US3592324A
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Feeding of articles
Assignee: Rose Forgrove Ltd
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Filing: 1969-11-07
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1989-11-07
Abstract
Abstract The invention is concerned with apparatus for the feeding of articles of a rectangular, oval or other shapes having major and minor dimensions from a promiscuous mass into single file relationship for forwarding to an apparatus for further manipulation of the articles, e.g., a wrapping machine, the apparatus consisting essentially of a succession of feeding bands driven at progressively higher linear speeds, a diagonal deflector plate arranged over an intermediate band to guide the articles towards one side of that band and a deflector belt arranged for movement diagonally of the next successive band with one lap constituting one side of a guide channel so as to guide the articles into the channel as they are received by the band.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan Caunt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:12
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for the purpose specified, comprising an articlefeeding band arranged to be driven at a predetermined linear speed, an article-receiving band arranged to be driven at a linear speed higher than that of the article-feeding band, a diagonal deflector plate arranged over the article-feeding band to guide the articles towards one side of that band so as to pass on to the article-receiving band over a side portion thereof, and a deflector belt arranged for movement diagonally of the articlereceiving band with one lap constituting one side of a guide channel so as to guide the articles towards the guide channel as they are received by the article-receiving band.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A device for the purpose specified, comprising an articlefeeding band arranged to be driven at a predetermined linear speed, an article-receiving band arranged to be driven at a linear speed higher than that of the article-feeding band, a diagonal deflector plate arranged over the article-feeding band to guide the articles towards one side of that band so as to pass on to the article-receiving band over a side portion thereof, and a deflector belt arranged for movement diagonally of the articlereceiving band with one lap constituting one side of a guide channel so as to guide the articles towards the guide channel as they are received by the article-receiving band.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
A device as in claim 1, comprising an abutmEnt protruding into the guide channel from the side opposite the belt and arranged to be engaged by any article travelling along the channel with its major axis lying transversely of the channel so as to cause that article to turn until its major axis lies in the general direction of the channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device as in claim 1, wherein the guide channel continues laterally beyond the article-receiving conveyor and leads to the feed conveyor of a wrapping machine, the portion of the channel projecting beyond the article-receiving conveyor being provided with a base constituted by a movable belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
A device as in claim 2, wherein the abutment consists of a deflecting tongue yieldably urged inwardly of the channel, a stop member being provided to limit the movement of the tongue into the channel to such an amount that the tongue allows free passage of any article moving along the channel with its major axis lying in the general direction of the channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device as in claim 1, comprising a preliminary conveyor arranged to feed the article-feeding conveyor.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
DE1182584B
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-07-12 | 1975-01-11 | 1975-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-12 | 1979-01-11 | 1979-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-12 | 1983-01-11 | 1983-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |