Wayne H Wielebski

US Patent:

6522944, Feb 18, 2003

Filed:

Dec 4, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/729486

Inventors:

Wayne Wielebski - New Berlin WI
John P. Caspers - Racine WI
Gregory A. Majcher - Broadview Heights OH
Steven P. Blech - Twinsburg OH

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 700

US Classification:

700224, 700229, 700230, 1987816, 1987811, 1984601

Abstract:

A method and control system are provided for controlling a modular conveyor system, which may be networked together with other such systems in order to implement a control strategy for a modular conveyor system. The control system comprises a communications port for interconnection of the control system with a network for sending outgoing addressed data to other devices on the address-based network and for receiving incoming addressed data from other devices. The control system further comprises a logic system, which may receive a signal from an object sensor and provide a control signal or output adapted to control activation of a motorized roller assembly, based on an input signal from the object sensor or the communications port. The logic system may provide for single step operation whereby system troubleshooting may be facilitated, and in addition may provide situation aware and output value source selection functionality.

US Patent:

6701214, Mar 2, 2004

Filed:

Dec 5, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/309400

Inventors:

Wayne Wielebski - New Berlin WI
John P. Caspers - Racine WI
Gregory A. Majcher - Broadview Heights OH
Steven P. Blech - Twinsburg OH

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 700

US Classification:

700224, 700229, 700230, 1984601, 1987811, 1987816

Abstract:

A method and control system are provided for controlling a modular conveyor system, which may be networked together with other such systems in order to implement a control strategy for a modular conveyor system. The control system comprises a communications port for interconnection of the control system with a network for sending outgoing addressed data to other devices on the address-based network and for receiving incoming addressed data from other devices. The control system further comprises a logic system, which may receive a signal from an object sensor and provide a control signal or output adapted to control activation of a motorized roller assembly, based on an input signal from the object sensor or the communications port. The logic system may provide for single step operation whereby system troubleshooting may be facilitated, and in addition may provide situation aware and output value source selection functionality.

US Patent:

6832118, Dec 14, 2004

Filed:

Sep 29, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/675236

Inventors:

G. Erich Heberlein - Oconomowoc WI
Jon W. Simons - Franklin WI
Louis K Kein - Grafton WI
Kevin A Retlich - Wauwatosa WI
Wayne H. Wielebski - New Berlin WI
Kevin Baumann - Cedarburg WI

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G05B 1101

US Classification:

700 18, 700 19, 700 20, 700 22, 700 17, 700 83, 700 65, 700169, 700170, 318565, 318567, 3185682, 31856817

Abstract:

Components designed for use in networked control and monitoring systems including dedicated memory objects which store data representative of the system, the component and the function of the component in the system. The component-specific information may include data indicating the physical location of the component in the system. The objects are reprogrammable to adapt to system changes. A system comprising the components allows the objects to be accessed via a data network. Controlled or monitored parameters of the components may thus be collected in association with the other data stored in the objects.

US Patent:

6898483, May 24, 2005

Filed:

Jan 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/768494

Inventors:

Wayne Wielebski - New Berlin WI, US
John P. Caspers - Racine WI, US
Gregory A. Majcher - Broadview Heights OH, US
Steven P. Blech - Twinsburg OH, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F007/00
B65G013/06

US Classification:

700230, 700229, 19878106

Abstract:

A method and control system are provided for controlling a modular conveyor system, which may be networked together with other such systems in order to implement a control strategy for a modular conveyor system. The control system comprises a communications port for interconnection of the control system with a network for sending outgoing addressed data to other devices on the address-based network and for receiving incoming addressed data from other devices. The control system further comprises a logic system, which may receive a signal from an object sensor and provide a control signal or output adapted to control activation of a motorized roller assembly, based on an input signal from the object sensor or the communications port. The logic system may provide for single step operation whereby system troubleshooting may be facilitated, and in addition may provide situation aware and output value source selection functionality.

US Patent:

7034662, Apr 25, 2006

Filed:

Sep 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/662753

Inventors:

David D. Brandt - Milwaukee WI, US
Wayne H. Wielebski - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

H04M 11/04

US Classification:

34031001, 34031002, 34031005, 34031006, 375257, 375258, 375259, 370419, 370463

Abstract:

The present technique relates to the distribution of power and data signals throughout a networked system. For example, three-phase power may be conducted to a device over a set of conductors. One of the conductors, however, may be configured to conduct, in conjunction with a neutral conductor, both one phase of three-phase power as well as data signals in accordance with a predetermined data communications protocol. As an alternate example, the present technique may comprise a set of a first power conductors configured to conduct three-phase power and a secondary power conductor which works in conjunction with an auxiliary conductor to conduct power and data signals. Additionally, the present technique provides for the maintenance data communications and a level of power upon the interruption of three-phase power to a particular component or device.

US Patent:

7062355, Jun 13, 2006

Filed:

Jul 12, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/195650

Inventors:

Wayne Wielebski - New Berlin WI, US
John P. Caspers - Racine WI, US
Gregory A. Majcher - Broadview Heights OH, US
Steven P. Blech - Twinsburg OH, US
Gregory J. Svetina - Streetsboro OH, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06F 7/00
B65G 13/06

US Classification:

700230, 700228, 19878106

Abstract:

An electrical communications architecture for implementation in a conveyor system, and a method of communicating information among components of a conveyor system, are disclosed. The electrical communications architecture includes a central control device, first and second conveyor modules, and an address-based network. The conveyor modules respectively support first and second control devices and associated first and second sensors. The network couples all of the control devices, and each control device has a respective address on the network. Information is communicated between the associated sensors and control devices by way of respective dedicated connections, and information is communicated among the control devices by way of the network. The first control device operates based upon a program including instructions from the central control device indicative of the address of the second control device with which the second sensor is associated, from which the first control device is to receive sensor information.

US Patent:

7173345, Feb 6, 2007

Filed:

Sep 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/662912

Inventors:

David D. Brandt - Milwaukee WI, US
Wayne H. Wielebski - New Berlin WI, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

H04B 3/54
H02J 3/00
H02J 13/00

US Classification:

307 1, 307DIG 1

Abstract:

The present technique relates to a power and data signal transfer assembly including a plurality of conductors. Through the transfer assembly, power and data signals may be distributed and transferred to a wide variety of devices and locations. Moreover, in one example, power and data signals may be carried over a power conductor working in conjunction with a further conductor. In a further example, the assembly may include advantageous features, such as circuit protection circuitry and LEDs.

US Patent:

7359870, Apr 15, 2008

Filed:

Sep 28, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/672934

Inventors:

John Hadfield - Greenfield WI, US
Louis Kein - Grafton WI, US
Erich Heberlein - Oconomowoc WI, US
Jon Simons - Franklin WI, US
Rich Robb - New Berlin WI, US
Wayne Wielebski - New Berlin WI, US
Kevin Retlich - Wauwatosa WI, US

Assignee:

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. - Mayfield Heights OH

International Classification:

G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 26, 705 27

Abstract:

A technique is provided or integrating system design, sales, and manufacturing functions. Systems including networked and programmable electrical components, such as motor control centers, and other electrical power control arrangements are designed, and a database is created for the design, including component and system designation data. The database may further include configuration information, settings, and so forth. The database is used as a tool in establishing a sales solicitation proposal from which sales of the system are offered. The same database is then used to program the various components of the system, such as through a temporary network link or via a permanent data network once the system is assembled.