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Self-clamping vibrator and track mount therefor
Assignee: HAMILTON EQUIPMENT Co Inc 5900-C EAST BERRY ST FORT WORTH TX 76119 A TX CORP
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Filing: 1973-04-24
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Granted: 1974-10-08
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Expires: 1993-04-24
Abstract
Abstract A combination vibrator and elongated track therefor in which the track is adapted to be rigidly affixed to a structure to be vibrated; and the vibrator, when idle, is adapted to be selectively positioned along the track without being dismounted from the track; and the vibrator includes self-clamping means operative, when the vibrator is running, to lock the vibrator to its selected position in the track. Additionally, a plurality of vibrators may be similarly mounted, and power means may be employed to move the released vibrator or vibrators along the track for re-positioning.
Inventors
- 👤 P Fischer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:03
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28B; B28B1/00; B28B1/08; B28B1/087; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/10; B06B1/16; B06B1/18; B22; B22C; B22C15/00; B22C15/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18544
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A combination vibrator and mount for use with a structure to be vibrated, comprising track means for rigid affixation to the structure and having substantial length so as to extend continuously along a correspondingly substantial portion of the structure, a power-operated vibrator carried by the track means, said vibrator and track means having interengaging portions supporting the vibrator initially relatively loosely for selective positioning thereof along the track means without disengagement from the track means, power-operated clamp means carried by the vibrator and selectively operative to lock and unlock the vibrator to and from the track means, and power means for selectively activating both the vibrator and the clamp means for operating the vibrator and locking the clamp means substantially so as to position the vibrator during vibration of the structure and for deactivating both the vibrator and the clamp means to stop the vibrator and unlock the clamp means so as to enable re-positioning of the vibrator.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A combination vibrator and mount for use with a structure to be vibrated, comprising track means for rigid affixation to the structure and having substantial length so as to extend continuously along a correspondingly substantial portion of the structure, a power-operated vibrator carried by the track means, said vibrator and track means having interengaging portions supporting the vibrator initially relatively loosely for selective positioning thereof along the track means without disengagement from the track means, power-operated clamp means carried by the vibrator and selectively operative to lock and unlock the vibrator to and from the track means, and power means for selectively activating both the vibrator and the clamp means for operating the vibrator and locking the clamp means substantially so as to position the vibrator during vibration of the structure and for deactivating both the vibrator and the clamp means to stop the vibrator and unlock the clamp means so as to enable re-positioning of the vibrator.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention defined in claim 1, including means for re-positioning the vibrator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention defined in claim 2, in which the re-positioning means is power-operated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention defined in claim 1, including a plurality of similar vibrators similarly related to the track and power means and interconnected for re-positioning in unison.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention defined in claim 4, including means for re-positioning the vibrators.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The invention defined in claim 5, in which the re-positioning means is power operated.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
59 words
The invention defined in claim 1, in which the track means is an element of channel-like configuration having a web and a pair of inturned flanges directed toward but spaced apart across the length of the track means, the vibrator has portions interfitting with said flanges, and the clamp means is operative between the vibrator portions and the web.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention defined in claim 7, in which the web and flanges are integrally formed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention defined in claim 1, in which both the vibrator and clamp means are air-powered.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention defined in claim 9, in which the clamp means is inflatable and is connected to the source of air for the vibrator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
109 words
A combination vibrator and mount therefor for use with a structure to be vibrated, comprising track means for rigid affixation to the structure and having substantial length so as to extend continuously along a substantial portion of the structure, a power operated vibrator, means cooperative between the vibrator and track means and providing interengaging portions for carrying the vibrator on the track means for selective positioning of the vibrator along the track means without dismounting the vibrator from the track means, clamp means for selective locking and unlocking the cooperative means, and means for operating the vibrator while it is clamped in a selected position along the track means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
109 words
A combination vibrator and mount therefor for use with a structure to be vibrated, comprising track means for rigid affixation to the structure and having substantial length so as to extend continuously along a substantial portion of the structure, a power operated vibrator, means cooperative between the vibrator and track means and providing interengaging portions for carrying the vibrator on the track means for selective positioning of the vibrator along the track means without dismounting the vibrator from the track means, clamp means for selective locking and unlocking the cooperative means, and means for operating the vibrator while it is clamped in a selected position along the track means.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The invention defined in claim 11, in which the vibrator is fluid-operated.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention defined in claim 12 in which the clamp means is flUid-operated.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention defined in claim 13 in which the vibrator and clamp means are interconnected so that the clamp means is locked while the vibrator is operated and unlocked with the vibrator is non-operative.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention defined in claim 11, including at least a second vibrator similarly related to the track means and means interconnecting the vibrators for selective poisitioning in unison.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
67 words
In a system of the class described, elongated track means for rigid affixation to a structure to be vibrated and having means for carrying a vibrator for selective positioning therealong, said track means comprising a channel of one-piece construction in the form of a C having flanges facing but separated from each other, said flanges serving at least in part as the means for carrying the vibrator.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
67 words
In a system of the class described, elongated track means for rigid affixation to a structure to be vibrated and having means for carrying a vibrator for selective positioning therealong, said track means comprising a channel of one-piece construction in the form of a C having flanges facing but separated from each other, said flanges serving at least in part as the means for carrying the vibrator.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
29 words
The invention defined in claim 16, in which the track means has a web of substantial area for welding to the form and imparting additional rigidity to the form.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a system of the class described, elongated track means for rigid affixation to a structure to be vibrated and having means for carrying a vibrator for selective positioning therealong, said track means including an elongated member adapted to be welded to the form and a pair of parallel angles welded to the member to provide an outwardly facing channel bordered by overhanging lips, said lips serving at least in part as the means for carrying the vibrator.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
78 words
In a system of the class described, elongated track means for rigid affixation to a structure to be vibrated and having means for carrying a vibrator for selective positioning therealong, said track means including an elongated member adapted to be welded to the form and a pair of parallel angles welded to the member to provide an outwardly facing channel bordered by overhanging lips, said lips serving at least in part as the means for carrying the vibrator.
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) | 1977-10-07 | 1978-04-08 | 1978-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-07 | 1982-04-08 | 1982-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-07 | 1986-04-08 | 1986-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |