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US4037302A
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Used vehicle parts disassembly system and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-02-23
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Granted: 1977-07-26
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Expires: 1996-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A system for the disassembly, warehousing and inventory of used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles has conveyor means on which a used vehicle is transported during disassembly, means for removed used parts from the used vehicle while it is being transported on the conveyor, and a storage area for storing the used parts removing during disassembly. The system further has means for identifying the used vehicle parts stored in the storage area and means for maintaining inventory records of the used vehicle parts which are stored in the storage area. A method for providing used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles compromises the steps of conveying a used vehicle along a conveyor line, sequentially removing selected used parts from the vehicle, identifying used vehicle parts, storing used vehicle parts in a storage area and entering and maintaining inventory information on the used vehicle parts in a record-keeping system.
Inventors
- 👤 John M. Hollander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:24
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D67/00; B09; B09B; B09B3/00; B09B3/30; B09B3/35; B09B3/70; B62D65/00; B65; B65G; B65G37/00; B65G37/02; Y; Y02; Y02W; Y02W30/00; Y02W30/50; Y02W30/56; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49751; Y10T29/49755; Y10T29/49815; Y10T29/49819; Y10T29/51; Y10T29/5136; Y10T29/5137
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 26
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A method for providing used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles which comprises: conveying a used vehicle along a fixed conveyor line; sequentially disassembling at various locations along said conveyor line, while preserving in recyclable condition, substantially all recyclable used parts from the used vehicle; identifying the sequentially disassembled used vehicle parts; storing the sequentially disassembled used vehicle parts in a storage area; and entering and maintaining inventory information on the used vehicle parts in a record-keeping system wherein said inventory information is based on inventory numbers which indicate the interchangeability of certain vehicle parts between various makes, models and years, whereby the availability of said used vehicle parts can be determined and a desired used vehicle part and its interchangeable equivalents can be located among the recyclable used vehicle parts stored and identified in the storage area of said integrated system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
A method for providing used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles which comprises: conveying a used vehicle along a fixed conveyor line; sequentially disassembling at various locations along said conveyor line, while preserving in recyclable condition, substantially all recyclable used parts from the used vehicle; identifying the sequentially disassembled used vehicle parts; storing the sequentially disassembled used vehicle parts in a storage area; and entering and maintaining inventory information on the used vehicle parts in a record-keeping system wherein said inventory information is based on inventory numbers which indicate the interchangeability of certain vehicle parts between various makes, models and years, whereby the availability of said used vehicle parts can be determined and a desired used vehicle part and its interchangeable equivalents can be located among the recyclable used vehicle parts stored and identified in the storage area of said integrated system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein the step of identifying used vehicle parts comprises the step of labeling said vehicle parts.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method recited in claim 1 further comprising the step of cleaning selected used vehicle parts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method recited in claim 1 further comprising the step of testing selected used vehicle parts.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein the record-keeping system comprises an electronic digital computer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein the record-keeping system comprises microform records.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method recited in claim 1 wherein the record-keeping system comprises card file records.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method recited in claim 1 further comprising the step of crushing a stripped vehicle hulk.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
89 words
A method for providing used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles comprising: conveying the used vehicle along a conveyor line; sequentially removing selected used parts from the used vehicle; identifying used vehicle parts with inventory numbers which indicate the interchangeability of said parts between various makes, models and years of vehicles; cleaning selected used vehicle parts; testing selected used vehicle parts; storing used vehicle parts in a storage area; and entering and maintaining inventory information on the used vehicle parts in a record-keeping system comprising an electronic digital computer.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
89 words
A method for providing used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles comprising: conveying the used vehicle along a conveyor line; sequentially removing selected used parts from the used vehicle; identifying used vehicle parts with inventory numbers which indicate the interchangeability of said parts between various makes, models and years of vehicles; cleaning selected used vehicle parts; testing selected used vehicle parts; storing used vehicle parts in a storage area; and entering and maintaining inventory information on the used vehicle parts in a record-keeping system comprising an electronic digital computer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
186 words
An integrated system for the disassembly, warehousing and inventory of used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles comprising: fixed conveyor means in said integrated system on which the used vehicle is transported during disassembly; means for sequentially disassembling at various locations in said integrated system, while preserving the recyclable condition, substantially all recyclable used parts from the used vehicle while it is being transported on the conveyor means; a storage area associated with said integrated system for warehousing the used parts removed during disassembly; means for identifying the used vehicle parts warehoused in the storage area; and means for maintaining inventory records of the used vehicle parts which are warehoused in said storage area based on inventory numbers which indicate the interchangeability of certain vehicle parts between various vehicle models, makes and years, whereby the availability of said used vehicle parts disassembled in said integrated system from various vehicle models, makes and years can be determined and a desired used vehicle part and its interchangeable equivalents can be located among the recyclable used vehicle parts warehoused and identified in the storage area of said integrated system.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
186 words
An integrated system for the disassembly, warehousing and inventory of used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles comprising: fixed conveyor means in said integrated system on which the used vehicle is transported during disassembly; means for sequentially disassembling at various locations in said integrated system, while preserving the recyclable condition, substantially all recyclable used parts from the used vehicle while it is being transported on the conveyor means; a storage area associated with said integrated system for warehousing the used parts removed during disassembly; means for identifying the used vehicle parts warehoused in the storage area; and means for maintaining inventory records of the used vehicle parts which are warehoused in said storage area based on inventory numbers which indicate the interchangeability of certain vehicle parts between various vehicle models, makes and years, whereby the availability of said used vehicle parts disassembled in said integrated system from various vehicle models, makes and years can be determined and a desired used vehicle part and its interchangeable equivalents can be located among the recyclable used vehicle parts warehoused and identified in the storage area of said integrated system.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system recited in claim 10 wherein said conveyor means is of the endless belt variety.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system recited in claim 10 wherein said means for identifying the used vehicle parts comprises means for labeling said used vehicle parts.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system recited in claim 10 further comprising means for cleaning used vehicle parts.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system recited in claim 10 further comprising means for testing used vehicle parts.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system recited in claim 10 wherein said means for maintaining inventory records of the used vehicle parts comprises an electronic digital computer.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
21 words
The system recited in claim 10 wherein said means for maintaining inventory records on the used vehicle parts comprises microform records.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system recited in claim 10 wherein said means for maintaining inventory records on the used vehicle parts comprises card file records.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system recited in claim 10 further comprising means for lifting vehicles onto said conveyor means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
The system recited in claim 10 further comprising means for moving larger and heavier parts from the conveyor means to the storage area.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system recited in claim 10 further comprising means for removing a stripped vehicle hulk from said conveyor means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
15 words
The system recited in claim 10 further comprising means for crushing a stripped vehicle hulk.
Claim 25
Independent Claim
148 words
A system for the disassembly, warehousing and inventory of used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles comprising: endless belt conveyor means on which a vehicle is transported during disassembly; means for removing used parts from the used vehicle while it is being transported on the conveyor means; means for lifting vehicles onto said conveyor means; a storage area for storing the used parts removed during disassembly; means for removing larger and heavier vehicle parts from the conveyor means to the storage area; means for labeling used vehicle parts; means for cleaning used vehicle parts; means for testing used vehicle parts; means for moving a stripped vehicle hulk from said conveyor means; and means for maintaining inventory records of the used vehicle parts which are stored in said storage area based on inventory numbers which indicate the interchangeability of certain vehicle parts between various vehicle models, makes and years.
Claim 26
Independent Claim
148 words
A system for the disassembly, warehousing and inventory of used vehicle parts obtained from used vehicles comprising: endless belt conveyor means on which a vehicle is transported during disassembly; means for removing used parts from the used vehicle while it is being transported on the conveyor means; means for lifting vehicles onto said conveyor means; a storage area for storing the used parts removed during disassembly; means for removing larger and heavier vehicle parts from the conveyor means to the storage area; means for labeling used vehicle parts; means for cleaning used vehicle parts; means for testing used vehicle parts; means for moving a stripped vehicle hulk from said conveyor means; and means for maintaining inventory records of the used vehicle parts which are stored in said storage area based on inventory numbers which indicate the interchangeability of certain vehicle parts between various vehicle models, makes and years.
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) | 1980-07-25 | 1981-01-24 | 1981-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-07-25 | 1985-01-24 | 1985-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-07-25 | 1989-01-24 | 1989-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |