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US3955588A
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Spraying device for a bottle cleaning machine
Assignee: Seitz-Werke GmbH
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Filing: 1974-07-11
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1994-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A spraying device for a bottle cleaning machine in which bottles are conveyed in inverted position. The spraying device reciprocates in the machine beneath the bottles and includes upwardly directed nozzles that follow respective bottles in succession for a predetermined distance. A cam drive is provided for the device with a guide return. The frame for the spraying device is supported and guided in the machine on antifriction elements. The antifriction elements may include balls rollingly supported by channels in the machine and rollingly engaged by the frame of the spraying device.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerhard Born
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:03
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/08; B08B9/20; B08B9/28; B08B9/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
In combination with a bottle cleaning machine; conveyor means operable to support bottles in inverted position and longitudinally spaced relation while moving the bottles longitudinally, a frame beneath said conveyor means and having upwardly directed nozzles therein spaced in conformity to the spacing of the bottles on the conveyor means, support means supporting said frame for longitudinal movement of displacement to and fro during longitudinal shifting substantially parallel to the movement of said conveyor means, and axleless moving and guiding means for reciprocating said frame on said support means to cause said nozzles to follow respective bottles on said conveyor means in succession for a predetermined length of travel of the bottles on the conveyor means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
In combination with a bottle cleaning machine; conveyor means operable to support bottles in inverted position and longitudinally spaced relation while moving the bottles longitudinally, a frame beneath said conveyor means and having upwardly directed nozzles therein spaced in conformity to the spacing of the bottles on the conveyor means, support means supporting said frame for longitudinal movement of displacement to and fro during longitudinal shifting substantially parallel to the movement of said conveyor means, and axleless moving and guiding means for reciprocating said frame on said support means to cause said nozzles to follow respective bottles on said conveyor means in succession for a predetermined length of travel of the bottles on the conveyor means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bottle cleaning machine in combination according to claim 1 which includes antifriction roller body means guiding said frame on said support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bottle cleaning machine in combination according to claim 2 in which said antifriction means includes at least one ball interposed directly between said frame and said support means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
61 words
A bottle cleaning machine in combination according to claim 2 in which said support means includes a longitudinal upwardly opening channel beneath each side of said frame, said frame having longitudinal members extending laterally therefrom at the sides and positioned over said channels, and at least one ball supported by each channel and engaging the underside of the respective longitudinal member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bottle cleaning machine in combination according to claim 4 in which each ball is larger in diameter than the distance between the legs of the respective channel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A bottle cleaning machine in combination according to claim 4 in which each channel includes longitudinally spaced abutment plates to limit the amount of travel of the respective ball.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A bottle cleaning machine in combination according to claim 4 in which said machine includes a main frame, and means detachably connecting said channels to said main frame for at least vertical adjustability thereon.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A bottle cleaning machine in combination according to claim 4 which includes two balls in longitudinally spaced relation beneath each said longitudinal member, a said channel supporting each ball, and longitudinally spaced stop plates on each channel limiting the amount of travel of the respective ball thereon.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A bottle cleaning machine in combination according to claim 4 in which said machine includes vertical members at the sides of said frame, and antifriction means on said frame rollingly engaging said vertical members.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A bottle cleaning machine in combination according to claim 1 in which said frame includes a longitudinal rail along each side, said machine including channels opening toward the bottom and outside of said rails, and balls between said channels and rails rollingly supporting and guiding said frame.
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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) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |