US4194616A
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Helical conveyors
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-03-10
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1998-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A passenger-carrying conveyor-elevator has a helical track formed by a pair of spaced apart rails in which rollers of a succession of platforms ride. The platforms are of trapezoidal configuration with sides extending along radii of the helix and are connected together at their undersides by a flexible belt which is toothed to engage cog wheels of respective motor units driving the system.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis Barthelemy
- 👤 Roger S. Barbedienne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:15
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G17/00; B65G17/06; B65G17/08; B65G17/086; B65G2201/00; B65G2201/02; B65G2207/00; B65G2207/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
A conveyor-elevator system comprising: an upright structure having a pair of walls; a helical track disposed in said structure and formed with a pair of rails fixed to said walls; an endless conveyor rolling on said track, said conveyor comprising: a succession of closely juxtaposed platforms of trapezoidal configuration having converging edges lying along radii of a helix formed by said track, a pair of rollers journaled to said platform and engaging one of said tracks along a broad side of each platform, and a further roller journaled on each platform and engaging the other track along the narrow side of each platform, and a flexible belt yieldably interconnecting said platforms centrally and extending over the length of the conveyor, said belt being toothed along its side turned away from said platforms, said belt being disposed along the undersides of said platforms; and a plurality of drive units in said structure spaced along said conveyor and each including: a cog wheel engaging the teeth of said belt, and motor means connected to said cog wheel for driving same, each of said motor means including a speed reducer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
A conveyor-elevator system comprising: an upright structure having a pair of walls; a helical track disposed in said structure and formed with a pair of rails fixed to said walls; an endless conveyor rolling on said track, said conveyor comprising: a succession of closely juxtaposed platforms of trapezoidal configuration having converging edges lying along radii of a helix formed by said track, a pair of rollers journaled to said platform and engaging one of said tracks along a broad side of each platform, and a further roller journaled on each platform and engaging the other track along the narrow side of each platform, and a flexible belt yieldably interconnecting said platforms centrally and extending over the length of the conveyor, said belt being toothed along its side turned away from said platforms, said belt being disposed along the undersides of said platforms; and a plurality of drive units in said structure spaced along said conveyor and each including: a cog wheel engaging the teeth of said belt, and motor means connected to said cog wheel for driving same, each of said motor means including a speed reducer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The conveyor elevator defined in claim 1 wherein two such tracks, conveyors and respective motor means are provided within said structure for lifting and lowering passengers respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The conveyor elevator defined in claim 1 wherein a further helical track with respective rails is provided below the first mentioned track and forms a return pass for the conveyor.
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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) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |