US3734269A
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Rod conveyor cleats
Assignee: Tatch-A-Cleat Products
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Filing: 1972-03-20
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Granted: 1973-05-22
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Expires: 1992-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A conveyor cleat releasably attachable to a rod conveyor has a cleat blade for retaining goods during conveyance, a cleat base attached to the cleat blade base, and a pair of flexible lips for releasably retaining adjacent conveyor rods. The lips are integral with the cleat base and define rod-receiving channels which have channel openings facing in a direction opposite to the direction of travel of the conveyor cleat. The lips also provide the corresponding channels with closed channel bottoms located ahead of the corresponding conveyor rod as seen in the direction of travel of the cleat. The cleats according to the subject invention are easily and economically manufactured, preferably by extrusion, are readily attached to rod conveyors without the use of any special tools or clamping devices, securely maintain themselves in position during travel, and are nevertheless easily removed after use without disassembly or prolonged downtime of the conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 E Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/30; B65G17/46; A; A01; A01D; A01D33/00; A01D33/08; B65G17/06; B65G17/063; A01D17/00; A01D17/10; A01D2017/108; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
254 words
A conveyor cleat releasably attachable to a rod conveyor having a plurality of rods for conveying goods, comprising in combination: a cleat blade for retaining goods during conveyance, the cleat blade having a front surface facing in a direction of travel of the conveyor when the cleat is attached to the conveyor; a cleat base attached to the cleat blade for supporting the cleat blade; a first flexible lip integral with the cleat base for releasably retaining a first conveyor rod, the first lip and the cleat base defining a first channel for receiving the first conveyor rod, the first channel being located below the cleat blade and behind said front surface as seen in said direction of travel, the first lip and the cleat base further defining for the first channel a channel opening facing substantially in a direction opposite to said direction of travel, and the first lip providing the first channel with a closed channel bottom located ahead of said first conveyor or rod as seen in said direction of travel when the cleat is attached to the conveyor; and a second lip integral with the cleat base and defining with the cleat base a second channel for receiving a second conveyor rod located adjacent the first conveyor rod, the second channel being located behind the first channel as seen in said direction of travel, and the second lip and the cleat base defining for the second channel a channel opening facing in a direction opposite to said direction of travel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
254 words
A conveyor cleat releasably attachable to a rod conveyor having a plurality of rods for conveying goods, comprising in combination: a cleat blade for retaining goods during conveyance, the cleat blade having a front surface facing in a direction of travel of the conveyor when the cleat is attached to the conveyor; a cleat base attached to the cleat blade for supporting the cleat blade; a first flexible lip integral with the cleat base for releasably retaining a first conveyor rod, the first lip and the cleat base defining a first channel for receiving the first conveyor rod, the first channel being located below the cleat blade and behind said front surface as seen in said direction of travel, the first lip and the cleat base further defining for the first channel a channel opening facing substantially in a direction opposite to said direction of travel, and the first lip providing the first channel with a closed channel bottom located ahead of said first conveyor or rod as seen in said direction of travel when the cleat is attached to the conveyor; and a second lip integral with the cleat base and defining with the cleat base a second channel for receiving a second conveyor rod located adjacent the first conveyor rod, the second channel being located behind the first channel as seen in said direction of travel, and the second lip and the cleat base defining for the second channel a channel opening facing in a direction opposite to said direction of travel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A conveyor cleat as claimed in claim 1, comprising: a one-piece profiled extrudate providing the cleat blade, cleat base and first and second lips.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A conveyor cleat as claimed in claim 2, wherein: the cleat base has a sloped edge extending substantially in a plane touching a top portion of the cleat blade.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A conveyor cleat as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the cleat bLade and the cleat base subtend an obtuse angle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A conveyor cleat as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the second lip and the cleat base provide the second channel with a U-shaped cross-section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
A conveyor cleat as claimed in claim 1, wherein: the second lip provides the second channel with a closed channel bottom located ahead of the second conveyor rod as seen in said direction of travel when the cleat is attached to said conveyor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A conveyor cleat as claimed in claim 6, wherein: the cleat blade and the cleat base subtend an obtuse angle.
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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) | 1976-05-21 | 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 |