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US3774749A
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Conveying apparatus for oblong products
Assignee: Continental Baking Co
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Filing: 1972-08-11
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1992-08-11
Abstract
Abstract Conveying apparatus for receiving oblong products positioned with their axis in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction and for turning the products so that their long axis is in line with the conveying direction. The apparatus includes a pair of parallel and unequal speed belts cooperating to cause initial turning of the oblong product, and with the aid of a turning roller and angled belt opposite the roller, the complete turn-around of the product so that it moves with its long axis in the conveying direction.
Inventors
- 👤 H Tobey
- 👤 G Moller
- 👤 R Twiford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B35/00; B65B35/56; B65B35/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
Conveying apparatus for receiving oblong products positioned with their axis in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction and turning the products so that their long axis is in line with the conveying direction, the apparatus including: a pair of endless belts positioned to receive said products, said belts are rotatably mounted in parallel between frame means and driven at different speeds; a turn-around wheel rotatably mounted about an axis Perpendicular to belt mounting axis, said wheel positioned laterally at the discharge end of one said pair of belts and cooperating with said belts to cause turning of said oblong products; a cooperating side belt mounted on an axis perpendicular to the belt mounting axis, and having an angled portion posted laterally at the discharged end of the other of said pair of belts and opposite said turn-around wheel, whereby said side belt and wheel cooperate with said belts to cause the turning of said oblong products; and further belt means positioned subsequent to said pair of belts and wheel to convey the turned-around product through the apparatus.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
Conveying apparatus for receiving oblong products positioned with their axis in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction and turning the products so that their long axis is in line with the conveying direction, the apparatus including: a pair of endless belts positioned to receive said products, said belts are rotatably mounted in parallel between frame means and driven at different speeds; a turn-around wheel rotatably mounted about an axis Perpendicular to belt mounting axis, said wheel positioned laterally at the discharge end of one said pair of belts and cooperating with said belts to cause turning of said oblong products; a cooperating side belt mounted on an axis perpendicular to the belt mounting axis, and having an angled portion posted laterally at the discharged end of the other of said pair of belts and opposite said turn-around wheel, whereby said side belt and wheel cooperate with said belts to cause the turning of said oblong products; and further belt means positioned subsequent to said pair of belts and wheel to convey the turned-around product through the apparatus.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said oblong products are soft cake products, whereby the tacky texture of the soft cake products cause one end of the elongated shape to lead the other end while being conveyed on the different speed belts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
The apparatus according to claim 1 wherein said further belt means includes: a first endless belt rotatably mounted in said frame means adjacent and subsequent to said wheel, and said cooperating side belt having a straight portion extending from said angled portion and positioned opposite said first belt; and an endless output belt mounted in a contiguous plane to said pair of belts, said output belt positioned beneath said side belt and first belt and the margin thereof extending lateral of said first belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
281 words
Conveying apparatus for receiving oblong soft cake products positioned with their axis in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction and turning the products so that their long axis is in line with the conveying direction, the apparatus including: a pair of endless belts positioned to receive said products, said belts are rotatably mounted in parallel between frame means and driven at different speeds, whereby the tacky texture of the soft cake products cause one end of the elongated shape to lead the other end while being conveyed on said belts; turn-around roller means rotatably mounted about an axis perpendicular to belt mounting axis, said roller means positioned laterally at the discharge end of one said pair of belts and cooperating with said belts to cause turning of said cake products; a cooperating side belt mounted on an axis perpendicular to the belt mounting axis, and having an angled portion posted laterally at the discharge end of the other of said pair of belts and opposite said turn-around wheel, whereby said side belt and wheel cooperate with said belts to cause the turning of said oblong products; further belt means positioned subsequent to said pair of belts and including a first endless belt rotatably mounted in said frame means adjacent and subsequent to said wheel, and said cooperating side belt having a straight portion extending from said angled portion and positioned opposite said first belt; and an endless output belt mounted in a contiguous plane to said pair of belts, said output belt positioned beneath said side belt and first belt and the margin thereof extending lateral of said first belt, whereby the turned-around cake products are conveyed through the apparatus.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
281 words
Conveying apparatus for receiving oblong soft cake products positioned with their axis in a direction perpendicular to the conveying direction and turning the products so that their long axis is in line with the conveying direction, the apparatus including: a pair of endless belts positioned to receive said products, said belts are rotatably mounted in parallel between frame means and driven at different speeds, whereby the tacky texture of the soft cake products cause one end of the elongated shape to lead the other end while being conveyed on said belts; turn-around roller means rotatably mounted about an axis perpendicular to belt mounting axis, said roller means positioned laterally at the discharge end of one said pair of belts and cooperating with said belts to cause turning of said cake products; a cooperating side belt mounted on an axis perpendicular to the belt mounting axis, and having an angled portion posted laterally at the discharge end of the other of said pair of belts and opposite said turn-around wheel, whereby said side belt and wheel cooperate with said belts to cause the turning of said oblong products; further belt means positioned subsequent to said pair of belts and including a first endless belt rotatably mounted in said frame means adjacent and subsequent to said wheel, and said cooperating side belt having a straight portion extending from said angled portion and positioned opposite said first belt; and an endless output belt mounted in a contiguous plane to said pair of belts, said output belt positioned beneath said side belt and first belt and the margin thereof extending lateral of said first belt, whereby the turned-around cake products are conveyed through the apparatus.
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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |