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Apparatus for dispensing items from shelves
Assignee: SI Handling Systems Inc
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Filing: 1973-04-02
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Granted: 1975-05-06
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Expires: 1993-04-02
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus is disclosed for pushing a row of items from the rear so that one or more of the items falls off or is otherwise transferred from the front end of the shelf onto a conveyor. The apparatus includes a plurality of shelves, each divided into a plurality of lines.
Inventors
- 👤 Lynn J Bradt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:55
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G1/00; B65G1/02; B65G1/04; B65G1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
Apparatus for dispensing items comprising a frame, said frame having a plurality of superimposed horizontally disposed shelves, lane dividers supported by said shelves to define parallel lanes, a slider in each lane for pushing against the rear end of a row of items, at least some of said lAne dividers including an endless member extending around guides adjacent to and supported by end portions thereof, each endless member being coupled to a slider in an adjacent lane, a carriage mounted on a rear side of the frame for reciprocation in a first direction behind the shelves, motor means for selectively moving an endless member for pushing its associated slider along its lane, said motor means being mounted on said carriage for reciprocation on the carriage in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction, a conveyor means on the front side of the frame for receiving items pushed off the shelf by one of the sliders and for conveying the item to a discharge point, first support means on the rear side of said frame supporting said carriage, second support means on the front side of said frame supporting said conveyor means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
192 words
Apparatus for dispensing items comprising a frame, said frame having a plurality of superimposed horizontally disposed shelves, lane dividers supported by said shelves to define parallel lanes, a slider in each lane for pushing against the rear end of a row of items, at least some of said lAne dividers including an endless member extending around guides adjacent to and supported by end portions thereof, each endless member being coupled to a slider in an adjacent lane, a carriage mounted on a rear side of the frame for reciprocation in a first direction behind the shelves, motor means for selectively moving an endless member for pushing its associated slider along its lane, said motor means being mounted on said carriage for reciprocation on the carriage in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction, a conveyor means on the front side of the frame for receiving items pushed off the shelf by one of the sliders and for conveying the item to a discharge point, first support means on the rear side of said frame supporting said carriage, second support means on the front side of said frame supporting said conveyor means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including an insulated housing on at least one of said shelves for containing the items to be pushed off the shelf, and means associated with the housing for varying the temperature therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including an elongated guide means between an adjacent two lane dividers for extending through aligned holes in packaging items between said two lane dividers and to be pushed off the shelve associated with said two lane dividers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
Apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said motor means includes a friction wheel rotatable about a horizontal axis for transmitting a rotary force to move said endless members.
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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) | 1978-05-05 | 1978-11-04 | 1979-05-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-05 | 1982-11-04 | 1983-05-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-05 | 1986-11-04 | 1987-05-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |