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Apparatus on a packing machine for feeding and separating articles for packing
Assignee: Sapal SA
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Filing: 1971-10-18
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-10-18
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus on a packing machine for feeding and separating articles for packing, comprising an endless belt for feeding a closed column of articles, means at the end of the feed belt for positioning and releasing articles, and separating means disposed parallel to the first means for separating the articles individually or in groups in the direction of movement of the belt, and passing the same separately to discharge means, said movable means for positioning and releasing the articles periodically moving at substantially the same speed and in the same direction as the feed belt and the articles thereon, and said separating means being so constructed that they laterally engage an individual article or a group of articles towards the end of the fed belt at the same speed as the movable means for positioning the articles, accelerate the same, and transfer them to the discharge means at a speed greater than that of the feed belt, without the continuous flow of articles being interrupted.
Inventors
- 👤 W Fuchs
- 👤 U Kramer
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-31 11:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/26; B65G47/30; B65G47/31; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/30; B65B35/40; B65G47/28; B65G47/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
289 words
Apparatus on a packing machine for feeding and separating articles for packing, comprising an endless belt for feeding a closed column of articles, a movable stop and punch at the end of thE feed belt for positioning and releasing articles, and separating means disposed parallel to the stop and punch for separating the articles individually or in groups in the direction of movement of the belt, and passing the same separately to discharge means, said movable stop and punch for positioning and releasing the articles periodically moving at substantially the same speed and in the same direction as the feed belt and the articles thereon, the separating means comprising an endless belt for laterally supporting the articles, said belt being disposed vertically and running in the horizontal direction, and horizontal punches for pressing the articles against the vertical belt, said punches moving in the horizontal direction at the same periodically varying speed as the said belt and being movable towards one side of the articles, and said separating means being further so constructed that they laterally engage an individual article or a group of articles towards the end of the feed belt at the same speed as the movable stop and punch for positioning the articles, accelerate the same, and transfer them to the discharge means at a speed greater than that of the feed belt, without the continuous flow of articles being interrupted, means being provided for synchronous actuation of the positioning stop and the punches and the horizontal punches, and a horizontal endless toothed chain or a horizontal endless belt being provided which move at a greater speed than that of the feed belt and synchronously take up and advance the separated articles towards said discharge means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
289 words
Apparatus on a packing machine for feeding and separating articles for packing, comprising an endless belt for feeding a closed column of articles, a movable stop and punch at the end of thE feed belt for positioning and releasing articles, and separating means disposed parallel to the stop and punch for separating the articles individually or in groups in the direction of movement of the belt, and passing the same separately to discharge means, said movable stop and punch for positioning and releasing the articles periodically moving at substantially the same speed and in the same direction as the feed belt and the articles thereon, the separating means comprising an endless belt for laterally supporting the articles, said belt being disposed vertically and running in the horizontal direction, and horizontal punches for pressing the articles against the vertical belt, said punches moving in the horizontal direction at the same periodically varying speed as the said belt and being movable towards one side of the articles, and said separating means being further so constructed that they laterally engage an individual article or a group of articles towards the end of the feed belt at the same speed as the movable stop and punch for positioning the articles, accelerate the same, and transfer them to the discharge means at a speed greater than that of the feed belt, without the continuous flow of articles being interrupted, means being provided for synchronous actuation of the positioning stop and the punches and the horizontal punches, and a horizontal endless toothed chain or a horizontal endless belt being provided which move at a greater speed than that of the feed belt and synchronously take up and advance the separated articles towards said discharge means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
291 words
Apparatus on a packing machine for feeding and separating articles for packing, comprising an endless belt for feeding a closed column of articles, a movable stop and punch at the end of the feed belt for positioning and releasing articles, and separating means disposed parallel to the stop and punch for separating the articles individually or in groups in the direction of movement of the belt, and passing the same separately to discharge means, said movable stop and belt for positioning and releasing the articles periodically moving at substantially the same speed and in the same direction as the feed belt and the articles thereon, the separating means comprising horizontally running endless belts which are disposed vertically on both sides of the stream of articles and which move at a greater speed than that of the feed belt, and means which periodically push against the articles at least those vertical belts which are disposed on one side of the stream, in order to hold and accelerate said articles, and said separating means being so constructed that they laterally engage an individual article or a group of articles towards the end of the feed belt at the same speed as the movable stop and punch for positioning the articles, accelerate the same, and transfer them to the discharge means at a speed greater than that of the feed belt, without the continuous flow of articles being interrupted, means being provided for synchronous actuation of the positioning stop and the punches and the vertical belts, and a horizontal endless toothed chain or a horizontal endless belt being provided which move at a greater speed than that of the feed belt and synchronously take up and advance the separated articles towards said discharge means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
291 words
Apparatus on a packing machine for feeding and separating articles for packing, comprising an endless belt for feeding a closed column of articles, a movable stop and punch at the end of the feed belt for positioning and releasing articles, and separating means disposed parallel to the stop and punch for separating the articles individually or in groups in the direction of movement of the belt, and passing the same separately to discharge means, said movable stop and belt for positioning and releasing the articles periodically moving at substantially the same speed and in the same direction as the feed belt and the articles thereon, the separating means comprising horizontally running endless belts which are disposed vertically on both sides of the stream of articles and which move at a greater speed than that of the feed belt, and means which periodically push against the articles at least those vertical belts which are disposed on one side of the stream, in order to hold and accelerate said articles, and said separating means being so constructed that they laterally engage an individual article or a group of articles towards the end of the feed belt at the same speed as the movable stop and punch for positioning the articles, accelerate the same, and transfer them to the discharge means at a speed greater than that of the feed belt, without the continuous flow of articles being interrupted, means being provided for synchronous actuation of the positioning stop and the punches and the vertical belts, and a horizontal endless toothed chain or a horizontal endless belt being provided which move at a greater speed than that of the feed belt and synchronously take up and advance the separated articles towards said discharge means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |