US3595138A
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Bundling apparatus for flattened tube sections coming from a tube-making machine
Assignee: Windmoeller and Hoelscher KG
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Filing: 1969-12-23
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1989-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A bundling apparatus for flattened tube sections coming from a tube making machine comprising a first conveyor for depositing the tube sections thereon in an overlapping scale formation followed by a continuously movable endless second conveyor for bundling the tube sections. The first conveyor is passed over a direction changing roller at the delivery end of the first conveyor adjacent a receiving end of the second conveyor. A'' suction beam is disposed between the delivery end of the first conveyor and the receiving end of the second conveyor with the suction beam being adapted to have its suction effect interrupted after a bundle of a predetermined number of tube sections has been formed. A rotatable supporting roller for the tube sections having a smaller radius than the direction changing roller is positioned parallel to the direction of the changing roller and is disposed between the suction beam and the delivery end of the first conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 Friedrich Franz Brockmuller
- 👤 Gustav Kuckhermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:00
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H33/00; B65H33/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
Bundling apparatus for flattened tube sections coming from a tubemaking machine, comprising a first conveyor for depositing the tube sections thereon in overlapping scale formation followed by a continuously movable endless second conveyor for bundling the tube sections thereon, said first conveyor being passed over a direction-changing roller at a delivery end of said first conveyor adjacent a receiving end of said second conveyor, a suction beam disposed between the said delivery end of said first conveyor and the said receiving end of said second conveyor, said suction beam being adapted to have its suction effect interrupted after a bundle of a predetermined number of tube sections has been formed, and a rotatable supporting roller for said tube sections disposed between said suction beam and said delivery end of said first conveyor, said supporting roller being parallel to said direction-changing roller and having a smaller radius than Same.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
Bundling apparatus for flattened tube sections coming from a tubemaking machine, comprising a first conveyor for depositing the tube sections thereon in overlapping scale formation followed by a continuously movable endless second conveyor for bundling the tube sections thereon, said first conveyor being passed over a direction-changing roller at a delivery end of said first conveyor adjacent a receiving end of said second conveyor, a suction beam disposed between the said delivery end of said first conveyor and the said receiving end of said second conveyor, said suction beam being adapted to have its suction effect interrupted after a bundle of a predetermined number of tube sections has been formed, and a rotatable supporting roller for said tube sections disposed between said suction beam and said delivery end of said first conveyor, said supporting roller being parallel to said direction-changing roller and having a smaller radius than Same.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
Bundling apparatus according to claim 1, including a pressure roller disposed above the supporting roller.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Bundling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the supporting roller is power driven.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
Bundling apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the supporting roller is driven at a peripheral speed substantially equal to the speed of said first conveyor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
Bundling apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the supporting roller is provided with a covering of rubber or the like.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
132 words
Bundling apparatus for flattened tube sections coming from a tubemaking machine, comprising a first conveyor for depositing the tube sections thereon in overlapping scale formation followed by a continuously movable endless second conveyor for bundling the tube sections thereon, said first conveyor being passed over a direction-changing roller at a delivery end of said first conveyor adjacent a receiving end of said second conveyor, and a suction beam disposed between the said delivery end of said first conveyor and the said receiving end of said second conveyor, said suction beam being adapted to have its suction effect interrupted after a bundle of a predetermined number of tube sections has been formed, preferably in accordance with any preceding claim, wherein the suction beam is depressible against the influence of a spring or springs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
Bundling apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the spring characteristic of said spring or springs is such that the spring elongation corresponds to the load on the suction beam in such a way that the uppermost tube section is always deposited at a substantially constant level.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
Bundling apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the movement of the said depressible suction beam is limited by stops.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
Bundling apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the movement of the said depressible suction beam is limited by stops.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
136 words
Bundling apparatus for flattened tube sections coming from a tubemaking machine, comprising a first conveyor for depositing the tube sections thereon in overlapping scale formation followed by a continuously movable endless second conveyor for bundling the tube sections thereon, said first conveyor being passed over a direction-changing roller at a delivery end of said first conveyor adjacent a receiving end of said second conveyor, and a suction beam disposed between the said delivery end of said first conveyor and the said receiving end of said second conveyor, said suction beam being adapted to have its suction effect interrupted after a bundle of a predetermined number of tube sections has been formed, preferably in accordance with any preceding claim, wherein the said second conveyor is inclined from the said receiving end down to a discharge end thereof.
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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) | 1974-07-26 | 1975-01-25 | 1975-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-26 | 1979-01-25 | 1979-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-26 | 1983-01-25 | 1983-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |