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US3776350A
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Guide rail support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-06-08
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1992-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A guide rail for conveyors and the like, which can be readily adjusted with a spring in a horizontal direction to accommodate bottles of various sizes being shifted along on the conveyor. A spring means is also provided for adjusting the vertical position of the guide rail relative to the conveyor.
Inventors
- 👤 J Tice
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G21/00; B65G21/20; B65G21/2045; B65G21/2063; B65G21/2072
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A guide rail for maintaining the position of articles on an elongated conveyor as said articles are moved along said conveyor, said guide rail comprising: an elongated rail carried closely adjacent said conveyor for engaging said articles being moved along said conveyor for maintaining said articles in alignment, an elongated rod supporting said rail, a bracket, said elongated rod being supported by said bracket, a spring means carried on said rod adjacent said bracket gripping said rod in one position and releasing said rod when in another position pursuant to application and removal of a force to and from said spring means, whereby said spring means engages said bracket preventing longitudinal movement of said rod when in said one position and permits longitudinal movement of said rod to adjust the position of said elongated rail when is said another position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A guide rail for maintaining the position of articles on an elongated conveyor as said articles are moved along said conveyor, said guide rail comprising: an elongated rail carried closely adjacent said conveyor for engaging said articles being moved along said conveyor for maintaining said articles in alignment, an elongated rod supporting said rail, a bracket, said elongated rod being supported by said bracket, a spring means carried on said rod adjacent said bracket gripping said rod in one position and releasing said rod when in another position pursuant to application and removal of a force to and from said spring means, whereby said spring means engages said bracket preventing longitudinal movement of said rod when in said one position and permits longitudinal movement of said rod to adjust the position of said elongated rail when is said another position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The guide rail as set forth in claim 1, wherein said bracket has a hole extending therethrough and said elongated rod extends through said hole in said bracket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
113 words
The guide rail as set forth in claim 2, further comprising a second bracket having a hole therein, a vertical rod supporting said first bracket extending through said hole in said second bracket, a second spring means carried on said vertical rod adjacent said second bracket gripping said rod in one position and releasing said rod when in another position pursuant to application and removal of a force to and from said spring, whereby said spring means engages said second bracket preventing longitudinal movement of said rod when in said one position and permits longitudinal movement of said rod to adjust the vertical position of said elongated rail when in said another position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
81 words
The guide rail as set forth in claim 1, wherein said bracket has a pair of spaced outwardly extending arms having aligned holes extending therethrough, said rod extending through said aligned holes, and said spring means being carried on said rod between said spaced outwardly extending arms for fixing said rod against longitudinal movement when said spring means is in said one position and for permitting said rod to slide through said bracket when said spring means is in another position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The guide rail as set forth in claim 4, wherein said spring means is a coiled spring encircling said rod which tightly grips said rod when in said one position and extends loosely around said rod when in said another position.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |