US3578145A
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Transport device
Assignee: Guenther Systems Inc
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Filing: 1969-02-11
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Granted: 1971-05-11
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Expires: 1989-02-11
Abstract
Abstract In the several embodiments of the invention described herein, an adjustable transport device is provided which includes a multiple chain drive system for transporting unit loads of material between a number of vertically and laterally displaced locations. In one embodiment, the device is provided as a truck attachment, and in a second embodiment, the vertical lift is permanently installed in a truck dock. In the third embodiment, a transport device for aircraft and the like carriers is provided with selfadjusting features and a unique platform construction. In a fourth embodiment, a transport device provides perpetual motion bridging for transporting people or material across obstacles and in the fifth and sixth embodiments, telescoping transport devices are provided. In a seventh embodiment, an inverted transport system is provided for transporting unit loads of material between at least three locations.
Inventors
- 👤 Guenther L Kuehl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:14
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P1/00; B60P1/02; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/12; B65G17/123; B65G21/00; B65G21/10; B65G21/14; B65G69/00; B65G69/22; B65G69/24; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A transport device comprising a frame member, said frame member comprising a first collapsible section, a second stationary section and a third collapsible section arranged in superposed rElationship, a plurality of offset and movable pairs of endless flexible support members supported in their travel by the frame member, a first plurality of offset pairs of guide members for maintaining the flexible support members coextensive and for guiding the support members upwardly through said first, second and third superposed sections, a second plurality of spaced offset pairs of guide members mounted in the third collapsible section and engaging selected pairs of support members for guiding the support members in a lateral direction, a third plurality of offset pairs of offset guide members mounted on the first, second and third sections for guiding the support members to the first plurality of offset pairs of guide members, and platform means, the platform means comprising a plurality of spaced rigid linear members, each member being connected at its ends to one pair of said movable endless support members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A transport device comprising a frame member, said frame member comprising a first collapsible section, a second stationary section and a third collapsible section arranged in superposed rElationship, a plurality of offset and movable pairs of endless flexible support members supported in their travel by the frame member, a first plurality of offset pairs of guide members for maintaining the flexible support members coextensive and for guiding the support members upwardly through said first, second and third superposed sections, a second plurality of spaced offset pairs of guide members mounted in the third collapsible section and engaging selected pairs of support members for guiding the support members in a lateral direction, a third plurality of offset pairs of offset guide members mounted on the first, second and third sections for guiding the support members to the first plurality of offset pairs of guide members, and platform means, the platform means comprising a plurality of spaced rigid linear members, each member being connected at its ends to one pair of said movable endless support members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
104 words
A transport device according to claim 1 wherein the first plurality of spaced offset guide members comprise a plurality of guide members mounted on the first section for guiding the support members upwardly through said first section, a second plurality of spaced offset guide members mounted on the second section for guiding the support members upwardly through said second section and a third plurality of spaced offset guide members located above said second plurality of guide members and mounted on the second section for guiding said support members upwardly through said third section to said second plurality of spaced offset pairs of guide members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A transport device according to claim 1 wherein the platform means further comprises cover means having s width corresponding to the displacement between the innermost support members and attached at its opposite ends to the first and last spaced rigid linear members composing the platform means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
57 words
A transport device according to claim 2 wherein the plurality of pairs of movable endless flexible support members comprise a plurality of pairs of flexible chains and have attached thereto coupling members for elevating the rigid linear members above the chain pairs and for coupling the rigid linear members to said plurality of pairs of flexible chains.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
62 words
In a transport device, the improvement which comprises: at least three pairs of offset and movable endless flexible support members adapted to be driven in a plurality of directions and a load supporting platform means, the platform means comprising a plurality of spaced rigid linear members, each member being connected at its ends to one pair of said movable endless support members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
62 words
In a transport device, the improvement which comprises: at least three pairs of offset and movable endless flexible support members adapted to be driven in a plurality of directions and a load supporting platform means, the platform means comprising a plurality of spaced rigid linear members, each member being connected at its ends to one pair of said movable endless support members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
The transport device according to claim 5 wherein the first spaced rigid linear member is connected to the innermost endless flexible support member and the last rigid linear member is connected to the outermost endless flexible support member, the intervening members being connected selectively to the endless support flexible members separating the innermost and outermost flexible support members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A transport device according to claim 5 wherein the platform means further comprises cover means having a width corresponding to the displacement between the innermost support members and attached at its opposite ends to the first and last spaced rigid linear members composing the platform means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
A transport device according to claim 5 wherein the flexible support members comprise flexible chains.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-10 | 1974-11-09 | 1975-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-10 | 1978-11-09 | 1979-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-10 | 1982-11-09 | 1983-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |