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Apparatus for switching objects between two paths
Assignee: Fr Winkler GmbH and Co KG Spezialfabrik Fuer Baeckereimaschinen und Backoefen
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Filing: 1970-02-13
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1990-02-13
Abstract
Abstract Successive pieces of dough are fed to a mechanical distributing switch which is shifted by alternate pieces between two end positions for guiding the pieces alternatingly between two different paths. Dead-center-arresting means including a movable weight, hold the distributing switch in either end position until the same is shifted by the next following piece to and beyond a dead center position and assumes the respective other end position.
Inventors
- 👤 Franz Remcnsperger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 04:25
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/52; B65G47/68; B65G47/71; A; A21; A21C; A21C9/00; A21C9/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
Apparatus for switching objects between two paths, comprising means for feeding objects successively along a feeding path; mechanical distributing switch means located in said feeding path and being engaged and shifted by alternate objects moving along said feeding path so as to move between two end positions for guiding said alternate objects onto two distributing paths, respectively; and arresting means connected with said mechanical switch means for movement with the same between said two end positions through an intermediate dead center position, and including biasing means comprising an elongated guide member and weight means carried by said guide member for movement relative thereto between two terminal positions, said biasing means biasing said arresting means and said mechanical switch means to move to any one of said end positions when moved by an object from the respective other end position to and beyond said dead center position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
Apparatus for switching objects between two paths, comprising means for feeding objects successively along a feeding path; mechanical distributing switch means located in said feeding path and being engaged and shifted by alternate objects moving along said feeding path so as to move between two end positions for guiding said alternate objects onto two distributing paths, respectively; and arresting means connected with said mechanical switch means for movement with the same between said two end positions through an intermediate dead center position, and including biasing means comprising an elongated guide member and weight means carried by said guide member for movement relative thereto between two terminal positions, said biasing means biasing said arresting means and said mechanical switch means to move to any one of said end positions when moved by an object from the respective other end position to and beyond said dead center position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
133 words
Apparatus As claimed in claim 1 comprising a housing having an inlet on top; wherein said feeding means include conveyor means for transporting said objects successively to said inlet means so that said objects drop through the same along said feeding path; wherein said mechanical distributing switch means is mounted in said housing below said inlet means and in said feeding path for angular movement between said end positions; and comprising two additional mechanical switches located in said two distributing paths, respectively, and each being mounted in said housing means for movement between two distributing positions, each of said additional mechanical switches being shifted by objects moving along said two distributing paths, respectively, for guiding said objects onto four paths; and means crossing said four paths for supporting successive groups of four objects.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 2, comprising a shaft supported on said housing for turning movement and fixedly carrying said mechanical distributing switch means in said housing, and said arresting means outside of said housing so that said shaft turns with the same between said two end positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide member is a hollow member closed at the ends thereof, and said weight means comprises at least one ball mounted in said hollow member and resting on the closed ends of the same in said end positions of said arresting means, respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein said guide member is a hollow member and said weight means are mounted in said hollow member for movement between said terminal positions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5 comprising a support, and a shaft mounted on said support for turning movement; wherein said mechanical switch means and said arresting means are fixedly secured to said shaft for angular movement between said end positions through said intermediate dead-center position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 6 wherein said arresting means includes a clamping arm adjustably and detachably secured to said shaft; and wherein said biassing means is fixedly mounted on said clamping arm and includes movable weight means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
60 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 7 wherein said hollow member is a tubular member closed at the ends thereof and mounted on said clamping arm, and wherein said movable weight means includes at least one ball movably mounted in said tubular member and resting on the closed ends of the same in said end positions, respectively, of said arresting means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
48 words
Apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein said hollow member has a cylindrical cavity; wherein said weight means include at least one ball confined in said cylindrical cavity for rolling movement between the ends of the same; and stop means engaging said hollow member in said terminal positions.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |