US3593859A
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Converter-carrying transfer and positioning vehicle
Assignee: Voestalpine AG
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Filing: 1969-02-05
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Granted: 1971-07-20
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Expires: 1989-02-05
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a track-engaging transfer and positioning vehicle for refining vessels enabling a simple transposition at rail crossings. The vehicle of invention comprises a carrying structure having a square ground plan, trucks rotatable in relation to said carrying structure and supporting extensible lifting means serving for lifting and lowering said carrying structure, as well as additional support means arranged centrally between two lifting means on the lower surface of the carrying structure and serving for supporting said carrying structure on the ground while the trucks are rotated through the angle of intersection of the tracks.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald Spannlang
- 👤 Karl Morhart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:12
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B62; B62D; B62D7/00; B62D7/02; B62D7/04; C; C21; C21C; C21C5/00; C21C5/28; C21C5/42; C21C5/46; C21C5/4686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A converter-carrying transfer vehicle for mounting and dismounting a converter in a converter stand as well as for transporting a converter between a number of converter stands comprising, a generally rectangular carrying structure adapted to carry said converter, extensible lifting means disposed in each corner of said carrying structure for lifting and lowering said structure, a truck rotatably coupled to each of said lifting means below said carrying structure, and additional support means extending downwardly from said carrying structure between each pair of said lifting means for engaging the supporting surface to relieve and permit rotation of said trucks.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A converter-carrying transfer vehicle for mounting and dismounting a converter in a converter stand as well as for transporting a converter between a number of converter stands comprising, a generally rectangular carrying structure adapted to carry said converter, extensible lifting means disposed in each corner of said carrying structure for lifting and lowering said structure, a truck rotatably coupled to each of said lifting means below said carrying structure, and additional support means extending downwardly from said carrying structure between each pair of said lifting means for engaging the supporting surface to relieve and permit rotation of said trucks.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
The vehicle set forth in claim 1 wherein said lifting means are composed of cylinders connected to said carrying structure and of hydraulic pistons connected to said trucks, said trucks being adapted to be rotated together with said pistons by means of drive rings operatively connected to said trucks.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The vehicle set forth in claim 1 wherein each of said additional support means consists of a turretlike projection extending downwardly of the carrying structure and of a pivotable block hinged thereto.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
The vehicle set forth in claim 1 wherein said carrying structure is provided with an adjusting platform for positioning said converter, said adjusting platform being movable perpendicularly of the direction of motion of said vehicle and rotatable about a vertical central axis.
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) | 1974-07-19 | 1975-01-18 | 1975-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-19 | 1979-01-18 | 1979-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-19 | 1983-01-18 | 1983-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |