US3581865A
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Inclined transfer station
Assignee: Diamond Machinery Co
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Filing: 1970-04-29
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1990-04-29
Abstract
Abstract Worktables, particularly an inclined transfer station positioned adjacent a top endless conveyor for diverting tote boxes from the conveyor to a work station area and then returning the boxes via a lower conveyor. The inclined transfer station includes a receiving platform which is parallel to the conveyor and has a stop roller at its bottom edge in between the top and lower conveyors. The stop roller is mounted upon an axis transverse to the conveyors. The receiving platform may include a guard rail on its outer side. The assembly saves work station space and operator time in receiving and returning tote boxes to the conveyors.
Inventors
- 👤 Gordon C Adams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/76; B65G47/766; B65G17/00; B65G17/007; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A transfer station for use with at least one endless conveyor comprising: A. an inclined receiving platform supported adjacent said conveyor and having: i. a top edge in the same plane as said conveyor; and ii. a bottom edge in a plane beneath said conveyor; and B. a bottom roller transversely supported upon said lower edge in an axis transverse to said conveyor and above the surface of said platform, so as to serve both as a stop for articles received upon said platform and a revolving bearing for removal of conveyed articles from said platform.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A transfer station for use with at least one endless conveyor comprising: A. an inclined receiving platform supported adjacent said conveyor and having: i. a top edge in the same plane as said conveyor; and ii. a bottom edge in a plane beneath said conveyor; and B. a bottom roller transversely supported upon said lower edge in an axis transverse to said conveyor and above the surface of said platform, so as to serve both as a stop for articles received upon said platform and a revolving bearing for removal of conveyed articles from said platform.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A transfer station as in claim 1, including a guard rail mounted upon the side of said platform away from said conveyor, as an aid in directing received packages downwardly toward said roller.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
A transfer station as in claim 2, including: C. a top roller supported adjacent the top edge of said platform in the same plane as said conveyor, as a rolling bearing assisting in receipt of articles upon said platform.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
154 words
A transfer station for use with at least one endless conveyor, comprising: A. an inclined receiving platform supported in parallel with said conveyor and having: i. a top edge in the same plane as said conveyor; ii. a bottom edge in a plane beneath said conveyor; B. a receiving actuator arm pivoted upon a vertical axis on the side of said conveyor opposite said receiving platform, so as to be pivotable across said conveyor towards said platform and thereby divert articles being carried upon said conveyor onto said platform; C. a roller transversely supported upon said bottom edge of said platform upon an axis transverse to said conveyor and above the inclined surface of said platform, as a stop for conveyed articles and a roller bearing for removing said articles from said platform; and D. a guard rail positioned upon the outer edge of said inclined platform as a baffle for packages received thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
154 words
A transfer station for use with at least one endless conveyor, comprising: A. an inclined receiving platform supported in parallel with said conveyor and having: i. a top edge in the same plane as said conveyor; ii. a bottom edge in a plane beneath said conveyor; B. a receiving actuator arm pivoted upon a vertical axis on the side of said conveyor opposite said receiving platform, so as to be pivotable across said conveyor towards said platform and thereby divert articles being carried upon said conveyor onto said platform; C. a roller transversely supported upon said bottom edge of said platform upon an axis transverse to said conveyor and above the inclined surface of said platform, as a stop for conveyed articles and a roller bearing for removing said articles from said platform; and D. a guard rail positioned upon the outer edge of said inclined platform as a baffle for packages received thereon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
A transfer station as in claim 4, including: E. a return platform supported adjacent a top endless conveyor and a bottom endless conveyor intermediate the bottom edge of said receiving platform and said bottom conveyor, the top edge of said receiving platform being in the same plane as said conveyor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A transfer station as in claim 5, including a vertical baffle extending from the support structure and return platform to said conveyor, as a guide for returning packages to said lower conveyor.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A transfer station as in claim 6, the bottom edge of said receiving platform being in the same plane as an operator work station.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
38 words
A transfer station as in claim 7, the bottom edge of said receiving platform being supported upon a vertically extending baffle abutting the return platform and serving as a guide for return of articles to said lower conveyor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3276563A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |