US3902586A
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End alignment apparatus
Assignee: Siemens Industry Inc
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Filing: 1973-03-30
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Granted: 1975-09-02
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Expires: 1993-03-30
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for aligning the ends of elongated elements moving laterally along a given path. The apparatus includes a first alignment head on one side of the path, and an elongated draw bar extending transversally in relation to the path. A second alignment head is arranged in opposed relationship to the first alignment head and is adjustably positioned along the length of the draw bar to accommodate batches of elongated elements which have previously been cut to different lengths. A drive is connected to and operates to impart opposite reciprocal motion to both the first alignment head and the draw bar, thereby causing the first and second alignment heads to reciprocally move towards and away from each other to contact and align the ends of the laterally moving elongated elements.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Hill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B27/00; B65B27/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
217 words
Apparatus for aligning the ends of elongated elements moving laterally along a given path on a conveyer means, said apparatus comprising: fixed longitudinal support means vertically spaced from and extending in a direction transverse to said conveyor means; a cooperating pair of end contacting means mounted on said support means for reciprocal movement along the length thereof, one of said end contacting means being located on one side of said path and the other of said end contacting means being located on the opposite side of said path; intermediate means extending longitudinally from one side to the opposite side of said conveyor means, said intermediate means being carried by said support means and being movable axially thereon in opposite directions transverse to said path; locking means for fixing one of said end contacting means relative to said intermediate means at a selected position along the length thereof; and a single drive means located on the said opposite side of said path, said drive means being connected to both said other end contacting means and said intermediate means and being operable to impart reciprocal motion in opposite directions thereto, thereby causing said end contacting means to reciprocate towards and away from each other to contact and align the ends of elongated elements moving laterally therebetween along Said path.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
217 words
Apparatus for aligning the ends of elongated elements moving laterally along a given path on a conveyer means, said apparatus comprising: fixed longitudinal support means vertically spaced from and extending in a direction transverse to said conveyor means; a cooperating pair of end contacting means mounted on said support means for reciprocal movement along the length thereof, one of said end contacting means being located on one side of said path and the other of said end contacting means being located on the opposite side of said path; intermediate means extending longitudinally from one side to the opposite side of said conveyor means, said intermediate means being carried by said support means and being movable axially thereon in opposite directions transverse to said path; locking means for fixing one of said end contacting means relative to said intermediate means at a selected position along the length thereof; and a single drive means located on the said opposite side of said path, said drive means being connected to both said other end contacting means and said intermediate means and being operable to impart reciprocal motion in opposite directions thereto, thereby causing said end contacting means to reciprocate towards and away from each other to contact and align the ends of elongated elements moving laterally therebetween along Said path.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said drive means includes rotatable eccentric means, and link means connecting said eccentric means to said other end contacting means and said intermediate means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further characterized by said locking means comprising a first rack extending along at least a portion of said intermediate means, a second rack on said one end contacting means, and adjustment means for moving said second rack into and out of engagement with said first rack.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 3 wherein said adjustment means includes rotatable eccentric means carried by said one end contacting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
208 words
Apparatus for aligning the ends of elongated elements moving laterally along a given path on a conveyor means, said apparatus comprising: a fixed elongated support rail spaced vertically from and extending transversally across said conveyor means; first and second end contacting means movably mounted on said support rail on opposite sides of said path; a longitudinally extending draw bar carried on said support rail for axial movement in relation thereto; locking means for fixing said second end contacting means to said draw bar at a selected position along the length thereof, said locking means including a first rack extending along at least a portion of said draw bar, a second rack on said second end contacting means, and adjustment means for moving said second rack into and out of engagement with said first rack; and a single drive means located on one side of said conveyor means and operatively connected to both said first end contacting means and said draw bar for reciprocally moving said first end contacting means and said draw bar in opposite directions, thereby causing said first and second end contacting means to reciprocate towards and away from each other to contact and align the ends of elongated elements moving laterally therebetween along said path.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
208 words
Apparatus for aligning the ends of elongated elements moving laterally along a given path on a conveyor means, said apparatus comprising: a fixed elongated support rail spaced vertically from and extending transversally across said conveyor means; first and second end contacting means movably mounted on said support rail on opposite sides of said path; a longitudinally extending draw bar carried on said support rail for axial movement in relation thereto; locking means for fixing said second end contacting means to said draw bar at a selected position along the length thereof, said locking means including a first rack extending along at least a portion of said draw bar, a second rack on said second end contacting means, and adjustment means for moving said second rack into and out of engagement with said first rack; and a single drive means located on one side of said conveyor means and operatively connected to both said first end contacting means and said draw bar for reciprocally moving said first end contacting means and said draw bar in opposite directions, thereby causing said first and second end contacting means to reciprocate towards and away from each other to contact and align the ends of elongated elements moving laterally therebetween along said path.
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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) | 1978-09-01 | 1979-03-03 | 1979-09-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-01 | 1983-03-03 | 1983-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-01 | 1987-03-03 | 1987-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |