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Apparatus for assembling groups of storage battery plates
Assignee: Yuasa Corp
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Filing: 1972-02-22
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-02-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an apparatus for assembling groups of storage battery plates comprising respective required numbers of positive plate separating devices, separator separating devices and negative plate separating devices provided with the racing devices conveying chains for conveying battery elements separated from these devices and composing them into unit plate groups while conveying them, a regulating mechanism for fixed plate groups and a delivering device for them as formed to be operatively connected with one another.
Inventors
- 👤 E Agui
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 08:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01M; H01M10/00; H01M10/06; H01M10/12; H01M10/14; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/5313; Y10T29/53135
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
198 words
An apparatus for assembling groups of storage battery plates comprising respective required numbers of positive plate separating means, separator separating means and negative plate separating means provided with racing means, conveying chains for conveying battery elements separated from said means and composing them into unit plate groups while conveying them, a regulating means for fixed plate groups and a delivering means for said groups, each of said separating means being provided with a separating rod fitted to a guide plate mounted for reciprocating sliding movement, said separating rod being pivotally mounted on an axis located above an extreme end thereof and urged by means of a spring, a battery element accommodating box disposed above said separating means, an end of said separating rod being carried by a supporting fixture provided at a lower end of said battery element accommodating box, said accommodating box containing one of a group of separators, positive plates and negative plates, and another end being formed to separate the battery elements on said guide plate, said axis being located above the point of contact between said separating rod and battery element each of said means being formed to be operatively connected with one another.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
198 words
An apparatus for assembling groups of storage battery plates comprising respective required numbers of positive plate separating means, separator separating means and negative plate separating means provided with racing means, conveying chains for conveying battery elements separated from said means and composing them into unit plate groups while conveying them, a regulating means for fixed plate groups and a delivering means for said groups, each of said separating means being provided with a separating rod fitted to a guide plate mounted for reciprocating sliding movement, said separating rod being pivotally mounted on an axis located above an extreme end thereof and urged by means of a spring, a battery element accommodating box disposed above said separating means, an end of said separating rod being carried by a supporting fixture provided at a lower end of said battery element accommodating box, said accommodating box containing one of a group of separators, positive plates and negative plates, and another end being formed to separate the battery elements on said guide plate, said axis being located above the point of contact between said separating rod and battery element each of said means being formed to be operatively connected with one another.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
103 words
A storage battery plate group assembling apparatus according to claim 7 provided with the negative plate separating means provided with the racing means further comprising a swinging lever pivotally mounted for rotation on a rotary shaft, a guide plate connected with said swinging lever, a rocking lever mounted for rotation on said rotary shaft, a clutch pin mounted for sliding movement on said swinging lever, a notched hole in said rocking lever, said swinging lever being capable of movement to a predetermined extent in relation to said rocking lever by the respective engagement and disengagement of said clutch pin with said notched hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
89 words
A storage battery plate group assembling apparatus according to claim 1 wherein vertically moving conveying chains are provided vertically at the end of conveying chains, a regulating means is provided to pile up any required number of the unit plate groups by said vertically moving conveying chains so as to form a fixed plate group and a plate group delivering means is provided to take up and deliver said required number of pLate groups by a deliverying arm operated by a horizontal rocking lever and a vertical rocking lever.
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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |