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Methods and apparatus for stacking cementitious reinforced panels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-09-26
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Granted: 1981-08-04
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Expires: 1999-09-26
Abstract
Abstract Reinforced facings, including reinforcing webs entrained in hydraulic cement via a slurry bath, adhere to a nailable lightweight aggregate cementitious core to form a panel web. The reinforced web is formed on abutting conveyed carrier sheets, and the web is transversely cut, between the sheets, while moving or when stopped, in response to sensing of the sheets. The cut panels, on respective sheets are stacked for curing without damaging the panel edges and in a manner to minimize panel flex. Slurry bath, facing applicators, and cutter and stacking apparatus are included.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore E. Clear
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:19
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B13/00; B32B13/14; B65; B65G; B65G57/00; B65G57/02; B65G57/03; B65G57/035; B65G57/06; E; E04; E04C; E04C2/00; E04C2/02; E04C2/04; E04C2/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of stacking flexible assemblies, each comprising an uncured cementitious panel carried on a carrier sheet, one atop another, comprising the steps of: conveying an assembly onto a drop table, said drop table comprising a plurality of drop panels supporting said carrier sheet and withdrawable therefrom to drop said assembly onto a stack of assemblies, said drop plates having tapered edges beneath said carrier sheets; withdrawing support from said carrier sheet, first from corners thereof and then form central portions thereof, to drop said assembly, all by sliding said drop plates horizontally from beneath said carrier sheet.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A method of stacking flexible assemblies, each comprising an uncured cementitious panel carried on a carrier sheet, one atop another, comprising the steps of: conveying an assembly onto a drop table, said drop table comprising a plurality of drop panels supporting said carrier sheet and withdrawable therefrom to drop said assembly onto a stack of assemblies, said drop plates having tapered edges beneath said carrier sheets; withdrawing support from said carrier sheet, first from corners thereof and then form central portions thereof, to drop said assembly, all by sliding said drop plates horizontally from beneath said carrier sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
77 words
A method as in claim 1 including the steps of pushing assemblies onto panel drop plates, withdrawing said plates in response to the completion of said pushing to drop a carrier sheet and panel thereon onto a stack of assemblies, lowering said stack of assemblies in response to operation of said drop plates after an assembly has dropped thereon; and thereafter raising said stack of assemblies to a position for receiving another assembly from said drop plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
53 words
A method as in claim 2 including the step of sensing the lowering of said stack and thereafter raising the stack such that the last dropped assembly is in the same position relative to the drop plates as was the assembly immediately beneath the last dropped assembly at the time it was dropped.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
132 words
Apparatus for stacking a plurality of flexible assemblies one atop another, wherein said assemblies each include an uncured cementitious panel on a carrier sheet, said apparatus comprising; a drop table comprising a pair of drop plates for receiving an assembly, said drop plates being mounted for substantially horizontal reciprocal movement toward and away from each other, said drop plates disposed proximate each other for receiving an assembly, and being movable away from each other and from beneath a carrier sheet of the assembly to drop the assembly onto a panel stack, said drop plates having tapered edges beneath said carrier sheets, whereby when said drop plates are moved away from each other, corners of said carrier sheet and panel are dropped before central areas of same in order to minimize panel flex.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
132 words
Apparatus for stacking a plurality of flexible assemblies one atop another, wherein said assemblies each include an uncured cementitious panel on a carrier sheet, said apparatus comprising; a drop table comprising a pair of drop plates for receiving an assembly, said drop plates being mounted for substantially horizontal reciprocal movement toward and away from each other, said drop plates disposed proximate each other for receiving an assembly, and being movable away from each other and from beneath a carrier sheet of the assembly to drop the assembly onto a panel stack, said drop plates having tapered edges beneath said carrier sheets, whereby when said drop plates are moved away from each other, corners of said carrier sheet and panel are dropped before central areas of same in order to minimize panel flex.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus as in claim 4 including means for adjusting the vertical disposition of said panel stack to provide an equal distance between a topmost panel on said stack, and said drop plates, prior to and for each withdrawal movement of said plates.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-03 | 1989-02-02 | 1989-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-03 | 1993-02-02 | 1993-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |