US3670869A
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Picking up flat articles
Assignee: Monier Research & Dev Pty Ltd
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Filing: 1970-07-29
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1990-07-29
Abstract
Abstract To facilitate the manual removal of flat articles from a conveyor two pneumatic rubber tired wheels are provided, one each side of the conveyor which are freely rotatably about parallel axes which are inclined relative to the conveyor. Flat articles travelling between the wheels are engaged thereby and tilted to lift the leading edge of the flat article from the conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric P Dimmock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/84; B65G47/846
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A conveyor for tiles, having a longitudinally moving conveyor belt supporting a plurality of pallets in single file with tiles resting on said pallets without any substantial overhang of the tiles from the pallets, a tile lifting mechanism comprising a pair of idler axles disposed one on each side of the conveyor, said axles each being upright and adjustably inclined in relation to the conveyor, a wheel having a resilient rim mounted for free rotation on each axle, said wheels being spaced apart to engage the edges of a tile passing therebetween so that rotation of the wheels is effected solely by frictional engagement of the rims with the moving tile to lift an individual tile above its supporting pallet, an open area downstream of said tile lifting mechanism to permit a lifted tile to be re-deposited on its pallet after passing said wheels with its rear end overhanging the downstream end of the pallet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A conveyor for tiles, having a longitudinally moving conveyor belt supporting a plurality of pallets in single file with tiles resting on said pallets without any substantial overhang of the tiles from the pallets, a tile lifting mechanism comprising a pair of idler axles disposed one on each side of the conveyor, said axles each being upright and adjustably inclined in relation to the conveyor, a wheel having a resilient rim mounted for free rotation on each axle, said wheels being spaced apart to engage the edges of a tile passing therebetween so that rotation of the wheels is effected solely by frictional engagement of the rims with the moving tile to lift an individual tile above its supporting pallet, an open area downstream of said tile lifting mechanism to permit a lifted tile to be re-deposited on its pallet after passing said wheels with its rear end overhanging the downstream end of the pallet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A conveyor according to claim 1 wherein each axle is mounted on bracket means providing for independent adjustment of the wheel altitude, angle of inclination and distance from the conveyor center-line.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
In a conveyor article lifting means according to claim 2 wherein each wheel is tired with a pneumatic tire.
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) | 1975-06-20 | 1975-12-20 | 1976-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-20 | 1979-12-20 | 1980-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-20 | 1983-12-20 | 1984-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |