US3603462A
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Transfer arrangement
Assignee: Hoefliger und Karg KG
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Filing: 1970-04-16
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1990-04-16
Abstract
Abstract An upright hollow structure is mounted for pendulous movement about an axis intersecting it in the region of its upper end portion. A supply introduces a succession of discrete stackable articles into the upper end of the structure so that they form in the latter an upright stack. Receivers each having an inlet travel in the region of the lower end of the structure in a path paralleling the plane of pendulous movement thereof. An ejecting device moves with the structure and serves to eject through an opening provided in the lower end portion thereof a predetermined number of articles from the stack into the respective receivers when the inlets thereof are in registry with the outlet opening of the structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Theo Moser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:34
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G57/00; B65G57/32; B65G47/00; B65G47/34; B65G47/46; B65G47/51; B65G47/5104; B65G47/5109; B65G47/514; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
An arrangement of the character disclosed, comprising supply means for supplying a succession of discrete stackable articles at a first higher elevation; receiving means traveling continuously in a path at a lower second elevation and adapted to receive a predetermined number of said articles; stack-forming means having a lower opening adjacent to said path and facing towards said receiving means, and an upper opening for receiving said articles so that the latter form in said stack-forming means a stack extending from said lower opening towards said upper opening; mounting means mounting said stack-forming means for pendulous movement in a plane parallelling the direction of travel of said receiving means; and ejecting means mounted for movement with said stack-forming means and operative for ejecting said predetermined number of articles from said stack into said receiving means when the latter is in registry with said lower opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
An arrangement of the character disclosed, comprising supply means for supplying a succession of discrete stackable articles at a first higher elevation; receiving means traveling continuously in a path at a lower second elevation and adapted to receive a predetermined number of said articles; stack-forming means having a lower opening adjacent to said path and facing towards said receiving means, and an upper opening for receiving said articles so that the latter form in said stack-forming means a stack extending from said lower opening towards said upper opening; mounting means mounting said stack-forming means for pendulous movement in a plane parallelling the direction of travel of said receiving means; and ejecting means mounted for movement with said stack-forming means and operative for ejecting said predetermined number of articles from said stack into said receiving means when the latter is in registry with said lower opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1, said receiving means traveling continuously in said path.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 2, said receiving means comprising a plurality of receptacles arrayed for consecutive travel in said path and each having an inlet; and said ejecting means being operative for ejecting said predetermined number of articles with the successive receptacles in response to registry of the respective inlet with said lower opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 2, said mounting means mounting said stack-forming means for said pendulous movement about an axis intersecting said stack-forming means in the region of said upper opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 2, said stack-forming means comprising a tubular first portion Having a downwardly facing open lower end, and a plate-shaped second portion arranged below said open lower end for supporting said stack of articles.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 5, at least one of said portions being adjustable in an upright plane.
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) | 1974-09-06 | 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 |