US3213996A
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Transfer mechanism
Assignee: Cross Co
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Filing: 1963-06-20
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1983-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kurt O Tech
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:51
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q16/00; B23Q16/02; B23Q16/08; B23Q16/083; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/25; B23Q1/26; B23Q1/28; B23Q7/00; B23Q7/14; B23Q7/1426; B23Q7/1478; B23Q7/1484
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL HAVING A WORK STATION, A TRANSFER BAR ADAPTED BY SUCCESSIVE OPERATIONS TO MOVE WORK-SUPPORTING PALLETS INTO AND OUT OF SAID STATION, AND A RECIPROCABLE ACTUATOR ROD, THAT IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES, A LIFT ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ADJACENT ONE END AND ENGAGING SAID TRANSFER BAR AT ITS OTHER END, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID LIFT ARM TO SAID ACTUATOR ROD FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT ITS PIVOT UPON RECIPROCATION OF SAID ACTUATOR ROD TO RISE AND LOWER SAID TRANSFER BAR, A CLAMP MEMBER ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE PALLET, CAM MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CLAMP MEMBER AT A VARYING SPEED OF MOVEMENT, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATOR ROD FOR MOVING SAID CAM MEANS IN ONE DIRECTION TO DISENGAGE SAID CLAMP MEMBER FROM THE PALLET, AND SPRING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CAM MEANS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO ENGAGE SAID CLAMP MEMBER WITH SAID PALLET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL HAVING A WORK STATION, A TRANSFER BAR ADAPTED BY SUCCESSIVE OPERATIONS TO MOVE WORK-SUPPORTING PALLETS INTO AND OUT OF SAID STATION, AND A RECIPROCABLE ACTUATOR ROD, THAT IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES, A LIFT ARM PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ADJACENT ONE END AND ENGAGING SAID TRANSFER BAR AT ITS OTHER END, MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID LIFT ARM TO SAID ACTUATOR ROD FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT ITS PIVOT UPON RECIPROCATION OF SAID ACTUATOR ROD TO RISE AND LOWER SAID TRANSFER BAR, A CLAMP MEMBER ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE PALLET, CAM MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CLAMP MEMBER AT A VARYING SPEED OF MOVEMENT, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID ACTUATOR ROD FOR MOVING SAID CAM MEANS IN ONE DIRECTION TO DISENGAGE SAID CLAMP MEMBER FROM THE PALLET, AND SPRING MEANS FOR MOVING SAID CAM MEANS IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION TO ENGAGE SAID CLAMP MEMBER WITH SAID PALLET.
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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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |