atmospheric region may have low pressure and low temperature. Conversely, the first atmospheric region may have high pressure and low temperature, and the second atmospheric region may have low pressure and high temperature.
= Most likely object is a tray.
= Preferably, the number of rectangular vanes is four. If the number of rectangular vanes were three or more than four, linear movement of the object would be extremely difficult, if not impossible.
= Ideally, the object is carried by magnetic force with a linear motor.
= In one embodiment of the invention shown in Figure 1 (top view) and in Figure 2 (side view), an airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions comprises:
1. a stationary divider 1-0 for vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region;
2. a revolving door 2-0 for simultaneously moving a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes 2-1 around a vertical axis 2-2, the plurality of rectangular vanes 2-1 radially extends from the vertical axis 2-2;
3. two sets of linear tracks 3-0 having identical dimensions for horizontally carrying an object 4-0 from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and another object 4-0 from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, and;
4. means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes 2-1 with linear movement of the objects 4-0.
= The first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region have identical dimensions.
= Each rectangular vane 2-1 has peripheral edges which are capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions.
= The two sets of linear tracks are parallel, and have identical dimensions.
= The first set of linear tracks 3-0 moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks 3-0 moves another object in the opposite direction.
= The first atmospheric region may have high pressure and high temperature, and the second atmospheric region may have low pressure and low temperature. Conversely, the first atmospheric region may have high pressure and low temperature, and the second atmospheric region may have low pressure and high temperature.
= Most likely object 4-0 is a tray.
= Preferably, the number of rectangular vanes 2-1 is four. If the number of rectangular vanes 2-1 were three or more than four, linear movement of the object would be extremely difficult, if not impossible.
= Ideally, the object 4-0 is carried by magnetic force with a linear motor.
= The means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes 2-1 with linear movement of the objects 4-0 may be provided either mechanically, electronically or electro-mechanically.
= Figure 3 shows the airlock system from above in a first sequence. Figure 4 shows the airlock system from above in a second sequence.
= In this example, the airlock rotates uni-directionally in counter-clockwise movement. The objects move linearly in the direction indicated by the arrows. The rotational movement of the revolving door 2-0 is synchronised with the linear movement of the objects 4-0.
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1. A method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, comprising the steps of:
.circles. vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, the first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region having identical dimensions;
.circles. simultaneously moving in synchronicity a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular vanes radially extending from the vertical axis;
.circles. horizontally carrying an object with a first set of linear tracks from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region with a second set of linear tracks, the two sets of linear tracks being parallel and having identical dimensions, and;
.circles. synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects;
in which each rectangular vane has peripheral edges capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions, in which the first set of linear tracks moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks moves another object in the opposite direction, in which the first atmospheric region has high pressure and high temperature, and the second atmospheric region has low pressure and low temperature.
.circles. vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, the first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region having identical dimensions;
.circles. simultaneously moving in synchronicity a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular vanes radially extending from the vertical axis;
.circles. horizontally carrying an object with a first set of linear tracks from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region with a second set of linear tracks, the two sets of linear tracks being parallel and having identical dimensions, and;
.circles. synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects;
in which each rectangular vane has peripheral edges capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions, in which the first set of linear tracks moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks moves another object in the opposite direction, in which the first atmospheric region has high pressure and high temperature, and the second atmospheric region has low pressure and low temperature.
2. A method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, comprising the steps of:
.circles. vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, the first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region having identical dimensions;
.circles. simultaneously moving in synchronicity a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular vanes radially extending from the vertical axis;
.circle. horizontally carrying an object with a first set of linear tracks from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region with a second set of linear tracks, the two sets of linear tracks being parallel and having identical dimensions, and;
.circle. synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects;
in which each rectangular vane has peripheral edges capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions, in which the first set of linear tracks moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks moves another object in the opposite direction, in which the first atmospheric region has high pressure and low temperature, and the second atmospheric region has low pressure and high temperature.
.circles. vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, the first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region having identical dimensions;
.circles. simultaneously moving in synchronicity a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular vanes radially extending from the vertical axis;
.circle. horizontally carrying an object with a first set of linear tracks from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region with a second set of linear tracks, the two sets of linear tracks being parallel and having identical dimensions, and;
.circle. synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects;
in which each rectangular vane has peripheral edges capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions, in which the first set of linear tracks moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks moves another object in the opposite direction, in which the first atmospheric region has high pressure and low temperature, and the second atmospheric region has low pressure and high temperature.
3. The method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions as defined in claim 1 or claim 2, in which the object is a tray.
4. The method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions as defined in claim 1 or claim 2, in which the number of rectangular vanes is four.
5. The method for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions as defined in claim 1 or claim 2, in which the object is carried by magnetic force.
6. An airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, comprising:
.circle. a stationary divider for vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, the first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region having identical dimensions;
.circle. a revolving door for simultaneously moving in synchronicity a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular
.circle. a stationary divider for vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, the first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region having identical dimensions;
.circle. a revolving door for simultaneously moving in synchronicity a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular
7 vanes radially extending from the vertical axis;
.circle. a first set of linear tracks for horizontally carrying an object from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and a second set of linear tracks for horizontally carrying another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, the two sets of linear tracks being parallel and having identical dimensions, and;
.circle. means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects;
in which each rectangular vane has peripheral edges capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions, in which the first set of linear tracks moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks moves another object in the opposite direction, in which the first atmospheric region has high pressure and high temperature, and the second atmospheric region has low pressure and low temperature.
7. An airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, comprising:
.circle. a stationary divider for vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, the first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region having identical dimensions;
.circle. a revolving door for simultaneously moving in synchronicity a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular vanes radially extending from the vertical axis;
.circle. a first set of linear tracks for horizontally carrying an object from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and a second set of linear tracks for horizontally carrying another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, the two sets of linear tracks being parallel and having identical dimensions, and;
.circle. means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects;
in which each rectangular vane has peripheral edges capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two
.circle. a first set of linear tracks for horizontally carrying an object from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and a second set of linear tracks for horizontally carrying another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, the two sets of linear tracks being parallel and having identical dimensions, and;
.circle. means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects;
in which each rectangular vane has peripheral edges capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two atmospheric regions, in which the first set of linear tracks moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks moves another object in the opposite direction, in which the first atmospheric region has high pressure and high temperature, and the second atmospheric region has low pressure and low temperature.
7. An airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions, comprising:
.circle. a stationary divider for vertically dividing atmosphere into a first atmospheric region and a second atmospheric region, the first atmospheric region and the second atmospheric region having identical dimensions;
.circle. a revolving door for simultaneously moving in synchronicity a portion of atmosphere from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and moving a portion of atmosphere from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, by rotating a plurality of rectangular vanes around a vertical axis, the plurality of rectangular vanes radially extending from the vertical axis;
.circle. a first set of linear tracks for horizontally carrying an object from the first atmospheric region to the second atmospheric region, and a second set of linear tracks for horizontally carrying another object from the second atmospheric region to the first atmospheric region, the two sets of linear tracks being parallel and having identical dimensions, and;
.circle. means for synchronising rotational movement of the rectangular vanes with linear movement of the objects;
in which each rectangular vane has peripheral edges capable of hermetically sealing pressure and temperature between the two
8 atmospheric regions, in which the first set of linear tracks moves an object in one direction, and the second set of linear tracks moves another object in the opposite direction, in which the first atmospheric region has high pressure and low temperature, and the second atmospheric region has low pressure and high temperature.
8. The airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions as defined in claim 6 or claim 7, in which the object is a tray.
8. The airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions as defined in claim 6 or claim 7, in which the object is a tray.
9. The airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions as defined in claim 6 or claim 7, in which the number of rectangular vanes is four.
10. The airlock system for transporting an object between two different atmospheric regions as defined in claim 6 or claim 7, in which the object is carried by magnetic force.
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