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Orbi-lift positioning device
Assignee: KIMWOOD Corp AN OR CORP
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Filing: 1966-05-31
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Granted: 1971-06-29
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Expires: 1986-05-31
Abstract
Abstract This invention is for a positioning device to position apparatus in different positions, such as a saw assembly in different positions. In a saw mill trimmer there are a number of saws. In the trimming of lumber it is to have some or all of the saws out of contact with the lumber. At other times it is necessary to have some or all of the saws in contact with the lumber. This invention is directed to the positioning of the saws in contact with the lumber and out of contact with the lumber.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren H Zuercher
- 👤 Pierre Juillerat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:36
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27B; B27B5/00; B27B5/16; B27B5/22; B27B5/228; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6584; Y10T83/6603; Y10T83/768; Y10T83/7755; Y10T83/7788
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A positioning apparatus, said apparatus comprising: a. a shaft; b. a clutch striking plate; c. said plate connecting with said shaft for continuously rotating with said shaft; d. said plate on its inner face having a first slot; e. a hub latch on said shaft; f. a second slot in said hub latch; g. said inner face facing said hub latch; h. a latching key in said second slot; i. a first means urging said key towards the inner face of the plate; j. a second means for moving said key out of the first slot and away from said inner face; k. a brake plate connecting with said hub latch; l. an eccentric mounted on said hub latch; and, m. a flexible means running around said eccentric and connecting with a third means to be moved.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A positioning apparatus, said apparatus comprising: a. a shaft; b. a clutch striking plate; c. said plate connecting with said shaft for continuously rotating with said shaft; d. said plate on its inner face having a first slot; e. a hub latch on said shaft; f. a second slot in said hub latch; g. said inner face facing said hub latch; h. a latching key in said second slot; i. a first means urging said key towards the inner face of the plate; j. a second means for moving said key out of the first slot and away from said inner face; k. a brake plate connecting with said hub latch; l. an eccentric mounted on said hub latch; and, m. a flexible means running around said eccentric and connecting with a third means to be moved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A positioning apparatus according to claim 1 and comprising: a. said plate on its inner face having a plurality of first slots; b. said second means comprising a yoke having a first finger and a second finger; c. said first finger being adapted to move said key out of one of said first slots and away from said inner face; and, d. said second finger being adapted to move said key out of one of said first slots and away from said inner face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
83 words
A combination of a saw assembly and an apparatus for positioning the saw assembly, said combination comprising: a. said saw assembly; b. a clutch striking plate; c. a hub latch; d. a latching key; e. a first means to move the latching key to connect and to disconnect the clutch striking plate and the hub latch; f. a second means connecting with the hub latch and comprising an eccentric; and, g. a flexible means running around said eccentric and connecting with said assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
A combination of a saw assembly and an apparatus for positioning the saw assembly, said combination comprising: a. said saw assembly; b. a clutch striking plate; c. a hub latch; d. a latching key; e. a first means to move the latching key to connect and to disconnect the clutch striking plate and the hub latch; f. a second means connecting with the hub latch and comprising an eccentric; and, g. a flexible means running around said eccentric and connecting with said assembly.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
A combination of a saw assembly and an apparatus for positioning the saw assembly, said combination comprising: a. said saw assembly; b. a shaft; c. a clutch striking plate; d. said plate connecting with said shaft; e. said plate on its inner face having a first slot; f. a hub latch on said shaft; g. a second slot in said hub latch; h. said inner face facing said hub latch; i. a latching key in said second slot; j. a first means urging said key towards the inner face of the plate; k. a second means for moving said key out of the first slot and away from said inner face; l. a brake plate connecting with said hub latch; m. an eccentric mounted on said hub latch; and, n. a flexible means running around said eccentric and connecting with said saw assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
143 words
A combination of a saw assembly and an apparatus for positioning the saw assembly, said combination comprising: a. said saw assembly; b. a shaft; c. a clutch striking plate; d. said plate connecting with said shaft; e. said plate on its inner face having a first slot; f. a hub latch on said shaft; g. a second slot in said hub latch; h. said inner face facing said hub latch; i. a latching key in said second slot; j. a first means urging said key towards the inner face of the plate; k. a second means for moving said key out of the first slot and away from said inner face; l. a brake plate connecting with said hub latch; m. an eccentric mounted on said hub latch; and, n. a flexible means running around said eccentric and connecting with said saw assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A combination according to claim 4 and comprising: a. said plate on its inner face having a plurality of first slots; and b. said saw assembly being below said eccentric and adapted to move with the rotation of the eccentric.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A combination according to claim 5 And comprising: a. said plurality of slot being two slots; and b. said two slots being spaced approximately 180* apart so that the hub latch and the clutch striking plate are engaged and disengaged at about 180* intervals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
A combination according to claim 4 and comprising: a. a plurality of said combinations of said saw assembly and said apparatus; and, b. said rotating shaft being common to all apparatus.
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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) | 1974-06-28 | 1974-12-28 | 1975-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-28 | 1978-12-28 | 1979-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-28 | 1982-12-28 | 1983-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |