US3576189A
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Apparatus for moving, washing, drying, inspecting and packaging centerless ground ceramic bodies
Assignee: Nukem GmbH
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Filing: 1969-03-11
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Granted: 1971-04-27
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Expires: 1989-03-11
Abstract
Abstract Centerless ground ceramic bodies for fuel rods are mechanically conveyed from a centerless grinder through the steps of washing, drying, inspecting and packaging. The apparatus eliminates additional manual operation, does not damage the bodies and is economical.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Lorenz
- 👤 Ernst Munz
- 👤 Dieter Nowak
- 👤 Friedrich Ploger
- 👤 Horst Roepenack
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:25
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B5/00; B24B5/18; B24B5/22; B24B5/225; G; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/06; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
In an apparatus for removing, washing, drying, inspecting and packing centerless cylindrically ground cylindrical ceramic bodies each having a longitudinal axis and a circumferential surface comprising conveyor belt means (3) for receiving the centerless ground bodies and moving them in the direction of said longitudinal axis, grinding ruler means (4) for guiding said bodies on said belt, turning means (5) for turning said bodies 90* on said belt to roll said bodies on their cylindrical circumferences on said belt, and means for washing the rolling bodies.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
In an apparatus for removing, washing, drying, inspecting and packing centerless cylindrically ground cylindrical ceramic bodies each having a longitudinal axis and a circumferential surface comprising conveyor belt means (3) for receiving the centerless ground bodies and moving them in the direction of said longitudinal axis, grinding ruler means (4) for guiding said bodies on said belt, turning means (5) for turning said bodies 90* on said belt to roll said bodies on their cylindrical circumferences on said belt, and means for washing the rolling bodies.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
An apparatus as in claim 1, further comprising inclined receptacle means (10) for receiving said bodies from said belt, and piston means (12) for pushing said bodies off of said belt at a right angle thereto, and plate means (13) for receiving said pushed bodies for being sorted and dried.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
An apparatus as in claim 2, further comprising roller bar means (15) between said piston means and plate means for moving said bodies as they are dried and inspected, and pusher means for moving said bodies from said roller bar means onto a plate means (17).
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) | 1974-04-26 | 1974-10-26 | 1975-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-04-26 | 1978-10-26 | 1979-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-04-26 | 1982-10-26 | 1983-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |