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US3970191A
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Transfer apparatus
Assignee: Wean United Inc
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Filing: 1975-02-03
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1995-02-03
Abstract
Abstract Transfer apparatus for a workpiece such as a metal slab, bloom or coil of metal strip comprises a carriage supported on a substantially horizontal beam. The beam is displaceable in the direction of its length and the ends of a flexible cable are connected to opposite ends of the carriage with a reach of the cable extending substantially parallel to the length of the beam. An intermediate point of the cable is firmly anchored so that displacement of the beam causes the carriage to be displaced along the beam as well as its movement with the beam. The beam can also be raised and lowered.
Inventors
- 👤 Derek Oldfield
- 👤 Dennis Postlethwaite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:44
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G25/00; B65G25/02; B21; B21B; B21B39/00; B21B39/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
Transfer apparatus comprising: an elongate beam arranged substantially horizontal on supports which permit the beam to be displaced in the direction of its length, means for displacing the beam in the direction of its length, a carriage providing a support for a workpiece, said carriage being supported on the beam so as to be displaceable therealong, an elongate flexible member connected at its ends to opposite ends of the carriage with a reach of the flexible member extending substantially parallel to the length of the beam, and anchor means fixed relative to the beam and connected to said flexible member at a position intermediate the ends of said member, the apparatus being so constructed and arranged that displacement of the beam relative to the anchor means causes the carriage to be displaced along the beam in addition to its movement with the beam.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
Transfer apparatus comprising: an elongate beam arranged substantially horizontal on supports which permit the beam to be displaced in the direction of its length, means for displacing the beam in the direction of its length, a carriage providing a support for a workpiece, said carriage being supported on the beam so as to be displaceable therealong, an elongate flexible member connected at its ends to opposite ends of the carriage with a reach of the flexible member extending substantially parallel to the length of the beam, and anchor means fixed relative to the beam and connected to said flexible member at a position intermediate the ends of said member, the apparatus being so constructed and arranged that displacement of the beam relative to the anchor means causes the carriage to be displaced along the beam in addition to its movement with the beam.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
Transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which the flexible member passes around a pair of pulleys positioned one at each end of the beam with said reach extending along the length of the beam.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said anchor means is connected to the flexible member at a position substantially half-way along the length of the flexible member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 in which said beam displacing means comprises a hydraulic piston-cylinder device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
Transfer apparatus as claimed in claim 1 and including means for raising and lowering the beam.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
170 words
Transfer apparatus comprising: an elongate beam arranged substantially horizontal on rollers, a pair of stationary supports arranged parallel to and one on each side of the beam, the upper surfaces of each of said supports providing a workpiece support surface, means for displacing the beam in the direction of its length, a carriage providing a support for a workpiece, said carriage being supported on the beam so as to be displaceable thereby, an elongate flexible cable connected at its ends to opposite ends of the carriage and extending around pulleys positioned at the ends of the beam with a reach of the cable extending beneath and substantially parallel to the length of the beam, anchor means fixed relative to the beam and connected to said reach of the cable at substantially the mid point of the cable, and means for raising and lowering said rollers in unison between positions in which the workpiece support provided by the carriage is above and below the support surfaces of the stationary supports respectively.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
170 words
Transfer apparatus comprising: an elongate beam arranged substantially horizontal on rollers, a pair of stationary supports arranged parallel to and one on each side of the beam, the upper surfaces of each of said supports providing a workpiece support surface, means for displacing the beam in the direction of its length, a carriage providing a support for a workpiece, said carriage being supported on the beam so as to be displaceable thereby, an elongate flexible cable connected at its ends to opposite ends of the carriage and extending around pulleys positioned at the ends of the beam with a reach of the cable extending beneath and substantially parallel to the length of the beam, anchor means fixed relative to the beam and connected to said reach of the cable at substantially the mid point of the cable, and means for raising and lowering said rollers in unison between positions in which the workpiece support provided by the carriage is above and below the support surfaces of the stationary supports respectively.
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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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |