US4022338A
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Conveyor loader device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-07-12
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Granted: 1977-05-10
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Expires: 1996-07-12
Abstract
Abstract A device for loading garment hangers onto a conveyor utilizes a vertically arranged elongated member fixed relative to a conveyor and on which is mounted a first elongated movable member which is longitudinally and vertically movable relative to the fixed member and which movable member also includes a second elongated member which is movable relative to the first movable member and connected thereto, the second movable member having a device for supporting the garment hanger located proximate its lower end with the first movable member having a retainer member located proximate its lower end and in engagement with the hanger support of the second movable member. Means are provided for lifting and lowering the first movable member with its connected second movable member and when aligned with the conveyor loading position the means for retaining the hanger is disengaged allowing the hanger and garment to slide by gravity onto the conveyor pick-up device.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton P. Laursen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:43
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/52; B65G47/60; B65G47/61; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2201/0229
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus for loading an object onto a conveyor comprising a vertically arranged elongated fixed member, a first elongated movable member arranged parallel to and longitudinally movable relative to said fixed member, means for retaining said object, said means located proximate the lower end of said first movable member. a second elongated movable member arranged parallel to, movable relative to, and movable with said first movable member, means for supporting said object, said means located proximate the lower end of said second movable member and adapted to engage said means for retaining said object when said first and second movable members are in the lowered position. means for lifting and lowering said first movable member relative to said fixed member, means for aligning said means for supporting said object, with said conveyor, and means for disengaging said means for retaining said object when said means for supporting said object and said conveyor are aligned to receive said object whereby said alignment and disengagement occurs upon stopping of the vertical movement of the first movable member while continued vertical movement of the second movable member releases the object.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
187 words
An apparatus for loading an object onto a conveyor comprising a vertically arranged elongated fixed member, a first elongated movable member arranged parallel to and longitudinally movable relative to said fixed member, means for retaining said object, said means located proximate the lower end of said first movable member. a second elongated movable member arranged parallel to, movable relative to, and movable with said first movable member, means for supporting said object, said means located proximate the lower end of said second movable member and adapted to engage said means for retaining said object when said first and second movable members are in the lowered position. means for lifting and lowering said first movable member relative to said fixed member, means for aligning said means for supporting said object, with said conveyor, and means for disengaging said means for retaining said object when said means for supporting said object and said conveyor are aligned to receive said object whereby said alignment and disengagement occurs upon stopping of the vertical movement of the first movable member while continued vertical movement of the second movable member releases the object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a spring adapted to bias said means for retaining said object in engagement with said means for supporting said object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for aligning said means for supporting said object comprises a stop attached to said fixed member and adapted to engage said second movable member when said means for supporting an object is aligned with said conveyor to receive said object.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for supporting an object comprises an elongated support member adapted to receive said object connected proximate the lower end of said second movable member and depending downward at an angle sufficient to permit said object to slide down said elongated support member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus as claimed in claim 4 wherein said means for retaining said object comprises a two pronged fork member adapted to engage and depend about said elongated support member.
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) | 1980-05-09 | 1980-11-08 | 1981-05-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-09 | 1984-11-08 | 1985-05-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-09 | 1988-11-08 | 1989-05-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |