US3596606A
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Vehicle conveyor
Assignee: Sherman Car Wash Equipment Co
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Filing: 1968-11-12
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1988-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A vehicle conveyor is provided which includes pusher assemblies for contact with the tires of a vehicle. The pusher assemblies are supported by a shaft having wheels in rolling contact with a track. Wheel flanges are provided on the pusher assemblies to prevent lateral shifting with respect to the track. The pusher assemblies may be removably coupled to their conveyor chain with a quick release mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Courtland N Smith Jr
- 👤 Edward L Verhagen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:32
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61B; B61B10/00; B61B10/04; B61B10/046; B60; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
A vehicle conveyor for engagement with the tire of a vehicle to push the vehicle along a guided path, comprising a floor, a track supported by said floor and having a planar upper surface to receive the support the tire, means defining a space along the side edges of said track, endless chain means in each of said spaces, said chain means including opposed spaced lugs, a plurality of shafts supported at their opposite ends by said opposed lugs, each of said shafts rotatably supporting a pusher roller at an elevation above said track which is greater than the radius of said roller, wheels on said shaft in rolling contact with said upper surface of said track, each of said wheels including a hub portion and a flange having a diameter greater than the diameter of said hub portion to extend beyond the edge of said track, said flanges being in rolling contact with the side edge portions of said track to maintain said pusher rollers in vertical alignment with said track, at least one of said opposed lugs having a notch for receiving one end of said shaft, and retention means for retaining said shaft in said notch and releasing said shaft upon application of a predetermined overload for said shaft in a direction toward the opening of said notch.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
221 words
A vehicle conveyor for engagement with the tire of a vehicle to push the vehicle along a guided path, comprising a floor, a track supported by said floor and having a planar upper surface to receive the support the tire, means defining a space along the side edges of said track, endless chain means in each of said spaces, said chain means including opposed spaced lugs, a plurality of shafts supported at their opposite ends by said opposed lugs, each of said shafts rotatably supporting a pusher roller at an elevation above said track which is greater than the radius of said roller, wheels on said shaft in rolling contact with said upper surface of said track, each of said wheels including a hub portion and a flange having a diameter greater than the diameter of said hub portion to extend beyond the edge of said track, said flanges being in rolling contact with the side edge portions of said track to maintain said pusher rollers in vertical alignment with said track, at least one of said opposed lugs having a notch for receiving one end of said shaft, and retention means for retaining said shaft in said notch and releasing said shaft upon application of a predetermined overload for said shaft in a direction toward the opening of said notch.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A conveyor in accordance with claim 1 wherein said retention means is a spring clip for engaging said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A conveyor in accordance with claim 1 wherein said notch opens vertically, the width of said notch being less than the diameter of said shaft, said shaft having flat portions adjacent the end approximately equal to the width of said notch whereby said shaft may slide into said notch, and said retention means is a spring clip positioned to engage a portion of said shaft.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A conveyor in accordance with claim 1 wherein the opposite end of said shaft is threadedly engaged in a threaded opening in the opposite lugs of said set.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A conveyor in accordance with claim 1, wherein said retention means comprises a flat portion of said shaft, and setscrews on said lugs adapted to engage said flat portions.
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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) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |