US3595558A
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Positioner for objects
Assignee: Reading Co
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Filing: 1968-12-23
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Granted: 1971-07-27
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Expires: 1988-12-23
Abstract
Abstract A positioner for objects such as car couplers undergoing repair welding which includes a vertically movable carriage, a longitudinal shaft and bearing supported on the carriage, the longitudinal bearing being adjustable angularly with respect to the carriage, a lateral bearing supported on the longitudinal bearing, a shaft journaled in the lateral bearing, the lateral bearing shaft being angularly adjustable with respect to the lateral bearing, and a clamp for the object mounted on the lateral bearing shaft. The clamp preferably includes scissors arms and a device to apply clamping pressure on the scissors arms. The scissors arms desirably are provided with pivoted jaws to engage the object. A safety bar extending from the lateral bearing shaft is desirably placed beneath the object.
Inventors
- 👤 Franklin G Fisher
- 👤 Luther L Bollinger Sr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:07
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q1/00; B23Q1/25; B23Q1/44; B23Q1/48; B23Q1/4852; B23Q1/4857
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
In a positioner for objects, column means providing support, a carriage cooperating with the column means, guide means between the carriage and the column means for guiding the carriage in upand-down motion, means for raising and lowering the carriage, a lateral bearing, bearing and shaft means supporting the lateral bearing from the carriage and permitting tilting of the lateral bearing with respect to the carriage, means for shifting the angle of tilt of the lateral bearing, a lateral bearing shaft journaling in the lateral bearing, means for shifting the angle of the lateral bearing shaft with respect to the lateral bearing, and clamp means mounted on the Lateral bearing shaft, in which the clamp means comprises scissors arms, and means for applying clamping pressure to the scissors arms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
In a positioner for objects, column means providing support, a carriage cooperating with the column means, guide means between the carriage and the column means for guiding the carriage in upand-down motion, means for raising and lowering the carriage, a lateral bearing, bearing and shaft means supporting the lateral bearing from the carriage and permitting tilting of the lateral bearing with respect to the carriage, means for shifting the angle of tilt of the lateral bearing, a lateral bearing shaft journaling in the lateral bearing, means for shifting the angle of the lateral bearing shaft with respect to the lateral bearing, and clamp means mounted on the Lateral bearing shaft, in which the clamp means comprises scissors arms, and means for applying clamping pressure to the scissors arms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A positioner of claim 1, in which at least one of the scissors arms is pivoted on the lateral bearing shaft, jaws pivoted on the scissors arms, and means for applying clamping pressure to the scissors arms and through them to the jaws.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a positioner for objects, a base, columns mounted on the base, a carriage cooperating with the columns, guide means between the carriage and the columns for guiding the carriage in up-and-down motion, means for raising and lowering the carriage, a longitudinal shaft mounted on and extending from the carriage, bearing means including journal and thrust bearings on the longitudinal shaft, means acting from the carriage to rotate the bearing means about the longitudinal shaft, a lateral bearing on the bearing means extending transversely to the axis of the longitudinal shaft, a lateral bearing shaft journaled in the lateral bearing, means acting from said bearing means for rotating the lateral bearing shaft with respect to the lateral bearing, and clamp means mounted on the lateral bearing shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
127 words
In a positioner for objects, a base, columns mounted on the base, a carriage cooperating with the columns, guide means between the carriage and the columns for guiding the carriage in up-and-down motion, means for raising and lowering the carriage, a longitudinal shaft mounted on and extending from the carriage, bearing means including journal and thrust bearings on the longitudinal shaft, means acting from the carriage to rotate the bearing means about the longitudinal shaft, a lateral bearing on the bearing means extending transversely to the axis of the longitudinal shaft, a lateral bearing shaft journaled in the lateral bearing, means acting from said bearing means for rotating the lateral bearing shaft with respect to the lateral bearing, and clamp means mounted on the lateral bearing shaft.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A positioner of claim 3, in which the clamp means comprises scissor arms, and means for applying clamping pressure to the scissor arms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A positioner of claim 3, in which the clamp means comprises scissor arms at least one of which is pivoted on the lateral bearing shaft, jaws pivoted on the scissor arms, and means for applying clamping pressure to the scissor arms and through them to the jaws.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A positioner of claim 3, in combination with a safety bar on the lateral shaft extending under the object.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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 |