US3590975A
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Cigar conveyor
Assignee: Automated Machinery Systems Inc
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Filing: 1969-01-28
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1989-01-28
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for orienting rectangularly shaped cigars carried on a walking beam structure wherein a spring finger mechanism is provided for engaging the upper surface of cigars which are incorrectly positioned to rotate the cigar about its longitudinal axis as it is moved on the walking beam.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Hollenton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:49
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B19/00; B65B19/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
Apparatus for orienting rectangularly cross-sectioned cigars on a conVeyor having means for supporting a plurality of separated cigars lying with their axes transverse to the line of movement of said conveyor comprising rake means sequentially operable for serially carrying said cigars stepwise along said support means, at least one resilient finger mounted above said support means to clear cigars lying on their longer crosssectional side and to obstruct the movement of such cigars when lying on their shorter cross-sectional side, said finger, said support means and said rake means being cooperable during movement thereof to cause said obstructed cigar to rotate and lie on its longer cross-sectional side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
Apparatus for orienting rectangularly cross-sectioned cigars on a conVeyor having means for supporting a plurality of separated cigars lying with their axes transverse to the line of movement of said conveyor comprising rake means sequentially operable for serially carrying said cigars stepwise along said support means, at least one resilient finger mounted above said support means to clear cigars lying on their longer crosssectional side and to obstruct the movement of such cigars when lying on their shorter cross-sectional side, said finger, said support means and said rake means being cooperable during movement thereof to cause said obstructed cigar to rotate and lie on its longer cross-sectional side.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 including means for adjusting the position of said resilient finger above the level of said supporting surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus according to claim 2 including means for adjusting the resilient finger along the length of said supporting table.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said finger and said rake means are provided with friction means for engaging said cigar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said supporting means are resiliently mounted so as to be vertically movable during rotation of said cigar so as to compensate for changes in height thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus according to claim 5 wherein said supporting means is split and separated into two parts beneath said resilient finger, said parts being supported in cantilevered fashion from ends opposite said split thereby being resilient beneath said finger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said resilient finger comprises an elongated curved metallic spring, said spring being fastened at one end above said supporting means and its other end being free and extending into the path of said cigars.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 including a movable lever mounted beneath said curved spring and engaging its under surface, said lever being adjustably positioned so that on engaging the undersurface of said spring said spring is adjustably positioned above the supporting plate.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus according to claim 7 wherein said spring is provided with an elongated slot at its one end and is fastened with screw means thereby being adjustably positionable along the axis of said conveyor.
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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |