US4588185A
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Transfer device of sheet object
Assignee: Dainippon Screen Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1983-12-21
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Granted: 1986-05-13
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Expires: 2003-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A transfer device of a sheet object in which at least one position adjustment piece is fitted in one transfer bar and at least two position adjustment pieces are fitted in another transfer bar, and in which a spacing between the two transfer bars as well as positions of the position adjustment pieces are adjustable.
Inventors
- 👤 Mikio Shoda
- 👤 Masahiko Oka
- 👤 Masami Nishida
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:31
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/74; B65G47/82; B65H; B65H5/00; B65H5/04; B65H9/00; B65H9/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A device for transferring sheet objects from an end position of a conveyor to a work position of a treatment apparatus, the device comprising: two parallel transfer bars having a space therebetween; a plurality of position adjustment pieces for holding the sheet object, including at least one position adjustment piece provided slideably on one of said transfer bars, and at least two position adjustment pieces provided slideably on the other of said transfer bars, each of said adjustment pieces being independently adjustable along said transfer bars; means for adjusting the space between said transfer bars; and means for intermittently moving said transfer bars and said position adjustment pieces along with the sheet object from the end position to the work position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
121 words
A device for transferring sheet objects from an end position of a conveyor to a work position of a treatment apparatus, the device comprising: two parallel transfer bars having a space therebetween; a plurality of position adjustment pieces for holding the sheet object, including at least one position adjustment piece provided slideably on one of said transfer bars, and at least two position adjustment pieces provided slideably on the other of said transfer bars, each of said adjustment pieces being independently adjustable along said transfer bars; means for adjusting the space between said transfer bars; and means for intermittently moving said transfer bars and said position adjustment pieces along with the sheet object from the end position to the work position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein the sheet object has an underside, said position adjustment pieces each being provided with a contact surface inclined so as to engage the underside of the sheet object.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
86 words
A device as defined in claim 1, wherein said adjusting means includes a transfer frame having two overlapping members which are slideable relative to one another, and means for locking the two overlapping members so as to prevent sliding thereof, each of said members being provided with apertures for accepting one of said transfer bars, said sliding of said members providing corresponding adjustment of the space between said transfer bars, said locking means locking said two members together when a desired transfer bar spacing is obtained.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
192 words
A device for transferring sheet objects from an end position of a conveyor to a work position of a treatment apparatus, the device comprising: two parallel transfer bars having a space therebetween; a plurality of position adjustment pieces for holding the sheet object, including at least one position adjustment piece provided slideably on one of said transfer bars, and at least two position adjustment pieces provided slideably on the other of said transfer bars, each of said adjustment pieces being independently adjustably along said transfer bars; means for adjusting the space between said transfer bars including a transfer frame having two overlapping members which are slideable relative to one another, and means for locking together said two members, each of said two members being provided with apertures for supporting one of said transfer bars, the sliding of said members providing corresponding adjustment of the space between said transfer bars, said locking means securely locking said two members together when a desired transfer bar spacing is obtained; and means for intermittently moving said transfer bars and said position adjustment pieces along with the sheet object from the end position to the work position.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
192 words
A device for transferring sheet objects from an end position of a conveyor to a work position of a treatment apparatus, the device comprising: two parallel transfer bars having a space therebetween; a plurality of position adjustment pieces for holding the sheet object, including at least one position adjustment piece provided slideably on one of said transfer bars, and at least two position adjustment pieces provided slideably on the other of said transfer bars, each of said adjustment pieces being independently adjustably along said transfer bars; means for adjusting the space between said transfer bars including a transfer frame having two overlapping members which are slideable relative to one another, and means for locking together said two members, each of said two members being provided with apertures for supporting one of said transfer bars, the sliding of said members providing corresponding adjustment of the space between said transfer bars, said locking means securely locking said two members together when a desired transfer bar spacing is obtained; and means for intermittently moving said transfer bars and said position adjustment pieces along with the sheet object from the end position to the work position.
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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) | 1989-05-12 | 1989-11-11 | 1990-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-05-12 | 1993-11-11 | 1994-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-05-12 | 1997-11-11 | 1998-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |