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Method and apparatus for conveying containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-09-20
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Granted: 1973-08-14
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Expires: 1991-09-20
Abstract
Abstract Method and apparatus for conveying containers on a conveyor in upright position is provided in which an open-ended movable receptacle is mounted adjacent to and above a conveying belt. The receptacle is adapted to stabilize a container after placement on a conveyor and to permit the continuous placement of containers on the conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 B Garrett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/22; B65G47/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Container conveying apparatus comprising a movable receptacle for receiving a container, a conveyor mounted below said receptacle, said receptacle having an open bottom whereby a container placed in said receptacle will contact said conveyor, means for depositing a container in said receptacle, means for pivotally mounting said receptacle on said apparatus and means for pivoting said receptacle to an inclined position to ready said receptacle for receipt of said container, said means for pivotally mounting said receptacle retaining at least one point on the bottom of said receptacle at a substantially constant height over said conveyor, said incline being such that the container will contact and be carried by the conveyor as well as the receptacle immediately upon receipt of said container by said receptacle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Container conveying apparatus comprising a movable receptacle for receiving a container, a conveyor mounted below said receptacle, said receptacle having an open bottom whereby a container placed in said receptacle will contact said conveyor, means for depositing a container in said receptacle, means for pivotally mounting said receptacle on said apparatus and means for pivoting said receptacle to an inclined position to ready said receptacle for receipt of said container, said means for pivotally mounting said receptacle retaining at least one point on the bottom of said receptacle at a substantially constant height over said conveyor, said incline being such that the container will contact and be carried by the conveyor as well as the receptacle immediately upon receipt of said container by said receptacle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus specified in claim 1 wherein said receptacle is cylindrical in shqpe and open along its length over a portion of its circumference.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus specified in claim 2 wherein said conveyor and receptacle are moved at different speeds to urge said container to center in said receptacle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus specified in claim 2 further comprising means for separating said receptacle and said container at a preselected point to permit the stabilized containers to be carried in stable condition by said conveyor.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
The apparatus specified in claim 1 further comprising a chain sprocket assembly located above said conveyor, and means for mounting said receptacle on said chain sprocket assembly to permit pivotal movement of said receptacle between an inclined position and a vertical position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus specified in claim 1 further comprising means for urging said container to move to a vertical position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus specified in claim 6 further comprising means mounted adjacent and above said conveyor for preventing movement of the container through the said vertical position.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
85 words
The apparatus specified in claim 1 wherein sAid means for tilting said receptacle comprises a cam track mounted adjacent said conveyor and on one side of said receptacle, cam follower means mounted on said receptacle adapted to contact and be guided by said cam track, said cam track having a preselected curvature over at least a portion thereof, said cam follower being constrained to follow the path of said cam track and tilt the said receptacle in the region of curvature of said cam track.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
94 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 further comprising means for placing containers having different sized ends, bottom end first on a conveyor comprising a rotatable drum having at least one bore in its circumference, said bores being adapted to receive said containers, said drum being rotatable to move said drum from a container receiving position to a container dispensing position, guide means associated with said drum and conveyor to guide the container onto said conveyor as said container is dislodged from said bore, and movable receptacle means positioned adjacent said conveyor for receiving said containers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus as specified in claim 9 wherein said guide means comprises a shield adjacent the periphery of said drum.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as specified in claim 10 wherein said shield is mounted on a hinge, and means for adjusting the position of said shield.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
Apparatus as specified in claim 9 further comprising means for synchronizing the drum rotation with movement of said receptacles to deposit a continuous series of equally spaced containers on said conveyor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus as specified in claim 12 wherein said shield is hingedly mounted on a plate, and means for adjusting the position of said shield with respect to said hinge.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus as specified in claim 13 wherein said plate is mounted on an adjustable bar means and means for adjusting the position of said plate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
95 words
In a container conveying apparatus for moving containers between at least two stations on a conveyor, the improvement comprising an open bottom tiltable receptacle positioned above said conveyor for receiving said containers, said receptacle being tiltable between a first position in which said receptacle is maintained on an angle with respect to a line normal to the plane of the conveyor during which said containers are received in said receptacle and on said conveyor substantially simultaneously, and a second position in which said receptacle is vertical with respect to the plane of the conveyor surface.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
95 words
In a container conveying apparatus for moving containers between at least two stations on a conveyor, the improvement comprising an open bottom tiltable receptacle positioned above said conveyor for receiving said containers, said receptacle being tiltable between a first position in which said receptacle is maintained on an angle with respect to a line normal to the plane of the conveyor during which said containers are received in said receptacle and on said conveyor substantially simultaneously, and a second position in which said receptacle is vertical with respect to the plane of the conveyor surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
107 words
Method of conveying containers on a moving conveyor in an apparatus of the type having an open ended vertically maintained receptacle for said container positioned adjacent to said conveyor comprising the steps of placing said receptacle on an incline with respect to said conveyor surface and at an angle to insure contact of said container with said conveyor prior to returning said receptacle to its vertical position, substantially simultaneously depositing said container in said receptacle and on said conveyor, moving said receptacle in the direction of movement of said conveyor, returning said receptacle to vertical position, and maintaining said container in said receptacle for a preselected distance.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
107 words
Method of conveying containers on a moving conveyor in an apparatus of the type having an open ended vertically maintained receptacle for said container positioned adjacent to said conveyor comprising the steps of placing said receptacle on an incline with respect to said conveyor surface and at an angle to insure contact of said container with said conveyor prior to returning said receptacle to its vertical position, substantially simultaneously depositing said container in said receptacle and on said conveyor, moving said receptacle in the direction of movement of said conveyor, returning said receptacle to vertical position, and maintaining said container in said receptacle for a preselected distance.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method specified in claim 16 wherein said receptacle is maintained in said tilted condition until said container has become stabilized to a selected degree on said conveyor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method specified in claim 16 further comprising the step of separating said receptacle and container after a selected degree of movement of said receptacle and container has taken place.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method specified in claim 16 further comprising the step of moving said receptacle and said container at different speeds to urge said container to center in said receptacle.
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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) | 1976-08-13 | 1977-02-12 | 1977-08-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-13 | 1981-02-12 | 1981-08-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-13 | 1985-02-12 | 1985-08-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |