US3586175A
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Transfer assembly for use with container printing machines
Assignee: Chromalloy Corp
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Filing: 1968-11-15
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1988-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A transfer assembly for continuously removing printed cans from the mandrels of a container printing machine and placing the cans on a drying-oven conveyor positioned laterally of the mandrels, the transfer assembly including a plurality of pneumatically actuated can holders each of which are pivotally mounted on an oscillatory arm, whereby each can holder is pivoted through 180* to thereby remove a printed can from a mandrel and place the can on the drying-oven conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Gauld
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:16
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F17/00; B41F17/08; B41F17/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A transfer assembly for sequentially transferring decorated containers from a mandrel carrier to a drying-oven conveyor comprising a disc, a frame secured to said disc and extending axially therefrom, arm means, means pivotally connecting said arm means to said frame on an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of said disc, drive means operatively connected to one end of said arm means for pivoting said arm means, carriage means connected to the opposite end of said arm means, guide means slidably receiving said carriage means, container holder means connected to said carriage means, and means pivotally connecting said container holder means to said guide means, whereby when the arm means is pivoted the carriage means slides on said guide means thereby causing the container holder means to pivot through substantially 180*.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A transfer assembly for sequentially transferring decorated containers from a mandrel carrier to a drying-oven conveyor comprising a disc, a frame secured to said disc and extending axially therefrom, arm means, means pivotally connecting said arm means to said frame on an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of said disc, drive means operatively connected to one end of said arm means for pivoting said arm means, carriage means connected to the opposite end of said arm means, guide means slidably receiving said carriage means, container holder means connected to said carriage means, and means pivotally connecting said container holder means to said guide means, whereby when the arm means is pivoted the carriage means slides on said guide means thereby causing the container holder means to pivot through substantially 180*.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A transfer assembly according to claim 1 wherein the drive means comprises, means for rotating said disc and cam means connected to the end of said arm means, whereby upon rotation of said disc the cam means causes the arm means to pivot about its pivotal connection on the support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A transfer assembly according to claim 2 wherein the cam means comprises a stationary cylindrical cam and a cam follower secured to the end of said arm means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A transfer assembly according to claim 1 wherein the guide means includes a plate having a longitudinally extending slot formed therein, said slot having an arcuate portion intermediate the ends thereof, bolt means connecting the container holder means to said carriage means, said bolt means extending transversely through said slot and adapted to slide therein, and a pivot pin connected to said plate within the bight of the arcuate portion of the slot, the container holder means being operatively connected to said pivot pin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A transfer assembly according to claim 4, wherein the container holder means includes a bifurcated arm slidably mounted on said pivot pin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
A transfer assembly according to claim 1, wherein the container holder means comprises a head portion, manifold means connected to said head portion, vacuum and compressed air sources being connected to said manifold means, one end of a conduit being connected to said head portion, and a suction cup connected to the opposite end of the conduit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
98 words
A transfer assembly according to clam 3 wherein manifold means is connected to the disc and adapted to rotate therewith, stationary sleeve means mounted within said manifold mans, said sleeve means including passages respectively connected to sources of compressed air and vacuum, said manifold means including passages which are selectively placed in communication with the sleeve passages upon rotation of the manifold means relative to said sleeve, and conduit means connecting the manifold means to the container holder means, whereby the container holder means may be selectively placed in communication with the compressed air source and vacuum source.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
98 words
A transfer assembly according to clam 3 wherein manifold means is connected to the disc and adapted to rotate therewith, stationary sleeve means mounted within said manifold mans, said sleeve means including passages respectively connected to sources of compressed air and vacuum, said manifold means including passages which are selectively placed in communication with the sleeve passages upon rotation of the manifold means relative to said sleeve, and conduit means connecting the manifold means to the container holder means, whereby the container holder means may be selectively placed in communication with the compressed air source and vacuum source.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
72 words
A transfer assembly according to claim 7 wherein the container holder means comprises a head portion, said conduit means being connected to said head portion, and suction cup means connected to said head portion, whereby the suction cup means is selectively placed in communication with the vacuum source for removing a decorated container from the mandrel carrier, and with the source of compressed air for placing the container on the drying-oven conveyor.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A transfer assembly according to claim 3 wherein the cylindrical cam is suitably configured to impart an oscillatory movement to the arm during rotation of said disc.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |