US3584735A
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Shuffle feed positioner
Assignee: Magnuson Corp
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Filing: 1968-06-13
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1988-06-13
Abstract
Abstract A shuffle feed structure for feeding articles which require trimming of the ends, in which the article advancing faces of the shuffle members include a series of wedge-shaped surfaces for feeding and orienting the articles (such as pickles) so that each article rests against one of the inclined faces of the shuffle feed member and abuts the end face of one of the wedges. During the last step of movement of the shuffle feed the articles are carried through a pair of trimming knives which cut off the ends of the pickle so that the middle segment of each pickle is cut to a uniform length.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph K Daugherty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:16
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23N; A23N15/00; A23N15/04; B; B65; B65G; B65G25/00; B65G25/04; B65G25/08; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0202; B65G2201/0211; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6572; Y10T83/6574; Y10T83/727; Y10T83/739
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism for orienting elongated food articles such as pickles, a frame, a first set of transversely extending shuffle members, a second set of transversely extending shuffle members arranged in alternating relation with the shuffle members of said first set, each of said shuffle members including an upper article supporting surface and a front article advancing surface, means mounting said sets on said frame for relative reciprocating movement in a direction to advance an article from shuffle member to shuffle member, the article advancing face of certain of said shuffle members comprising a transverse series of wedges providing a saw tooth construction and including a transverse series of article stops and a corresponding series of camming surfaces leading to aid article stops, whereby articles fed over the shuffle feed eventually become positioned with an end against a stop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism for orienting elongated food articles such as pickles, a frame, a first set of transversely extending shuffle members, a second set of transversely extending shuffle members arranged in alternating relation with the shuffle members of said first set, each of said shuffle members including an upper article supporting surface and a front article advancing surface, means mounting said sets on said frame for relative reciprocating movement in a direction to advance an article from shuffle member to shuffle member, the article advancing face of certain of said shuffle members comprising a transverse series of wedges providing a saw tooth construction and including a transverse series of article stops and a corresponding series of camming surfaces leading to aid article stops, whereby articles fed over the shuffle feed eventually become positioned with an end against a stop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism for orienting elongated food articles such as pickles, as recited in claim 1, in which said stops form longitudinal rows.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism for orienting elongated food articles such as pickles, as recited in claim 1, iN which a series of pairs of knives are positioned at the discharge end of the mechanism, with each pair of knives straddling a stop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism for orienting elongated food articles such as pickles, as recited in claim 3, in which the final shuffle member of a series has a transversely straight article advancing face and is slotted to receive said knives.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism for orienting elongated food articles such as pickles, as recited in claim 4, in which said final shuffle member has a projecting ledge at the top of its advancing face to restrain upward movement of an article engaged thereby.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism as recited in claim 1, in which each of said wedges comprises a resilient wedge element detachable engaged with the supporting shuffle member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
63 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism as recited in claim 6, in which the resilient wedge element is of hollow construction and has on its opposite sides a pair of recesses or grooves for interlocking engagement with the corresponding shuffle member and in which said shuffle member has inturned flanges at either edge of the advancing face thereof for interlocking engagement with said grooves.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism having transversely extending shuffle members, the improvement which comprises a wedge for mounting in the transversely extending article advancing face of the shuffle member, said wedge being of resilient construction and having a slanting article advancing cam face and an article stop to which said slanting cam face leads, said wedge having its base provided with mounting means for detachable interlocking engagement with the shuffle member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
71 words
In a shuffle feed mechanism having transversely extending shuffle members, the improvement which comprises a wedge for mounting in the transversely extending article advancing face of the shuffle member, said wedge being of resilient construction and having a slanting article advancing cam face and an article stop to which said slanting cam face leads, said wedge having its base provided with mounting means for detachable interlocking engagement with the shuffle member.
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) | 1974-06-14 | 1974-12-14 | 1975-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-14 | 1978-12-14 | 1979-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-14 | 1982-12-14 | 1983-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |