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US3712459A
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Vibratory conveyor
Assignee: General Kinematics Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-12
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1991-02-12
Abstract
Abstract A vibratory conveyor arranged for conveying material in one or more directions and arranged for selective throwing of the material as for cooling the same prior to the conveying operation. The means for vibrating the conveyor is arranged to utilize different portions thereof jointly in different combinations to effect the selective conveying and throwing operations.
Inventors
- 👤 A Musschoot
- 👤 R Kraus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:45
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G27/00; B65G27/10; B65G27/16; B65G27/18; B65G27/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
In a vibratory conveyor having a material-carrying member provided with an upper material-carrying surface, and means for movably supporting said material-carrying member for vibratory movement, apparatus for selectively vibrating said materialcarrying member comprising: first, second and third means for vibrating said material-carrying member, said first and second vibrating means being cooperatively arranged when concurrently operated to cause movement of the material in a first preselected direction along said upper surface, said second and third vibrating means being cooperatively arranged when concurrently operated to cause movement of the material in a second preselected direction along said upper surface, and said first and third vibrating means being cooperatively arranged to cause movement of the material in a third preselected direction, and means for selectively operating said vibrating means in said different concurrent modes of operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
In a vibratory conveyor having a material-carrying member provided with an upper material-carrying surface, and means for movably supporting said material-carrying member for vibratory movement, apparatus for selectively vibrating said materialcarrying member comprising: first, second and third means for vibrating said material-carrying member, said first and second vibrating means being cooperatively arranged when concurrently operated to cause movement of the material in a first preselected direction along said upper surface, said second and third vibrating means being cooperatively arranged when concurrently operated to cause movement of the material in a second preselected direction along said upper surface, and said first and third vibrating means being cooperatively arranged to cause movement of the material in a third preselected direction, and means for selectively operating said vibrating means in said different concurrent modes of operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vibratory conveyor of claim 1 wherein said second preselected direction is opposite to said first preselected direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vibratory conveyor of claim 1 wherein said third direction is transverse to the plane defined by said first and second directions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vibratory conveyor of claim 1 wherein said third direction is perpendicular to the plane defined by said first and second directions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The vibratory conveyor of claim 1 wherein each said vibrating means comprises a rotary eccentric device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vibratory conveyor of claim 1 wherein said vibrating means are disposed at the apices of a triangle.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The vibrating conveyor of claim 1 wherein said vibrating means are disposed at the apices of a triangle having its base parallel to the plane defined by said first and second directions.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
The vibratory conveyor of claim 1 wherein said vibrating means provides a force acting on said material-carrying member having a first component parallel to the plane defined by said first and second directions, and a second component transverse thereto.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
81 words
A vibratory conveyor for handling hot objects comprising: first means for effecting seriatim primarily vertical throwing of the objects to cool the objects; second means including a portion of said first means for conveying the cooled objects in a preselected lateral direction; and control means for selectively controlling said first and second means for first effecting a repeated upward throwing of the objects A desired number of times without lateral conveying thereof and subsequently effecting the lateral conveying of the objects.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
81 words
A vibratory conveyor for handling hot objects comprising: first means for effecting seriatim primarily vertical throwing of the objects to cool the objects; second means including a portion of said first means for conveying the cooled objects in a preselected lateral direction; and control means for selectively controlling said first and second means for first effecting a repeated upward throwing of the objects A desired number of times without lateral conveying thereof and subsequently effecting the lateral conveying of the objects.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
56 words
The vibratory conveyor of claim 9 further including third means including a portion of said first means for conveying the objects in another preselected lateral direction, said control means including means for selectively operating with said second or third conveying means to effect said conveying of the objects selectively in either of said preselected lateral directions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
71 words
A vibratory conveyor for handling hot objects comprising: first means for effecting seriatim vertical throwing of the objects to cool the objects; second means including a portion of said first means for conveying the cooled objects in a selected direction; and third means including a portion of said first means for conveying the cooled objects in another preselected direction, said first, second, and third means comprising three substantially similar vibratory drives.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
71 words
A vibratory conveyor for handling hot objects comprising: first means for effecting seriatim vertical throwing of the objects to cool the objects; second means including a portion of said first means for conveying the cooled objects in a selected direction; and third means including a portion of said first means for conveying the cooled objects in another preselected direction, said first, second, and third means comprising three substantially similar vibratory drives.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a vibratory conveyor having a material-carrying member provided with an upper-material-carrying surface, and means for movably supporting said material-carrying member for vibratory movement, apparatus for selectively vibrating said material-carrying member comprising: first, second and third means for vibrating said material-carrying member, said first and second vibrating means being cooperatively arranged when concurrently operated to cause movement of the material in a first preselected direction along said upper surface, said second and third vibrating means being cooperatively arranged when concurrently operated to cause movement of the material in a second preselected direction along said upper surface; and means for selectively operating said vibrating means in said different concurrent modes of operation.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a vibratory conveyor having a material-carrying member provided with an upper-material-carrying surface, and means for movably supporting said material-carrying member for vibratory movement, apparatus for selectively vibrating said material-carrying member comprising: first, second and third means for vibrating said material-carrying member, said first and second vibrating means being cooperatively arranged when concurrently operated to cause movement of the material in a first preselected direction along said upper surface, said second and third vibrating means being cooperatively arranged when concurrently operated to cause movement of the material in a second preselected direction along said upper surface; and means for selectively operating said vibrating means in said different concurrent modes of operation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vibratory conveyor of claim 12 wherein said second preselected direction is opposite to said first preselected direction.
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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |