US3359810A
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Mechanism to convert rotating action to reciprocating action at reduced speed
Assignee: Scovill Inc
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Filing: 1966-03-02
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1986-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H23/00; F16H23/04; B; B26; B26B; B26B7/00; F16H23/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18296; Y10T74/18336
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
MECHANISM TO CONVERT ROTATING ACTION TO RECIPROCATING ACTION AT REDUCED SPEED COMPRISING (A) A ROTATED SHAFT, (B) A DRIVING PLATE PROVIDED WITH A BALL RETAINING PERIPHERAL RIM FIXED ON THE SHAFT AND ROTATED WITH THE SHAFT, (C) A SUPPORT, (D) A NON-ROTATED DISC HAVING A WORKING SURFACE FACING THE DRIVING PLATE, (D-1) SAID WORKING SURFACE HAVING DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE HIGHT AREAS, DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE LOW PERIPHERAL AREAS LOCATED BETWEEN SAID HIGH PERIPHERAL AREAS, AND GRADUALLY INCLINED SURFACES BETWEEN THE HIGH AND LOW AREAS, PROVIDING AN ALTERNATELY HIGH AND LOW PATH ADJACENT THE PERIPHERY OF THE DISC, (E) A CONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN THE CENTER OF THE DISC AND THE SUPPORT PERMITTING TILTING MOVEMENT OF THE DISC, (F) A BALL FREELY ROLLABLE BETWEEN THE DRIVING PLATE AND DISC ON SAID ALTERNATELY HIGH AND LOW PATH OF THE DISC, AND (G) A MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE DISC AT A DISTANCE FROM THE DISC CENTER FOR RECEIVING RECIPROCATORY MOTION FROM THE DISC WHEN THE DISC IS TILTED BY THE BALL TRAVELING ON SAID PATH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
MECHANISM TO CONVERT ROTATING ACTION TO RECIPROCATING ACTION AT REDUCED SPEED COMPRISING (A) A ROTATED SHAFT, (B) A DRIVING PLATE PROVIDED WITH A BALL RETAINING PERIPHERAL RIM FIXED ON THE SHAFT AND ROTATED WITH THE SHAFT, (C) A SUPPORT, (D) A NON-ROTATED DISC HAVING A WORKING SURFACE FACING THE DRIVING PLATE, (D-1) SAID WORKING SURFACE HAVING DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE HIGHT AREAS, DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE LOW PERIPHERAL AREAS LOCATED BETWEEN SAID HIGH PERIPHERAL AREAS, AND GRADUALLY INCLINED SURFACES BETWEEN THE HIGH AND LOW AREAS, PROVIDING AN ALTERNATELY HIGH AND LOW PATH ADJACENT THE PERIPHERY OF THE DISC, (E) A CONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN THE CENTER OF THE DISC AND THE SUPPORT PERMITTING TILTING MOVEMENT OF THE DISC, (F) A BALL FREELY ROLLABLE BETWEEN THE DRIVING PLATE AND DISC ON SAID ALTERNATELY HIGH AND LOW PATH OF THE DISC, AND (G) A MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE DISC AT A DISTANCE FROM THE DISC CENTER FOR RECEIVING RECIPROCATORY MOTION FROM THE DISC WHEN THE DISC IS TILTED BY THE BALL TRAVELING ON SAID PATH.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |