US3083814A
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Conveyor bucket control
Assignee: Meyer Machine Co
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Filing: 1962-01-19
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1982-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo J Meyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/16; B65G17/12; B65G17/126; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
IN A TRAVELING BUCKET CONVEYOR SYSTEM, A SUCCESSION OF BUCKETS, A TRAVELING CHAIN PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE BUCKETS FOR TRAVEL THEREWITH, A CHAIN ENGAGING SPROCKET WHEEL AND MOUNTING SHAFT ASSEMBLY GUIDING THE CHAIN THROUGH A TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF CHAIN TRAVEL, ADJUSTABLE SHAFT BEARING MEANS ENABLING SPROCKET POSITION TO BE SHIFTED IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO ITS ROTATIONAL AXIS AND FOR CONTROL OF CHAIN SLACK, A BUCKET POSITIONING GUIDE MEMBER HAVING CONNECTION WITH SAID ASSEMBLY FOR UNISONAL MOVEMENT THEREWITH IN THE DIRECTION OF ADJUSTMENT, LOCATING MEANS ENGAGING SAID MEMBER AND ACCOMMODATING SUCH MOVEMENT WHILE HOLDING THE MEMBER AGAINST DISPLACEMENT OTHERWISE, A BUCKET TRACKING SURFACE ON THE MEMBER EXTENDING ADJACENT THE PATH OF THE BUCKETS THROUGH SAID TURN WITH CHAIN TRAVEL AND AN ABUTMENT ELEMENT CARRIED BY EACH BUCKET IN RADIALLY SPACED RELATION TO THE PIVOT SUPPORT OF THE BUCKET FOR RIDING ON THE TRACKING SURFACE OF THE MEMBER AS A LIMIT TO BUCKET SWING ABOUT ITS PIVOT DURING BUCKET TRAVEL THROUGH SAID TURN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
IN A TRAVELING BUCKET CONVEYOR SYSTEM, A SUCCESSION OF BUCKETS, A TRAVELING CHAIN PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE BUCKETS FOR TRAVEL THEREWITH, A CHAIN ENGAGING SPROCKET WHEEL AND MOUNTING SHAFT ASSEMBLY GUIDING THE CHAIN THROUGH A TURN IN THE DIRECTION OF CHAIN TRAVEL, ADJUSTABLE SHAFT BEARING MEANS ENABLING SPROCKET POSITION TO BE SHIFTED IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSE TO ITS ROTATIONAL AXIS AND FOR CONTROL OF CHAIN SLACK, A BUCKET POSITIONING GUIDE MEMBER HAVING CONNECTION WITH SAID ASSEMBLY FOR UNISONAL MOVEMENT THEREWITH IN THE DIRECTION OF ADJUSTMENT, LOCATING MEANS ENGAGING SAID MEMBER AND ACCOMMODATING SUCH MOVEMENT WHILE HOLDING THE MEMBER AGAINST DISPLACEMENT OTHERWISE, A BUCKET TRACKING SURFACE ON THE MEMBER EXTENDING ADJACENT THE PATH OF THE BUCKETS THROUGH SAID TURN WITH CHAIN TRAVEL AND AN ABUTMENT ELEMENT CARRIED BY EACH BUCKET IN RADIALLY SPACED RELATION TO THE PIVOT SUPPORT OF THE BUCKET FOR RIDING ON THE TRACKING SURFACE OF THE MEMBER AS A LIMIT TO BUCKET SWING ABOUT ITS PIVOT DURING BUCKET TRAVEL THROUGH SAID TURN.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |