US3668955A
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Glass handling and cutting system
Assignee: Binswanger Glass Co
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Filing: 1970-09-08
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Granted: 1972-06-13
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Expires: 1990-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A system for handling plate glass and for cutting same. The system includes a self-propelled apparatus on tracks movable to positions adjacent selected bins, containing the substantially vertically disposed glass, located adjacent the tracks. The apparatus includes a tiltable top assembly for tilting to a substantially vertical loading position for loading the glass from the selected bin, and includes power-actuated retrieving means for attachment to the glass to pull the glass from the bin to the top assembly. After loading, the top assembly is moved into a horizontal position. The apparatus includes means for scoring the glass by a single operator shoving a carriage means across a bridge means to the other side of the apparatus where there is located bumper means for returning the carriage means to the operator''s side of the top assembly and trip means for disengaging the cutter means from the glass.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles F Rupprecht
- 👤 Frank Wiker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:25
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B33/00; C03B33/02; C03B33/023; C03B33/027; C03B33/03; C03B33/10; C03B33/12; B; B65; B65G; B65G2249/00; B65G2249/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/307; Y10T225/321; Y10T225/325; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/02; Y10T83/0333; Y10T83/0385; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6571; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8788
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A plate glass handling and cutting system comprising track means mounted on a supporting surface, at least one bin means adjacent said track means for storing the glass to be cut, a self-propelled apparatus including wheels runningly supported on said track means, said apparatus comprising a base, a top assembly pivotally mounted on said base for movement between a substantially vertical loading position and a horizontal position, said top assembly having a first side and an opposite second side and including supporting means for supporting the glass at the edge thereof when said top assembly is in said vertical loading position, and retrieving means mounted from said base for pulling the glass from said bin means onto said supporting means, means operably engaging said top assembly for selective movement of said top assembly between vertical and horizontal positions, and means mounted from said top assembly for cutting the plate glass on said top assembly when in said horizontal position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A plate glass handling and cutting system comprising track means mounted on a supporting surface, at least one bin means adjacent said track means for storing the glass to be cut, a self-propelled apparatus including wheels runningly supported on said track means, said apparatus comprising a base, a top assembly pivotally mounted on said base for movement between a substantially vertical loading position and a horizontal position, said top assembly having a first side and an opposite second side and including supporting means for supporting the glass at the edge thereof when said top assembly is in said vertical loading position, and retrieving means mounted from said base for pulling the glass from said bin means onto said supporting means, means operably engaging said top assembly for selective movement of said top assembly between vertical and horizontal positions, and means mounted from said top assembly for cutting the plate glass on said top assembly when in said horizontal position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
61 words
The plate glass handling and cutting system of claim 1 in which said retrieving means for pulling the glass comprises a reel, a motor driving said reel, a flexible line attached to said reel adjacent one end, suction cup means attached to said flexible line adjacent the opposite end thereof from said one end for fixedly engaging the sheet of glass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
92 words
The plate glass handling and cutting system of claim 1 in which said top assembly is provided with a top surface and in which said supporting means comprises a plurality of rollers positioned in spaced apart relationship adjacent said first side of said top assembly, and means movably mounting said rollers for movement between a glass loading position in which said rollers extend beyond said top surface with the axes thereof being substantially perpendicular to said top surface and a retracted position in which said rollers are retracted beneath said top surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
195 words
The plate glass handling and cutting system of claim 1 in which said means for cutting the glass comprises a bridge means including first rod means extending across said top assembly from said first side to said second side, carriage means freely movably mounted on said first rod means for free movement by hand from said first side to said second side of said top assembly, trip means on said second side of said top assembly, bumper means on said second side of said top assembly for engagement by said carriage means to move said carriage means back from said second to said first side, glass cutter means, head means for movably supporting said glass cutter means from said carriage means for movement between a disengaged position relative to the glass on said top assembly and an engaged position relative to the glass on said top assembly, and actuating means operably coupled to said head means for moving said glass cutter means into said engaged position and for engaging said trip means when said carriage means is on said second side of said top assembly to move said glass cutter means into said disengaged position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The plate glass handling and cutting system of claim 4 in which is included second rod means extending longitudinally of said top assembly and movably supporting said bridge means for movement of said bridge means longitudinally of said top assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
57 words
The plate glass handling and cutting system of claim 5 in which said head means includes means positioning said glass cutter means in a first position for cutting the plate glass in directions extending transversely of said top assembly and in a second position for cutting the plate glass in directions extending longitudinally of said top assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The plate glass handling and cutting system of claim 6 in which is included means for releasably holding said bridge means at a selected position relative to said top assembly and means for releasably holding said carriage means at a selected position relative to sAid bridge means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
498 words
A plate glass handling and cutting system comprising track means mounted on a supporting surface, at least one bin means adjacent said track means for storing the glass to be cut, a self-propelled apparatus including wheels runningly supported on said track means, said apparatus comprising a base, a top assembly pivotally mounted on said base for movement between a substantially vertical loading position and a horizontal glass cutting position, said top assembly being provided with a top surface and having a first side and an opposite second side, said top assembly including supporting means for supporting the glass at the edge thereof when said top assembly is in said vertical loading position; said supporting means including a plurality of rollers positioned in spaced apart relationship adjacent said first side of said top assembly, and means movably mounting said rollers for movement between a glass loading position in which said rollers extend beyond said top surface with the axes thereof being substantially perpendicular to said top surface and a retracted position in which said rollers are retracted beneath said top surface; retrieving means mounted from said base for pulling the glass from said bin means onto said rollers, means operably engaging said top assembly for selected movement of said top assembly between vertical and horizontal positions, bridge means including first rod means extending across said top assembly from said first side to said second side, carriage means freely movably mounted on said first rod means for free movement by hand from said first side to said second side of said top assembly, trip means on said second side of said top assembly, bumper means on said second side of said top assembly for engagement by said carriage means to move said carriage means back from said second to said first side, glass cutter means, head means for movably supporting said cutter means from said carriage means for movement of said glass cutter means between a disengaged position relative to the glass on said top assembly and an engaged position relative to the glass on said top assembly, actuating means operably coupled to said head means for moving said glass cutter means into said engaged position and for engaging said trip means when said carriage means is on said second side of said top assembly to move said glass cutter means into said disengaged position; said head means including means for positioning said glass cutter means in a first position for cutting the plate glass in directions extending transversely of said top assembly and in a second position for cutting the plate glass in directions extending longitudinally of said top assembly; second rod means extending longitudinally of said top assembly and movably supporting said bridge means for movement of said bridge means longitudinally of said top assembly, means for releasably holding said bridge means at a selected position relative to said top assembly, and means for releasably holding said carriage means at a selected position relative to said bridge means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
498 words
A plate glass handling and cutting system comprising track means mounted on a supporting surface, at least one bin means adjacent said track means for storing the glass to be cut, a self-propelled apparatus including wheels runningly supported on said track means, said apparatus comprising a base, a top assembly pivotally mounted on said base for movement between a substantially vertical loading position and a horizontal glass cutting position, said top assembly being provided with a top surface and having a first side and an opposite second side, said top assembly including supporting means for supporting the glass at the edge thereof when said top assembly is in said vertical loading position; said supporting means including a plurality of rollers positioned in spaced apart relationship adjacent said first side of said top assembly, and means movably mounting said rollers for movement between a glass loading position in which said rollers extend beyond said top surface with the axes thereof being substantially perpendicular to said top surface and a retracted position in which said rollers are retracted beneath said top surface; retrieving means mounted from said base for pulling the glass from said bin means onto said rollers, means operably engaging said top assembly for selected movement of said top assembly between vertical and horizontal positions, bridge means including first rod means extending across said top assembly from said first side to said second side, carriage means freely movably mounted on said first rod means for free movement by hand from said first side to said second side of said top assembly, trip means on said second side of said top assembly, bumper means on said second side of said top assembly for engagement by said carriage means to move said carriage means back from said second to said first side, glass cutter means, head means for movably supporting said cutter means from said carriage means for movement of said glass cutter means between a disengaged position relative to the glass on said top assembly and an engaged position relative to the glass on said top assembly, actuating means operably coupled to said head means for moving said glass cutter means into said engaged position and for engaging said trip means when said carriage means is on said second side of said top assembly to move said glass cutter means into said disengaged position; said head means including means for positioning said glass cutter means in a first position for cutting the plate glass in directions extending transversely of said top assembly and in a second position for cutting the plate glass in directions extending longitudinally of said top assembly; second rod means extending longitudinally of said top assembly and movably supporting said bridge means for movement of said bridge means longitudinally of said top assembly, means for releasably holding said bridge means at a selected position relative to said top assembly, and means for releasably holding said carriage means at a selected position relative to said bridge means.
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) | 1975-06-13 | 1975-12-13 | 1976-06-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-13 | 1979-12-13 | 1980-06-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-13 | 1983-12-13 | 1984-06-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |