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Apparatus for guiding a product undergoing transformation, and the use thereof in a wire mill
Assignee: SOC NOUVELLE
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Filing: 1969-10-22
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Granted: 1972-03-28
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Expires: 1989-10-22
Abstract
Abstract Device which, by means of an appropriately calibrated rupture pin, enables damage to a machine to be prevented during any clogging which might occur in the product being transformed.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Petit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:01
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21B; B21B39/00; B21B39/14; B21B39/16; B21B39/165
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
In an apparatus for guiding a longitudinally traveling product undergoing transformation, the improvement comprising, A. a stationary base, B. a pair of spaced straps, C. first securing means for pivotally attaching said straps to said base, the pivotal axis of said straps being normal to the direction of travel of said product, D. a pair of cheeks, one associated with each strap, E. second securing means to movably attach each said cheek to its associated strap for a movement transversal to said direction of travel, F. a pair of shells, one affixed to each cheek and movable therewith as a unit, said shells adapted to assume a closed position and an open position, each shell including complemental groove means to define, in said closed position, a closed passage surrounding said traveling product and G. a frangible pin in engagement with said base and each of said cheeks to immobilize the latter with respect to said base in said closed position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
In an apparatus for guiding a longitudinally traveling product undergoing transformation, the improvement comprising, A. a stationary base, B. a pair of spaced straps, C. first securing means for pivotally attaching said straps to said base, the pivotal axis of said straps being normal to the direction of travel of said product, D. a pair of cheeks, one associated with each strap, E. second securing means to movably attach each said cheek to its associated strap for a movement transversal to said direction of travel, F. a pair of shells, one affixed to each cheek and movable therewith as a unit, said shells adapted to assume a closed position and an open position, each shell including complemental groove means to define, in said closed position, a closed passage surrounding said traveling product and G. a frangible pin in engagement with said base and each of said cheeks to immobilize the latter with respect to said base in said closed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 1, wherein the base comprises an inverted T-shaped member including an upstanding leg means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 2, wherein said frangible pin extends through the upstanding leg means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 2, wherein the upstanding leg means includes ramp means complemental to and straddled by cooperative means carried by said cheeks.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 3, wherein said upstanding leg means extends in the space between said straps.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second securing means are formed of pins constituting an articulation of each said cheek about the associated strap.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 6, wherein said pins are carried by the cheeks and are adapted to loosely engage with aligned pairs of enlarged bores in said straps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
An improvement as claimed in claim 1, wherein each strap includes a two-part rear face arranged at an angle to one another, said base includes shoe means arranged to abut the one or the other part of said rear face respectively in said open and closed position of said apparatus.
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) | 1975-03-28 | 1975-09-27 | 1976-03-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-03-28 | 1979-09-27 | 1980-03-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-03-28 | 1983-09-27 | 1984-03-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |