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US3314514A
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Conveyor brake
Assignee: FROIO CORP
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Filing: 1966-09-06
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Granted: 1967-04-18
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Expires: 1986-09-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hundhausen Hugo
- 👤 Ax Vincent Anton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G13/00; B65G13/075
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A BRAKING DEVICE FOR BRAKING MOVING OBJECTS GRAVITATIONALLY FLOWING ALONG A CONVEYOR TRACK COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A HOUSING MOUNTABLE WITHIN THE LATERAL EXTREMITIES OF SAID TRACK; (B) A FRICTION BRAKE SECURED TO SAID HOUSING WITH BRAKING FORCES RESPONSIVE TO THE ROTATIONAL SPEED OF ROTATABLE ELEMENTS THEREOF; (C) A GEAR TRAIN HAVING A ROTATABLE INPUT SHAFT, THE OUTPUT OF SAID GEAR TRAIN BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE ROTATABLE ELEMENTS OF SAID FRICTION BRAKE SO AS TO DRIVE THE SAME; (D) AN AXLE-FREE ROLLER WITHIN AND PROJECTING ABOVE SAID HOUSING INTO THE PATH OF CONVEYED OBJECTS TO BE BRAKED, SAID ROLLER BEING DISPOSED SO AS TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE AND ROTATE SAID ROTATABLE INPUT SHAFT WHEN A CONVEYED OBJECT ON SAID TRACK ROTATES THE AXLE-FREE ROLLER FROM AT LEAST ONE DIRECTION; AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A BRAKING DEVICE FOR BRAKING MOVING OBJECTS GRAVITATIONALLY FLOWING ALONG A CONVEYOR TRACK COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) A HOUSING MOUNTABLE WITHIN THE LATERAL EXTREMITIES OF SAID TRACK; (B) A FRICTION BRAKE SECURED TO SAID HOUSING WITH BRAKING FORCES RESPONSIVE TO THE ROTATIONAL SPEED OF ROTATABLE ELEMENTS THEREOF; (C) A GEAR TRAIN HAVING A ROTATABLE INPUT SHAFT, THE OUTPUT OF SAID GEAR TRAIN BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE ROTATABLE ELEMENTS OF SAID FRICTION BRAKE SO AS TO DRIVE THE SAME; (D) AN AXLE-FREE ROLLER WITHIN AND PROJECTING ABOVE SAID HOUSING INTO THE PATH OF CONVEYED OBJECTS TO BE BRAKED, SAID ROLLER BEING DISPOSED SO AS TO FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE AND ROTATE SAID ROTATABLE INPUT SHAFT WHEN A CONVEYED OBJECT ON SAID TRACK ROTATES THE AXLE-FREE ROLLER FROM AT LEAST ONE DIRECTION; AND
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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) | 1970-04-17 | 1970-10-17 | 1971-04-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-17 | 1974-10-17 | 1975-04-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-17 | 1978-10-17 | 1979-04-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |