US3710958A
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Parts transfer and storage unit
Assignee: Evana Tool and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1971-05-03
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-05-03
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a parts transfer and storage unit wherein individual parts such as printed circuit boards which are to have various manufacturing processes performed thereon may be transferred to cartridges and stored therein for movement to other locations within the manufacturing plant. The cartridges are mounted for vertical sliding movement in a plurality of guides mounted on a rotating stand. Latch means is provided for securing the cartridges within the guideways and a single drive means indexes the cartridge vertically as the individual parts are fed into the cartridge or removed therefrom. Further latch means is provided for securing the cartridges in their elevated positions so that the rotary holder may be rapidly indexed from one cartridge to the next for engagement with the drive means so that unloading or loading of the cartridges can take place at a rapid rate.
Inventors
- 👤 R Wink
- 👤 N Crowley
- 👤 G Fuchs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:30
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K13/00; H05K13/0061; B; B23; B23Q; B23Q7/00; B23Q7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
In a device for storing and delivering a plurality of parts, cartridges for receiving the parts, means for supporting a plurality of said cartridges in spaced aligned relationship, said supporting means including retainer means mounting said cartridges in said supporting means for vertical sliding movement, drive means for engaging said retainer means sequentially for indexing said cartridges vertically, latch means on said supporting means for latching the cartridges and retainer means in a raised position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a device for storing and delivering a plurality of parts, cartridges for receiving the parts, means for supporting a plurality of said cartridges in spaced aligned relationship, said supporting means including retainer means mounting said cartridges in said supporting means for vertical sliding movement, drive means for engaging said retainer means sequentially for indexing said cartridges vertically, latch means on said supporting means for latching the cartridges and retainer means in a raised position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
In a device according to claim 1 wherein said supporting means comprises a rotary stand having vertically extending pairs of guideways mounted in spaced relationship around the periphery of said stand.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a device according to claim 2 wherein a single cartridge is adapted to be received within each pair of guideways and is adapted to slide vertically therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
In a device according to claim 3 wherein each said retainer means comprises a pivoted finger adapted to engage the lower end portion of a cartridge, said retainer means being vertically slidable in a pair of guideways.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for stacking individual identical parts for storage in cartridges and for removing the parts from storage comprising a rotary cartridge holder, a plurality of guideways mounted on said rotary holder for receiving said cartridges, retainer means mounted for vertical movement in each guideway for gripping a cartridge, a pin on each retainer means, driving means for indexing said cartridges vertically, said driving means being disposed in a fixed position with respect to said rotary holder, said driving means including at least one lug whereby, when said rotary holder is rotated to bring a cartridge and associated retainer means adjacent said drive means, said lug engages said pin and said drive means indexes said cartridge vertically.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
117 words
A device for stacking individual identical parts for storage in cartridges and for removing the parts from storage comprising a rotary cartridge holder, a plurality of guideways mounted on said rotary holder for receiving said cartridges, retainer means mounted for vertical movement in each guideway for gripping a cartridge, a pin on each retainer means, driving means for indexing said cartridges vertically, said driving means being disposed in a fixed position with respect to said rotary holder, said driving means including at least one lug whereby, when said rotary holder is rotated to bring a cartridge and associated retainer means adjacent said drive means, said lug engages said pin and said drive means indexes said cartridge vertically.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 5 and further including latch means operatively associated with each guideway for latching the cartridge and retainer means in a raised position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device according to claim 5 wherein said driving means includes a vertically extending endless chain having a plurality of lugs mounted thereon and pawl and sprocket means for moving said chain in fixed increments corresponding to the spacing of the items stored in the cartridges.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device according to claim 5 and further including means for engaging and latching said cartridges in raised positions.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
146 words
A device for stacking individual identical parts for storage in cartridges and for removing the parts from storage comprising, a pair of vertically spaced plates supported for rotary movement, a plurality of vertically extending guideways fixedly mounted on said plates in spaced relation around the periphery of said plates, each said guideway having a slot therein, a cartridge retainer slidable in said slot, said cartridge retainer including means for gripping a cartridge and a drive engaging pin, drive means for engaging said drive pin and for indexing sequentially each said cartridge vertically between lower and upper end positions and means operatively associated with said drive means for rotating said pair of vertically spaced plates to bring successive cartridges into engagement with said drive means, means rendering said last named means operative where the cartridge in engagement with the drive means is indexed to an end position.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
146 words
A device for stacking individual identical parts for storage in cartridges and for removing the parts from storage comprising, a pair of vertically spaced plates supported for rotary movement, a plurality of vertically extending guideways fixedly mounted on said plates in spaced relation around the periphery of said plates, each said guideway having a slot therein, a cartridge retainer slidable in said slot, said cartridge retainer including means for gripping a cartridge and a drive engaging pin, drive means for engaging said drive pin and for indexing sequentially each said cartridge vertically between lower and upper end positions and means operatively associated with said drive means for rotating said pair of vertically spaced plates to bring successive cartridges into engagement with said drive means, means rendering said last named means operative where the cartridge in engagement with the drive means is indexed to an end position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
42 words
A device according to claim 9 and further including latch means mounted adjacent each of said guideways for engaging said retainer means and holding the cartridge in a raised position when the retainer means and cartridge are disengaged from the drive means.
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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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |