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Work-mounted machining and finishing device

Assignee: Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co
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Filing: 1969-02-20
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1989-02-20
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Abstract

Abstract A pivot support means is adapted to be connected with a workpiece such as a tank or the like, and a pivot arm means is pivotally supported by the support means. A machining means for milling or drilling the workpiece is carried adjacent the outer end of the pivot arm means, this machining means being both radially and vertically adjustable with respect to the pivot arm means. Positive drive means is interconnected between the support means and the pivot arm means for moving the pivot arm means about a pivot axis. Guide means is supported by the outer surface of the associated workpiece and is interengageable with antifriction wheel means on the outer end of the pivot arm means to guide movement of the pivot arm means with respect to the workpiece.

Inventors

  • 👤 Lloyd E Anderson Sr
  • 👤 George C Harper
  • 👤 William Leber
  • 👤 Charles G Miller

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 15:11
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q5/00; B23Q5/22; B23Q5/34; B23Q5/38; B23Q5/385; B23Q9/00; B23Q9/0014; B23Q9/0021; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/55; Y10T408/557; Y10T408/91; Y10T408/93; Y10T408/935; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/30; Y10T409/306216; Y10T409/306384; Y10T409/30644

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 30
Claim 1
Independent Claim 138 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means support by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof and including a supporting guide surface mounted adjacent the portion of the workpiece on which work is to be performed, said guide surface supporting and guiding said pivot arm relative to said workpiece, and drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 138 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means support by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof and including a supporting guide surface mounted adjacent the portion of the workpiece on which work is to be performed, said guide surface supporting and guiding said pivot arm relative to said workpiece, and drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 30 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said radial feed means includes a generally horizontally disposed radial feed table and guide means for guiding radial movement of said feed table.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 22 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 2 wherein said vertical feed means includes a vertical feed table carried by said horizontal feed table.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 27 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said vertical feed means includes a vertical feed table and guide means for guiding vertical movement of said feed table.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 20 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 4 including counterweight means operatively interconnected with said vertical feed table to facilitate movement thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said guide means is of annular construction and includes an upwardly directed guide surface.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 6 including means for supporting said guide means on the outer surface of an associated workpiece.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 142 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and includiNg tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said guide means being annular in construction and including an upwardly directed guide surface, and means for supporting said guide means on the outer surface of an associated workpiece, said support means for the guide means being adjustable.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 142 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and includiNg tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said guide means being annular in construction and including an upwardly directed guide surface, and means for supporting said guide means on the outer surface of an associated workpiece, said support means for the guide means being adjustable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 20 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein said support means for said guide means is adjustable in a radial direction.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 20 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 8 wherein said support means for the guide means is adjustable in a vertical direction.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 152 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said guide means being annular in construction and including an upwardly directed guide surface, and guide wheel means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means, said guide wheel means being interengageable with said guide surface of the annular guide means for guiding movement of said pivot arm means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 152 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said guide means being annular in construction and including an upwardly directed guide surface, and guide wheel means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means, said guide wheel means being interengageable with said guide surface of the annular guide means for guiding movement of said pivot arm means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 26 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said drive means includes a positive operative driving connection between said pivot arm means and the associated support means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim 157 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said drive means including a positive operative driving connection between said pivot arm means and the associated support means, said driving connection including a rack portion fixed to said support means, and a chain means drivingly interconnected with said rack portion, and means drivingly interconnecting said chain means with said pivot arm means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim 157 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said drive means including a positive operative driving connection between said pivot arm means and the associated support means, said driving connection including a rack portion fixed to said support means, and a chain means drivingly interconnected with said rack portion, and means drivingly interconnecting said chain means with said pivot arm means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim 24 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 13 wherein said support means includes an annular member, said rack portion being fixedly interconnected with said annular member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim 23 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 13 including power-operated drive means supported by said pivot arm means and being interengageable with said chain means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim 17 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 15 including means for adjusting the position of said power-operated drive means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim 24 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 13 including a plurality of support brackets supported adjacent said chain means for engaging and supporting said chain means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim 135 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radiAl position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said pivot support means including a plurality of generally radially extending members interconnected with a central portion, and means for interconnecting the outer ends of said members with an associated workpiece.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim 135 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radiAl position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said pivot support means including a plurality of generally radially extending members interconnected with a central portion, and means for interconnecting the outer ends of said members with an associated workpiece.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim 25 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 18 wherein said pivot support means includes at least one annular support member interconnected with said generally radially extending members.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim 33 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 19 including antifriction bearing means supported by said annular support member and operatively associated with said pivot arm means for facilitating pivotal movement of the pivot arm means.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim 185 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said pivot arm means includes antifriction wheel means disposed at the outer end thereof and being interengageable with said guide means for guiding movement of said pivot arm means. 22 A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said pivot arm means including antifriction wheel means disposed at the outer end thereof and being interengageable with said guide means for guiding movement of said pivot arm means, the position of said wheel means being adjustable with respect to said pivot arm means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim 26 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 21 wherein said wheel means includes a pair of spaced assemblies supported by the outer end of said pivot arm means.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim 21 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 21 including doctor blade means supported by said pivot arm means adjacent said antifriction wheel means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim 378 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said support means including a plurality of generally radially extending members and an annular support member supported by said generally radially extending members, antifriction means supported by said annular means and cooperating with said pivot arm means to facilitate pivotal movement thereof, antifriction wheel means supported by the outer end of said pivot arm means and engageable with said guide means for guiding movement of the pivot arm means, said guide means being of annular construction, means for supporting said guide means on the outer surface of an associated workpiece, said drive means including a rack carried by said support means, and means interconnected with said pivot arm means and drivingly interconnected with the rack for positively driving said pivot arm means about said axis. 26, A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprisinG pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, at least one annular support member carried by said pivot support means intermediate the ends of said pivot arm, cooperating means on said pivot arm in engagement with said support member to support said pivot arm, and drive means mounted directly on said pivot arm means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim 378 words
A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprising pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, drive means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece, said support means including a plurality of generally radially extending members and an annular support member supported by said generally radially extending members, antifriction means supported by said annular means and cooperating with said pivot arm means to facilitate pivotal movement thereof, antifriction wheel means supported by the outer end of said pivot arm means and engageable with said guide means for guiding movement of the pivot arm means, said guide means being of annular construction, means for supporting said guide means on the outer surface of an associated workpiece, said drive means including a rack carried by said support means, and means interconnected with said pivot arm means and drivingly interconnected with the rack for positively driving said pivot arm means about said axis. 26, A work-mounted machining and finishing device comprisinG pivot support means, pivot arm means supported by said pivot support means for pivotal movement about an axis, machining means carried by said pivot arm means and including tool drive means, radial feed means for adjusting the radial position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, vertical feed means for adjusting the vertical position of said machining means with respect to said pivot arm means, guide means operatively interconnected with said pivot arm means for guiding movement thereof, at least one annular support member carried by said pivot support means intermediate the ends of said pivot arm, cooperating means on said pivot arm in engagement with said support member to support said pivot arm, and drive means mounted directly on said pivot arm means for drivingly moving said pivot arm means with respect to an associated workpiece.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-09-06 1975-03-08 1975-09-07 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-09-06 1979-03-08 1979-09-07 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-09-06 1983-03-08 1983-09-07 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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