US3767033A
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Surface plate for assembling materials for ship hull
Assignee: Mitsui Engineering and Shipbuilding Co Ltd
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Filing: 1972-04-06
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-04-06
Abstract
Abstract Surface plate for assembling materials into the inner constructive member such as side transverse, bottom transverse and the like and for conveying the assembled member to the next station comprising a plurality of chain conveyers and projections secured to the chain for supporting the materials.
Inventors
- 👤 R Yamauchi
- 👤 M Odake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:29
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/30; B65G17/38; B65G17/42; B65G17/32; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A conveyer for supporting web materials and face plates of a ship gull for assembly and conveyance comprising a plurality of conveyer chains having horizontal runs disposed parallel to one another and concurrently driven for longitudinal displacement in the direction of conveyance, said chains having supporting posts extending upwardly therefrom to support the web materials a distance above the chains sufficient to accommodate the face plates mounted perpendicular to the web material supported by said posts, each of said posts having a vertical support plate mounted at the top thereof parallel to the direction of movement of said chain runs, said support plate having an arcuate upper edge in the direction of conveyance.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A conveyer for supporting web materials and face plates of a ship gull for assembly and conveyance comprising a plurality of conveyer chains having horizontal runs disposed parallel to one another and concurrently driven for longitudinal displacement in the direction of conveyance, said chains having supporting posts extending upwardly therefrom to support the web materials a distance above the chains sufficient to accommodate the face plates mounted perpendicular to the web material supported by said posts, each of said posts having a vertical support plate mounted at the top thereof parallel to the direction of movement of said chain runs, said support plate having an arcuate upper edge in the direction of conveyance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A conveyer according to claim 1 wherein said support plate is semi-circular in outline.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
A conveyer according to claim 2 including a horizontal top plate mounted on the top of said post intermediate said support plate and said post whereby said top plate distributes the load of said support plate over the entire cross section of said post.
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |