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Haul-off machines
Assignee: MIDLAND IND COMPUTING
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Filing: 1969-05-07
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-05-07
Abstract
Abstract A haul-off machine having a vertical slideway and a horizontal slideway on each of which driven gripping means are adjustably mounted to accommodate and haul extrudate of different sizes and shapes and motor driven shafts parallel with the slideways and said shafts are connected to the gripping means to drive them in all positions along the slideways.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Postins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 10:39
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/25; B29C48/355; B29C48/03; B29C48/09
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A haul-off machine of the kind comprising a supporting frame by which are supported a plurality of gripping means arranged to grip an article in an opening between them, adjustment means to adjust the gripping means on the frame, and driving means to drive the gripping means and thereby advance the article wherein the invention comprises a supporting frame (19) including two rectilinear slideway members (16, 18) disposed relatively transversely, at least one gripping means (22, 24 or 26, 28) slidably mounted on each of the slideway members so as to be adjustable therealong, driving shafts (74, 98) rotatably mounted and disposed parallel with the slideway members (16, 18) respectively, drive transmission means (62, 66, 70; 64, 68, 72; 108, 112, 116; 106, 110, 114) connected to the appropriate gripping means and to a driving shaft (74, 98) and slidable longitudinally thereof to drive the gripping means in all positions of adjustment thereof along the said slideway members (16, 18), and a common driving means (120) for the driving shafts (74, 98).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A haul-off machine of the kind comprising a supporting frame by which are supported a plurality of gripping means arranged to grip an article in an opening between them, adjustment means to adjust the gripping means on the frame, and driving means to drive the gripping means and thereby advance the article wherein the invention comprises a supporting frame (19) including two rectilinear slideway members (16, 18) disposed relatively transversely, at least one gripping means (22, 24 or 26, 28) slidably mounted on each of the slideway members so as to be adjustable therealong, driving shafts (74, 98) rotatably mounted and disposed parallel with the slideway members (16, 18) respectively, drive transmission means (62, 66, 70; 64, 68, 72; 108, 112, 116; 106, 110, 114) connected to the appropriate gripping means and to a driving shaft (74, 98) and slidable longitudinally thereof to drive the gripping means in all positions of adjustment thereof along the said slideway members (16, 18), and a common driving means (120) for the driving shafts (74, 98).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A haul-off machine according to claim 1 wherein the invention comprises a driving connection (81, 83) between the driving means (120) and one driving shaft (74) and bevel gear drive means (90, 91) between said driving shaft and the other driving shaft (98).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A haul-off machine according to claim 1 wherein the invention comprises the two rectilinear slideway members (16, 18) disposed at right-angles to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A haul-off machine according to claim 3 wherein the invention comprises a horizontal rectilinear slideway member (18), two gripping means (26, 28) slidably mounted on said horizontal slideway member (18), a vertical rectilinear slideway member (16) and two gripping means (22, 24) slidably mounted on said vertical slideway member (16).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
A haul-off machine according to claim 4 wherein the invention comprises screw adjustMent means (47, 48, 49) to adjust the two gripping means (26, 28) on the horizontal slideway member (18), screw adjustment means (42, 45) to adjust the lower gripping means (24) on the vertical slideway member (16) and fluid-pressure operated adjustment means (40) to adjust the upper gripping means (22) on the vertical slideway member (16).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A haul-off machine according to claim 1 wherein the invention comprises carriages (30, 32, 34 and 36) forming parts of the gripping means and to a carriage is secured an attachment (118) affording a bed support (53) for a gripping element (52) to enable the machine to haul an article of relatively small cross-sectional dimensions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
71 words
A haul-off machine according to claim 1 wherein the invention comprises at least two carriages (32, 36) forming parts of the gripping means (24, 28), each of said carriages including brackets (58) having parallel arms of which the arms of one gripping means (24) extend between the arms of the gripping means (28) to permit relative adjustment of said gripping means (24, 28) along the rectilinear slideway members (16, 18) respectively.
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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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |