Carl J Gavlik

Title: Carl J. Gavlik and the Spiral Conveyor Multiple Drive System

Introduction

Carl J. Gavlik is an inventor associated with Norwalk, Ohio, and JBT Marel Corporation. His patent work addresses a coordinated drive system for spiral conveyors.

Latest Patents

Gavlik is credited with 1 patent, titled “Spiral Conveyor Multiple Drive System.” The invention describes a system with multiple drive motors, each connected to a variable frequency drive and a drive head. The drive heads engage a drive ring that can be coupled to a rotatable drum, while a controller coordinates the variable frequency drives.

The patent also describes an operating method that uses motor torque readings to calculate system and motor reference torques. The controller adjusts speed commands so that the applied torque of each motor corresponds substantially to its reference torque. It can further adjust a speed command if a motor disengages from the system.

Career Highlights

Gavlik’s documented patent contribution focuses on coordinating multiple motors in a spiral conveyor drive. The system’s torque-based control approach is designed to manage motor operation and respond to a change in the number of engaged drives.

Collaborations

Gavlik is associated with JBT Marel Corporation. His listed coworkers include Cory N. Osborne and Rami Toumi.

Conclusion

Carl J. Gavlik’s patent describes a multi-motor control system for spiral conveyors, combining coordinated speed commands with torque-based adjustments to support changing drive conditions.