US4447966A
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Rotary drum
Assignee: ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions AG
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Filing: 1982-07-26
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Granted: 1984-05-15
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Expires: 2002-07-26
Abstract
Abstract A rotary drum having a toothed rim arranged on the drum casing and supported at several peripheral points on the drum casing by evenly distributed bridge members. Each bridge member includes two clips axially spaced from one another and welded to the drum casing and a cross plate which connects the clips and is radially spaced from the drum casing. Each cross plate is rigidly connected to one clip and slideably connected in the axial direction to the other clip so that differing degrees of thermal expansion and resulting deformation of the cross plates and further strain on the cross plates, clips and connection points can be compensated for.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans Mollenkopf
- 👤 Jurgen Wurr
- 👤 Reinhard Korting
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 17:35
CPC Classifications
F; F27; F27B; F27B7/00; F27B7/20; F27B7/22; F27B7/2206; F16; F16C; F16C13/00; F16C13/02; F16C13/04; F26; F26B; F26B11/00; F26B11/02; F26B11/022; F27B2007/2213; F27B2007/2226; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/21; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/1987; Y10T74/19893; Y10T74/19921; Y10T74/19926
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
In a rotary drum having a toothed rim mounted on the drum and supported at a number of points on the periphery of the drum by means of a bridge member having two axially spaced clips fixed to the drum and a cross plate spanning the clips and radially spaced from the drum, the improvement wherein the cross plate is fixed to one clip and connected to the other clip for sliding movement relative thereto axially of said drum.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
In a rotary drum having a toothed rim mounted on the drum and supported at a number of points on the periphery of the drum by means of a bridge member having two axially spaced clips fixed to the drum and a cross plate spanning the clips and radially spaced from the drum, the improvement wherein the cross plate is fixed to one clip and connected to the other clip for sliding movement relative thereto axially of said drum.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A rotary drum according to claim 1 wherein the sliding connection between each cross plate and the associated clip comprises a slot-screw connection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
A rotary drum according to claim 2 wherein for the slot-screw connection each cross plate includes at least two axially extending slots spaced from each other in the peripheral direction of the drum and two corresponding cylindrical holes and a screw extending through one of said slots and one of said holes.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A rotary drum according to claim 3 including cup springs associated with each connecting screw.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A rotary drum according to claim 3 wherein each connecting screw has a lock nut.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rotary drum according to claim 1 wherein a common plate overlies the opposite ends of said cross plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
A rotary drum according to claim 1 wherein each end of said cross plate is supported on both lateral edges by abutments fixed on the corresponding clip, the abutments being in loose contact with the said lateral edges of the cross plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A rotary drum according to claim 7 wherein the abutments for the cross plates are formed by straight guide blocks which are welded onto the corresponding clips and aligned in the axial direction of the drum.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
A rotary drum according to claim 1 wherein the cross plate is narrower in construction in the region of its ends than in the central region.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A rotary drum according to claim 1 wherein the cross plate is of substantially uniform width throughout its length.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
26 words
A rotary drum according to claim 1 wherein at its end opposite to the sliding connections each cross plate is rigidly fixed to the associated clip.
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) | 1987-05-15 | 1987-11-14 | 1988-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-15 | 1991-11-14 | 1992-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-15 | 1995-11-14 | 1996-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |