US3868053A
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Transport device for web material
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1973-10-15
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Granted: 1975-02-25
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Expires: 1993-10-15
Abstract
Abstract For transporting a paper web an endless belt is provided running about spaced apart pulleys. Several ball or roll clamping devices are mounted on the belt to extend within the path of the belt so that the web gripping portions travel in a smaller path than the belt and hence on the curved end path about the pulleys they travel at a lower speed than the belt.
Inventors
- 👤 Sieghard Arnold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 07:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65H; B65H20/00; B65H20/20; B41; B41J; B41J15/00; B41J15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
Transport device for web-like material, particularly for paper webs in high-speed printers of data processing systems, where an endless belt driven over pulleys is used, characterized in that the axles (7,8) of the pulleys (5,6) are substantially vertical to the plane of the web (1), and that on the belt (3) ball or roll clamping devices (4) acting in transport direction (2) are provided and arranged in such a manner that during its working cycle the belt (3) travels a greater distance (3'') than the clamping points (9'') of the ball or roll clamping devices (4) with the web (1).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
Transport device for web-like material, particularly for paper webs in high-speed printers of data processing systems, where an endless belt driven over pulleys is used, characterized in that the axles (7,8) of the pulleys (5,6) are substantially vertical to the plane of the web (1), and that on the belt (3) ball or roll clamping devices (4) acting in transport direction (2) are provided and arranged in such a manner that during its working cycle the belt (3) travels a greater distance (3'') than the clamping points (9'') of the ball or roll clamping devices (4) with the web (1).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that at least so many ball or roll clamping devices (4) are arranged on the belt (3) that at least one of them is continuously in transport engagement with the web (1) to be transported.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
Device as claimed in one of claim 2, characterized in that the transport device operates continuously.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
Device as claimed in claim 3, characterized in that the ball or roll clamping device (4) shows a clamping slot which opens in a funnel-like manner towards the web (1).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
Device as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that toothed pulleys (5,6) are used as pulleys and a toothed belt (3) as a belt.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3580451A
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US3598298A
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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) | 1978-02-24 | 1978-08-26 | 1979-02-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-24 | 1982-08-26 | 1983-02-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-24 | 1986-08-26 | 1987-02-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |