US3734266A
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Transfer station
Assignee: CO GEN D AUTOMATISME
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Filing: 1971-07-28
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1991-07-28
Abstract
Abstract A transfer station comprising a ram operable to push an article from a first conveyor to a second conveyor which is parallel to the first one at least in the station. A partition is disposed between the conveyors and is mounted for vertical sliding movement in response to movement of the ram, and for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis. An assembly is selectively operable to lock the partition in its vertical position.
Inventors
- 👤 R Despres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 22:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/82
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A transfer station for moving an article from a first conveyor to a second conveyor parallel thereto at least in the station, said station comprising a ram operable to push an article from said first conveyor to said second conveyor, a partition between said conveyors mounted for vertical sliding movement in response to movement of the ram and for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis, and means selectively operable to lock the partition in a substantially vertical position, said partition being mounted on at least one support slidable along a vertical guide, and being pivoted to said support for movement about a horizontal axis, said locking means including at least one rotary jack comprising a sectorshaped working chamber, a vane in said chamber mounted for rotation with said partition about an axis at the geometrical center of said sector, a fluid inlet on one side of said vane, and a fluid outlet on the opposite side thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A transfer station for moving an article from a first conveyor to a second conveyor parallel thereto at least in the station, said station comprising a ram operable to push an article from said first conveyor to said second conveyor, a partition between said conveyors mounted for vertical sliding movement in response to movement of the ram and for pivotal movement about a substantially horizontal axis, and means selectively operable to lock the partition in a substantially vertical position, said partition being mounted on at least one support slidable along a vertical guide, and being pivoted to said support for movement about a horizontal axis, said locking means including at least one rotary jack comprising a sectorshaped working chamber, a vane in said chamber mounted for rotation with said partition about an axis at the geometrical center of said sector, a fluid inlet on one side of said vane, and a fluid outlet on the opposite side thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A transfer station as claimed in claim 1, wherein said jacks are two in number, the partition is hung from a rod providing an axle supported for rotation in each of two spaced supports, and each support carries a respective rotary jack whose vane is rigidly connected to the rod for rotation about the axis thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A transfer station as claimed in claim 2, wherein: said ram and said jack are pneumatically operated from a common source arranged such that said jack is under pressure when said ram is not, and vice versa.
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) | 1976-05-21 | 1976-11-20 | 1977-05-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-05-21 | 1980-11-20 | 1981-05-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-05-21 | 1984-11-20 | 1985-05-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |