US3858715A
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Shackle cleaning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-04-05
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-04-05
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for cleaning shackles and other elements suspended from an overhead conveyor and having a plurality of rotary driven brushes selectively mounted adjacent to the conveyor and which are remotely driven from a portable support, power, and control unit.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob J Brock
- 👤 Othel E Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 09:06
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G45/00; B65G45/10; B65G45/18; A; A22; A22C; A22C21/00; A22C21/0007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
Apparatus for cleaning support members suspended from a conveyor which is movably carried along a conveyor support structure comprising a bracket mounted on the conveyor support structure, said bracket having a conveyor support engaging member supported across the top of the conveyor support structure, extension means selectively secured to the conveyor support engaging member and extending downwardly on at least one side of the conveyor, said extension means having a width adjusting member selectively secured generally perpendicularly thereto, an angle adjusting member selectively secured generally perpendicular to said width adjusting member, said angle adjusting member having a tubular support attached thereto in which a selectively removable brush support frame is swingably mounted, a cleaning brush rotatably mounted on said frame, and means for driving said brush, whereby said brush engages and cleans the support members as the conveyor moves the support members past said brush.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
Apparatus for cleaning support members suspended from a conveyor which is movably carried along a conveyor support structure comprising a bracket mounted on the conveyor support structure, said bracket having a conveyor support engaging member supported across the top of the conveyor support structure, extension means selectively secured to the conveyor support engaging member and extending downwardly on at least one side of the conveyor, said extension means having a width adjusting member selectively secured generally perpendicularly thereto, an angle adjusting member selectively secured generally perpendicular to said width adjusting member, said angle adjusting member having a tubular support attached thereto in which a selectively removable brush support frame is swingably mounted, a cleaning brush rotatably mounted on said frame, and means for driving said brush, whereby said brush engages and cleans the support members as the conveyor moves the support members past said brush.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
125 words
Apparatus for cleaning support members suspended from a conveyor which is movably carried along a conveyor support structure comprising a bracket mounted on the conveyor support structure, a pair of brush support frames swingably carried by said bracket, said brush support frames being disposed along opposite sides of the conveyor, shield means mounted on each of said frames, an elongated cleaning brush rotatably mounted on each of said frames and being disposed generally between said shield means and the conveyor support structure, said shield means extending generally along the elongated length of said brushes, means for driving said cleaning brushes, whereby said shield means guide and align the support members between said cleaning brushes as the conveyor moves the support members relative to said apparatus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
125 words
Apparatus for cleaning support members suspended from a conveyor which is movably carried along a conveyor support structure comprising a bracket mounted on the conveyor support structure, a pair of brush support frames swingably carried by said bracket, said brush support frames being disposed along opposite sides of the conveyor, shield means mounted on each of said frames, an elongated cleaning brush rotatably mounted on each of said frames and being disposed generally between said shield means and the conveyor support structure, said shield means extending generally along the elongated length of said brushes, means for driving said cleaning brushes, whereby said shield means guide and align the support members between said cleaning brushes as the conveyor moves the support members relative to said apparatus.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The cleaning apparatus of claim 2 in which said means for driving said cleaning brushes includes a flexible drive shaft, said flexible drive shaft extending between each of said brushes and a remote driving mechanism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
100 words
A portable apparatus for cleaning support members suspended from a conveyor which is movably carried along a conveyor support structure comprising a base, ground-engaging wheel means supporting said base, a support column mounted on said base and extending generally upwardly therefrom, a head mounted on the upper end of said column, said head including a power plant, a plurality of output shafts driven by said power plant, brush means connected to each of said output shafts, and means for selectively swingably mounting said brush means on the conveyor support structure in a position to engage and clean the support members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
100 words
A portable apparatus for cleaning support members suspended from a conveyor which is movably carried along a conveyor support structure comprising a base, ground-engaging wheel means supporting said base, a support column mounted on said base and extending generally upwardly therefrom, a head mounted on the upper end of said column, said head including a power plant, a plurality of output shafts driven by said power plant, brush means connected to each of said output shafts, and means for selectively swingably mounting said brush means on the conveyor support structure in a position to engage and clean the support members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The structure of claim 4 in which at least a portion of each of said output shafts is flexible.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The structure of claim 4 in which said head includes means providing a supply of cleaning fluid, conduit means connected to said fluid supply, said conduit means selectively discharging cleaning fluid onto each of said brush means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 4 in which said head is swingably mounted on said column, and means for adjusting the angular relationship between said head and said column.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The structure of claim 4 in which said brush means includes a generally U-shaped frame, a brush having a shaft rotatably mounted on said frame and being driven by one of said output shafts, and a hanger portion extending outwardly from said frame.
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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |