US3774888A
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Vibratory apparatus
Assignee: Tailored Systems Inc
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Filing: 1971-05-28
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1991-05-28
Abstract
Abstract An elongated open top container is supported by springs and is vibrated by a power source to effect orbital movement of a load of parts and media in a generally circular path within the container. An elongated scoop-like screen member is supported by either a pivotable lever mechanism or a motor driven shaft for movement between a collecting position depending into the orbital path of the load in the container and a retracted elevated position above the orbital path of the load. The screen member may be positioned in contact with the container to vibrate the screen member or may be provided with a vibrating element supported by the screen member or by a high jet stream of water to effect separation of a batch of the media from the parts and gravity return of the media to the container. The screen member may also be moved to a laterally outboard position to provide for discharging of the treated parts into a receiving bin, or be supported by a portable frame independent of the frame supporting the vibratory container.
Inventors
- 👤 M Isaacson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:38
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B31/00; B24B31/06; B07; B07B; B07B1/00; B07B1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
Vibratory apparatus comprising a frame, a container defining a chamber adapted to receive a load of media and parts to be vibrated, means mounted on said frame and supporting said container for vibration, power operated means for vibrating said container with sufficient force to effect rotational movement of the load within said chamber, a screen member adapted to be received within said chamber for collecting a batch portion of the load, means defining a plurality of openings within said screen member and being of suffIcient size for the media to pass therethrough, means supporting said screen member for movement between a collecting position within the path of the load in said chamber and a retracted elevated position above the path of the load within said chamber, and means for separating the media from the parts on said screen member in its elevated position and to provide for return of the media through said openings to said chamber.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
Vibratory apparatus comprising a frame, a container defining a chamber adapted to receive a load of media and parts to be vibrated, means mounted on said frame and supporting said container for vibration, power operated means for vibrating said container with sufficient force to effect rotational movement of the load within said chamber, a screen member adapted to be received within said chamber for collecting a batch portion of the load, means defining a plurality of openings within said screen member and being of suffIcient size for the media to pass therethrough, means supporting said screen member for movement between a collecting position within the path of the load in said chamber and a retracted elevated position above the path of the load within said chamber, and means for separating the media from the parts on said screen member in its elevated position and to provide for return of the media through said openings to said chamber.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
Vibratory apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said screen member has a curved scoop-like configuration, and said supporting means is effective to provide pivotal movement of said screen member between said collecting and said elevated positions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
Vibratory apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said chamber has a generally rectangular top opening, said screen member being elongated and extending longitudinally of said chamber and having a length less than the length of said chamber, and said supporting means is effective to provide for pivotal movement of said screen member on a longitudinally extending axis between said collecting and said elevated positions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
Vibratory apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said supporting means is effective to provide for movement of said screen member to a discharge position laterally outboard of said container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
47 words
Vibratory apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said screen member is movable to a position in contacting relation with means on said container to cause vibration of said screen member and separation of the media from the parts by said power operated means vibrating said container.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
89 words
Vibratory apparatus as defined in claim 1 wherein said supporting means includes a set of parallel spaced arms connected to said screen member and projecting upwardly therefrom, an L-shaped lever frame, means connecting one end of said lever frame to said frame supporting said container for pivotable movement of said lever frame on a first axis, and means connecting said set of arms to said lever frame for pivotal movement of said screen member relative to said lever frame on a second axis extending parallel to said first axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
54 words
Vibratory apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said means connecting said set of arms to said lever frame include means defining hooks within the upper end portions of said set of arms to provide for conveniently removing and replacing said screen member with another said screen member having openings of a different size.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
Vibratory apparatus as defined in claim 6 wherein said connecting means forming said second pivot axis, comprise a rod connected to said lever frame, and a handle member connecting said set of arms and spaced below said rod.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 1 including vibrating means associated with said screen member to aid in separating the parts from the media.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus adapted to be used with a vibratory machine including a vibratory container defining a chamber for receiving a load of parts and media, said apparatus comprising a scoop-like screen member adapted to fit within said chamber for collecting a batch portion of the load, means defining a plurality of openings within said screen member and being of sufficient size for the media to pass therethrough, means supporting said screen member for movement between a collecting position within the path of the load in said chamber and a retracted elevated position above said path, and means for separating media from the parts on said screen member in said retracted position to provide for return of the media through said openings to said chamber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
123 words
Apparatus adapted to be used with a vibratory machine including a vibratory container defining a chamber for receiving a load of parts and media, said apparatus comprising a scoop-like screen member adapted to fit within said chamber for collecting a batch portion of the load, means defining a plurality of openings within said screen member and being of sufficient size for the media to pass therethrough, means supporting said screen member for movement between a collecting position within the path of the load in said chamber and a retracted elevated position above said path, and means for separating media from the parts on said screen member in said retracted position to provide for return of the media through said openings to said chamber.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
49 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein said supporting means comprise a shaft member secured to said screen member, means supporting said shaft member for rotation to effect pivoting of said screen member between said collecting position and said retracted elevated position, and means for rotating said shaft member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein said screen member is rotatable on the axis of said shaFt member to a discharge position outboard of said chamber to effect dumping of a batch of treated parts.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein said rotating means comprise a reversible power driving unit connected to said shaft member, and means for controlling said motor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
47 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein said screen member comprises a plurality of generally U-shaped screen elements disposed in end to end relation, a frame mounted on said shaft member and supporting said screen elements, and means for releasably securing said screen elements to said frame.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 11 wherein said shaft member is located laterally outboard from said chamber.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus as defined in claim 9 wherein said separating means comprise a spring bias member mounted on said container and projecting into the path of said screen member for transmitting vibrations from said container to said screen member.
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 |