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Control system for a vehicle press
Assignee: STACY ROBERT J
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Filing: 1974-10-15
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Granted: 1976-03-09
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Expires: 1994-10-15
Abstract
Abstract An automatic control system for use with a known type of vehicle crushing press that is presently equipped with manual or semi-automatic controls. The press includes a base and a pressure head that can be moved vertically toward the base to crush a vehicle positioned thereon. Movement of the pressure head is effected by an independently operable hydraulic cylinder at each end of the head, and the control system of the invention is adapted to be integrated with the hydraulic system for the cylinders. The control system provides for automatic skewing of the pressure head during the crushing operation, automatic termination of the crushing operation and, if desired, automatic repetition of the operation after a predetermined time lapse.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas G. Cantine, Jr.
- 👤 Robert J. Stacy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:00
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/32; B30B9/30; B30B9/3003; B30B9/3007; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S100/00; Y10S100/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A control system for a vehicle crushing press, said press including an elongated base, an elongated pressure head that can be moved vertically toward the base to crush a vehicle positioned thereon and a power unit at each end of the pressure head for moving the latter toward and away from the base; the improvement comprising a lower control and a raise control normally operable to simultaneously actuate the pressure head power units to respectively move the head toward or away from the base, a skew control forming a part of the lower control and operable when actuated to cause alternate actuation of the pressure head power units, means responsive to a build-up of a first predetermined pressure in either power unit to actuate the skew control, means responsive to the build-up of a second and higher predetermined pressure in both power units to render the lower control inoperable and the raise control operable, and means forming a part of the raise control to render the latter inoperable when the pressure head reaches its uppermost position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A control system for a vehicle crushing press, said press including an elongated base, an elongated pressure head that can be moved vertically toward the base to crush a vehicle positioned thereon and a power unit at each end of the pressure head for moving the latter toward and away from the base; the improvement comprising a lower control and a raise control normally operable to simultaneously actuate the pressure head power units to respectively move the head toward or away from the base, a skew control forming a part of the lower control and operable when actuated to cause alternate actuation of the pressure head power units, means responsive to a build-up of a first predetermined pressure in either power unit to actuate the skew control, means responsive to the build-up of a second and higher predetermined pressure in both power units to render the lower control inoperable and the raise control operable, and means forming a part of the raise control to render the latter inoperable when the pressure head reaches its uppermost position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A control system as defined in claim 1 wherein the pressure head power units are cylinders with fluid actuated pistons.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A control system as defined in claim 1 wherein the skew control includes time delay circuits for controlling the length of time that each power unit is actuated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A control system as defined in claim 1 wherein the means responsive to the pressure build-ups in the power units are pressure switches.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
. A control system as defined in claim 1 including an automatic recycle control, said last-named means including a time delay circuit and means operable when the pressure head reaches its uppermost position to render the lower control operable after a delay controlled by the time delay circuit.
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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) | 1979-03-09 | 1979-09-08 | 1980-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-03-09 | 1983-09-08 | 1984-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-03-09 | 1987-09-08 | 1988-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |