US3909079A
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Device for alignment of briquette rolls
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1974-02-13
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Granted: 1975-09-30
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Expires: 1994-02-13
Abstract
Abstract The rolls of tandem roll briquette molding machines are conveniently aligned and oriented with each other with the use of a novel adjustable bearing block. It permits axial adjustment of rolls weighing several tons within tolerances of very small dimensions.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Lauterbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:08
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B11/00; B30B11/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
An adjustable guide device for a roll-type briquetting machine comprising: a. a substantially horizontal mounting plate having means for horizontal adjustment, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having threads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, and e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
An adjustable guide device for a roll-type briquetting machine comprising: a. a substantially horizontal mounting plate having means for horizontal adjustment, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having threads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, and e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The guide device of claim 1 including at least one shim adjacent to said guide block opposite the guide edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
The guide device of claim 1 in which the means for horizontal adjustment of the mounting plate comprises at least two oppositely acting adjusting screws.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The device of claim 1 including lugs on the side of said fixed bearing block for fitting loosely into complimentary recesses in said gib.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
In combination, a. a mold roll having a fixed bearing block and a floating bearing block at opposite ends thereof, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, b. the adjustable guide device of claim 1 wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess, and c. a machine frame including a base for said guide device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
67 words
In combination, a. a mold roll having a fixed bearing block and a floating bearing block at opposite ends thereof, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, b. the adjustable guide device of claim 2 wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess, and c. a machine frame including a base for said guide device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
67 words
In combination, a. a mold roll having a fixed bearing block and a floating bearing block at opposite ends thereof, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, b. the adjustable guide device of claim 3 wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess, and c. a machine frame including a base for said guide device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
A mold roll assembly comprising: a. a mold roll having a fixed bearing block and a floating bearing block at opposite ends thereof, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, and b. the adjustable guide device of claim 4 wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess, and c. a machine frame including a base for said guide device.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
146 words
In combination, A. A fixed bearing block for a mold roll assembly, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, and B. An adjustable guide device comprising: a. a substantially horizontal mounting plate having means for horizontal adjustment, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having threads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, and e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block, wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
146 words
In combination, A. A fixed bearing block for a mold roll assembly, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, and B. An adjustable guide device comprising: a. a substantially horizontal mounting plate having means for horizontal adjustment, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having threads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, and e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block, wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
160 words
In combination, A. A fixed bearing block for a mold roll assembly, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, and B. An adjustable guide device comprising: a. a substantially horizontal mounting plate having means for horizontal adjustment, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having threads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block, and f. at least one shim adjacent to said guide block opposite the guide edge, wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
160 words
In combination, A. A fixed bearing block for a mold roll assembly, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, and B. An adjustable guide device comprising: a. a substantially horizontal mounting plate having means for horizontal adjustment, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having threads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block, and f. at least one shim adjacent to said guide block opposite the guide edge, wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
143 words
In combination, A. A fixed bearing block for a mold roll assembly, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, and B. The adjustable guide device comprising: a. at least two oppositely acting adjusting screws, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having thReads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, and e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block, wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
143 words
In combination, A. A fixed bearing block for a mold roll assembly, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, and B. The adjustable guide device comprising: a. at least two oppositely acting adjusting screws, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having thReads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, and e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block, wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination, A. A fixed bearing block for a mold roll assembly, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, and B. The adjustable guide device comprising: a. a substantially horizontal mounting plate having means for horizontal adjustment, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having threads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block, and f. lugs on the side of said fixed bearing block for fitting loosely into complimentary recesses in said gib, wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
165 words
In combination, A. A fixed bearing block for a mold roll assembly, said fixed bearing block defining a slot-like recess for receiving a guide block, and B. The adjustable guide device comprising: a. a substantially horizontal mounting plate having means for horizontal adjustment, b. a guide block on said mounting plate, having a substantially horizontal surface and a guide edge for alignment substantially perpendicular to the axis of a mold roll, c. a vertical pin having threads for engagement with and through said mounting plate and an unthreaded extension for passing through said guide block, d. a gib substantially parallel to said guide block and situated substantially adjacent to the guide edge thereof, e. means for adjusting the position of said gib with respect to the guide edge of guide block, and f. lugs on the side of said fixed bearing block for fitting loosely into complimentary recesses in said gib, wherein the guide block and gib are adapted to fit into said slot-like recess.
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) | 1978-09-29 | 1979-03-31 | 1979-09-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-29 | 1983-03-31 | 1983-09-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-29 | 1987-03-31 | 1987-09-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |