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US3814232A
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Container handling machine
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-15
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Granted: 1974-06-04
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Expires: 1992-12-15
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a machine for feeding a series of containers, such as glass bottles, in a step-by-step manner between a number of stations along a straight path. The machine comprises a carrier consisting of a number of carrier fingers projecting outwardly from a common longitudinal bar perpendicular thereto. The bar extends parallel to said path and is arranged to carry out a continuous parallel movement around a circular loop. The machine further comprises two conveying screws arranged at respective ends of said path, one screw being arranged to feed the containers one by one to the input position of the carrier and the other screw being arranged to carry away the containers arriving at the output position of the carrier, both conveying screws being driven in timed relation to the carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 K Eriksson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/30; B65G17/38; B65G17/40; B65G37/00; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
206 words
A machine for feeding a series of containers in a step-bystep manner between a number of stations along a substantially straight path, said machine comprising: 1. means for supporting said containers while theY are being fed through said machine; 2. a step-by-step carrier comprising a number of carrier fingers projecting outwardly from a common longitudinal bar substantially perpendicularly thereto; 3. means for moving said step-by-step carrier in a closed loop such that said bar is substantially parallel to said path and has a component of velocity parallel to said path in one direction at all times when said carrier fingers engage said containers; 4. a first conveying screw mounted in said machine at the input end of said path, said first conveying screw being located so that containers are passed directly from said first conveying screw to said step-by-step carrier; 5. means for driving said first conveying screw in timed relation to said carrier; 6. a second conveying screw mounted in said machine at the output end of said path, said second conveying screw being located so that containers are passed directly from said stepby-step carrier to said second conveying screw, and 7. means for driving said second conveying screw in timed relation to said carrier.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
206 words
A machine for feeding a series of containers in a step-bystep manner between a number of stations along a substantially straight path, said machine comprising: 1. means for supporting said containers while theY are being fed through said machine; 2. a step-by-step carrier comprising a number of carrier fingers projecting outwardly from a common longitudinal bar substantially perpendicularly thereto; 3. means for moving said step-by-step carrier in a closed loop such that said bar is substantially parallel to said path and has a component of velocity parallel to said path in one direction at all times when said carrier fingers engage said containers; 4. a first conveying screw mounted in said machine at the input end of said path, said first conveying screw being located so that containers are passed directly from said first conveying screw to said step-by-step carrier; 5. means for driving said first conveying screw in timed relation to said carrier; 6. a second conveying screw mounted in said machine at the output end of said path, said second conveying screw being located so that containers are passed directly from said stepby-step carrier to said second conveying screw, and 7. means for driving said second conveying screw in timed relation to said carrier.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
10 words
A machine as claimed in claim 1 and further comprising:
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
means for pressing the containers against said means for rotating the containers, said means for pressing the containers being dsposed at the side of said path opposite to said means for rotating the containers; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
means for pressing the containers against said means for rotating the containers, said means for pressing the containers being dsposed at the side of said path opposite to said means for rotating the containers; and
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
a step-by-step carrier comprising a number of carrier fingers projecting outwardly from a common longitudinal bar substantially perpendicularly thereto;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
a step-by-step carrier comprising a number of carrier fingers projecting outwardly from a common longitudinal bar substantially perpendicularly thereto;
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
means for moving said step-by-step carrier in a closed loop such that said bar is substantially parallel to said path and has a component of velocity parallel to said path in one direction at all times when said carrier fingers engage said containers;
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
means for moving said step-by-step carrier in a closed loop such that said bar is substantially parallel to said path and has a component of velocity parallel to said path in one direction at all times when said carrier fingers engage said containers;
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
means for moving said means for pressing the containers in timed relation to said carrier so that said means for pressing the containers is in contact with the containers only when said carrier fingers are not in contact therewith.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
39 words
means for moving said means for pressing the containers in timed relation to said carrier so that said means for pressing the containers is in contact with the containers only when said carrier fingers are not in contact therewith.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
Machine according to claim 2, wherein a guide for the containers is arranged along the path opposite to the conveying screws.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
Machine according to claim 2, wherein an ejector is arranged to eject defective containers when they are in engagement with said second conveying screw.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
a first conveying screw mounted in said machine at the input end of said path, said first conveying screw being located so that containers are passed directly from said first conveying screw to said step-by-step carrier;
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
a first conveying screw mounted in said machine at the input end of said path, said first conveying screw being located so that containers are passed directly from said first conveying screw to said step-by-step carrier;
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
13 words
means for driving said first conveying screw in timed relation to said carrier;
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
13 words
means for driving said first conveying screw in timed relation to said carrier;
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A machine as claimed in claim 2 wherein said means for pressing the containers comprises a plurality of pressing arms.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
Machine according to claim 5, wherein each pressing arm has a knee at which it is mounted on a pivot pin.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
a second conveying screw mounted in said machine at the output end of said path, said second conveying screw being located so that containers are passed directly from said step-by-step carrier to said second conveying screw, and
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
37 words
a second conveying screw mounted in said machine at the output end of said path, said second conveying screw being located so that containers are passed directly from said step-by-step carrier to said second conveying screw, and
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
Machine according to claim 5, wherein the pressing arms have two fingers each provided with a rotatable wheel for engagement with the containers.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
13 words
means for driving said second conveying screw in timed relation to said carrier.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
13 words
means for driving said second conveying screw in timed relation to said carrier.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
43 words
Machine according to claim 5, wherein the pressing arms are controlled by a cam profile and the carrier is driven via a crank arm, the cam profile and the crank arm being fixed at the shaft from which said first screw is driven.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-03 | 1977-12-03 | 1978-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-03 | 1981-12-03 | 1982-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-03 | 1985-12-03 | 1986-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |